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Slowbro 1996 Japanese Pokemon Playing Cards Green Deck POP 1 CGC PRISTINE 10

This item is an exceptionally rare collectible, representing the pinnacle of quality for a vintage Pokémon item. It is the Slowbro (7 of Hearts) card from the 1996 Japanese Pokémon Playing Cards Green Deck.

Here is a breakdown of what each part of this title means:

🃏 The Card and Set

  • Slowbro (7 of Hearts): This is not a trading card from the Pokémon TCG (Trading Card Game). Instead, it is a standard playing card (like one from a 52-card poker deck) featuring the Pokémon Slowbro. In this deck, Slowbro is designated as the 7 of Hearts.

  • 1996 Japanese Pokemon Playing Cards: This card comes from a playing card deck released exclusively in Japan in 1996, the same year the Pokémon franchise launched. These decks were released in two versions: a "Green Deck" (with a Venusaur-themed back) and a "Red Deck" (with a Charizard-themed back). This Slowbro card is from the Green Deck.

💎 The Grade: POP 1 CGC PRISTINE 10

This is the most important part of the item, indicating it is a one-of-a-kind in terms of its certified condition.

  • CGC PRISTINE 10: This is the highest possible grade a card can receive from CGC (Certified Guaranty Company), a leading third-party grading service.

    • It is considered a "virtually flawless" card.

    • To achieve this grade, the card must have perfect 50/50 centering, razor-sharp corners, pristine edges, and a surface free of any print dots, scratches, or flaws, even when viewed under 10x magnification.

    • This grade is higher and more difficult to achieve than the more common "Gem Mint 10" grade, which allows for very minor imperfections.

  • POP 1 (Population 1): This is the most critical detail for collectors. "POP 1" means this is the only example of this specific card (1996 Japanese Playing Card Slowbro) that CGC has ever graded as a PRISTINE 10. As of this grading, it is the single best-condition copy known to exist in CGC's registry.

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