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🎐 Chimecho — CGC Graded 9 Mint | Japanese Transformation Mask (SV6) | #106/101 Art Rare

A professionally graded copy of Chimecho — the Art Rare from the 2024 Japanese Pokémon TCG Transformation Mask set (SV6), authenticated and encapsulated by CGC (Certified Guaranty Company) with a grade of 9 Mint. Card is secured in a CGC hard plastic slab in perfect condition with no cracks, scratches, or cloudiness.

CGC Certification Number: 6036912171

📋 CARD DETAILS:

Card: Chimecho
Set: Pokémon (2024) Japanese — Transformation Mask (SV6 / Mask of Change)
Card Number: 106/101 — secret rare beyond the 101-card base set
Rarity: Art Rare (AR) — the Japanese equivalent of Illustration Rare; full-art alternate artwork treatment
Type: Psychic | Stage: Basic
HP: 70
Illustrator: Mousho
Finish: Holo
Language: Japanese
Year: 2024

🏅 GRADING DETAILS:

Grading Company: CGC (Certified Guaranty Company)
Grade: 9
Label Designation: Mint
Certification Number: 6036912171
Slab Condition: Excellent — no noticeable cracks, scratches, cloudiness, or damage
CGC Certification: Authentic, encapsulated, tamper-evident hard case

What CGC 9 Mint means: A CGC 9 Mint represents an excellent condition card with only the most minor imperfections visible under close examination — slight surface wear, a touch of edge wear, or centering that falls just outside the tighter tolerances required for a 10. It is a strong display-quality grade that sits one step below Gem Mint, and for many collectors represents the sweet spot between pristine condition and accessible pricing relative to a 10.

✨ ABOUT THIS CARD — CHIMECHO AR 106/101:

The Chimecho Art Rare from Transformation Mask is one of the more quietly beloved AR cards in the SV6 set — the semi-realistic, atmospheric artwork style by Mousho depicts Chimecho in a way that stands in stark contrast to the more action-oriented Ogerpon-focused cards that dominate the set's headline chase slots. Buyer reviews on raw copies consistently call out the artwork specifically, with one describing it as having a "beautiful, semi-realistic style" that sets it apart from typical Pokémon card art.

As a 106/101 numbered card, Chimecho sits in the secret rare zone beyond the base set count — making it a pull that goes beyond the standard set completion threshold and into the dedicated collector and completionist territory.

📌 ABOUT TRANSFORMATION MASK (SV6 / MASK OF CHANGE):

Released in 2024, the Japanese Transformation Mask set (known as Mask of Change in Japan, and the basis for the English Twilight Masquerade expansion) centers on the four Ogerpon Mask forms introduced in the Pokémon Scarlet & Violet — The Teal Mask DLC:

Teal Mask Ogerpon ex
Wellspring Mask Ogerpon ex
Hearthflame Mask Ogerpon ex
Cornerstone Mask Ogerpon ex

Each Mask form has its own dedicated ex card, Illustration Rare, and Special Illustration Rare treatment, making this one of the more visually cohesive thematic sets of the Scarlet & Violet era. The Japanese SV6 version is the original release, preceding the English Twilight Masquerade and featuring the Japanese Art Rare designation for what the English set calls Illustration Rare.

📌 CONDITION & SHIPPING:

Card encapsulated in CGC hard plastic slab — perfect condition, no damage
Slab packed in bubble wrap inside a rigid cardboard mailer to prevent movement and impact damage in transit
Typically ships within 1 business day of payment
Combined shipping available — purchasing multiple graded cards? Message me for a combined rate

🎯 PERFECT FOR:

Japanese SV6 / Twilight Masquerade collectors building a graded Art Rare run of the Transformation Mask set
Chimecho fans — a beloved niche Pokémon with a dedicated collector following; the Mousho artwork on this card is widely praised for its painterly, semi-realistic quality that elevates it above typical Art Rares
Mousho art collectors — collectors who follow specific Pokémon TCG illustrators actively seek out their work; Mousho has developed a following for their distinctive atmospheric style
Japanese card collectors — the SV6 Japanese version is the original release preferred by collectors focusing on Japanese-language Pokémon TCG
CGC registry builders — a CGC 9 Mint fills a strong grade slot for this card in the CGC registry

Graded and authenticated by CGC. Certification number 6036912171 verifiable on CGC's registry. Slab in perfect condition. Please review all photos before purchasing. All sales final on graded cards.