This is a 100% authentic and exceptionally preserved vintage Japanese Pokémon card: Blaine's Arcanine (Katsura's Windie) Holofoil. Released in 1998 as a centerpiece of the "Gym Challenge" (Darkness from the Abyss) expansion in Japan. This card features the powerful Arcanine, the trump card of Gym Leader Blaine, in a stunning holographic finish that is iconic of the early TCG era. Finding a vintage card from over 25 years ago in such pristine condition is a rare opportunity for high-end collectors.
Product Details:
Card Name: Blaine's Arcanine (Katsura's Windie)
Card Number: No.059
Set: Gym Expansion 2: Darkness from the Abyss (Gym Challenge)
Rarity: Holo Rare
Language: Japanese
Release Year: 1998
Era: Vintage (Old Back)
Condition:
Condition Rank: Near Mint (NM)
Details: This card is in Near Mint condition. It has been preserved with extreme care for over two decades and shows no significant signs of wear. It boasts sharp corners, clean edges, and a beautiful, scratch-free holographic surface with its original luster.
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This is an official Japanese trading card.
The product will be securely packaged as follows:
Soft sleeve
→ Rigid sleeve (loader)
→ Sandwiched between double-sided cardboard
→ Placed in a waterproof bag
→ Bubble wrap
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