This is a 100% authentic and legendary vintage Japanese Pokémon card: Blaine's Charizard (Katsura's Lizardon). Released in 1999 as the ultimate chase card in the historic "Gym Booster 2: Darkness, From the Shadows" during the original Pocket Monsters era. This card features the awe-inspiring, flame-shrouded artwork of Charizard under the command of the Cinnabar Island Gym Leader, Blaine. As one of the most iconic, fiercely collected, and investment-grade vintage Holo Charizard cards in existence, it holds a holy grail status among international fans. This is a single card listing.
Product Details:
Card Name: Blaine's Charizard
Card Number: No. 006
Rarity: Holo (Rare)
Set: Gym Booster 2: Challenge from the Darkness
Language: Japanese
Release Year: 1999
Era: Gym Era (Vintage / Old Back)
Condition:
Condition Rank: Excellent (EX / Lightly Played)
Details: This card has been treasured for nearly 30 years and shows honest vintage characteristics.
Surface: The holographic surface retains its brilliant retro fiery luster, with some minor surface scratches and faint scuffs from age.
Edges/Corners: Shows minor whitening (edge wear) on the back borders and slight softening on the corners, which is completely natural and consistent with careful handling over the decades.
Important Note: This is an exceptional "Binder Copy" that offers incredible nostalgic eye appeal on display without the astronomical price of a high-grade graded copy. Perfect for serious vintage collectors. Please review the high-resolution photos carefully to confirm the exact condition.
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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