Grading & Authentication
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Graded by Professional Sports Authenticator
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Certification #: 87188669
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Grade: PSA 7 (Near Mint)
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Official PSA slab with label and barcode for verification
Card Identity
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Pokémon: Pikachu
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Year: 1999
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Card Type: Promo Card
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Promo Number: #58
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Event: Australia PokéTour 1999
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Set/Print: Black Star Promo series (WOTC era)
Artwork & Features
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Unique “PokéTour 1999” stamp on artwork (top right of image)
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Classic yellow border (Wizards of the Coast era design)
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Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita
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Non-holo promo with event-exclusive marking
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Strong centering and surface for PSA 7 grade
Card Stats
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HP: 40 HP
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Type: Electric
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Attacks:
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Gnaw – 10 damage
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Thunder Jolt – 30 damage (coin flip recoil effect)
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Weakness: Fighting
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Retreat Cost: 1
Historical Context
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Distributed during the 1999 PokéTour promotional events in Australia
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Early promotional release during the rise of the Pokémon Trading Card Game
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Event-stamped Pikachu cards are highly collectible due to limited distribution and regional exclusivity
eBay SEO-Optimized Listing Description
Title (SEO-optimized):
1999 Pokemon Promo Pikachu #58 Australia PokeTour PSA 7 NM WOTC Vintage Black Star
Description:
Up for sale is an authentic 1999 Pokémon Promo Pikachu #58 Australia PokéTour card, professionally graded PSA 7 (Near Mint) by Professional Sports Authenticator.
This highly collectible Wizards of the Coast (WOTC) Black Star Promo features the iconic Pikachu with the rare “PokéTour 1999” event stamp, distributed exclusively during promotional events in Australia. These regional promos are significantly harder to find and are sought after by serious collectors.
Card Details:
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Pokémon: Pikachu
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Year: 1999
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Promo #: #58
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Series: Black Star Promo
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Event: Australia PokéTour 1999
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Grade: PSA 7 (Near Mint)
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Certification #: 87188669 (verifiable via PSA)
Condition Notes:
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Professionally graded and encapsulated by PSA
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Clean surface and solid structure consistent with NM grade
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Excellent display piece with strong eye appeal
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Minor wear consistent with PSA 7 standards
Why This Card Matters:
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Early Pokémon promo card from 1999, the franchise’s breakout year
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Features event-exclusive PokéTour stamp, increasing rarity
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Pikachu is the most recognizable and collectible character in the Pokémon
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Black Star Promos are a cornerstone of vintage Pokémon collecting
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PSA graded cards ensure authenticity and long-term value
Perfect For:
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Vintage Pokémon collectors
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Pikachu collectors and fans
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PSA registry builders
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Investors in rare WOTC-era promos
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