This is a 1997 Pokémon Japanese Jungle Wigglytuff, featuring the classic holographic "Old Back" finish and professionally graded by PSA as a Near-Mint/Mint 8. The iconic artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita is elevated by the vintage Japanese holofoil, which provides a distinct, starry shimmer across the background that is highly prized by collectors of early Pocket Monsters releases.
Wigglytuff remains a staple of the original 1997 Jungle set, representing one of the first holographic expansions in the game's history. PSA 8 copies offer a high tier of preservation for vintage enthusiasts who want to capture the nostalgia of the 1990s Japanese "Base-Jungle-Fossil" era without the extreme price premiums of a Gem Mint 10. Collectors tracking "No. 040" character runs or building complete Japanese Jungle sets frequently target these graded Holo rares to maintain professional authentication and long-term protection.
Shipping & Protection (Maximum Security) I treat every card like a centerpiece of a collection. Your purchase will be protected by:
Encased in a fitted slab sleeve to prevent surface scuffs on the PSA case.
Wrapped in bubble wrap for impact cushioning.
Secured between Ding Defenders on both sides to ensure the package remains rigid and "taco-proof."
Shipped in a bubble mailer via USPS Ground Advantage for secure, tracked transit.
Ideal for collectors building Wigglytuff character runs, vintage Japanese Jungle sets, or high-grade PSA 1990s parallel collections.
Set: 1997 Pokémon Japanese Jungle
Character: Wigglytuff
Card Type: Stage 1 Pokémon
Parallel: Holofoil (Japanese Vintage)
Grade: PSA 8 NM-MT
Cert Number: 95416824