1996 Pokémon Japanese Base Set – Squirtle No.007

No Rarity Symbol / Original First Print

A genuine vintage Japanese Squirtle (ゼニガメ) No.007 from the original 1996 Pokémon Card Game Base Set.

This card is the highly collectible No Rarity Symbol version, identifiable by the absence of the rarity symbol in the lower-right area of the card.

These No Rarity Symbol cards are associated with the earliest Japanese Base Set printings, making them especially desirable to collectors interested in the origins of the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

The artwork was illustrated by legendary Pokémon artist Mitsuhiro Arita, whose work appeared throughout the earliest era of the Pokémon Card Game.

For collectors of original Japanese Pokémon cards, this is a beautiful piece from Pokémon TCG history dating back to 1996.

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⭐ Key Features

Pokémon: Squirtle / Zenigame (ゼニガメ)
Card No.: No.007
Original Japanese Base Set
1996 Japanese release
No Rarity Symbol version
Early / original print
Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita
Japanese language
Vintage Old Back design
Ungraded

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🔍 Condition: EX (Excellent)

The condition has been evaluated based on eBay’s official trading card condition guidelines.

This vintage Japanese Squirtle card is in EX (Excellent) condition. Both the front and back remain very clean overall, with minimal surface scratching or visible wear. There is only light age-related wear along some edges and corners, including a few small spots of whitening.

There are no major creases, bends, or significant surface damage visible. The artwork and colors remain clean and vibrant, giving the card excellent overall presentation for its age.

A very clean vintage example with only minor edge wear — an attractive copy for collectors looking for strong overall presentation.

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📦 Packaging & Shipping

The card will be carefully protected for international shipping:

Sleeve → Protective Card Holder → Waterproof Protection → Reinforced on Both Sides

We take extra care when packing vintage trading cards to help ensure they arrive safely.

A great opportunity to add an original 1996 No Rarity Symbol Squirtle to your Japanese vintage Pokémon collection.

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