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This card is just good for the soul for many different reasons:
- Legendary Ninetales, from the 1999 Base Set - Shadowless, indicating that it is from one of the earliest releases within the 1999 base set.
- Stunning Holo rare with shining artwork.
- Supreme Nostalgia for the serious collector
- PSA GRADED 7 - Near Mint condition for a 1999 card.
- LOW PSA POPULATION - there are only 893 other cards like it in this grade.
This card comes from the Pokémon Base Set, the very first English Pokémon card release in 1999.
That set introduced the world to iconic Pokémon like:
Charizard
Blastoise
Venusaur
Cards from this set are the foundation of the entire Pokémon TCG hobby, which makes them historically significant.
Your card is Shadowless, which means it comes from an early print run before the final unlimited print.
Shadowless cards have:
No drop shadow around the artwork box
Thinner HP font
Slightly different layout
Collectors love Shadowless cards because they are:
Much scarcer than Unlimited
Closer to the first print run
The Base Set Ninetales is a holofoil rare, meaning the background of the artwork shines.
Early Pokémon holos are special because:
The 1999 holofoil pattern is iconic
Print quality was inconsistent, making clean (PSA 7) copies harder to find
Many were played with by kids in the late 90s
A PSA 7 is considered strong for vintage holos.
The card is graded by Professional Sports Authenticator, the most respected grading company in trading cards.
A PSA 7 (Near Mint) means:
Good centering
Light surface wear
Still very collectible condition for a 25+ year old card
For vintage Pokémon holos, PSA 68 is extremely common collector grade.
The card features Ninetales, one of the most elegant original Pokémon.
Inspired by Japanese folklore (the kitsune fox spirit), Ninetales has always been popular for:
Its mystical design
Anime appearances
Strong nostalgia for early Pokémon fans
Released in 1999, this card is now:
More than a quarter century old
Vintage Pokémon cards from the early era are becoming harder to find in good condition every year, especially holos.
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The perfect gift to yourself or a loved one.
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