DARK BLASTOISE-HOLO | 1997 POKEMON JAPANESE ROCKET 9 | PSA MINT 9

PSA Graded Card - Certification #112237036 - Grade: MINT 9

This card features Dark Blastoise, illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita, from the 1997 Japanese Team Rocket Pokémon set. The card is presented in Japanese and prominently displays a holographic background behind Dark Blastoise, giving it a sparkling, textured effect. The borders are gold, typical of early Pokémon sets, with dark blue and black accents matching the Team Rocket style. The character art portrays Dark Blastoise in an action pose shooting water, emphasizing the 'Dark' (悪い) theme with a more aggressive appearance. The condition appears to be mint as graded by PSA, with sharp corners and centering visible within the slab. Unique identifiers include the set number (009), rarity star, and the characteristic 'R' for Rocket at the bottom right. The Team Rocket set stands out as the first set introducing 'Dark' Pokémon, bringing a unique narrative and collectible chase for fans. This is a holofoil variant, distinguishing it visually from non-holo base versions.

Card Details:

Subject: DARK BLASTOISE-HOLO

Card Name: 1997 POKEMON JAPANESE ROCKET

Card Number: 9