SQUIRTLE | 2023 POKEMON MEW EN-151 170 | ILLUSTRATION RARE | PSA MINT 9

PSA Graded Card - Certification #123879454 - Grade: MINT 9

This is a 2023 Pokemon trading card featuring Squirtle, a classic Generation 1 Pokemon. The card is graded PSA 9 Mint and belongs to the Illustration Rare (IR) subset, showcasing special full-art holofoil artwork with a watercolor beach design. Squirtle is depicted joyfully in shallow water, reflecting the card's playful and aquatic theme. The background is a blend of soft blues and yellows, simulating rippling water and shore sand. Text for moves "Withdraw" and "Skull Bash" is clearly printed below the artwork. The card utilizes modern Pokemon holofoil printing techniques, producing a shimmering effect in light. There is a gold star 'Illustration Rare' marker and the 'MEW EN' set symbol at the lower left. Card number 170/165 indicates it's a secret rare, outside the main set. Condition is strong, with sharp corners and centering, as expected for a PSA 9 slab. The artist is Mitsuhiro Arita, notable for classic Pokemon TCG artwork. Distinctive features include the full-art design and unique numbering, separating it from base Squirtle cards.

Card Details:

Subject: SQUIRTLE

Card Name: 2023 POKEMON MEW EN-151

Card Number: 170

Variety: ILLUSTRATION RARE