Pokédex Trainer Card (Base Set, Unlimited Print)
Pokémon TCG (Wizards of the Coast) · Collectibles & Antiques > Trading Card Games
Era / Decade
Late 1990s (1999 production based on copyright dates and lack of 1st Edition or Shadowless indicators)
Material
Standard cardstock/paperboard with gloss finish
Condition
Good to Very Good. Visible whitening and edge wear on the left yellow border; surface appears relatively clean but has soft corners. Not professional grade.
Demand Level
Moderate. High nostalgia value but low rarity (Common/Uncommon tier). Base Set cards always have buyers, but supply of 'Unlimited' trainers is very high.
Resale Value
Estimated Resale Value
Low: $0.50 | Mid: $1.50 | High: $3.00 (Current raw condition)
Estimated Retail Value
$3.00 - $5.00 (comparable modern booster pack price)
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sold listings for 'Unlimited Pokedex 87/102' range from $0.99 to $2.50 for raw cards in similar 'Lightly Played' condition.
Description
Original Pokémon TCG Pokédex Trainer card (87/102) from the 1999 Base Set. This is an 'Unlimited' edition card featuring Keiji Kinebuchi's classic 3D render art of the original Kanto Pokédex. Essential staple for Base Set collectors.
Key Features
Vintage 1999 nostalgia; original Base Set numbering; Keiji Kinebuchi artwork; classic Wizards of the Coast (WotC) era production.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Correct font kerning in 'TRAINER', accurate copyright strings (©1995, 96, 98 Nintendo), and proper border-to-art saturation. No red flags for proxy/fake reproduction.
Flaws to Note
Significant edge wear/chipping on the left yellow border; corner softening; minor surface scratches possible. Does not qualify for high-grade professional certification.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (best for single cards), TCGPlayer (market standard), or Mercari (bundled with other 1999 cards).
Selling Tips
Best sold as part of a 'Base Set Trainer Bundle' or 'Starter Lot' to justify shipping costs. If selling individually, use 'Plain White Envelope' (PWE) shipping. Use keywords: 1999 Base Set, WotC, Vintage Pokemon, OG Pokedex.