Rhyhorn 1st Edition Jungle Set Pokémon Card (61/64)
Wizards of the Coast (WotC) · Collectibles > Trading Card Games > Pokémon
Era / Decade
1999 (Published as part of the Jungle expansion)
Material
Cardstock paper with gloss finish, printed with standard CMYK process for TCGs.
Condition
Very Good / Lightly Played (LP). Visible edge wear on the bottom right and top edges. Significant off-center alignment (heavy right border, thin left border). Surface appears clean but edges show whitening common in used vintage cards.
Demand Level
Moderate. Steady demand from set collectors looking to complete 1st Edition Jungle sets, but low value as a standalone common card.
Resale Value
Estimated Resale Value
$1.50 - $4.00 (Low: Heavily Played; Mid: Lightly Played; High: Near Mint).
Estimated Retail Value
$0.10 (Original price of a pack divided by 11 cards in 1999).
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay 'Sold' listings show 1st Edition Rhyhorns in LP condition selling for $1.50 to $3.50 plus shipping. Near Mint (NM) copies occasionally reach $5.00.
Description
Authentic 1st Edition Rhyhorn from the 1999 Pokémon Jungle Set. Features artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita. Card number 61/64. This is a Common rarity card featuring the '1st Edition' black stamp on the left side, indicating it is from the initial print run.
Key Features
1st Edition stamp increases value over unlimited versions; nostalgia factor for the Jungle Set; part of the original 151 Pokémon; artwork by the legendary Mitsuhiro Arita.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct font kerning; distinct 1st edition stamp ink layering; proper 1995, 96, 98 Nintendo/Creatures/GAMEFREAK copyright line; blue back with correct swirl pattern (implied); specific dot-matrix print pattern visible on under magnification. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Noticeable centering issues (off-center right); minor whitening and chipping on the yellow borders; surface wear consistent with Lightly Played condition. Not a candidate for high-grade professional grading (PSA/BGS).
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
TCGPlayer, eBay (as a PWE/Plain White Envelope listing), or Mercari. Local card shops may only offer bulk rates for this item.
Selling Tips
Ship in a penny sleeve and top loader. Use eBay Standard Envelope for cheap tracked shipping ($0.60-$1.00) to maximize profit. List as '1st Edition Jungle Rhyhorn 61/64 LP' and include clear photos of the back corners.