Pokemon Vaporeon 1st Edition Jungle Holofoil Card (12/64)
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Era / Decade
Late 1990s (1999 printing)
Material
Cardstock with holographic foil layer; display stand is molded plastic.
Condition
Good to Very Good. The card shows visible silvering (wear on the edges of the holofoil art), minor edge whitening on the yellow borders, and surface scratches on the holographic field. It is raw (un-graded).
Demand Level
Strong. Base-era 1st Edition holos remain highly sought after by millennial collectors and investors.
Resale Value
Estimated Resale Value
$60.00 - $120.00 (Low: heavily played; Mid: moderate wear; High: light wear/near mint).
Estimated Retail Value
$4.00 (original 1999 booster pack price)
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sold listings for raw 1st Edition Jungle Vaporeons range from $55 (Moderately Played) to $145 (Near Mint). A PSA 9 graded copy can reach $250+.
Description
Vintage 1st Edition Vaporeon Holofoil card from the 1999 Jungle Set expansion. Features artwork by Kagemaru Himeno. The card includes the iconic 1st Edition stamp on the left side, below the artwork. Displayed in a commemorative red Pokémon Trading Card Game plastic stand.
Key Features
1st Edition Stamp, Jungle Set Holofoil, high-demand Eeveelution character, vintage Wizards of the Coast era production.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct font kerning, specific 1st edition stamp placement, consistent '12/64' set number, and appropriate 1995-1999 Wizards of the Coast copyright line. High confidence.
Flaws to Note
Significant holographic silvering/chipping on the bottom right of the art box; slight centering issues (heavier on the left border); minor corner wear visible in the protective sleeve.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (best for card auctions), TCGPlayer (optimal for standard pricing), or Heritage Auctions (if graded at Gem Mint 10).
Selling Tips
Remove the card from the plastic stand and photograph the front and back against a black background to show edge wear clearly. Mention '1st Ed Jungle Holo' in the title. Ship in a 'toploader' and 'penny sleeve' using a bubble mailer for protection.