Mankey 1st Edition Jungle Set 55/64 Common
Wizards of the Coast (Nintendo) · Collectibles & Antiques > Trading Card Games
Era / Decade
1999 (Released as part of the Jungle expansion)
Material
Cardstock (Paper/Lithographed). High-quality cardstock typical of the WOTC era with distinct layering.
Condition
Good to Very Good. Visible edge wear (whitening) on the top-left edge, surface scuffing, and corner softening. No obvious creases, but not a Gem Mint candidate.
Demand Level
Moderate. High nostalgia, but as a common card (non-holo), it is mostly sought by set collectors rather than investors.
Resale Value
Estimated Resale Value
Low: $2.00, Mid: $5.00, High: $15.00 (High-end applies only if professionally graded PSA 9/10)
Estimated Retail Value
$4.00 - $6.00 (Original 1999 booster packs were $3.49)
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sold listings for 1st Edition Mankey (Ungraded) range from $3.50 to $7.00 depending on condition. PSA 10 copies have sold for over $50.00.
Description
A rare 1st Edition Mankey common card from the 1999 Pokémon Jungle expansion. Features the iconic '1st Edition' stamp on the left-hand side above the character's height/weight and the Jungle set symbol (flower) on the right. Illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno.
Key Features
1st Edition stamp, Wizards of the Coast era, vintage nostalgic appeal, Jungle set symbol, original 1999 copyright date.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Font style for 'HP', copyright spacing, and 1st Edition stamp placement all match known authentic prints. Rosetta pattern is visible in the print quality.
Flaws to Note
Visible whitening and edge wear on the yellow borders; minor surface scratches visible in the light; corner softening on the top right.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (best for trading cards), TCGPlayer (market leader for singles), or Mercari.
Selling Tips
Use keywords 'WOTC', '1st Edition', and 'Vintage' in the title. Ship in a penny sleeve and top loader inside a reinforced envelope (PWE) to keep shipping costs low for a single common card.