1999 Pokemon Base Set 1st Edition Rare Holofoil #2 Blastoise - PSA MINT 9 Graded MINT 9 by PSA (42718345). Among a total of more than 3,000 copies of this piece recorded in PSA's census reporting, fewer than 4 percent have achieved a higher tier. Presented is a commendably preserved 1st Edition Rare Holofoil Blastoise card from the first main English-language expansion of Pokémon TCG cards, the 1999 Base Set. One of the most popular creatures from the franchise's first generation, Blastoise shines in its classic Ken Sugimori illustration, enhanced by a dazzling holographic finish and admirable preservation quality. While PSA has validated more than 29,600 Unlimited #2 Blastoise cards, the same company has recorded only slightly more than 3,000 examples of the entry's 1st Edition version. A stellar, highly visual 1st Edition Rare Holofoil offering from a vitally important TCG release. Customs taxes outside the European Union are the responsibility of the buyer