PSA 10 – 1999 POKEMON JAPANESE CD PROMO #9 BLASTOISE-HOLO CD PROMO
PSA 10 – 1999 POKEMON JAPANESE CD PROMO #9 BLASTOISE-HOLO CD PROMO
PSA 10 – 1999 POKEMON JAPANESE CD PROMO #9 BLASTOISE-HOLO CD PROMO
Price: $2,000.00
Blastoise-Holo from the 1999 Pokemon Japanese CD Promo, card #9, sitting pretty in a PSA 10 slab. This one’s a Water-type powerhouse with that classic evolution line vibe, straight out of the early days.
The artwork shows Blastoise in full battle mode, cannons blasting away like it’s defending its turf. That shell looks armored up, and the water effects give it a dynamic splash—simple but effective for a promo piece.
On the card text, it’s got 100 HP, which was solid back then. The Ability? None here, but attacks include Bubble for 20 damage with a chance to paralyze, and Hydro Pump dishing out up to 60 if you’ve got the energy stacked. Weak to Electric, resists nothing obvious, retreat cost of three—standard Blastoise fare, but in Japanese script that adds a layer of nostalgia for collectors who dig the original language prints.
This set dropped in 1999 as part of a special CD promotion in Japan, tied to the Pokemon CD soundtrack release. What stands out is how limited it was—only available through that music bundle, making it one of those elusive promos that didn’t flood the market like Base Set stuff. It predates a lot of the international hype, so it’s got that pure, early Pokemon essence without all the later expansions diluting the pool. Folks chase it for completing promo runs or just because Blastoise is the tank of the starters, evolving from Wartortle in a way that feels earned.
Slab-wise, PSA 10 means gem mint all around—edges sharp, surface flawless, no whitening or print defects that plague these old holos. Centering’s likely spot-on, maybe 50/50 or better, giving it serious eye appeal under lights; the holo pattern pops without overwhelming the art. From what I recall checking PSA pop reports, the population for this in 10 is sitting at just 12 right now—super low for something this vintage, meaning not many have survived in perfect shape after all these years.
I’d stash this one in a display case next to the other Kanto heavies, letting it anchor the collection like the boss it is.
Quick Facts:
– Card Title: Blastoise-Holo #9
– Set: 1999 Pokemon Japanese CD Promo
– Rarity: Promo
– Condition: PSA 10
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