2017 POKEMON JPN THE BEST OF XY #048 GIRATINA PSA 10

2017 POKEMON JPN THE BEST OF XY #048 GIRATINA PSA 10

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Giratina from The Best of XY, that Japanese compilation set. It’s card #048, clocking in as a Secret Rare, and this one’s slabbed in a PSA 10. Clean lines all around, no surprises there.

The artwork shows Giratina in its Altered Forme, wings spread wide against a stormy backdrop. That shadowy distortion effect pulls you right in, like it’s warping reality itself. Subtle gold accents make it pop without overdoing it.

On the card text side, it’s a Dragon-type with 130 HP. No Ability listed, but the attacks hit solid—Shadow Claw for 60 damage with a coin flip for extra bite, and Hex for 100 if the opponent’s got a Special Condition. Weak to Fairy, resists nothing, retreats for three. Keeps it straightforward for those XY-era decks.

This printing dropped in 2017 as part of The Best of XY subset, pulling together standout cards from the whole XY block. What makes this one stand out is the Japanese exclusivity—it’s not your standard international release, and that full-art treatment gives it a premium feel compared to earlier Giratina cards. The set was all about celebrating the era’s heavy hitters, and Giratina fits right in with its anti-matter vibe from the games.

In the slab, centering looks spot-on, probably 10/10 across the board, with sharp corners and no print lines messing up the eye appeal. Surfaces are pristine, that glossy finish reflecting light just right. From what I’ve seen in pop reports, PSA 10s for this specific Japanese version sit around 50 or so— not a ton out there, given the set’s limited run.

I’d tuck this one into a display case next to other XY legends, let it brood in the corner.

Quick Facts:
– Card Title: Giratina
– Set: The Best of XY
– Rarity: Secret Rare
– Condition: PSA 10

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