Pokémon Blastoise Holo 1st Edition – Italian Base Set (PSA 9)

A cornerstone of European Wizards of the Coast collecting, this is the Italian-language Blastoise Holo from the original Base Set, issued in 2000 and preserved in PSA 9 Mint condition. Blastoise stands alongside Charizard and Venusaur as one of the three definitive 1st Generation starters, and its Base Set holo remains one of the most culturally recognizable images of the Pokémon TCG’s early era.

Printed by Wizards of the Coast and bearing the unmistakable “1st Edition” stamp, this card represents one of the earliest Italian appearances of Blastoise and captures the period-correct vintage holo pattern that defines the set. Italian WOTC releases were distributed in smaller volumes than their English counterparts, and high-grade survivors are notably scarcer within the European market, making this an especially strategic acquisition for collectors building museum-grade Italian Base Set runs. With third-party authentication by PSA and a grade that reflects exceptional preservation for a 2000 issue, it offers a rare blend of historic importance, visual presence, and long-term collectability within the most established segment of the hobby.