{"product_id":"pokemon-blastoise-holo-4-165-expedition-base-set-2002","title":"Pokémon Blastoise Holo 4\/165 — Expedition Base Set (2002)","description":"\u003cp\u003eReleased in 2002 as part of Wizards of the Coast’s Expedition Base Set—the first chapter of the landmark e-Card era—this Blastoise Holo stands among the most celebrated depictions of the original Kanto starter trio. The e-Card layout, with its distinctive side scan bar and classic yellow borders, frames a deep, intricate holographic finish that remains a reference point for early-2000s Pokémon foil craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEncapsulated and authenticated by Beckett Grading Services as BGS 9 MINT, the card pairs vintage desirability with condition discipline that collectors increasingly prioritize in today’s market. With subgrades of Centering 9.5, Corners 9, Edges 9, and Surface 9, it presents as a strong museum-grade example of a 20+ year WOTC holo—an era where print sensitivity makes high-end slabs meaningfully scarcer than raw supply suggests. For collectors building a blue-chip starter portfolio, a dedicated WOTC slabbed set, or a focused e-Card trilogy run (Expedition, Aquapolis, Skyridge), this is a historically important, culturally iconic acquisition with enduring demand anchored in character stature, set significance, and verified third-party grading.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collecto Archive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53876070842708,"sku":"2526","price":1375.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/9083\/7588\/files\/file-1760282762982-whatsapp20image202025-10-1220at2010.14.17.jpg?v=1772719408","url":"https:\/\/collectoarchive.com\/products\/pokemon-blastoise-holo-4-165-expedition-base-set-2002","provider":"Collecto Archive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}