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1999 Pokemon Base Set German 1st Edition Magnetilo #53 PSA 10

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This 1999 Pokemon Base Set German 1st Edition Magnetilo #53 graded PSA 10 combines several key collector points: a first edition stamp from the original German print run, a character from the first Pokemon set, and the highest possible PSA grade. German 1st Edition Base Set cards are scarcer than their English counterparts, and a Gem Mint 10 grade confirms flawless centering, sharp corners and vibrant print quality.

Highlights

  • Grade: PSA 10 Gem Mint, the highest grade a card can receive
  • 1st Edition: From the first German print run of Pokemon Base Set in 1999
  • Language Rarity: German 1st Edition Base Set cards are harder to find than English versions
  • Condition: Flawless centering, sharp corners, clean edges and original gloss preserved in the slab
  • Historic Set: Base Set is the first Pokemon TCG release and foundation of the hobby

Card details

  • Year: 1999
  • Brand / set: Pokemon Base Set
  • Player / character: Magnetilo
  • Card number: #53
  • Parallel / variation: German 1st Edition
  • Grading company: PSA
  • Grade: 10

Questions

Is this card graded?
Yes, it is professionally graded PSA 10 Gem Mint and sealed in a protective PSA slab.

What does 1st Edition mean on this card?
The 1st Edition stamp indicates this card is from the very first print run of the German Base Set in 1999, making it rarer than later unlimited prints.

Why are German cards desirable?
German 1st Edition Base Set cards had smaller print runs than English versions and appeal to international collectors completing language sets.

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