History
Turtok is the German name for Blastoise, one of the three starter holos that anchor the Base Set. The German 1st Edition run of 1999 was small and short-lived, and surviving cards spent their lives in binders and decks rather than sleeves.
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Turtok-Holo
The German 1st Edition Blastoise — a genuinely scarce European printing at an approachable grade.
£375Available
- Set
- German Base Set — 1st Edition
- Release year
- 1999
- Card number
- 2/102
- Rarity
- Holographic Rare
- Grading company
- PSA
- Grade
- PSA 6 — Excellent/Mint
- Certification number
- Provided on enquiry
- Stock status
- Available
Authenticity
Encapsulated and graded by PSA. The certification can be verified directly against the PSA population database before any funds change hands. Photographed in-house under fixed studio lighting. The slab shown is the exact item offered.
The piece in context
Why collectors value it
European 1st Edition holos are becoming the quiet strength of the vintage market. Language variants tell the story of how the hobby spread, and the German printing is among the most sought after outside English.
Condition
PSA 6 shows honest play wear — the condition in which most of these cards genuinely exist. For collectors who care about provenance and printing over census position, this is the practical way into 1st Edition European holos.
Market
Mid-grade European 1st Editions have appreciated steadily as high-grade examples moved beyond most budgets, and they remain among the most liquid pieces at this level.
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Base Set
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