GYARADOS | 1997 POKEMON JAPANESE TOPSUN | BLUE BACK | PSA MINT 9

PSA Graded Card - Certification #76171927 - Grade: MINT 9

This is a 1995 Japanese Topsun Pokémon trading card featuring Gyarados. The card showcases vibrant anime-style artwork of Gyarados in the center, set against a split green and red background decorated with silhouettes of various Pokémon and floral/star shapes. The card features Japanese text, including Gyarados’s name at the top and other stats and flavor text in a pastel color box at the bottom. The borders are cream, typical of the Topsun set, and this particular card has a 'Blue Back' variation, meaning the reverse side is blue—a distinguishing trait among early Topsun Pokémon issues. No holographic or foil effects are present; it is printed on standard cardstock. The copyright line at the bottom includes Nintendo, Creatures Inc., and Game Freak, with '1995' notably marking its place as one of the earliest Pokémon cards ever released, predating both the official TCG and the international Pokémon boom. Card is PSA graded Mint 9 and exhibits sharp corners, no visible surface wear, and vibrant color fidelity. No unique serial numbering, there is no autograph, and no other notable insert or premium features distinguish this card beyond its historic and highly collectible nature as part of the first licensed Pokémon card sets from Japan.

Card Details:

Subject: GYARADOS

Card Name: 1997 POKEMON JAPANESE TOPSUN

Variety: BLUE BACK