ROCKET'S MOLTRES | 1998 POKEMON JAPANESE GYM 146 | HOLO | PSA GEM MT 10

PSA Graded Card - Certification #98473129 - Grade: GEM MT 10

This card is a 1998 Japanese Pokémon Gym 2 (Challenge from the Darkness) holofoil card featuring Rocket's Moltres. The card displays classic Gym set design elements: a fiery red-orange boarder, Japanese text, sparkling holographic background behind the main artwork of Moltres, and an illustration by Ken Sugimori. The lower right corner has the card number 'No. 146' and the Team Rocket logo with a Rocket Grunt depicted. The PSA case indicates a GEM MT 10 grade, suggesting pristine centering, edges, and surfaces. The holofoil treatment adds a reflective, shimmering background to the artwork. The card represents a major chase card in the Japanese Gym 2 set, notable for its association with Team Rocket. The Japanese release predates the English Gym Challenge set and often features higher print quality. Unique identifiers include the Japanese set symbol, numbering, and exclusive use of Japanese language. This card stands out for its early release, Gen 1 Legendary Pokémon, and Team Rocket theming.

Card Details:

Subject: ROCKET'S MOLTRES

Sport/Game: TCG - Pokemon

Card Name: 1998 POKEMON JAPANESE GYM

Card Number: 146

Variety: HOLO