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Ampharos Holo CGS 8.5

Compared to 1999 Base Set originals, Evolutions cards grade significantly better

It's fun to see UltraPro merging this older fastening method with the newer quality of card pockets, ones that can accommodate sleeves for additional protection (unlike the originals)

Modern print quality means PSA 10 is achievable, but centering remains the primary failure point for this era

You can peruse through the full collection on Goldin Auctions' website, which includes an incredibly rare and valuable first edition Charizard, which you can tell comes from the first printing because of the shadowless border around the Pokmon's portrait

However, they take about 13% of the final sale price