Production issues in 2000 made grading this set more difficult than average, and this first edition holographic Lugia is one of only three to receive a BGS Pristine rating, which essentially means it's a perfect specimencentered, glossy, and sharp-cornered, with bright, original colors
26/62 Magneton
After all, even a First Edition Base Set card will dip in value dramatically if its dinged or scuffed
benmangelsdorf April 16, 2018, 9:32pm 10 Great article
While the Sword and Shield era may have had Umbreon VMAX or Moonbreon Scarlet and Violet has the Umbreon ex SIR a card that almost singlehandedly initiated a renewed interest in the Pokemon TCG that rivaled or maybe even exceeded the great Pokemon TCG craze of the pandemic
Some were very light and grey, others were slightly grey, and some were in the middle