This is afactory-sealed 1996 Japanese Pokémon Pocket Monsters foil pack, containing10 original cardsand priced at 291 yen at release. This rarenew old stock pack has never been opened, hung, or handled for retail display, making it a pristine survivor from the very dawn of the Pokémon phenomenon.
Inside lies the chance to uncover some of themost legendary cards in the hobby's history. Potential pulls include original holofoil classics such asCharizard #6, Blastoise #9, Venusaur #3, Alakazam #65, Gyarados #130, Mewtwo #150, and Pikachu #25. The most coveted, of course, is theJapanese Base Set Charizard, a card that inPSA 10 Gem Mint condition has commanded prices in the $8,000+ range. Even ungraded or lower-grade versions of these cards remain highly desirable among collectors.
With sealed product from 1996 growing scarcer each year, opportunities like this are exceedingly rare. Whether you're chasing thaticonic Charizard pull, looking to preserve the pack as a cornerstone investment piece, or simply want to hold a tangible artifact of Pokémon's earliest days, this pack represents a true piece of gaming history.
