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Blastoise
Nintendo Pokemon Vending Prism Sticker  ·  2000  ·  #9
8.5 Crown Grade
Near Mint+
Cert # 000037718
Subgrades
9.5 Centering
8.5 Corners
8.5 Edges
8 Surface
Centering55/45 or better on the front. 70/30 or better on the back.
CornersClean and sharp corners with almost no visible wear. Tiny imperfections such as minuscule nicks & softening are present under magnification.
EdgesEdges have almost no signs of fraying, chipping, and nicks. Under magnification, multiple flaws are visible, but not significant.
SurfaceClean surface with minimal imperfections. Tiny scratches, light handling marks, and minor print lines are visible under magnification.
Card Notes
The Nintendo Pokemon Vending Prism Sticker series represents a fascinating chapter of early 2000s Pokemon collecting in Japan. These holographic stickers were distributed through vending machines and remain distinctly charming artifacts of the franchise's peak cultural moment. The prism technology created iridescent, multi-colored effects that caught light beautifully—a different aesthetic from traditional trading cards that appeals to collectors seeking variety and novelty within their Pokemon holdings. Blastoise, the final evolution of Squirtle, commands attention as one of the original generation's most iconic Water-types. This particular sticker captures the character in full evolutionary glory, and the prism finish transforms it into something genuinely eye-catching. Collectors pursue these vending stickers as important documents of Pokemon's international appeal and as three-dimensional alternatives to standard cardboard collectibles.
Market Value
$16.32 Estimated Crown Value
Based on PriceCharting ungraded value · Updated Nov 06, 2026
Market Reference
Raw / Ungraded
$7.95
This grade
$16.32
Value by Grade · PriceCharting
Price History — This Grade
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Population Insights
3 Total Pop
1 This Grade
2 Higher Grade
0 Lower Grade
Grade Count
9.5 1
9 1
8.5 THIS SLAB 1
★  Subgrade Ranking
Ranks #1 of 1 among Grade 8.5 copies
Subgrade Profile — Centering / Corners / Edges / Surface
9.5 / 8.5 / 8.5 / 8
0 Better
1 Equal
0 Lower
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