Lot 42
CGC 10 Raikou ☆ Gold Star - EX Unseen Forces 2005 - 114/115
The CGC 100 - Pokémon 29th Anniversary Auction | E25002
Auction: 28 February 2025 at 16:00 GMT
Description
Making a thunderous entrance, its Raikou ☆!
This card has been authenticated and graded by CGC and awarded a perfect Gem Mint 10. Population 326.
Grading report:
A Gem Mint 10 is a card that has received a 10 grade overall; however, one of the grading criteria does not meet the requirements of a Pristine 10. Corners will appear perfect to the naked eye and Mint+ under 10x magnification. The surface is free of print spots and should also display perfect gloss, devoid of any surface flaws. Centering is not to exceed approximately 55/45, and reverse centering is not to exceed 75/25.
About this card:
Known to the community as ‘Gold Star’ the ‘Star’ rares feature a Pokémon in their Shiny form and are adorned with a Golden ☆ in the name. While Shiny Pokémon in the mainline games vary from odds of 1/8,192 to 1/4,096 (excluding methods) the ☆ rares were approximately 1 in every 72 packs (1 in 2 Booster Boxes). Shiny Pokémon are a recurring element of the TCG, showing up in many forms, and under many different named rarities.
