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アーボ
Expansion Pack • #023 • 1996
Serial EAG820052
Graded October 15, 2026
Featured
アーボ (Arbok)
Card Name
ARBOK
Set
Expansion Pack
Card Number
023
Year
1996
Manufacturer
Nintendo
Rarity / Variant
Rare
Special Features
Card Description
“Pokémon Trading Card Game back with ©1996 Nintendo inc., ©1996 Game Freak inc., and ©1996 Creatures inc. copyright text.”
— From card back
Front
Centering Measurements
Excellent front centering measures approximately 53/47 on both axes, with the left and bottom yellow borders marginally wider. The measured ratios remain within the 55/45 threshold.
Back
Centering Measurements
Excellent back centering measures approximately 52/48 left-right and 54/46 top-bottom, with a subtle vertical shift toward the upper edge. No centering penalty applies.
Defect Map
Front
Defect Map Legend
Corners
Edges
Back
Defect Map Legend
Edges
Front Side
Corner Close-ups (Front)
Corners
9/10The top-left corner retains a defined apex against the yellow border, with no confirmed rounding or structural lift visible at the available image resolution.
Magnified inspection found faint chip at this corner, visible only under magnification: small white cardstock exposure/chip is visible at the top-right cut edge.
The lower-left corner remains angular where the yellow border meets the green field, with no distinct fiber exposure or rounding confirmed.
The bottom-right corner maintains a mostly sharp point against the yellow frame; the edge is slightly softened in the photograph but no definite material loss is resolved.
Location: front top-right corner
Small white cardstock exposure/chip is visible at the top-right cut edge.
View magnified evidence photoAnalysis: The front corners are generally crisp, with one confirmed pinpoint white exposure at the top-right tip. The single close-inspection flaw places the front corner face at 9. This face shows 9/10 to match the corners score the three independent evaluations agreed on.
Edges
8/10The top yellow edge is mostly continuous, with a small white chip near the upper-right section where the coating is interrupted.
The bottom yellow edge appears clean across the visible run, with the border color reaching the cut line and no confirmed chipping.
The left yellow edge is straight and visually continuous alongside the green background, without a resolved white fleck or rough fiber run.
The right yellow edge has a small exposed light mark near the upper corner, while the remainder of the cut line appears smooth.
Analysis: The front perimeter has two localized close-inspection coating interruptions near the upper-right area, with the remaining edges appearing smooth. Multiple minor edge findings place the front edge face at 8. This face shows 8/10 to match the edges score the three independent evaluations agreed on.
Surface
10/10No analysis available
Analysis: The front surface remains visually consistent across the artwork, text area, and green lower panel. No confirmed scratch, scuff, indentation, stain, or holo disruption is visible.
Back Side
Corner Close-ups (Back)
Corners
8/10The physical top-left corner appears intact against the blue back field, with no confirmed rounding or lifted corner visible.
The upper-right corner retains a clean rectangular profile beside the blue-and-white radial design, without a definite white fiber break.
The lower-left corner shows a slight worn-looking light edge against the blue background, but no clearly resolved fiber exposure or rounding is confirmed.
The bottom-right corner remains pointed beside the red inner frame and blue field, with no visible bend, lift, or distinct whitening.
Location: back edge next to the bottom-left corner
White cardstock exposure and roughness are visible along the bottom-left rounded cut edge.
View magnified evidence photoAnalysis: The back corners retain their original geometry and appear free of confirmed handling wear at the available image resolution. No structural corner damage is visible. Magnified zoom inspection subsequently found: moderate whitening (edge next to the bottom-left corner) — this score reflects those findings.
Edges
8/10The back top edge follows the red frame and blue field with a generally even cut; no distinct whitening is confirmed along the central run.
The lower back edge is visibly clean along the red-bordered blue field, with no confirmed chip or fiber exposure.
The physical left back edge shows a narrow light-colored exposed section near the upper portion, contrasting with the dark blue perimeter.
The right back edge remains straight beside the blue radial pattern, with no separate confirmed whitening or chipping visible.
Location: back bottom edge
Slight light cardstock exposure is visible intermittently along the bottom cut edge.
View magnified evidence photoLocation: back left edge
A continuous pale, rough-looking cardstock strip follows the dark left cut edge.
View magnified evidence photoAnalysis: The back edges are largely clean, with one localized whitening run along the left physical edge. The isolated close-inspection flaw results in a back edge score of 8. Magnified zoom inspection subsequently found: moderate whitening (bottom edge); moderate whitening (left edge) — this score reflects those findings.
Surface
10/10No analysis available
Analysis: The back surface shows no confirmed physical scratch, scuff, dent, stain, or gloss-loss patch. The light areas and red copyright text remain intact within the printed design.
Confidence Level: High
Grade Uncertainty: ±1
Grade B — Good
Minor issues with lighting or focus. Reliable grading with minimal uncertainty in fine details.
Raw Card — No Protective Case
Card photographed without protective covering. All features and defects fully visible for optimal assessment accuracy.
Grading confidence based on image clarity, protective case impact, defect detection certainty, and grade uncertainty.
$13.88
Matched listing: Ekans [Red] #23
Raw / Ungraded
$8.24
Value is estimated conservatively from live sold pricing for raw and graded copies of the matched listing. The exact parallel or version may differ. Actual sale prices vary with condition and demand. Last updated Oct 15, 2026.
Market Price Range
Sales Volume: 17Low
$8.24
Median
$123.06
Average
$194.52
High
$587.00
Grading premium: +5375% from raw to graded
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