These are my holy grail cards. One day I really want to get all 5 of these, but the Gengar is my absolute top want. This is why I collect Japanese stuff!
Phenomenal vid on the depths of these, and a comment on the indentation issues, the Hidden fates tins have warping that could detract and I have tons of them with issues. I see those in a 10 are going up even though theyre so common, very in line.
I needed that Gengar for my collection a few years ago, it was a silly price back then for a 9,10 managed to get a PSA 5 for £40 and was happy that the art was still in good condition despite some noticeable wear on the card even to a non expert like me, i love that art so much.
Amazing artwork, particularly for the Gengar and the Alakazam. I picked up a graded Red/Green Holo Moltres from the japanese gift set a month ago. Now I need the Zapdos and Articuno and maybe I'll be satisfied...I'm thinking not though.
Those were really awesome cards. I am curious to see what the armored mewtwo looks like. When I see Japanese promos like this it really makes me feel like we missed out on some awesome and unique cards here in the U.S. thanks for sharing with us as always!
hey smpratte, you could make a video about the rarest base set 1st other languages? some people say that Korean is the most difficult, others says that Portuguese and Dutch. there are also reports on the mystical Russian base set. What is your opinion about this?! =)
Hey Scott this was one of your earliest videos, I noticed on e4 people mentioning this particular set. Last month you could get 6-9 PSA for any of these, but now there are fewer examples. For some strange reason some people are acting like your videos have hyped up this card, but that video was old and frankly not viewed much. Recent PSA 9 Complete sets were selling for around $1000 and recently $400 for PSA 8 complete set. Its an outstanding set, but hardly unattainable.
Awesome video. I love seeing the older promo arts and learning about the specific details as to what makes them unique, hard to grade, etc.. The only point I think you missed was that a couple of the cards did get English prints. I know the Machamp did, as well as I believe the Gengar and possibly the Golem? Another Poketuber (PTCGRADIO) made a video about them a few months ago and explained the details about the English prints of those cards. Still an awesome set and I would love to one day own them, even in raw form.
Nice nostalgic info. Can i ask you some questions? Do you have the artwork of the promotion or the marketing of the vending “Masakis”? Do you also have any info about the reprint of Gengar in the web set? Or how were you able to get those booster packs back in the days? Thanks in advance
These are my holy grail cards. One day I really want to get all 5 of these, but the Gengar is my absolute top want. This is why I collect Japanese stuff!
One of my Favorite Japanese exclusive sets!
You teach me something new every video, smpratte. Super informative!
Awesome cards!! Thanks for sharing your collection, certainly learned something new today with the corner dents!
Thanks for the backstory. I love how they made you mail it in to get the evolved form. Japan is so unique
Love the knowledge you put out. Always always learn something from your videos. And tell it how it is. Thanks for the content
Phenomenal vid on the depths of these, and a comment on the indentation issues, the Hidden fates tins have warping that could detract and I have tons of them with issues. I see those in a 10 are going up even though theyre so common, very in line.
Another great video Scott. Wish you’d do more !
Man now I'm never going to complete my set
Love the context and history on these cards. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and improving the hobby.
OMG that golem i love it
Such amazing art.
That Omastar art gives me some Aqua Teen Hunger Force vibes.
I needed that Gengar for my collection a few years ago, it was a silly price back then for a 9,10 managed to get a PSA 5 for £40 and was happy that the art was still in good condition despite some noticeable wear on the card even to a non expert like me, i love that art so much.
Masaki the Legendary Swordsman?
Very informative, thank you. Beautiful set, Omastar's my personal favourite, Alakazam a close 2nd.
Me: IM THE BEST POKEMoN COLLECTOR CATCH EM ALL!!
Gary:Let me allowed to introduce my self.
Amazing artwork, particularly for the Gengar and the Alakazam. I picked up a graded Red/Green Holo Moltres from the japanese gift set a month ago. Now I need the Zapdos and Articuno and maybe I'll be satisfied...I'm thinking not though.
Those were really awesome cards. I am curious to see what the armored mewtwo looks like. When I see Japanese promos like this it really makes me feel like we missed out on some awesome and unique cards here in the U.S. thanks for sharing with us as always!
I was literally looking to see if you had a Masaki Promo video last night lol!
Amazing set!! Masaki promos are very interesting!
ahhh, I forgot you had to trade to another game boy to evolve those 4 pokemon, the good ol days of red/blue!!
As always, it’s all about Gengar.
Japanese exclusives, unique art. Doesn't get better than this
Masaki Kabutops wouldve been incredible. Thank you boomer
wowsa! Nice cards! Impressive! Thanks for the vid.
Would be cool if they added a secret masaki trainer to SWSH and these as his team
I have a PSA 8 Machamp with 2 of the creases in the corner I’m surprised it got that high of grade
I love my complete set as well!
feeling suspense as i go check my previously thought to be mint gengar for indents.
Edit- none :D
hey smpratte, you could make a video about the rarest base set 1st other languages? some people say that Korean is the most difficult, others says that Portuguese and Dutch. there are also reports on the mystical Russian base set. What is your opinion about this?! =)
You make me want to get into japanese cards so bad O.O They looking good!
Hey Scott this was one of your earliest videos, I noticed on e4 people mentioning this particular set. Last month you could get 6-9 PSA for any of these, but now there are fewer examples. For some strange reason some people are acting like your videos have hyped up this card, but that video was old and frankly not viewed much. Recent PSA 9 Complete sets were selling for around $1000 and recently $400 for PSA 8 complete set. Its an outstanding set, but hardly unattainable.
Think one sold yesterday for a thousand pounds. Probably Corona boom boom
Vending has the best artwork by far.
Awesome video. I love seeing the older promo arts and learning about the specific details as to what makes them unique, hard to grade, etc.. The only point I think you missed was that a couple of the cards did get English prints. I know the Machamp did, as well as I believe the Gengar and possibly the Golem? Another Poketuber (PTCGRADIO) made a video about them a few months ago and explained the details about the English prints of those cards. Still an awesome set and I would love to one day own them, even in raw form.
Nice nostalgic info. Can i ask you some questions? Do you have the artwork of the promotion or the marketing of the vending “Masakis”? Do you also have any info about the reprint of Gengar in the web set? Or how were you able to get those booster packs back in the days? Thanks in advance
I have the English 1st edition holo machamp
"boomer guide" haha!
Great vid, thanks!
I'm sorry to say that, but these cards are looking very wierd exept Gengar. D: Golem looks like a 4 year old kid was drawing it. xD
Riding the hype train with smpratte... someone give me a "WOOO WOOOOOO!" lmao
Prity cool set idea
i just purchased the alakazam raw, it has a slight masaki mark, apart from that its a clean card, what do you think it would grade
what’s the price of collecting these non PSA? What should I be looking to pay?
$20-50+
Masaki mark? Pfff...just further proof 2xxx standards were worse!
whats your thoughts for investment?
Whats the explanation to those psa 10 cards have no masaki mark? Or even that psa 8
Hello
What kind of job do you have to make this kind of money to buy all these?
dude why you hyping these
Now they’re worth more.
What special cards don't you have?! Ugh
Scumbag pratte hehe