{"product_id":"1998-pokemon-vending-series-2-japanese-raichu-26-psa-7","title":"1998 Pokemon Vending Series 2 Japanese Raichu #26 PSA 7","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 1998 Pokemon Vending Series 2 Japanese Raichu #26 graded PSA 7 comes from one of the most unique early Pokemon releases. Vending Series cards were sold through vending machines in Japan during Pokemon's first year, making them harder to find than standard booster sets. This card features Raichu, the evolved form of Pikachu, in the simple artwork style characteristic of the vending machine series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e PSA 7 Near Mint condition with strong eye appeal and only minor wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Japanese Release:\u003c\/strong\u003e From the 1998 Vending Series 2, distributed exclusively through vending machines in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePopular Character:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features Raichu, the powerful Electric-type evolution of Pikachu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEarly Pokemon Era:\u003c\/strong\u003e Released in Pokemon's inaugural year, part of the original Japanese card lineup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAffordable Graded Vintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e PSA 7 offers a collectible vintage Japanese card at an accessible grade level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCard details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1998\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand \/ set:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pokemon Vending Series II\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlayer \/ character:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raichu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCard number:\u003c\/strong\u003e #26\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrading company:\u003c\/strong\u003e PSA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTeam:\u003c\/strong\u003e N\/A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eParallel \/ variation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutograph:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRookie:\u003c\/strong\u003e N\/A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does PSA 7 mean for this card's condition?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePSA 7 is Near Mint condition. The card may have minor wear on edges or corners visible upon close inspection, but it retains strong color, gloss, and overall eye appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes Vending Series cards different from regular Pokemon sets?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVending Series cards were sold through vending machines in Japan rather than in booster packs. This distribution method and Japan-only release make them less common than standard sets from the same era.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this card in English or Japanese?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis card is in Japanese. All Vending Series cards were Japanese exclusives and were never released in English.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy shop with Monmouth Cards\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul data-mc-trust\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRated 4.82 out of 5\u003c\/strong\u003e by 6,466 verified customers on .\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthorized retailer and distributor\u003c\/strong\u003e of Topps, Panini, Upper Deck, Leaf, Pokémon, Bandai, Wizards of the Coast, Ravensburger, Konami, Funko, Mitchell \u0026amp; Ness and Franklin Sports.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthorized PSA submission center\u003c\/strong\u003e - drop off your cards for grading at any of our stores.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10 retail stores\u003c\/strong\u003e across New Jersey, Connecticut and Massachusetts, with free local pickup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100% authentic, guaranteed\u003c\/strong\u003e - sourced directly from the manufacturers, authorized distributors and trusted collectors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"mysite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67873718698259,"sku":"161932072","price":184.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/2449\/5123\/files\/1789152838559271171_1_20260911185408_1.jpg?v=1793255739","url":"https:\/\/islestyle.store\/products\/1998-pokemon-vending-series-2-japanese-raichu-26-psa-7","provider":"ISLESTYLE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}