{"product_id":"2009-pokemon-japanese-promo-1st-place-gym-challenge-victory-medal-033-psa-10","title":"2009 Pokemon Japanese Promo 1st Place Gym Challenge Victory Medal #033 PSA 10","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 2009 Pokemon Japanese Promo Victory Medal card #033 graded PSA 10 was awarded to first-place finishers in official Gym Challenge tournaments in Japan. The card features Pikachu holding a gold medal and ranks among the rarest Pokemon promotional cards because it was distributed only to tournament champions. PSA 10 Gem Mint represents the highest achievable grade, reserved for cards with flawless centering, sharp corners, pristine surfaces and perfect edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTournament Prize Card:\u003c\/strong\u003e Awarded exclusively to 1st place winners in 2009 Japanese Gym Challenge events\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePSA 10 Gem Mint:\u003c\/strong\u003e The highest grade possible, confirming flawless condition with perfect centering and surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVictory Medal Artwork:\u003c\/strong\u003e Depicts Pikachu triumphantly holding a gold medal, unique to this promotional release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese Exclusive:\u003c\/strong\u003e Never released outside Japan, making it highly sought after by international collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHolofoil Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features holographic foil treatment that enhances the celebratory artwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCard details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2009\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand \/ set:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pokemon Japanese Promo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlayer \/ character:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pikachu (Victory Medal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCard number:\u003c\/strong\u003e #033\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 10 (Gem Mint)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Holofoil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow was this card originally distributed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis card was awarded only to players who placed first in official Pokemon Gym Challenge tournaments held in Japan during 2009. It was not available through booster packs or retail channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the PSA 10 grade mean for this card?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePSA 10 Gem Mint is the highest grade PSA awards. The card exhibits perfect or near-perfect centering, sharp corners, flawless surfaces and edges, and vibrant artwork with no visible defects under examination.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this card text in Japanese?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, this is a Japanese-exclusive promotional card with Japanese text, though Pikachu's universal recognition makes the artwork instantly identifiable to collectors worldwide.\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":67873721843987,"sku":"69588089","price":3379.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/2449\/5123\/files\/1789096648486601014_1_20260911031738_1.jpg?v=1793255886","url":"https:\/\/islestyle.store\/products\/2009-pokemon-japanese-promo-1st-place-gym-challenge-victory-medal-033-psa-10","provider":"ISLESTYLE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}