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Pokémon 1st Edition Cards
A 1st Edition Pokémon card carries a black "Edition 1" stamp and was printed in smaller quantities than Unlimited, making it the most sought-after WOTC-era printing. The premium over Unlimited is largest on holo rares in high grades, where population scarcity compounds.
The 1st Edition stamp is the single biggest value lever on a WOTC-era card. This hub collects the cataloged 1st Edition cards, explains how to confirm the stamp, and links to the edition-premium comparison so you can see the gap over Unlimited in real sold data.
PSA 6 median $9,544 · 6 sold
CGC 10 median $900 · 6 sold
PSA 8 median $3,934 · 6 sold
PSA 9 median $7,000 · 6 sold
CGC 9.5 median $5,900 · 6 sold
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Where is the 1st Edition stamp on a Pokémon card?+
The stamp is a small black "Edition 1" badge printed to the lower-left of the artwork window. On WOTC-era cards it is the definitive marker; if it is absent, the card is Shadowless or Unlimited, not 1st Edition.
Are all 1st Edition cards valuable?+
No. The premium concentrates in holographic rares and key characters. Common and uncommon 1st Edition cards carry a modest premium at best. Grade still matters most: a low-grade 1st Edition can sell for less than a high-grade Unlimited holo.