1998 Pokémon Japanese カビゴン Snorlax – Vending Series 1 #143
TAG Grade: Mint 9 / TAG Score: 945/1000
(Just 5 points from Gem Mint 10 – a near-perfect example!)
A rare and exclusive 1998 Japanese Vending Series 1 Snorlax—glossy finish with rarity symbol, featuring unique artwork by Keita Takahashi (finalist in Corocoro Comics' children's illustration contest). This promo-only design makes it a standout for collectors of Japanese Vending exclusives and early Pokémon promos.
Grading Details
TAG Grade: Mint 9 (excellent condition for a 1998 Vending card)
TAG Score: 945/1000 — strong precision score from TAG's AI-driven system
Protective TAG Sleeve: Included and applied to the slab for added security and display appeal
Full Transparency: Scan the QR code on the slab for the complete Digital Imaging & Grading (DIG) Report, including:
DINGS (Defects Identified of Notable Grade Significance) breakdown
High-res downloadable card & slab images
Leaderboard rank and population status
Notable Defects (Verified from DIG Report)
Light surface/play wear on back top left area (one DING – highlighted in the 5th photo)
No corner, edge, or front surface dings — everything else pristine with glossy finish intact and near-perfect centering (front 54/46 horizontal, 49/51 vertical; back 49/51 horizontal, 53/47 vertical)
Population & Rank (as of Jan 14, 2026): 10 total graded, 2 in Mint 9 — ranks 1st highest in grade, 2nd highest overall. A top contender!
Shipping & Handling
Free shipping via USPS Priority Mail with secure protection
Card ships in bubble pouch + extra padding inside a sturdy box
Handling within 2 business days, though shipped from an overseas FPO address (may add a few days to delivery).
1998 Pokémon Japanese カビゴン Snorlax – Vending Series 1 #143
TAG Grade: Mint 9 / TAG Score: 945/1000
(Just 5 points from Gem Mint 10 – a near-perfect example!)
A rare and exclusive 1998 Japanese Vending Series 1 Snorlax—glossy finish with rarity symbol, featuring unique artwork by Keita Takahashi (finalist in Corocoro Comics' children's illustration contest). This promo-only design makes it a standout for collectors of Japanese Vending exclusives and early Pokémon promos.
Grading Details
TAG Grade: Mint 9 (excellent condition for a 1998 Vending card)
TAG Score: 945/1000 — strong precision score from TAG's AI-driven system
Protective TAG Sleeve: Included and applied to the slab for added security and display appeal
Full Transparency: Scan the QR code on the slab for the complete Digital Imaging & Grading (DIG) Report, including:
DINGS (Defects Identified of Notable Grade Significance) breakdown
High-res downloadable card & slab images
Leaderboard rank and population status
Notable Defects (Verified from DIG Report)
Light surface/play wear on back top left area (one DING – highlighted in the 5th photo)
No corner, edge, or front surface dings — everything else pristine with glossy finish intact and near-perfect centering (front 54/46 horizontal, 49/51 vertical; back 49/51 horizontal, 53/47 vertical)
Population & Rank (as of Jan 14, 2026): 10 total graded, 2 in Mint 9 — ranks 1st highest in grade, 2nd highest overall. A top contender!
Shipping & Handling
Free shipping via USPS Priority Mail with secure protection
Card ships in bubble pouch + extra padding inside a sturdy box
Handling within 2 business days, though shipped from an overseas FPO address (may add a few days to delivery).
