CROBAT-HOLO

Crobat Holo - the Japanese 1st edition 

Crobat Holo Rare from the Skyridge(split into Mysterious Mountains and Split Earthin Japanese) E-series would be based on the card's visual and holographic characteristics. This description includes the card's specific foil pattern known as a "swirl," a desirable characteristic for collectors.

Description of the card

• Pokémon: The card features an illustration of Crobat, the dual Poison/Flying-type bat Pokémon. It is a Stage 2 Pokémon and evolves from Golbat.
• Set and release: This card is part of the Japanese E-series, which used e-Reader technology. It was included in the Split Earthportion of the Japanese Skyridge expansion, originally released in 2002.
• Rarity: It is designated as a Holo Rare, indicated by the rarity symbol (a star) at the bottom corner of the card and the shimmering foil pattern on the image.
• 1st edition status: The "1st Edition" marking is a small, black circular stamp with the number "1" inside, located on the card, typically just below the main art box. For Japanese sets beginning with the e-Series, 1st edition runs were more common than their unlimited counterparts, which is a reversal of how English sets were printed.
• Holographic pattern: The card features the "Cosmos" holo foil, a sparkly pattern with glittering stars that was used from the Base Set 2 era through Diamond and Pearl.
• "With Swirl": A "swirl," or spiral pattern within the holographic foil, is a notable feature for collectors. The specific location of a swirl can increase its desirability. In the case of the Split Earth Crobat, one sale explicitly mentions a swirl "under Crobat's head".

Visual breakdown of the card

• Artwork: The art depicts Crobat with its four wings outstretched, flying in what appears to be a cave-like setting. The background shows glowing blue and purple tones, characteristic of the E-series card art.
• Foil placement: The holographic pattern is applied to the main illustration, causing the background and portions of the artwork to shimmer. The location of the "swirl" will vary on each card due to the random nature of the foil sheet printing.
• e-Series elements: Along the bottom and right edges of the card is a border for the e-Reader, which can be swiped through a Game Boy Advance peripheral to view card data.
• Card text: All text is in Japanese, consistent with its Japanese 1st edition release