Authenticating 1st Edition Pokemon Base Set Booster Box

XRA-0067

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X-Ray Authority played a pivotal role in Goldin Auction's 2026 Pokemon Auction, side by side Logan Paul's Pikachu Illustrator Card.

Presented is one of the crown jewels of the Pokémon collecting speciality, a factory-sealed and unopened 1999 Pokémon Base Set 1st Edition booster box. The box holds 36 packs, with each pack containing 11 never-before-seen 1st Edition cards from the legendary Base Set production. The key chase card in this issue is, undoubtedly, the majestic Rare Holo Charizard card, arguably the most recognizable and fiercely coveted subject in the hobby. The most sought-after cards from the Base Set are the glorious Rare Holo options, including: #'s 1 Alakazam, 2 Blastoise, 3 Chansey, 4 Charizard, 5 Clefairy, 6 Gyarados, 7 Hitmonchan, 8 Machamp, 9 Magneton, 10 Mewtwo, 11 Nidoking, 12 Ninetales, 13 Poliwrath, 14 Raichu, 15 Venusaur, and 16 Zapdos. Factory-sealed 1st Edition booster boxes are exceptionally hard-to-find (some might say near impossible), and their arrival at public auction is a newsworthy event, offering 36 golden chances at finding some of the most extraordinarily valuable collectibles in the TCG hobby.

The box is accompanied by an X-Ray Authority LOA (XRA-0067).

The box's exterior reflects minor, routine wear from handling and storage and remains securely sealed within the manufacturer's cellophane wrapping.

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Reviewing Pokemon ETB Cases

Reviewing Tampered Pokemon Prismatic ETB Booster Cases

Our client purchased a booster box case. Upon receipt he noticed the tape was cut. Upon reaching out to the seller they were told it was opened to retrieve packing & shipping information. Unsatisfied with this answer, our client sent the case for us to inspect.

While three of four boxes appear to have the correct contents, one box is not configured the same and contains a stack of cards rather than 9 packs. Box 3 has the dice and counters on one end while the other three boxes have these materials in between the two groups of cards. Additionally, we are unable to identify any of the cards in the stack while we can ID cards in each of the other ETBs. This product does not pass our letter of authenticity criteria.

Authenticating Fusion Strike Pokemon God Boxes

Authenticating Fusion Strike Pokemon "God" Boxes using CT Scanning

Typically a Fusion Strike Pokemon booster box has 12-14 hits. However, some boxes were produced in error and could contain an additional 9-12 hits. Using industrial CT scanning technology we are able to authenticate these boxes, count the number of hits, and ensure that the cards match the set.

Authenticating Evolving Skies Booster Box Cases

CT Scanning Evolving Skies Booster Boxes & Cases

For months our team tried to perfect Pokemon Evolving Skies six box cases to no avail. However, recently, we had a breakthrough and are now able to complete individual booster boxes and entire cases.

Below shows what Umbreon looks like within a booster case scan. We can differentiate between Umbreon and Moonbreon by comparing the ears and the slanted, central eye.

These products are often tampered with, and so interested parties have turned to us for authentication services.

FAKE, REPACKED, OR SUSPECT BOXES

This case had the incorrect quantity of packs within several of the six booster boxes.

CT Scanning Modern Prismatic Evolutions ETBs

CT Scanning Modern Prismatic Evolutions ETBs

Every day we are asked if we can scan modern collector cards. The answer is yes, though there are rarely products worth the cost of shipping and evaluation. Due to the hype behind the new Prismatic Evolutions ETB, we wanted to demonstrate what this data looks like.

Prismatic Evolutions ETB - Umbreon Holographic