Base Set Shadowless Short Crimp Blister: What You’re Really Buying
“Shadowless” is one of the most valuable words in vintage Pokémon, so it’s important to be clear about what a Shadowless short crimp blister is. Our listing states plainly that these blisters generally can’t promise Shadowless cards: they come from a transitional period, so the pack inside may hold Shadowless or Unlimited cards.
Base Set Blister Shadowless Short Crimp
$3,500 USD
Catalog currently accepts orders; confirm exact-item availability before ordering.
Representative/stock image, not a photograph of the exact box. Catalog availability is not verified real-time inventory.
At a glance
- Listing
- Base Set Blister Shadowless Short Crimp
- Set
- Base Set (English)
- Format
- Retail blister with one sealed booster pack
- Produced
- 1999
- Artwork options
- Charizard, Blastoise, Venusaur (see availability)
- Condition
- Listed as factory sealed
- Photos
- Stock photo(s) on the listing; exact-item photos on request
Options and current prices
Current EACollectibles asking prices in USD, read from the listing. Prices are not market valuations.
| Option | Price | Catalog status |
|---|---|---|
| Charizard | $3,500 | Accepting orders |
| Blastoise | $4,499 | Unavailable |
| Venusaur | $4,499 | Unavailable |
| Blastoise (Heavy) | $9,499 | Unavailable |
Why Shadowless cards aren’t certain
Shadowless cards are an early Base Set print without the drop shadow beside the artwork box. These blisters were made while the print was changing over to Unlimited, which is why either type of card can be inside. Buy it as a sealed 1999 blister from that transitional window — not as a pack certain to hold Shadowless cards.
Blister condition matters
With a blister, collectors judge the plastic bubble and the card backing as well as the pack. Ask for exact-item photos showing the bubble for dents or cracks, the edges of the card backing, and any price stickers or hang-tab damage.
Artwork and availability
Several artwork variants are listed, but not all are currently accepting orders, and one variant is labeled Heavy. Check the table above for what you can order today.
Buying in the USA
Prices are in USD. Checkout accepts Bitcoin or USDC; shipping is calculated from your destination country and shown before you place the order, and every payment is checked by hand before the order is confirmed. Read the Shipping Policy and Refund Policy, or email support@eacollectible.com with questions before ordering.
FAQs
Will I get Shadowless cards?
Not certain. The pack may contain Shadowless or Unlimited cards.
Is this a booster box?
No. It is one sealed booster pack in its original retail blister.
Are the photos of the exact blister?
No — stock photos are shown. Email us for exact-item photos.
Ready to review the listing?
Base Set Blister Shadowless Short Crimp
$3,500 USD
Catalog currently accepts orders; confirm exact-item availability before ordering.
Representative/stock image, not a photograph of the exact box. Catalog availability is not verified real-time inventory.