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Pokemon Jungle was the second expansion set released in North America in June 1999. It introduced 64 cards featuring Pokemon from the Safari Zone and surrounding areas, with fan favorites like Flareon, Jolteon, and Vaporeon as chase holos. The set also introduced the jungle leaf symbol — the first set symbol used in the English Pokemon TCG.
Jungle was printed in massive quantities during the height of Pokemania, making raw copies abundant but high-grade specimens surprisingly scarce. The holo cards use the same cosmos pattern as Base Set, and the card stock is identical WOTC-era quality. First Edition Jungle cards are distinguished by the "Edition 1" stamp and command premiums.
For grading purposes, Jungle holos are generally more affordable to acquire raw than Base Set, making them attractive targets for grading-for-profit strategies where the PSA 10 premium is substantial relative to the cost of the raw card.
Jungle holos are submitted to PSA in high volume but PSA 10 rates remain low due to recurring centering and surface issues from the 1999 print run. The Flareon, Jolteon, and Vaporeon Eeveelution trio is particularly sought after in PSA 10.
Identical WOTC 1999 card stock as Base Set — thick, sturdy, with matte non-holo surfaces. The cosmos holo pattern matches Base Set exactly. Jungle introduced the first set symbol (a jungle leaf) printed to the right of the card name. The yellow border and blue card back are consistent with all WOTC-era releases.
Average 62x return for PSA 10 on holo rares
| Card | Ungraded | Grade 9 | PSA 10 | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flareon Holo #3 | $35 | $115 | $2,200 | 62.9x |
| Jolteon Holo #4 | $32 | $105 | $2,000 | 62.5x |
| Vaporeon Holo #12 | $30 | $98 | $1,850 | 61.7x |
| Mr. Mime Holo #6 | $14 | $45 | $900 | 64.3x |
| Scyther Holo #10 | $18 | $58 | $1,100 | 61.1x |
| Wigglytuff Holo #16 | $12 | $38 | $780 | 65x |
| Pinsir Holo #9 | $13 | $42 | $820 | 63.1x |
| Kangaskhan Holo #5 | $12 | $40 | $750 | 62.5x |
| Nidoqueen Holo #7 | $14 | $44 | $850 | 60.7x |
| Vileplume Holo #15 | $11 | $35 | $680 | 61.8x |
| Electrode Holo #2 | $10 | $32 | $650 | 65x |
| Clefable Holo #1 | $12 | $38 | $720 | 60x |
| Pidgeot Holo #8 | $11 | $34 | $660 | 60x |
| Snorlax Holo #11 | $16 | $52 | $980 | 61.3x |
| Venomoth Holo #13 | $10 | $30 | $600 | 60x |
Price data from PriceCharting as of February 15, 2026. Prices are approximate and may vary.
Set-specific tips for maximizing your grade on Pokemon Jungle cards.
Jungle holos suffer from the same pack-insertion scratching as Base Set. The cosmos holo pattern makes scratches visible at specific angles. Inspect under LED light, rotating slowly — if you see any linear marks, expect PSA 9 at best.
Jungle print runs had frequent centering issues, particularly left-right shift. Measure the yellow border on both sides — if you can see a visible difference without tools, it likely exceeds the 60/40 threshold for PSA 10.
Jungle cards are prone to whitening along the top and bottom edges from the cutting process. This is different from handling wear — factory whitening appears as a thin, consistent white line along the edge.
WOTC card stock layers separate slightly at the corners over time. Even cards stored in sleeves since 1999 can show micro-separation under 10x magnification. All four corners must be clean and sharp.
Manufacturing defects and wear patterns specific to this set and era.
The cosmos holo pattern on Jungle cards is extremely prone to surface scratching. Cards adjacent to the holo in a pack often leave marks. This is the most common reason Jungle holos fail to reach PSA 10.
The Jungle print run frequently produced cards with the image shifted left, creating a thicker right border. This centering issue affects both holo and non-holo cards consistently.
The jungle leaf set symbol sometimes shows ink smearing or incomplete printing. Since this is the first set to use a symbol, quality control on the symbol printing was inconsistent.
Yes, especially the Eeveelution trio (Flareon, Jolteon, Vaporeon). Raw Jungle holos cost $10-$35, while PSA 10 copies sell for $600-$2,200. Even a PSA 9 ($30-$115) can justify the grading cost. Pre-screen to identify your best candidates.
Jungle holos have a relatively low PSA 10 rate of around 5-8% due to centering and surface issues from the original print run. This scarcity keeps PSA 10 prices high relative to the raw card cost.
Yes, First Edition Jungle cards command 2-5x premiums over unlimited in equivalent grades. The "Edition 1" stamp appears on the left side of the card. First Edition Jungle holos in PSA 10 can sell for $3,000-$5,000+.
Jungle cards have a small green jungle leaf symbol to the right of the card name. This was the first set symbol used in the English Pokemon TCG. Cards without this symbol are from Base Set.
Non-holo Jungle rares (Pinsir, Scyther, etc.) have low raw values ($1-$5). PSA 10 premiums exist but are modest ($40-$100). Only grade non-holos if you have high confidence in PSA 10 and are using a bulk/economy grading tier.