This 1999 Pokémon Base Set Shadowless Clefairy #5/102 Holo CGC 5.5 EX+ is a vintage holographic card from the original Pokémon Base Set, the first English Pokémon Trading Card Game release produced by Wizards of the Coast (WOTC).

This example comes from the collectible Shadowless print run, an early printing produced before the later Unlimited version of the Base Set. Shadowless cards are identified by the absence of the drop shadow around the artwork frame, making them one of the earliest variants of Pokémon TCG cards and a key target for vintage collectors.

The card features Clefairy, one of the original Generation I Pokémon and one of the most recognizable holographic cards from the Base Set lineup. Clefairy holds special historical significance within the franchise, as it was originally considered to be a potential mascot Pokémon before Pikachu became the franchise icon.

Graded CGC 5.5 (Excellent+), this card shows moderate wear consistent with the grade but retains strong eye appeal, including the classic WOTC holographic foil pattern. Encapsulation by Certified Guaranty Company (CGC) ensures authenticity and long-term protection.

Key Features

• Pokémon: Clefairy

• Card Number: #5/102

• Set: Base Set

• Print Variant: Shadowless

• Finish: Holographic

• Year: 1999

• Publisher: Wizards of the Coast

• Grading Company: CGC

• Grade: 5.5 (Excellent+)

A strong collectible for collectors building Shadowless Base Set holo collections, vintage WOTC Pokémon sets, or early Pokémon TCG portfolios.