Black Label BGS 10 Gyarados 151 Master Ball Reverse Holo

Product Description: Gyarados (Master Ball Reverse Holo) - BGS 10 Black Label

The Gyarados Master Ball Reverse Holo in a BGS 10 Black Label is a legendary centerpiece for any high-end Pokémon collection. Hailing from the landmark Japanese Pokémon Card 151 (SV2a) set, this card captures one of the most powerful and iconic Pokémon in history in its most exclusive modern form. Achieving a "Black Label" from Beckett Grading Services—the "Quad 10"—is a statistical anomaly that signifies a card in absolute, microscopic perfection.

The Card: Gyarados (130/165)

In the 151 set, the Master Ball Reverse Holo is the ultimate parallel.

• The Master Ball Hunt: You are only guaranteed one Master Ball holo per booster box (out of 153 possible cards). Pulling the Gyarados specifically is an incredible stroke of luck, occurring on average once every 153 boxes.

• Visual Prestige: The card features the signature "M" logo and circular Master Ball pattern across the holofoil. This variant is vastly more rare and valuable than the common Poké Ball reverse holos found in almost every pack.

The Grade: BGS 10 "Black Label"

While thousands of PSA 10s exist for this set, a Beckett Black Label is a tier above. It means the card received a perfect 10 in all four grading categories.

The "Quad 10" Perfection:

• Centering: 10 (Perfect 50/50 ratio on all sides)

• Edges: 10 (Sharp, clean factory cut with zero silvering or white nicks)

• Corners: 10 (Symmetrical and flawless points)

• Surface: 10 (Zero "print lines"—a notorious defect in the 151 set—and zero scratches or dimples)

Why this card is a "Grail": The Japanese 151 set is famously plagued by vertical and horizontal print lines on reverse holos. This makes a 10 Surface grade nearly impossible to find, pushing the Black Label population for Gyarados into the extreme low digits.

Investment Value

• Icon Status: Gyarados is one of the most recognizable Pokémon in the franchise, consistently holding its value alongside Charizard and other top-tier vintage icons.

• Scarcity Premium: A Black Label typically commands a 5x to 10x premium over a standard PSA 10 or BGS Gold Label, as it is widely considered the highest possible condition "ceiling" for any card.

• Display Quality: Encased in Beckett’s signature heavy-duty, UV-resistant slab with the prestigious metallic black label.