Squirtle - 039 - ME: Mega Evolution Promo (MEP) Pokemon
Squirtle has been a cornerstone of Pokémon since Day 1 — and MEP 039 is the card that makes the case for putting it in a slab. This is a Holofoil Full Art Illustration Rare-style Black Star Promo from the ME: Mega Evolution Promo set, released March 20, 2026 as part of the First Partner Illustration Collection Series 1 — one of the most significant Pokémon TCG releases tied directly to the franchise's 30th Anniversary. Every card in this series carries the official Pokémon 30th Anniversary logo, making the milestone permanent in the cardboard.
What elevates this card visually is the artwork by Saboteri: Squirtle's illustration connects with the MEP Bulbasaur and Charmander promos to form a single, unified panoramic scene packed with Generation I nostalgia — locations and imagery pulled straight from the original games. Collect all three and you complete the iconic Kanto first-partner trio across one seamless canvas.
- Set: ME: Mega Evolution Promo (MEP) — Black Star Promo #039
- Rarity: Holofoil Full Art Illustration Rare-style Black Star Promo
- Illustrator: Saboteri
- Raw (NM) market value: ~$25–$32 recent sales
- PSA 9: ~$44–$45 | PSA 10: ~$160
- BGS 10: ~$443
The 30th Anniversary window is finite. A Squirtle promo with a panoramic triptych illustration, a franchise-milestone logo, and a graded ceiling north of $160 (PSA 10) is a straightforward target for Kanto collectors and anniversary set completionists alike. Grab it raw and hold — or send it straight to the grader.
Available at Collector Station, Easley, SC. Local pickup available. All sales final. Shipping damage must be reported within 48 hours of delivery with photos.
