Flying Pikachu (Black Star Promo #25)

Visual and Condition Details
• Overall Appearance (Near Mint): Given that it was "almost near mint," "never played," and immediately "double sleeved and kept in binder," it is considered to be in Near Mint (NM) condition.
• Borders: The yellow borders appear clean and solid.
• Art: The artwork, featuring Pikachu soaring beneath a colorful bundle of balloons against a blue sky, is perfectly centered and vibrant.
• Identifying Features: This specific promo card has the classic WOTC layout:
• The Black Star Promo symbol (a black star) is visible in the bottom right corner of the illustration box.
• The "Illus. Toshihao Aoki" credit is present.
• The flavor text at the bottom reads: "By learning how to fly, Pikachu overcame its weakness to Fighting Pokémon."
• Corners/Edges: For a card this old, the pristine condition you describe means the corners are likely sharp with minimal to no whitening on the back edges.