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{{TCGPromoInfobox |
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period=December 2002 - July 2003 |
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The '''Best of Game''' is the name of a special collection of cards for the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]], commemorating some of the best cards to be produced by [[Wizards of the Coast]].
The '''Best of Game''' is the name of a special collection of cards for the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]], commemorating some of the best cards to be produced by [[Wizards of the Coast]].


=Set Size=
==Information==
*Best of Game contains 9 cards
These cards were released through BattleZone tournaments and were essentially a 'parting gift' to the fans of the TCG, as Wizards knew their license to produce the cards was to terminate.
 
[[Image:bestsymbol.gif|frame|The symbol for Best of Game is a starburst with “BEST” across it.]]


=Release Date=
Despite the collection being made to commemorate some of the best playable cards, four new cards that had never previously been released in English were produced. Rocket's Scizor, Rocket's Sneasel, Dark Ivysaur and Dark Venusaur were promotional cards in Japan (Dark Ivysaur and Dark Venusaur were also subsequently reprinted in {{TCG|Pokémon Web}}). Their release was not anticipated and was a surprise for those attending the events. While these cards remained plain, the other cards received a special reverse-holographic treatment.
*These cards were released between December 2002 and July 2003


=Trivia=
There were also several variants of the cards released. [[Professor Program (TCG)|Pokémon Professors]] and {{TCG|Tournament Organizer}}s received versions of some cards, which have a gold foil "''Winner''" stamp in the bottom right corner of the illustration, called {{TCG|Winner Cards}}. The regular cards given to participants are often referred to as "non-Winner" versions. Exceptions to these include Professor Elm, and Rocket's Mewtwo and Rocket's Hitmonchan, as the scheduled BattleZone tournaments were canceled after Wizards lost their license. Jumbo versions of all cards except Professor Elm cards were also released, which lack the reverse-holographic treatment. Professor Elm is also the only card not to have a version with the gold foil "''Winner''" stamp in the bottom right corner of the illustration.
*These cards were released through BattleZone tournaments and were essentially a “parting gift” to the fans of the TCG, as Wizards knew their licence to produce the cards was to terminate.
*Despite the collection being made to commemorate some of the best playable cards, four new cards that had never been released in English before made their way into the set. Rocket’s Scizor, Rocket’s Sneasel, Dark Ivysaur and Dark Venusaur were Promotional cards in Japan (Dark Ivysaur and Dark Venusaur were also later released in [[Pokémon Web (TCG)|Pokémon Web]]) and their release was not expected (as with many Japanese Promotional cards), so this was a surprise for competitors.
*While the four new cards remained plain, the other cards received a special reverse-holographic treatment.
*These cards also had two versions – a “Winner” version and “non-Winner” version (with the exception of Professor Elm as it was a delegate Promotional card). The “Winner” versions have a gold foil ''Winner''stamp in the bottom right corner of the character art and were available in tournaments a month or so in advance of their “non-Winner” counterparts. The “non-Winner” version has no stamp.


=Card List=
In addition, all of these cards had an error. The energy symbols in place, by the attacks, are slightly misplaced and are put a little more to the left, than usual.
{| {{graytable}}
|- style="background: #eaeaea;"
!No.
!Card Name
!Type
!Rarity
!Promotion
|-
| 1 || Electabuzz (''Base Set'') || [[Image:lightning-attack.png]] || (RH) || BattleZone (December 2002)
|-
| 2 || Hitmonchan (''Base Set'') || [[Image:fighting-attack.png]] || (RH) || BattleZone (February 2003)
|-
| 3 || Professor Elm (''Neo Genesis'') || T || (RH) || Gencon 2003
|-
| 4 || Rocket’s Scizor || [[Image:metal-attack.png]] || -- || BattleZone (March 2003)
|-
| 5 || Rocket’s Sneasel || [[Image:dark-attack.png]] || -- || BattleZone (January 2003)
|-
| 6 || Dark Ivysaur || [[Image:grass-attack.png]] || -- || BattleZone (April 2003)
|-
| 7 || Dark Venusaur || [[Image:grass-attack.png]] || -- || BattleZone (May 2003)
|-
| 8 || Rocket’s Mewtwo (''Gym Challenge'') || [[Image:physic-attack.png]] || (RH) || BattleZone (June 2003)
|-
| 9 || Rocket’s Hitmonchan (''Gym Heroes'') || [[Image:fighting-attack.png]] || (RH) || BattleZone (July 2003)
|}


==Card list==
{{Setlist/header|title=Best of Game|tablecol=CCCCFF|bordercol=8888AA|cellcol=E6E6FF|promo=yes|symbol=yes|image=SetSymbolBest.png}}
{{Setlist/entry|1|{{TCG ID|Best of Game|Electabuzz|1}}|Lightning|||BattleZone (December 2002)}}
{{Setlist/entry|2|{{TCG ID|Best of Game|Hitmonchan|2}}|Fighting|||BattleZone (February 2003)}}
{{Setlist/entry|3|{{TCG ID|Best of Game|Professor Elm|3}}|Trainer|||Gencon 2003}}
{{Setlist/entry|4|{{TCG ID|Best of Game|Rocket's Scizor|4}}|Metal|||BattleZone (March 2003)}}
{{Setlist/entry|5|{{TCG ID|Best of Game|Rocket's Sneasel|5}}|Darkness|||BattleZone (January 2003)}}
{{Setlist/entry|6|{{TCG ID|Best of Game|Dark Ivysaur|6}}|Grass|||BattleZone (April 2003)}}
{{Setlist/entry|7|{{TCG ID|Best of Game|Dark Venusaur|7}}|Grass|||BattleZone (May 2003)}}
{{Setlist/entry|8|{{TCG ID|Best of Game|Rocket's Mewtwo|8}}|Psychic|||BattleZone (June 2003)}}
{{Setlist/entry|9|{{TCG ID|Best of Game|Rocket's Hitmonchan|9}}|Fighting||| BattleZone (July 2003)}}
{{Setlist/footer|cellcol=E6E6FF}}
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{{TCG Expansions}}
[[Category:English promotional cards]]


[[Category:TCG expansion sets]]
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Revision as of 00:56, 26 July 2014

Best of Game
SetSymbolBest.png
Cards in set 9
Release period December 2002 - July 2003

The Best of Game is the name of a special collection of cards for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, commemorating some of the best cards to be produced by Wizards of the Coast.

Information

These cards were released through BattleZone tournaments and were essentially a 'parting gift' to the fans of the TCG, as Wizards knew their license to produce the cards was to terminate.

Despite the collection being made to commemorate some of the best playable cards, four new cards that had never previously been released in English were produced. Rocket's Scizor, Rocket's Sneasel, Dark Ivysaur and Dark Venusaur were promotional cards in Japan (Dark Ivysaur and Dark Venusaur were also subsequently reprinted in Pokémon Web). Their release was not anticipated and was a surprise for those attending the events. While these cards remained plain, the other cards received a special reverse-holographic treatment.

There were also several variants of the cards released. Pokémon Professors and Tournament Organizers received versions of some cards, which have a gold foil "Winner" stamp in the bottom right corner of the illustration, called Winner Cards. The regular cards given to participants are often referred to as "non-Winner" versions. Exceptions to these include Professor Elm, and Rocket's Mewtwo and Rocket's Hitmonchan, as the scheduled BattleZone tournaments were canceled after Wizards lost their license. Jumbo versions of all cards except Professor Elm cards were also released, which lack the reverse-holographic treatment. Professor Elm is also the only card not to have a version with the gold foil "Winner" stamp in the bottom right corner of the illustration.

In addition, all of these cards had an error. The energy symbols in place, by the attacks, are slightly misplaced and are put a little more to the left, than usual.

Card list

Best of Game
SetSymbolBest.png
No. Mark Card name Type Promotion
1 [[Image:RegMarkElectabuzz.png|x18px|link=Standard format (TCG)|Electabuzz]] Lightning BattleZone (December 2002) Promotion
2 [[Image:RegMarkHitmonchan.png|x18px|link=Standard format (TCG)|Hitmonchan]] Fighting BattleZone (February 2003) Promotion
3 [[Image:RegMarkProfessor Elm.png|x18px|link=Standard format (TCG)|Professor Elm]] Trainer Gencon 2003 Promotion
4 [[Image:RegMarkRocket's Scizor.png|x18px|link=Standard format (TCG)|Rocket's Scizor]] Metal BattleZone (March 2003) Promotion
5 [[Image:RegMarkRocket's Sneasel.png|x18px|link=Standard format (TCG)|Rocket's Sneasel]] Darkness BattleZone (January 2003) Promotion
6 [[Image:RegMarkDark Ivysaur.png|x18px|link=Standard format (TCG)|Dark Ivysaur]] Grass BattleZone (April 2003) Promotion
7 [[Image:RegMarkDark Venusaur.png|x18px|link=Standard format (TCG)|Dark Venusaur]] Grass BattleZone (May 2003) Promotion
8 [[Image:RegMarkRocket's Mewtwo.png|x18px|link=Standard format (TCG)|Rocket's Mewtwo]] Psychic BattleZone (June 2003) Promotion
9 [[Image:RegMarkRocket's Hitmonchan.png|x18px|link=Standard format (TCG)|Rocket's Hitmonchan]] Fighting BattleZone (July 2003) Promotion
 




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