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As well as producing unique or variant cards available at events, [[Nintendo]] has also released several varieties of promotional items in which to deliver special cards. Such mediums include value packs, boxed sets and [[Collector Tins (TCG)|collector tins]]. The list below focuses on value packs and boxed sets, which contain at least one promotional card, as well as booster packs or a theme deck from recent Expansions. The items are listed in (roughly) chronological order and contain details of their contents.
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The Original TCG Series maintained the steady flow of TCG merchandise from the start of the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] until the beginning of [[Generation II]] with the release of {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}. Throughout this time, a steady flow of products such as {{TCG|Theme Deck}}s were released in order to promote the card game, and ultimately, the video games and the franchise as a whole. Below is a chronological list of all merchandise items released during the Original TCG Series.


==EX Value Packs==
==Promotional pre-Base Set merchandise==
===EX Value Pack 1===
There are several early Pokémon TCG products that served as an introduction to the Pokémon Trading Card Game for the US market. It is believed that these items were released as early as 1998, before even {{tcg|Base Set}} was released.
[[Image:EXValuePack1.jpg|100px|right]]The first value pack to be produced by Nintendo, it differs from packs today as it was boxed and did not show the promotional card included in the pack.


'''Promo card:'''
The first of these items is the [[Pokémon Demo Game (TCG)|Pokémon Demo Game]] booster pack. This booster pack was designed for two players and contained 24 Shadowless Base Set cards and an instruction booklet. It is believed that these booster were distributed to retailers so that customers could sample the game. They were not intended for public sale.
*{{TCG ID|Nintendo Promo|Ludicolo|20}} ({{TCG|Nintendo Black Star Promos|Nintendo Promo}} 020)
'''Contents:'''
*{{TCG|EX Ruby & Sapphire}} booster pack (x1)
*{{TCG|EX Sandstorm}} booster pack (x1)
*{{TCG|EX Dragon}} booster pack (x1)


===EX Value Pack 2===
The second of these items are the Trainer Decks - {{tcg|Trainer Deck A}} (Brock's Deck) and {{tcg|Trainer Deck B}} (Misty's Deck). These decks were released to early {{tcg|Pokémon League}}s to help promote the TCG. Like the Demo Game booster pack, these decks were not sold publicly.
[[Image:EXValuePack2.jpg|100px|right]]This value pack was also boxed and was the first to include two promotional cards. This pack contained the same two cards that were included in the EX Collector’s Carry Tin.


'''Promo cards:'''
'''Product images:'''
*{{TCG ID|Nintendo Promo|Celebi|29}} ({{TCG|Nintendo Black Star Promos|Nintendo Promo}} 029)
{{TCGMerchGallery |
*{{TCG ID|Nintendo Promo|Suicune|30}} ({{TCG|Nintendo Black Star Promos|Nintendo Promo}} 030)
background={{Blue color}} |
'''Contents:'''
border={{Red color}} |
*{{TCG|EX Sandstorm}} booster pack (x1)
image1=Demo Game Booster Pack.png |
*{{TCG|EX Hidden Legends}} booster pack (x1)
caption1=[[Pokémon Demo Game (TCG)|Pokémon Demo Game]] booster pack |
*{{TCG|EX Deoxys}} booster pack (x1)
image2=Trainer Deck A Brocks.png |
caption2={{tcg|Trainer Deck A}} (Brock's) |
image3=Trainer Deck B Mistys.png |
caption3={{tcg|Trainer Deck B}} (Misty's) |
}}


===EX Value Pack 3===
==Base Set Theme Decks==
'''Promo card:'''
The very first expansion, {{TCG|Base Set}}, was released by [[Wizards of the Coast]] on January 9, 1999 and had five separate {{TCG|Theme Deck}}s associated with it. The first four, named {{TCG|Blackout}}, {{TCG|Brushfire}}, {{TCG|Overgrowth}}, and {{TCG|Zap!}}, were each released with 60 cards, each focusing on a different combination of the six types released within Base Set. Blackout, while primarily focusing on the {{ct|Fighting}}, also included {{ct|Water}} Pokémon cards. Brushfire focused on the {{ct|Fire}} and {{ct|Grass}}, while Zap! featured {{ct|Lightning}} and {{ct|Psychic}} Pokémon. The fourth Theme Deck, Overgrowth, doubled up on the Water-type and the Grass-type. Each deck had one Holofoil card included within, in addition to damage counters, a {{p|Chansey}} coin, and a rule book detailing how to play the card game against another person.
*{{TCG ID|Nintendo Promo|Typhlosion|34}} ({{TCG|Nintendo Black Star Promos|Nintendo Promo}} 034)
'''Contents:'''
*{{TCG|EX Team Magma vs Team Aqua}} booster pack (x1)
*{{TCG|EX Hidden Legends}} booster pack (x1)
*{{TCG|EX Team Rocket Returns}} booster pack (x1)


===EX Value Pack 4===
The fifth Theme Deck for the Base Set expansion was the {{TCG|2-Player Starter Set}}. More akin to the later released Trainer Kits, the 2-Player Starter Set contained instructions on how to divide the cards included in the deck into two separate {{TCG|Half Deck}}s in order to teach players how to play the card game in a more detailed, step-by-step process. This deck also contained damage counters, but not a {{TCG|coin}}, as none of the included cards need a coin for their attacks. It does, however, include a 61st card, {{TCG ID|Base Set|Machamp|8}} in order to bolster the deck when both half decks are played as one.
'''Promo card:'''
*{{TCG ID|Nintendo Promo|Pikachu δ|35}} ({{TCG|Nintendo Black Star Promos|Nintendo Promo}} 035)
'''Contents:'''
*{{TCG|EX Hidden Legends}} booster pack (x1)
*{{TCG|EX FireRed & LeafGreen}} booster pack (x1)
*{{TCG|EX Delta Species}} booster pack (x1)


===EX Value Pack 5===
'''Product images:'''
These were unusual packs as the holographic variant POP cards included were common as opposed to the usual trend of Nintendo producing variants of the rare POP cards.
{{TCGMerchGallery |
background={{Blue color}} |
border={{Red color}} |
image1=O1 Blackout Deck.jpg |
caption1={{TCG|Blackout}} |
image2=O1 Brushfire Deck.jpg |
caption2={{TCG|Brushfire}} |
image3=O1 Overgrowth Deck.jpg |
caption3={{TCG|Overgrowth}} |
image5=O1 Zap! Deck.jpg |
caption5={{TCG|Zap!}} |
image6=2PlayerStarterSet.jpg |
caption6={{TCG|2-Player Starter Set}} |
}}


'''Promo cards:'''
==Deck Boxes==
*{{TCG ID|POP Series 4|Pikachu|13}} ({{TCG|POP Series 4}} 13/17)
At some point after the release of {{TCG|Base Set}}, 4 '''Deck Boxes''' were released with theming of the fully evolved first partner Pokémon {{p|Venusaur}}, {{p|Charizard}} and {{p|Blastoise}}, along with a separate release of another featuring {{p|Pikachu}}.
*{{TCG ID|POP Series 4|Wobbuffet|16}} ({{TCG|POP Series 4}} 16/17)
'''Contents:'''
*{{TCG|EX Power Keepers}} booster pack (x1) [Pikachu pack only]
*{{TCG|EX Dragon Frontiers}} booster pack (x1) [Wobbuffet pack only]
*{{TCG|POP Series 2}} booster pack (x1)


===EX Value Pack 6===
'''Product images:'''
These packs were produced especially for European countries, as the holographic variant cards included were originally available only in American versions of the EX Collector’s Tin #4.
{{TCGMerchGallery |
background={{Blue color}} |
border={{Red color}} |
image1=Base Set Venusaur Deck Box.jpg |
caption1=Venusaur Deck Box |
image2=Base Set Charizard Deck Box.jpg |
caption2=Charizard Deck Box |
image3=Base Set Blastoise Deck Box.jpg |
caption3=Blastoise Deck Box |
image4=Base Set Pikachu Deck Box.jpg |
caption4=Pikachu Deck Box |
}}


'''Promo cards:'''
==Jungle Theme Decks==
*{{TCG ID|Diamond & Pearl|Turtwig|103}} ({{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}} 103/130)
The second expansion, {{TCG|Jungle}}, continued the trend for Theme Decks left by {{TCG|Base Set}}. For this expansion, only two Theme Decks were made available, starting  June 16, 1999 when the main expansion was released to stores. The first Theme Deck, named {{TCG|Power Reserve}}, featured the Parent Pokémon {{p|Kangaskhan}}, as well as the {{ct|Grass}} and {{ct|Psychic}}. The second Theme Deck, {{TCG|Water Blast}}, featured the Bubble Jet Pokémon, {{p|Vaporeon}} and the {{ct|Water}} and {{ct|Fighting}}. Both Theme Decks contained a rulebook, damage counters, a custom {{p|Vileplume}} coin, and card list for the expansion.
*{{TCG ID|Diamond & Pearl|Chimchar|76}} ({{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}} 76/130)
*{{TCG ID|Diamond & Pearl|Piplup|93}} ({{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}} 93/130)
'''Contents:'''
*{{TCG|EX Holon Phantoms}} booster pack (x1)
*{{TCG|EX Dragon Frontiers}} booster pack (x1)
*{{TCG|EX Power Keepers}} booster pack (x1)


===EX Value Pack 7===
'''Product images:'''
[[Image:EXValueSet.jpg|100px|right]]
{{TCGMerchGallery |
Also known as the ''EX Value Set'', this was a large blister pack produced by Nintendo, containing two promotional cards and four booster packs. Unusually, the holographic variant POP cards were uncommon and common cards, as opposed to rare.
background={{Blue color}} |
border={{Red color}} |
image1=O2 Power Reserve Deck.jpg |
caption1={{TCG|Power Reserve}} |
image2=O2 Water Blast Deck.jpg |
caption2={{TCG|Water Blast}} |
}}


'''Promo cards:'''
==Pokémon Trading Card Game Player's Guide==
*{{TCG ID|POP Series 4|Combusken|6}} ({{TCG|POP Series 4}} 6/17)
{{main|Pokémon Trading Card Game Player's Guide}}
*{{TCG ID|POP Series 4|Mudkip|11}} ({{TCG|POP Series 4}} 11/17)
In July 1999, Sandwich Islands Publishing released a strategy guide for the TCG, covering the {{TCG|Base Set}} and {{TCG|Jungle}} expansions. This strategy guide details the rules of the TCG, deck building strategies and game play strategies.
'''Contents:'''
*{{TCG|EX Delta Species}} booster pack (x1)
*{{TCG|EX Legend Maker}} booster pack (x1)
*{{TCG|EX Holon Phantoms}} booster pack (x1)
*{{TCG|EX Crystal Guardians}} booster pack (x1)
*Energy coin (silver)


==Blister Packs==
'''Product images:'''
In 2005, value packs were heavily modified and became more commonly known as blister packs. It was at this point that promotional cards featured in value packs were replaced with holographic reprints of POP Series cards. This is also evident in some of the later EX Value Packs; however, due to the fact that they were not themed around an expansion or specific Pokémon, they retained their name of Value Pack. Blister packs also included a coin, normally found in {{TCG|Theme Deck|theme decks}}.
{{TCGMerchGallery |
===EX Unseen Forces Blister Pack===
background={{Blue color}} |
[[Image:EXValuePack5_1.jpg|100px|right]]
border={{Red color}} |
[[Image:EXValuePack5_2.jpg|100px|right]]The first blister packs released were based on the {{TCG|EX Unseen Forces}} expansion, though they were not directly affiliated by The Pokémon Company.
image1=Pokémon Trading Card Game Player's Guide.png |
caption1=[[Pokémon Trading Card Game Player's Guide]] |
}}


'''Promo cards:'''
==Starter Gift Box==
*{{TCG ID|POP Series 1|Sceptile|4}} ({{TCG|POP Series 1}} 4/17)
The Starter Gift Box is a separate release made available sometime in between the releases of {{TCG|Jungle}} and {{TCG|Fossil}}. This Gift Box came packaged with a copy of {{TCG|Base Set}}'s {{TCG|2-Player Starter Set}}, as well as one of the two {{TCGMerch|Original|Series|Jungle Theme Decks}}, {{TCG|Power Reserve}} or {{TCG|Water Blast}}, a Jungle booster pack, a play mat with deck building tips, and an exclusive {{p|Eevee}} {{TCG|coin}}.
*{{TCG ID|POP Series 1|Swampert|5}} ({{TCG|POP Series 1}} 5/17)
'''Contents:'''
*{{TCG|EX Deoxys}} booster pack (x1)
*{{TCG|EX Unseen Forces}} booster pack (x1)
*{{TCG|EX Delta Species}} booster pack (x1)
*{{p|Pikachu}} coin (silver)


===EX Legend Maker Blister Pack===
'''Product images:'''
[[Image:LegendMakerValuePack1.jpg|100px|right]]
{{TCGMerchGallery |
[[Image:LegendMakerValuePack2.jpg|100px|right]]These value packs were released in conjunction with {{TCG|EX Legend Maker}}, the card back featuring a similar design to those of the booster packs.
background={{Blue color}} |
border={{Red color}} |
image1=StarterGiftBox.png |
caption1=Starter Gift Box |
}}


'''Promo cards:'''
==Fossil Theme Decks==
*{{TCG ID|POP Series 1|Blaziken|1}} ({{TCG|POP Series 1}} 1/17)
{{TCG|Fossil}}, the third expansion, was released on October 10, 1999 and came with two Theme Decks: {{TCG|BodyGuard}} and {{TCG|LockDown}}. The {{ct|Grass}} and {{ct|Fighting}} themed BodyGuard Theme Deck featured the Holofoil card {{TCG ID|Fossil|Muk|13}}. The {{ct|Fire}} and {{ct|Water}} {{TCG|LockDown}} Theme Deck featured Holofoil {{TCG ID|Fossil|Lapras|10}}. Much like other Theme Decks, these two came with a rulebook, damage counters, an exclusive {{p|Aerodactyl}} coin, and card list.
*{{TCG ID|POP Series 1|Metagross|2}} ({{TCG|POP Series 1}} 2/17)
'''Contents:'''
*{{TCG|EX Unseen Forces}} booster pack (x1)
*{{TCG|EX Legend Maker}} booster packs (x2)
*{{p|Rayquaza}} coin (silver) [Blaziken packs]
*Energy coin (red) [Metagross packs]


===EX Holon Phantoms Blister Pack===
'''Product images:'''
[[Image:HolonPhantomsValuePack1.jpg|100px|right]]
{{TCGMerchGallery |
[[Image:HolonPhantomsValuePack2.jpg|100px|right]]
background={{Blue color}} |
These value packs were released in conjunction with {{TCG|EX Holon Phantoms}}, the card back featuring a similar design to those of the booster packs.
border={{Red color}} |
image1=O3 BodyGuard Deck.jpg |
caption1={{TCG|BodyGuard}} |
image2=O3 LockDown Deck.jpg |
caption2={{TCG|LockDown}} |
}}


'''Promo cards:'''
==Pokémon Trading Card Game Fossil Expansion Player's Guide==
*{{TCG ID|POP Series 1|Rayquaza|3}} ({{TCG|POP Series 1}} 3/17)
{{main|Pokémon Trading Card Game Fossil Expansion Player's Guide}}
*{{TCG ID|POP Series 2|Venusaur|6}} ({{TCG|POP Series 2}} 6/17)
In November 1999, Sandwich Islands Publishing released a strategy guide for the TCG covering the {{TCG|Fossil}} expansion. This strategy guide details the rules of the TCG, deck building strategies and game play strategies.
'''Contents:'''
*{{TCG|EX Unseen Forces}} booster pack (x1)
*{{TCG|EX Holon Phantoms}} booster packs (x2)
*Energy coin (blue)


===Metagross Blister Pack===
'''Product images:'''
[[Image:MetagrossValuePack.jpg|100px|right]]
{{TCGMerchGallery |
This was one of the first value packs to focus on one particular Pokémon both in terms of the design of the pack and the card included. This would later be used in subsequent releases, but with a general theme in mind, such as the Eeveelutions and Legendary Dogs.
background={{Blue color}} |
border={{Red color}} |
image1=Fossil Expansion Player's Guide.png |
caption1=[[Pokémon Trading Card Game Fossil Expansion Player's Guide]] |
}}


'''Promo card:'''
==Pokémon Trading Card Game: Prima's Official Strategy Guide==
*{{TCG ID|POP Series 1|Metagross|2}} ({{TCG|POP Series 1}} 2/17)
{{main|Pokémon Trading Card Game: Prima's Official Strategy Guide}}
'''Contents:'''
In December 1999, [[Prima Games]] released an officially licensed strategy guide for the TCG. This strategy guide details the rules of the TCG, deck building strategies and game play strategies.
*{{TCG|EX Deoxys}} booster pack (x1)
*{{TCG|EX Holon Phantoms}} booster packs (x2)


===Legendary Dogs Blister Packs===
'''Product images:'''
Although they received very little marketing, three blister packs were released featuring the Legendary Dogs of Johto. Due to their poor marketing, their contents other than the promotional cards inside are unknown.
{{TCGMerchGallery |
background={{Blue color}} |
border={{Red color}} |
image1=Prima TCG guidebook.png |
caption1=[[Pokémon Trading Card Game: Prima's Official Strategy Guide]] |
}}


'''Promo cards:'''
==Original Collector's Albums==
*{{TCG ID|POP Series 2|Entei|1}} ({{TCG|POP Series 2}} 1/17)
Sometime in 1999, two official '''Collector's Albums''' for card storage were released. Although having the same name, the two albums are different in size, look and usability.
*{{TCG ID|POP Series 2|Raikou|3}} ({{TCG|POP Series 2}} 3/17)
*{{TCG ID|POP Series 2|Suicune|4}} ({{TCG|POP Series 2}} 4/17)


===Flareon Blister Pack===
The larger of the two albums is a 2" 3-ring album for use with 9-pocket pages, and features {{p|Snorlax}}, {{p|Meowth}} and {{p|Sandshrew}} on the front, and {{p|Mewtwo}}, {{p|Raichu}} and {{p|Gyarados}} on the back. It also included a checklist for the first three expansions; {{TCG|Base Set}}, {{TCG|Jungle}} and {{TCG|Fossil}}, and 5 Ultra Pro 9-pocket pages.
[[Image:FlareonValuePack.jpg|100px|right]]
Although the pack focuses on Flareon, it was released as part of a collection that focused on the first three Eeveelutions.


'''Promo card:'''
The smaller of the two albums is a 4-pocket portfolio with pages already fixed in, and features {{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Charizard}} and {{p|Blastoise}} on the front, and {{p|Venusaur}} on the back.
*{{TCG ID|POP Series 3|Flareon|2}} ({{TCG|POP Series 3}} 2/17)
'''Contents:'''
*{{TCG|EX Deoxys}} booster pack (x1)
*{{TCG|EX Holon Phantoms}} booster pack (x1)


===Jolteon Blister Pack===
'''Product images:'''
[[Image:JolteonValuePack.jpg|100px|right]]
{{TCGMerchGallery |
Although the pack focuses on Jolteon, it was released as part of a collection that focused on the first three Eeveelutions.
background={{Blue color}} |
border={{Red color}} |
image1=3-Ring Collector's Album.jpg |
caption1=2" Collector's Album |
image2=4-Pocket Collector's Album.jpg |
caption2=4-Pocket Portfolio Collector's Album |
}}


'''Promo card:'''
==Cloth play mat==
*{{TCG ID|POP Series 3|Jolteon|3}} ({{TCG|POP Series 3}} 3/17)
Sometime in 1999, an official cloth play mat for the TCG was released by Wizards of the Coast. The play mat has spaces dedicated for both players' decks, discard piles, Prizes, Active Pokémon ("Arena") and Bench.
'''Contents:'''
*{{TCG|EX Legend Maker}} booster pack (x1)
*{{TCG|EX Holon Phantoms}} booster pack (x1)


===Vaporeon Blister Pack===
'''Product images:'''
[[Image:VaporeonValuePack.jpg|100px|right]]
{{TCGMerchGallery |
Although the pack focuses on Vaporeon, it was released as part of a collection that focused on the first three Eeveelutions.
background={{Blue color}} |
border={{Red color}} |
image1=Wizards TCG cloth play mat new.jpg |
caption1=Official cloth play mat |
}}


'''Promo card:'''
==Base Set 2 Theme Decks==
*{{TCG ID|POP Series 3|Vaporeon|6}} ({{TCG|POP Series 3}} 6/17)
As {{TCG|Base Set 2}} was mostly treated as a release of the original {{TCG|Base Set}}, this expansion's Theme Decks mirror what was released for the first expansion in January 1999. Base Set 2, released on February 24, 2000 also featured four separate Theme Decks, as well as the {{TCG|2-Player CD-ROM Starter Set}}, this time featuring the {{ct|Fighting}} and {{ct|Water}}, instead of the original Fighting and {{ct|Fire}}s. The four other Theme Decks, named {{TCG|Grass Chopper}} (Fighting and Grass), {{TCG|Hot Water}} (Fire and Water), {{TCG|Lightning Bug}} (Lightning and Grass), and {{TCG|Psych Out}} (Psychic and Water), each came with 1 Holofoil card, a {{p|Pikachu}} coin, a rulebook, damage counters, and a cardlist.
'''Contents:'''
*{{TCG|EX Legend Maker}} booster pack (x1)
*{{TCG|EX Crystal Guardians}} booster pack (x1)


===EX Crystal Guardians Blister Pack===
'''Product images:'''
[[Image:CrystalGuardiansValuePack1.jpg|100px|right]]
{{TCGMerchGallery |
[[Image:CrystalGuardiansValuePack2.jpg|100px|right]]
background={{Blue color}} |
These value packs were released in conjunction with {{TCG|EX Crystal Guardians}}, the card back featuring a similar design to those of the booster packs. Unlike in the EX Legend Maker blister packs, although there were two available coins (one per blister pack), the promotional card in the blister pack did not affect the coin featured in the pack.
border={{Red color}} |
image1=O4 Grass Chopper Deck.jpg |
caption1={{TCG|Grass Chopper}} |
image2=O4 Hot Water Deck.jpg |
caption2={{TCG|Hot Water}} |
image3=O4 Lightning Bug Deck.jpg |
caption3={{TCG|Lightning Bug}} |
image5=O4 Psych Out Deck.jpg |
caption5={{TCG|Psych Out}} |
image6=2 Player CD-ROM Starter Set.jpg |
caption6={{TCG|2-Player CD-ROM Starter Set}} |
}}


'''Promo cards:'''
==Pokémon Made Simple!==
*{{TCG ID|POP Series 2|Pidgeot|2}} ({{TCG|POP Series 2}} 2/17)
{{main|Pokémon Made Simple!}}
*{{TCG ID|POP Series 2|Tauros|5}} ({{TCG|POP Series 2}} 5/17)
In March 2000, Wizards of the Coast released an official handbook for the TCG titled "Pokémon Made Simple!". The book is intended as an introduction to the TCG for parents and their children — it reviews the rules of the TCG, deck building strategies, a guide to the rarity system to ensure children trade rare cards fairly, and an overview of the premise of the Pokémon video games and TCG to help parents better understand their children's enjoyment of the franchise.
'''Contents:'''
*{{TCG|EX Emerald}} booster pack (x1)
*{{TCG|EX Crystal Guardians}} booster packs (x2)
*{{p|Pikachu}} (gold)
*{{p|Metagross}} (silver)


===EX Dragon Frontiers Value Pack===
'''Product images:'''
[[Image:DragonFrontiersValuePack1.jpg|100px|right]]
{{TCGMerchGallery |
[[Image:DragonFrontiersValuePack2.jpg|100px|right]]
background={{Blue color}} |
These value packs were released in conjunction with {{TCG|EX Dragon Frontiers}}, the card back featuring a similar design to those of the booster packs.
border={{Red color}} |
image1=Pokemon Made Simple.png |
caption1=[[Pokémon Made Simple!]] |
}}


'''Promo cards:'''
==Pokémon Trading Card Game: Prima's Official Strategy Guide (video game version)==
*{{TCG ID|POP Series 3|Plusle|5}} ({{TCG|POP Series 3}} 5/17)
{{main|Pokémon Trading Card Game: Prima's Official Strategy Guide (video game version)}}
*{{TCG ID|POP Series 3|Minun|4}} ({{TCG|POP Series 3}} 4/17)
On April 5, 2000, [[Prima Games]] released an officially licensed strategy guide for the {{vg|Pokémon Trading Card Game}} video game.
'''Contents:'''
*{{TCG|EX Deoxys}} booster pack (x1)
*{{TCG|EX Dragon Frontiers}} booster packs (x2)
*{{p|Gardevoir}} coin (blue) [Plusle pack only]
*{{p|Tyranitar}} coin (gold) [Minun pack only]


===EX Power Keepers Value Pack===
'''Product images:'''
[[Image:PowerKeepersValuePack1.jpg|100px|right]]
{{TCGMerchGallery |
[[Image:PowerKeepersValuePack2.jpg|100px|right]]
background={{Blue color}} |
These value packs were released in conjunction with {{TCG|EX Power Keepers}}, the card back featuring a similar design to those of the booster packs.
border={{Red color}} |
image1=Pokémon Trading Card Game Prima Official Strategy Guide.png |
caption1={{OBP|Pokémon Trading Card Game: Prima's Official Strategy Guide|video game version}} |
}}


'''Promo cards:'''
==Official Pokémon Trading Card Game Perfect Guide==
*{{TCG ID|POP Series 4|Deoxys δ|2}} ({{TCG|POP Series 4}} 2/17)
{{main|Official Pokémon Trading Card Game Perfect Guide}}
*{{TCG ID|POP Series 4|Mew|4}} ({{TCG|POP Series 4}} 4/17)
On April 12, 2000, Versus Books released an officially licensed strategy guide for the {{vg|Pokémon Trading Card Game}} video game.
'''Contents:'''
*{{TCG|EX Unseen Forces}} booster pack (x1)
*{{TCG|EX Power Keepers}} booster packs (x2)
*Energy coin (gold) [Mew pack only]
*Energy coin (silver) [Deoxys pack only]


===Rayquaza Value Pack===
'''Product images:'''
Due to poor marketing, the contents of this value pack other than its promotional card are unknown.
{{TCGMerchGallery |
'''Promo card:'''
background={{Blue color}} |
*{{TCG ID|POP Series 1|Rayquaza|3}} ({{TCG|POP Series 1}} 3/17)
border={{Red color}} |
image1=Versus Books Trading Card Game Perfect Guide cover.jpg |
caption1=[[Official Pokémon Trading Card Game Perfect Guide]] |
}}


==DP Value Packs==
==Team Rocket Theme Decks==
===DP Value Pack 1===
The Theme Decks for the {{TCG|Team Rocket}} expansion are named {{TCG|Devastation}} and {{TCG|Trouble}} and were released on April 24, 2000. The two names are based on [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}}'s [[Team Rocket mottos|motto]] from the anime, and are loosely based on the trio. Trouble featured {{TCG ID|Team Rocket|Dark Arbok|2}} with the {{ct|Grass}} and {{ct|Psychic}}, while Devastation featured {{TCG ID|Team Rocket|Dark Weezing|14}} and the Grass and {{ct|Water}}s. Each Theme Deck came packaged with the standard deck contents, this time including an exclusive {{p|Meowth}} coin.
These packs were also unusual as the cards included were alternate holographic versions of cards easily found in the Diamond & Pearl Expansion, as opposed to holographic variants of rare cards.
These were also the first packs to introduce [[Generation IV]] Pokémon.


'''Cards:'''
'''Product images:'''
*Combee / Buizel (''Diamond & Pearl'')
{{TCGMerchGallery |
*Bidoof / Shinx (''Diamond & Pearl'')
background={{Blue color}} |
'''Booster packs:'''
border={{Red color}} |
*[[Diamond & Pearl (TCG)|Diamond & Pearl]] (x2)
image1=O5 Trouble Deck.jpg |
caption1={{TCG|Trouble}} |
image2=O5 Devastation Deck.jpg |
caption2={{TCG|Devastation}} |
}}


===DP Value Pack 2===
==Team Rocket Strategy Guide==
This was the first pack to include a newly designated DP Promotional card. It was also the first to include packs from the first [[Generation IV]] Expansion, Diamond & Pearl. Unusually, this pack (containing Pachirisu; numbered DP04) was released before the first 3 DP Promotional cards.
{{main|Team Rocket Strategy Guide (TCG)}}
In May 2000, an official companion book to the {{TCG|Team Rocket}} expansion was published by Wizards of the Coast. The book contains strategies for the new cards introduced in the expansion, both as standalone cards and when paired with earlier cards; as well as custom deck configurations focused on the new cards introduced in the expansion.


'''Promo card:'''
'''Product images:'''
*Pachirisu (''{{TCG|DP Black Star Promos}}'')
{{TCGMerchGallery |
'''Booster packs:'''
background={{Blue color}} |
*{{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}} (x1)
border={{Red color}} |
{{TCG|POP Series 2}} (x1)
image1=Team Rocket Strategy Guide.png |
caption1={{TCG|Team Rocket Strategy Guide}} |
}}


===Diamond & Pearl Value Pack===
==Team Rocket Collector's Binder==
These value packs were released in conjunction with Diamond & Pearl, the card back featuring a similar design to those of the Booster packs. The speculation over the first three DP-P Promos was also resolved with the release of the packs.
Sometime in 2000, another official '''Collector's Binder''' for card storage was released. The album is similar to the Collector's Album released in 1999, and is a 2" 3-ring album for use with 9-pocket pages. It features designs of Jessie and James on the front, with {{p|Gyarados}} on the back. It also included 5 Ultra Pro 9-pocket pages.


'''Promo cards:'''
'''Product images:'''
*Turtwig (''DP Promo 1'')
{{TCGMerchGallery |
*Chimchar (''DP Promo 2'')
background={{Blue color}} |
*Piplup (''DP Promo 3'')
border={{Red color}} |
'''Booster packs:'''
image1=Team Rocket Collector's Binder.jpg |
*{{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}} (x2)
caption1=2" Collector's Binder |
*{{TCG|EX Crystal Guardians}} (x1)
}}
'''Coin variants:'''
*{{p|Palkia}} (silver)


===Enhanced Value Pack===
==Let's Play Pokémon==
Although listed by many websites under this name, there is no official Nintendo designation. This pack features the first three Eeveelutions that were released in separate packs prior, and features the same card back design in green, as opposed to red, yellow and blue.
{{main|Let's Play Pokémon (TCG)}}
In May 2000, Wizards of the Coast released an official handbook for the TCG titled "Let's Play Pokémon". This book is similar in nature to the previous book, [[Pokémon Made Simple!]], though it covers game play strategies more in-depth and is updated to include the new {{TCG|Team Rocket}} expansion.


'''Promo cards:'''
'''Product images:'''
*Flareon (''POP Series 3'')
{{TCGMerchGallery |
*Jolteon (''POP Series 3'')
background={{Blue color}} |
*Vaporeon (''POP Series 3'')
border={{Red color}} |
'''Booster packs:'''
image1=Lets Play Pokemon cover.png |
*Random EX Series Booster pack (x2)
caption1={{TCG|Let's Play Pokémon}} |
}}


===Mysterious Treasures Value Pack 1===
==Gym Heroes Theme Decks==
These value packs were released in conjunction with Mysterious Treasures, the card back featuring a similar design to those of the Booster packs.
The first [[Gym|Pokémon Gym]] themed expansion of the Original Series, {{TCG|Gym Heroes}}, came with four {{TCG|Theme Deck}}s when it was released to the public on August 14, 2000. Based on the first four [[Gym Leader]]s of the [[Kanto]] region, the four Theme Decks were named {{TCG|Brock}}, {{TCG|Misty}}, {{TCG|Lt. Surge}} and {{TCG|Erika}}, and each featured the signature type of their namesake: {{ct|Fighting}}, {{ct|Water}}, {{ct|Lightning}}, and {{ct|Grass}} respectively. These four Theme Decks each came with a rulebook, damage counters, an exclusive {{p|Starmie}} coin, and card list for the expansion.  


'''Promo cards:'''
'''Product images:'''
*Cranidos (''DP Promo 7'')
{{TCGMerchGallery |
*Shieldon (''DP Promo 8'')
background={{Blue color}} |
'''Booster packs:'''
border={{Red color}} |
*{{TCG|Mysterious Treasures}} (x2)
image1=O6 Brock Deck.jpg |
*{{TCG|EX Dragon Frontiers}} (x1)
caption1={{TCG|Brock}} |
'''Coin variants:'''
image2=O6 Misty Deck.jpg |
*{{p|Cranidos}} (brown)
caption2={{TCG|Misty}} |
*{{p|Shieldon}} (silver)
image3=O6 Lt Surge Deck.jpg |
caption3={{TCG|Lt. Surge}} |
image4=O6 Erika Deck.jpg |
caption4={{TCG|Erika}} |
}}


===Mysterious Treasures Value Pack 2===
==Gym Heroes Strategy Guide==
These smaller value packs were also released in conjunction with Mysterious Treasures, the card back featuring a similar design to those of the Booster packs.
{{main|Gym Heroes Strategy Guide (TCG)}}
In August 2000, an official companion book to the {{TCG|Gym Heroes}} expansion was published by Wizards of the Coast. The book contains strategies for the new cards introduced in the expansion, both as standalone cards and when paired with earlier cards; as well as custom deck configurations focused on the new cards introduced in the expansion.


'''Promo cards:'''
'''Product images:'''
*Buneary (''DP Promo 6'')
{{TCGMerchGallery |
*Cranidos (''DP Promo 7'')
background={{Blue color}} |
'''Booster packs:'''
border={{Red color}} |
*{{TCG|Mysterious Treasures}} (x1)
image1=Gym Heroes Strategy Guide.png |
*{{TCG|POP Series 3}} (x1)
caption1={{TCG|Gym Heroes Strategy Guide}} |
}}


===DP Value Set 1===
==Thunderstorm Gift Box==
[[Image:DPValueSet1_1.jpg|100px|right]]
The Thunderstorm Gift Box, known as the Tempest Gift Box outside the United States, was released in the time between {{TCG|Gym Heroes}} and {{TCG|Gym Challenge}}. It includes a unique {{TCG|Thunderstorm}} preconstructed {{TCG|Theme Deck}} featuring cards from {{TCG|Base Set}}, {{TCG|Jungle}}, {{TCG|Fossil}}, {{TCG|Team Rocket}}, and {{TCG|Gym Heroes}} expansions. It also includes three {{TCG|booster pack}}s, one each from {{TCG|Fossil}}, {{TCG|Team Rocket}}, {{TCG|Gym Heroes}}, and the [[Pokémon Play It! Version 2]] CD-ROM. Also included were a play mat, deck building tip sheet, {{p|Pikachu}} coin, and a felt deck bag. The {{TCG ID|Fossil|Zapdos|15}} included within the product is exclusive to the deck, as it utilizes the Cosmos Holofoil introduced for the {{TCG|Base Set 2}}, and not the Starlight Holofoil originally used for the Fossil release.
[[Image:DPValueSet1_2.jpg|100px|right]]
These are the largest blister packs to be produced by Nintnedo, containing a Promotional card and five Booster packs. Unusually, one of the holographic variant POP cards is common, as opposed to rare.


'''Promo cards:'''
'''Product images:'''
*Mew δ (''{{TCG|POP Series 5}}'')
{{TCGMerchGallery |
*Pikachu (''POP Series 5'')
background={{Blue color}} |
'''Booster packs:'''
border={{Red color}} |
*{{TCG|EX Holon Phantoms}} (x1)
image1=Thunderstormbox.png |
*{{TCG|EX Crystal Guardians}} (x1)
caption1=Thunderstorm Gift Box |
*{{TCG|EX Power Keepers}} (x1)
image2=Tempestbox.png |
*{{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}} (x2)
caption2=Tempest Gift Box |
'''Coin variants:'''
image3=Tempest Theme Deck.png |
*Energy Symbols (red/blue)
caption3=Tempest Theme Deck |
}}


===DP Value Set 2===
==Gym Challenge Theme Decks==
[[Image:DPValueSet2.jpg|100px|right]]
The {{TCG|Gym Challenge}} expansion released the latter half of the [[Gym Leader]] themed Theme Decks on October 16, 2000. Featuring [[Sabrina]], [[Koga]], [[Blaine]], and [[Giovanni]], the four decks named after these Gym Leaders featured the {{ct|Psychic}}, {{ct|Grass}}, and {{ct|Fire}} for the first three, and the Grass and {{ct|Fighting}}s for {{TCG|Giovanni}}. Each deck featured the standard rulebook, damage counters, and card list, while this time featuring an exclusive {{p|Alakazam}} coin.  
Another large blister pack produced by Nintnedo, containing two Promotional cards and four Booster packs. Again, the holographic variant POP cards are common, as opposed to rare.


'''Promo cards:'''
'''Product images:'''
*Zangoose δ (''POP Series 5'')
{{TCGMerchGallery |
*Pelipper δ (''POP Series 5'')
background={{Blue color}} |
'''Booster packs:'''
border={{Red color}} |
*{{TCG|EX Holon Phantoms}} (x1)
image1=O7 Sabrina Deck.jpg |
*{{TCG|EX Crystal Guardians}} (x1)
caption1={{TCG|Sabrina}} |
*{{TCG|EX Dragon Frontiers}} (x1)
image2=O7 Koga Deck.jpg |
*{{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}} (x1)
caption2={{TCG|Koga}} |
'''Coin variants:'''
image3=O7 Blaine Deck.jpg |
*Energy Symbols (green)
caption3={{TCG|Blaine}} |
image4=O7 Giovanni Deck.jpg |
caption4={{TCG|Giovanni}} |
}}


===Secret Wonders Value Pack 1===
==Gym Challenge Strategy Guide==
These small value packs were intended to be released in conjunction with Secret Wonders, although many were released before the actual launch. These include alternate holographic cards similar to that of DP Value Pack 1, although they are only availalbe in these packs and not in the Expansion.
{{main|Gym Challenge Strategy Guide (TCG)}}
In late 2000, an official companion book to the {{TCG|Gym Challenge}} expansion was published by Wizards of the Coast. The book contains strategies for the new cards introduced in the expansion, both as standalone cards and when paired with earlier cards; as well as custom deck configurations focused on the new cards introduced in the expansion.


'''Promo cards:'''
'''Product images:'''
*Breloom (''Secret Wonders'')
{{TCGMerchGallery |
*Flaaffy (''Secret Wonders'')
background={{Blue color}} |
*Quagsire (''Secret Wonders'')
border={{Red color}} |
*Wartortle (''Secret Wonders'')
image1=Gym Challenge Strategy Guide.png |
*Bulbasaur (''Secret Wonders'')
caption1={{TCG|Gym Challenge Strategy Guide}} |
*Carvanha (''Secret Wonders'')
}}
*Charmander (''Secret Wonders'')
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*Shellos East Sea (''Secret Wonders'')
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*Shellos West Sea (''Secret Wonders'')
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*Squirtle (''Secret Wonders'')
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'''Booster packs:'''
*{{TCG|Secret Wonders}} (x2)
 
===Secret Wonders Value Pack 2===
These value packs were released in conjunction with Secret Wonders, the card back featuring a similar design to those of the Booster packs.
 
'''Promo cards:'''
*Buizel (''DP Promo 13'')
*Gible ({{TCG|POP Series 6}})
*Chatot (''DP Promo 14'')
*Pikachu (''POP Series 6'')
'''Booster packs:'''
*{{TCG|Secret Wonders}} (x3)
*{{TCG|Mysterious Treasures}} (x1)
'''Coin variants:'''
*Energy Symbols (red/blue)
 
===Great Encounters Blister Pack===
[[Image:BlisterPackGreatEncounters.png|200px|right]]
These blister packs were released in conjunction with {{TCG|Great Encounters}}, the card back featuring a similar design to those of the booster packs.
 
'''Promotional cards:'''
*{{TCG ID|DP Promo|Magmortar|20}} ({{TCG|DP Black Star Promos|DP Promo}} 20)
*{{TCG ID|DP Promo|Raichu|21}} ({{TCG|DP Black Star Promos|DP Promo}} 21)
 
'''Contents:'''
*{{TCG|Secret Wonders}} booster pack (x1)
*{{TCG|Great Encounters}} booster packs (x2)
*{{P|Dialga}} coin (silver)
 
===Majestic Dawn Blister Pack===
[[Image:BlisterPackMajesticDawn.png|200px|right]]
These blister packs were released in conjunction with {{TCG|Majestic Dawn}}, the card back featuring a similar design to those of the booster packs.
 
'''Promotional cards:'''
*{{TCG ID|DP Promo|Mime Jr.|22}} ({{TCG|DP Black Star Promos|DP Promo}} 22)
*{{TCG ID|DP Promo|Glameow|23}} ({{TCG|DP Black Star Promos|DP Promo}} 23)
 
'''Contents:'''
*{{TCG|Great Encounters}} booster pack (x1)
*{{TCG|Majestic Dawn}} booster packs (x2)
*{{P|Lucario}} coin (silver)
 
===Legends Awakened Blister Pack===
[[Image:BlisterPackLegendsAwakened.jpg|200px|right]]
These blister packs were released in conjunction with {{TCG|Legends Awakened}}, the card back featuring a similar design to those of the booster packs.
 
'''Promotional cards:'''
*{{TCG ID|POP Series 7|Latias|3}} ({{TCG|POP Series 7}})
*{{TCG ID|POP Series 7|Latios|4}} ({{TCG|POP Series 7}})
 
'''Contents:'''
*{{TCG|Secret Wonders}} booster pack (×1)
*{{TCG|Legends Awakened}} booster packs (×2)
*{{P|Rayquaza}} coin (green)
 
===Legends Awakened Promotional Pack===
For the first time since the redesign of blister packs, a new, smaller blister pack was released in conjunction with one of the regular blister packs released alongside an expansion. This was known as a promotional pack. This promotional pack was released shortly after {{TCG|Legends Awakened}} and contained a booster pack from the expansion as well as a POP Series booster pack and a POP Series holographic card.
 
'''Promotional card:'''
*{{TCG ID|POP Series 7|Mothim|5}} ({{TCG|POP Series 7}})
 
'''Contents:'''
*{{TCG|Legends Awakened}} booster pack (×1)
*{{TCG|POP Series 6}} booster pack (×1)
 
===Stormfront Blister Pack===
[[Image:BlisterPackStormfront.png|200px|right]]
This blister pack was released in conjunction with {{TCG|Stormfront}}, the card back featuring a similar design to those of the booster packs.
 
'''Promotional cards:'''
*{{TCG ID|DP Promo|Magnezone|32}} (DP Promo 32)
*{{TCG ID|DP Promo|Dusknoir|33}} (DP Promo 33)
 
'''Contents:'''
*{{TCG|Secret Wonders}} booster pack (×1)
*{{TCG|Majestic Dawn}} booster pack (×1)
*{{TCG|Stormfront}} booster pack (×1)
*{{P|Turtwig}}/{{P|Chimchar}}/{{P|Piplup}} coin (gold)
 
===Stormfront Promotional Pack===
Carrying on from {{TCG|Legends Awakened}}, a smaller blister pack was also released shortly after {{TCG|Stormfront}}'s release, containing a booster pack from the expansion as well as a POP Series booster pack and a promotional card.
 
'''Promotional card:'''
*{{TCG ID|DP Promo|Drifblim|34}} (DP Promo 34)
 
'''Contents:'''
*{{TCG|Stormfront}} booster pack (×1)
*{{TCG|POP Series 7}} booster pack (×1)
 
===Platinum Blister Pack===
[[Image:BlisterPackPlatinum.png|200px|right]]
This blister pack will be released in conjunction with {{TCG|Platinum}}, the card back featuring a similar design to those of the booster packs.
 
'''Promotional card:'''
*{{TCG ID|"DP-P" Promo|Gliscor|108}} (DP Promo)
 
'''Contents:'''
*{{TCG|Mysterious Treasures}} booster pack (×1)
*{{TCG|Platinum}} booster packs (×2)
*{{p|Magmortar}}/{{p|Electivire}} coin (gold)
 
== Japanese Special Packs ==
In 2007, after their success in North America and Europe, Pokémon Card Laboratory in Japan began to release blister packs, titled "Special Packs," two-at-a-time alongside every other Japanese expansion. Japanese blister packs include two promotional cards (one of which is a {{TCG|Pokémon LV.X}}) and three booster packs.
 
=== The Lakes' Secret Special Pack ===
[[Image:JpBlisterDP2.jpg|right]]
This blister pack was released on January 1, 2008, and was based on {{TCG|Mysterious Treasures|The Lakes' Secret}}. The card back is identical to the expansion's booster pack design.
 
'''Promotional cards:'''
* {{TCG ID|"DP-P" Promo|Torterra LV.X|76}} ("DP-P" Promo 076)
* {{TCG ID|"DP-P" Promo|Bronzong|77}} ("DP-P" Promo 077)
'''Contents:'''
* {{TCG|Diamond & Pearl|Pokémon Card Game DP}} Diamond booster pack (×1)
* {{TCG|Diamond & Pearl|Pokémon Card Game DP}} Pearl booster pack (×1)
* {{TCG|Mysterious Treasures|The Lakes' Secret}} booster pack (×1)
 
=== Shining Darkness Special Pack ===
[[Image:JpBlisterDP3.jpg|right]]
This blister pack was released on January 1, 2008, and was based on {{TCG|Secret Wonders|Shining Darkness}}. The card back is identical to the expansion's booster pack design.
 
'''Promotional cards:'''
* {{TCG ID|"DP-P" Promo|Empoleon LV.X|78}} ("DP-P" Promo 078)
* {{TCG ID|"DP-P" Promo|Mothim|79}} ("DP-P" Promo 079)
'''Contents:'''
* {{TCG|Diamond & Pearl|Pokémon Card Game DP}} Diamond booster pack (×1)
* {{TCG|Diamond & Pearl|Pokémon Card Game DP}} Pearl booster pack (×1)
* {{TCG|Secret Wonders|Shining Darkness}} booster pack (×1)
 
=== Moonlit Pursuit/Dawn Dash Special Pack ===
[[Image:JpBlisterDP4.jpg|right]]
This blister pack was released alongside {{TCG|Stormfront|Intense Fight in the Destroyed Sky}} on July 10, 2008, and was based on {{TCG|Moonlit Pursuit/Dawn Dash|Moonlit Pursuit and Dawn Dash}}, known collectively as Pokémon Card Game DP4. The card back incorporates both expansions' booster pack designs.
 
'''Promotional cards:'''
* {{TCG ID|"DP-P" Promo|Palkia LV.X|105}} ("DP-P" Promo 105)
* {{TCG ID|"DP-P" Promo|Porygon-Z|106}} ("DP-P" Promo 106)
'''Contents:'''
* {{TCG|Moonlit Pursuit/Dawn Dash|Moonlit Pursuit}} booster pack (×1)
* {{TCG|Moonlit Pursuit/Dawn Dash|Dawn Dash}} booster pack (×1)
* {{TCG|Stormfront|Intense Fight in the Destroyed Sky}} booster pack (×1)
 
=== Cry from the Mysterious/Temple of Anger Special Pack ===
[[Image:JpBlisterDP5.jpg|right]]
This blister pack was released alongside {{TCG|Stormfront|Intense Fight in the Destroyed Sky}} on July 10, 2008, and was based on {{TCG|Legends Awakened|Cry from the Mysterious and Temple of Anger}}, known collectively as Pokémon Card Game DP5. The card back incorporates both expansions' booster pack designs.
 
'''Promotional cards:'''
* {{TCG ID|"DP-P" Promo|Dialga LV.X|107}} ("DP-P" Promo 107)
* {{TCG ID|"DP-P" Promo|Gliscor|108}} ("DP-P" Promo 108)
'''Contents:'''
* {{TCG|Legends Awakened|Cry from the Mysterious}} booster pack (×1)
* {{TCG|Legends Awakened|Temple of Anger}} booster pack (×1)
* {{TCG|Stormfront|Intense Fight in the Destroyed Sky}} booster pack (×1)
 
=== Galactic's Conquest/Bonds to the End of Time Special Pack ===
[[Image:JpBlisterDPt2.jpg|right]]
This blister pack was released on January 1, 2009, and was based on {{TCG|Platinum|Galactic's Conquest}} and {{TCG|Bonds to the End of Time}}, the latter of which had been released six days previously on December 26, 2008. The card back is identical to the latter expansion's booster pack design.
 
'''Promotional cards:'''
* {{TCG ID|"DPt-P" Promo|Mismagius GL LV.X|11}} ("DPt-P" Promo 011)
* {{TCG ID|"DPt-P" Promo|Electrode G|10}} ("DPt-P" Promo 010)
'''Contents:'''
* {{TCG|Platinum|Galactic's Conquest}} booster pack (×1)
* {{TCG|Bonds to the End of Time}} booster packs (×2)
 
==Boxed sets==
===EX Bonus Box===
[[Image:EXBonusBox.jpg|150px|right]]
This set gave collectors the opportunity to obtain an EX Deck Tin once again, since their release back in 2005 made them rather limited. It was also the first of many box sets to include a holographic Celebi ex.
 
'''Promo card:'''
*Celebi ex (''POP Series 2'')
'''Contents:'''
*EX Deck Tin (x1)
*Random EX Series Booster pack (x3)
 
===EX Value Box===
[[Image:EXValueBox.jpg|150px|right]]
A little-known release by Nintnedo, this set includes many items and was exclusive to Target stores.
 
'''Promo cards:'''
*Tyranitar ex (''POP Series 1'')
*Mew (''POP Series 4'')
'''Contents:'''
*Random EX Series Theme Deck (x2)
*Random EX Series Booster pack (x3)
 
===Trainer’s Challenge Set===
[[Image:TrainerChallengeSet.jpg|150px|right]]
In a similar fashion to the value packs, this box set comes in two versions.
 
'''Promo cards:'''
*Celebi ex (''POP Series 2'')
*Mew (''Nintendo Promo 40'')
'''Contents:'''
*{{TCG|EX Trainer Kit}} or {{TCG|EX Trainer Kit 2}}
*{{TCG|EX Unseen Forces}} Booster pack (x1)
*{{TCG|EX Delta Species}} Booster pack (x1)
*{{TCG|EX Legend Maker}} Booster pack (x1)
 
===Crystal Trainer Set===
[[Image:CrystalTrainerSet.jpg|150px|right]]
This set is perhaps the most little-known of Nintendo’s many promotional TCG items, released in conjunction with EX Crystal Guardians and exclusive to Toys ‘R’ Us stores.
 
'''Promo card:'''
*Blastoise (''POP Series 3'')
'''Contents:'''
*{{TCG|EX Crystal Guardians}} Theme Deck (x1)
*{{TCG|EX Delta Species}} Booster pack (x1)
*{{TCG|EX Legend Maker}} Booster pack (x1)
*EX Crystal Guardians Booster pack (x1)
 
===Epic Collection Value Box===
Although they have no connection to the [[Epic Collection (TCG)|Epic Collection]] Deck Kits, many stores and websites applied the name to these value boxes as they were released roughly at the same time. Packaged in a similar way to the original value packs, the two versions adopt changes made to the Collector Tins and feature windows. Of particular note is the Typhlosion promo card, as it saw a limited release sometime prior to the release of this box, allowing collectors and players to obtain it again.
 
'''Promo cards:'''
*Typhlosion (''Nintendo Promo 34'')
*Flygon (''POP Series 4'')
'''Contents:'''
*{{TCG|EX Unseen Forces}} Booster pack (x1)
*{{TCG|EX Legend Maker}} Booster pack (x1)
*{{TCG|EX Holon Phantoms}} Booster pack (x1)
 
===Diamond & Pearl Trainer’s Challenge Set===
[[Image:DPTrainerChallengeSet.jpg|150px|right]]
Similar to the original Trainer's Challenge Set, this box includes a selection of Booster packs and a Trainer Kit.
 
'''Promo cards:'''
*Shinx (''DP Promo 15'')
'''Contents:'''
*{{TCG|Diamond & Pearl Trainer Kit}}
*{{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}} or late EX Series Booster pack (x2)
 
===DP Value Box===
[[Image:DPValueBox.jpg|100px|right]]
This value box was released simultaneously with DP Value Pack 2 in Target stores.
 
'''Promo cards:'''
*Lugia (''POP Series 5'')
*Ho-Oh (''POP Series 5'')
'''Contents:'''
*Random Theme Deck (x1)
*Different Random Boosters (x4)
 
===Darkrai Premium Box===
[[Image:PremiumBoxDarkrai.png|200px|right]]The Darkrai Premium Box was released on May 12, 2008, and was the first of three premium boxes to be released. It included the Darkrai promotional card available alongside [[The Rise of Darkrai|Dialga VS Palkia VS Darkrai]] in Japan, as well as an oversized variant, the first jumbo card to be released since {{TCG ID|Nintendo World|Shadow Lugia|promo}}.
 
'''Promotional cards:'''
*{{TCG ID|DP Promo|Darkrai|24}} (DP24 Promo)
*{{TCG ID|DP Promo|Darkrai|24}} (DP24 Promo - Jumbo)
 
'''Contents:'''
*{{TCG|EX Crystal Guardians}} booster pack (×1)
*{{TCG|EX Dragon Frontiers}} booster pack (×1)
*Random DP Series theme deck (×1)
 
===Dialga Premium Box===
[[Image:PremiumBoxDialga.png|200px|right]]The Dialga Premium Box was released on August 15, 2008, alongside the Palkia Premium Box. It included a Dialga promotional card as well as an oversized variant, similar to the Darkrai jumbo card released in May.
 
'''Promotional cards:'''
*{{TCG ID|DP Promo|Dialga|26}} (DP26 Promo)
*{{TCG ID|DP Promo|Dialga|26}} (DP26 Promo - Jumbo)
 
'''Contents:'''
*{{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}} booster pack (×1)
*{{TCG|Great Encounters}} booster pack (×1)
*Random DP Series theme deck (×1)
 
===Palkia Premium Box===
[[Image:PremiumBoxPalkia.png|200px|right]]The Palkia Premium Box was released on August 15, 2008, alongside the Dialga Premium Box. It included a Palkia promotional card as well as an oversized variant, similar to the Darkrai jumbo card released in May.
 
'''Promotional cards:'''
*{{TCG ID|DP Promo|Palkia|27}} (DP27 Promo)
*{{TCG ID|DP Promo|Palkia|27}} (DP27 Promo - Jumbo)
 
'''Contents:'''
*{{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}} booster pack (×1)
*{{TCG|Great Encounters}} booster pack (×1)
*Random DP Series theme deck (×1)
 
===Collector's Poster Box===
[[Image:CollectorsPosterBox.png|200px|right]]The Collector's Poster Box was released on November 19, 2008, and is themed on {{TCG|Mysterious Treasures}} and {{TCG|Secret Wonders}}. It is also the first collector's box to include a poster, although some early {{TCG|Collector Tins|collector's tins}} included posters. This poster included a Mysterious Treasures checklist and card gallery on one side and the same for Secret Wonders on the other.
 
'''Promotional card:'''
*{{TCG ID|POP Series 8|Lucario|2}} ({{TCG|POP Series 8}})
 
'''Contents:'''
*{{TCG|Mysterious Treasures}} booster pack (×1)
*{{TCG|Secret Wonders}} booster packs (×2)
*{{TCG|Powerhouse}} theme deck (×1)
*Double-sided poster (×1)
 
===Regigigas Premium Box===
The Regigigas Premium Box is due for release in February 2009 as one of the products affiliated with the release of {{TCG|Platinum}}. It will include a Regigigas promotional card as well as an oversized variant, similar to previous Premium Boxes.
 
'''Promotional cards:'''
*Regigigas (DP Promo)
*Regigigas (DP Promo - Jumbo)
 
'''Contents:'''
*DP Series booster packs (×2)
*{{TCG|Platinum}} booster packs (×3)
 
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The Original TCG Series maintained the steady flow of TCG merchandise from the start of the Pokémon Trading Card Game until the beginning of Generation II with the release of Pokémon Gold and Silver. Throughout this time, a steady flow of products such as Theme Decks were released in order to promote the card game, and ultimately, the video games and the franchise as a whole. Below is a chronological list of all merchandise items released during the Original TCG Series.

Promotional pre-Base Set merchandise

There are several early Pokémon TCG products that served as an introduction to the Pokémon Trading Card Game for the US market. It is believed that these items were released as early as 1998, before even Base Set was released.

The first of these items is the Pokémon Demo Game booster pack. This booster pack was designed for two players and contained 24 Shadowless Base Set cards and an instruction booklet. It is believed that these booster were distributed to retailers so that customers could sample the game. They were not intended for public sale.

The second of these items are the Trainer Decks - Trainer Deck A (Brock's Deck) and Trainer Deck B (Misty's Deck). These decks were released to early Pokémon Leagues to help promote the TCG. Like the Demo Game booster pack, these decks were not sold publicly.

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Base Set Theme Decks

The very first expansion, Base Set, was released by Wizards of the Coast on January 9, 1999 and had five separate Theme Decks associated with it. The first four, named Blackout, Brushfire, Overgrowth, and Zap!, were each released with 60 cards, each focusing on a different combination of the six types released within Base Set. Blackout, while primarily focusing on the Fighting-type, also included Water-type Pokémon cards. Brushfire focused on the Fire-type and Grass-type, while Zap! featured Lightning-type and Psychic-type Pokémon. The fourth Theme Deck, Overgrowth, doubled up on the Water-type and the Grass-type. Each deck had one Holofoil card included within, in addition to damage counters, a Chansey coin, and a rule book detailing how to play the card game against another person.

The fifth Theme Deck for the Base Set expansion was the 2-Player Starter Set. More akin to the later released Trainer Kits, the 2-Player Starter Set contained instructions on how to divide the cards included in the deck into two separate Half Decks in order to teach players how to play the card game in a more detailed, step-by-step process. This deck also contained damage counters, but not a coin, as none of the included cards need a coin for their attacks. It does, however, include a 61st card, Machamp in order to bolster the deck when both half decks are played as one.

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Deck Boxes

At some point after the release of Base Set, 4 Deck Boxes were released with theming of the fully evolved first partner Pokémon Venusaur, Charizard and Blastoise, along with a separate release of another featuring Pikachu.

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Jungle Theme Decks

The second expansion, Jungle, continued the trend for Theme Decks left by Base Set. For this expansion, only two Theme Decks were made available, starting June 16, 1999 when the main expansion was released to stores. The first Theme Deck, named Power Reserve, featured the Parent Pokémon Kangaskhan, as well as the Grass-type and Psychic-type. The second Theme Deck, Water Blast, featured the Bubble Jet Pokémon, Vaporeon and the Water-type and Fighting-type. Both Theme Decks contained a rulebook, damage counters, a custom Vileplume coin, and card list for the expansion.

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Pokémon Trading Card Game Player's Guide

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In July 1999, Sandwich Islands Publishing released a strategy guide for the TCG, covering the Base Set and Jungle expansions. This strategy guide details the rules of the TCG, deck building strategies and game play strategies.

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Starter Gift Box

The Starter Gift Box is a separate release made available sometime in between the releases of Jungle and Fossil. This Gift Box came packaged with a copy of Base Set's 2-Player Starter Set, as well as one of the two Jungle Theme Decks, Power Reserve or Water Blast, a Jungle booster pack, a play mat with deck building tips, and an exclusive Eevee coin.

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Fossil Theme Decks

Fossil, the third expansion, was released on October 10, 1999 and came with two Theme Decks: BodyGuard and LockDown. The Grass-type and Fighting-type themed BodyGuard Theme Deck featured the Holofoil card Muk. The Fire-type and Water-type LockDown Theme Deck featured Holofoil Lapras. Much like other Theme Decks, these two came with a rulebook, damage counters, an exclusive Aerodactyl coin, and card list.

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Pokémon Trading Card Game Fossil Expansion Player's Guide

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In November 1999, Sandwich Islands Publishing released a strategy guide for the TCG covering the Fossil expansion. This strategy guide details the rules of the TCG, deck building strategies and game play strategies.

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Pokémon Trading Card Game: Prima's Official Strategy Guide

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In December 1999, Prima Games released an officially licensed strategy guide for the TCG. This strategy guide details the rules of the TCG, deck building strategies and game play strategies.

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Original Collector's Albums

Sometime in 1999, two official Collector's Albums for card storage were released. Although having the same name, the two albums are different in size, look and usability.

The larger of the two albums is a 2" 3-ring album for use with 9-pocket pages, and features Snorlax, Meowth and Sandshrew on the front, and Mewtwo, Raichu and Gyarados on the back. It also included a checklist for the first three expansions; Base Set, Jungle and Fossil, and 5 Ultra Pro 9-pocket pages.

The smaller of the two albums is a 4-pocket portfolio with pages already fixed in, and features Pikachu, Charizard and Blastoise on the front, and Venusaur on the back.

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Cloth play mat

Sometime in 1999, an official cloth play mat for the TCG was released by Wizards of the Coast. The play mat has spaces dedicated for both players' decks, discard piles, Prizes, Active Pokémon ("Arena") and Bench.

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Base Set 2 Theme Decks

As Base Set 2 was mostly treated as a release of the original Base Set, this expansion's Theme Decks mirror what was released for the first expansion in January 1999. Base Set 2, released on February 24, 2000 also featured four separate Theme Decks, as well as the 2-Player CD-ROM Starter Set, this time featuring the Fighting-type and Water-type, instead of the original Fighting and Fire-types. The four other Theme Decks, named Grass Chopper (Fighting and Grass), Hot Water (Fire and Water), Lightning Bug (Lightning and Grass), and Psych Out (Psychic and Water), each came with 1 Holofoil card, a Pikachu coin, a rulebook, damage counters, and a cardlist.

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Pokémon Made Simple!

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In March 2000, Wizards of the Coast released an official handbook for the TCG titled "Pokémon Made Simple!". The book is intended as an introduction to the TCG for parents and their children — it reviews the rules of the TCG, deck building strategies, a guide to the rarity system to ensure children trade rare cards fairly, and an overview of the premise of the Pokémon video games and TCG to help parents better understand their children's enjoyment of the franchise.

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Pokémon Trading Card Game: Prima's Official Strategy Guide (video game version)

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On April 5, 2000, Prima Games released an officially licensed strategy guide for the Pokémon Trading Card Game video game.

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Official Pokémon Trading Card Game Perfect Guide

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On April 12, 2000, Versus Books released an officially licensed strategy guide for the Pokémon Trading Card Game video game.

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Team Rocket Theme Decks

The Theme Decks for the Team Rocket expansion are named Devastation and Trouble and were released on April 24, 2000. The two names are based on Jessie, James, and Meowth's motto from the anime, and are loosely based on the trio. Trouble featured Dark Arbok with the Grass-type and Psychic-type, while Devastation featured Dark Weezing and the Grass and Water-types. Each Theme Deck came packaged with the standard deck contents, this time including an exclusive Meowth coin.

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Team Rocket Strategy Guide

Main article: Team Rocket Strategy Guide (TCG)

In May 2000, an official companion book to the Team Rocket expansion was published by Wizards of the Coast. The book contains strategies for the new cards introduced in the expansion, both as standalone cards and when paired with earlier cards; as well as custom deck configurations focused on the new cards introduced in the expansion.

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Team Rocket Collector's Binder

Sometime in 2000, another official Collector's Binder for card storage was released. The album is similar to the Collector's Album released in 1999, and is a 2" 3-ring album for use with 9-pocket pages. It features designs of Jessie and James on the front, with Gyarados on the back. It also included 5 Ultra Pro 9-pocket pages.

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Let's Play Pokémon

Main article: Let's Play Pokémon (TCG)

In May 2000, Wizards of the Coast released an official handbook for the TCG titled "Let's Play Pokémon". This book is similar in nature to the previous book, Pokémon Made Simple!, though it covers game play strategies more in-depth and is updated to include the new Team Rocket expansion.

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Gym Heroes Theme Decks

The first Pokémon Gym themed expansion of the Original Series, Gym Heroes, came with four Theme Decks when it was released to the public on August 14, 2000. Based on the first four Gym Leaders of the Kanto region, the four Theme Decks were named Brock, Misty, Lt. Surge and Erika, and each featured the signature type of their namesake: Fighting-type, Water-type, Lightning-type, and Grass-type respectively. These four Theme Decks each came with a rulebook, damage counters, an exclusive Starmie coin, and card list for the expansion.

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Gym Heroes Strategy Guide

Main article: Gym Heroes Strategy Guide (TCG)

In August 2000, an official companion book to the Gym Heroes expansion was published by Wizards of the Coast. The book contains strategies for the new cards introduced in the expansion, both as standalone cards and when paired with earlier cards; as well as custom deck configurations focused on the new cards introduced in the expansion.

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Thunderstorm Gift Box

The Thunderstorm Gift Box, known as the Tempest Gift Box outside the United States, was released in the time between Gym Heroes and Gym Challenge. It includes a unique Thunderstorm preconstructed Theme Deck featuring cards from Base Set, Jungle, Fossil, Team Rocket, and Gym Heroes expansions. It also includes three booster packs, one each from Fossil, Team Rocket, Gym Heroes, and the Pokémon Play It! Version 2 CD-ROM. Also included were a play mat, deck building tip sheet, Pikachu coin, and a felt deck bag. The Zapdos included within the product is exclusive to the deck, as it utilizes the Cosmos Holofoil introduced for the Base Set 2, and not the Starlight Holofoil originally used for the Fossil release.

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Gym Challenge Theme Decks

The Gym Challenge expansion released the latter half of the Gym Leader themed Theme Decks on October 16, 2000. Featuring Sabrina, Koga, Blaine, and Giovanni, the four decks named after these Gym Leaders featured the Psychic-type, Grass-type, and Fire-type for the first three, and the Grass and Fighting-types for Giovanni. Each deck featured the standard rulebook, damage counters, and card list, while this time featuring an exclusive Alakazam coin.

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Gym Challenge Strategy Guide

Main article: Gym Challenge Strategy Guide (TCG)

In late 2000, an official companion book to the Gym Challenge expansion was published by Wizards of the Coast. The book contains strategies for the new cards introduced in the expansion, both as standalone cards and when paired with earlier cards; as well as custom deck configurations focused on the new cards introduced in the expansion.

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