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===Darkrai Premium Box===
===Darkrai Premium Box===
[[Image:PremiumBoxDarkrai.png|200px|right]]
[[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}}.
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:'''
'''Promotional cards:'''
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===Dialga Premium Box===
===Dialga Premium Box===
[[Image:PremiumBoxDialga.png|200px|right]]
[[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.
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:'''
'''Promotional cards:'''
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===Palkia Premium Box===
===Palkia Premium Box===
[[Image:PremiumBoxPalkia.png|200px|right]]
[[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.
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:'''
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*{{TCG|Great Encounters}} booster pack (×1)
*{{TCG|Great Encounters}} booster pack (×1)
*Random DP Series theme deck (×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)


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Revision as of 19:33, 20 November 2008

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. 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.

EX Value Packs

EX Value Pack 1

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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:

Contents:

EX Value Pack 2

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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:

Contents:

EX Value Pack 3

Promo card:

Contents:

EX Value Pack 4

Promo card:

Contents:

EX Value Pack 5

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.

Promo cards:

Contents:

EX Value Pack 6

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.

Promo cards:

Contents:

EX Value Pack 7

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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.

Promo cards:

Contents:

Blister Packs

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 theme decks.

EX Unseen Forces Blister Pack

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The first blister packs released were based on the EX Unseen Forces expansion, though they were not directly affiliated by The Pokémon Company.

Promo cards:

Contents:

EX Legend Maker Blister Pack

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These value packs were released in conjunction with EX Legend Maker, the card back featuring a similar design to those of the booster packs.

Promo cards:

Contents:

EX Holon Phantoms Blister Pack

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These value packs were released in conjunction with EX Holon Phantoms, the card back featuring a similar design to those of the booster packs.

Promo cards:

Contents:

Metagross Blister Pack

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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.

Promo card:

Contents:

Legendary Dogs Blister Packs

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.

Promo cards:

Flareon Blister Pack

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Although the pack focuses on Flareon, it was released as part of a collection that focused on the first three Eeveelutions.

Promo card:

Contents:

Jolteon Blister Pack

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Although the pack focuses on Jolteon, it was released as part of a collection that focused on the first three Eeveelutions.

Promo card:

Contents:

Vaporeon Blister Pack

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Although the pack focuses on Vaporeon, it was released as part of a collection that focused on the first three Eeveelutions.

Promo card:

Contents:

EX Crystal Guardians Blister Pack

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These value packs were released in conjunction with 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.

Promo cards:

Contents:

EX Dragon Frontiers Value Pack

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These value packs were released in conjunction with EX Dragon Frontiers, the card back featuring a similar design to those of the booster packs.

Promo cards:

Contents:

EX Power Keepers Value Pack

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These value packs were released in conjunction with EX Power Keepers, the card back featuring a similar design to those of the booster packs.

Promo cards:

Contents:

Rayquaza Value Pack

Due to poor marketing, the contents of this value pack other than its promotional card are unknown. Promo card:

DP Value Packs

DP Value Pack 1

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:

  • Combee / Buizel (Diamond & Pearl)
  • Bidoof / Shinx (Diamond & Pearl)

Booster packs:

DP Value Pack 2

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.

Promo card:

Booster packs:

POP Series 2 (x1)

Diamond & Pearl Value Pack

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.

Promo cards:

  • Turtwig (DP Promo 1)
  • Chimchar (DP Promo 2)
  • Piplup (DP Promo 3)

Booster packs:

Coin variants:

Enhanced Value Pack

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.

Promo cards:

  • Flareon (POP Series 3)
  • Jolteon (POP Series 3)
  • Vaporeon (POP Series 3)

Booster packs:

  • Random EX Series Booster pack (x2)

Mysterious Treasures Value Pack 1

These value packs were released in conjunction with Mysterious Treasures, the card back featuring a similar design to those of the Booster packs.

Promo cards:

  • Cranidos (DP Promo 7)
  • Shieldon (DP Promo 8)

Booster packs:

Coin variants:

Mysterious Treasures Value Pack 2

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.

Promo cards:

  • Buneary (DP Promo 6)
  • Cranidos (DP Promo 7)

Booster packs:

DP Value Set 1

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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:

Booster packs:

Coin variants:

  • Energy Symbols (red/blue)

DP Value Set 2

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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:

  • Zangoose δ (POP Series 5)
  • Pelipper δ (POP Series 5)

Booster packs:

Coin variants:

  • Energy Symbols (green)

Secret Wonders Value Pack 1

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.

Promo cards:

  • Breloom (Secret Wonders)
  • Flaaffy (Secret Wonders)
  • Quagsire (Secret Wonders)
  • Wartortle (Secret Wonders)
  • Bulbasaur (Secret Wonders)
  • Carvanha (Secret Wonders)
  • Charmander (Secret Wonders)
  • Shellos East Sea (Secret Wonders)
  • Shellos West Sea (Secret Wonders)
  • Squirtle (Secret Wonders)

Booster packs:

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 (POP Series 6)
  • Chatot (DP Promo 14)
  • Pikachu (POP Series 6)

Booster packs:

Coin variants:

  • Energy Symbols (red/blue)

Great Encounters Blister Pack

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These blister packs were released in conjunction with Great Encounters, the card back featuring a similar design to those of the booster packs.

Promotional cards:

Contents:

Majestic Dawn Blister Pack

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These blister packs were released in conjunction with Majestic Dawn, the card back featuring a similar design to those of the booster packs.

Promotional cards:

Contents:

Legends Awakened Blister Pack

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These blister packs were released in conjunction with Legends Awakened, the card back featuring a similar design to those of the booster packs.

Promotional cards:

Contents:

Stormfront Blister Pack

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This blister pack was released in conjunction with Stormfront, the card back featuring a similar design to those of the booster packs.

Promotional card:

Contents:

Boxed sets

EX Bonus Box

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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

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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

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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:

Crystal Trainer Set

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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:

Epic Collection Value Box

Although they have no connection to the 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:

Diamond & Pearl Trainer’s Challenge Set

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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:

DP Value Box

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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

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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 Dialga VS Palkia VS Darkrai in Japan, as well as an oversized variant, the first jumbo card to be released since Shadow Lugia.

Promotional cards:

Contents:

Dialga Premium Box

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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:

Contents:

Palkia Premium Box

PremiumBoxPalkia.png

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:

Contents:

Collector's Poster Box

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The Collector's Poster Box was released on November 19, 2008, and is themed on Mysterious Treasures and Secret Wonders. It is also the first collector's box to include a poster, although some early 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:

Contents:

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