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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, box sets and {{TCG|Collector Tins|collector tins}}. The list below focuses on value packs and box 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 Series 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.
<gallery align="right">
File:EXValuePack1.jpg
</gallery>
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 (×1)
*''{{TCG|EX Sandstorm}}'' booster pack (×1)
*''{{TCG|EX Dragon}}'' booster pack (×1)


===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.
<gallery align="right">
File:EXValuePack2.jpg
</gallery>
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 (×1)
image1=Demo Game Booster Pack.png |
*''{{TCG|EX Hidden Legends}}'' booster pack (×1)
caption1=[[Pokémon Demo Game (TCG)|Pokémon Demo Game]] booster pack |
*''{{TCG|EX Deoxys}}'' booster pack (×1)
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) |
}}


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==Base Set Theme Decks==
In 2005, value packs began to be packaged in blister packs (where the items are sealed with vacuum moulded plastic) and released alongside TCG expansions upon their release, the packaging mirroring the same design as the booster packs or boxes. The majority of blister packs released still retain this pattern. It was also around this time that the inclusion of promo cards were phased out in favor of releasing them in tins, using the blister packs as a medium in which to deliver holographic reprints of POP Series cards. These packs also saw the inclusion of coins, normally found in {{TCG|Theme Deck|theme decks}}.
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.
===''EX Unseen Forces'' Blister Pack===
<gallery align="right">
File:EXValuePack5_1.jpg|Sceptile variant
File:EXValuePack5_2.jpg|Swampert variant
</gallery>
The first blister packs released were based on the ''{{TCG|EX Unseen Forces}}'' expansion, though they were not directly affiliated by The Pokémon Company.


'''Promo cards:'''
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.
*{{TCG ID|POP Series 1|Sceptile|4}} ({{TCG|POP Series 1}} 4/17)
*{{TCG ID|POP Series 1|Swampert|5}} ({{TCG|POP Series 1}} 5/17)
'''Contents:'''
*''{{TCG|EX Deoxys}}'' booster pack (×1)
*''{{TCG|EX Unseen Forces}}'' booster pack (×1)
*''{{TCG|EX Delta Species}}'' booster pack (×1)
*{{p|Pikachu}} coin (silver)


===''EX Legend Maker'' Blister Pack===
'''Product images:'''
<gallery align="right">
{{TCGMerchGallery |
Image:LegendMakerValuePack1.jpg|Blaziken variant
background={{Blue color}} |
Image:LegendMakerValuePack2.jpg|Metagross variant
border={{Red color}} |
</gallery>
image1=O1 Blackout Deck.jpg |
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.
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 1|Blaziken|1}} ({{TCG|POP Series 1}} 1/17)
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 1|Metagross|2}} ({{TCG|POP Series 1}} 2/17)
'''Contents:'''
*''{{TCG|EX Unseen Forces}}'' booster pack (×1)
*''{{TCG|EX Legend Maker}}'' booster packs (×2)
*{{p|Rayquaza}} coin (silver) [Blaziken pack only]
*Energy coin (red) [Metagross pack only]


===''EX Holon Phantoms'' Blister Pack===
'''Product images:'''
<gallery align="right">
{{TCGMerchGallery |
Image:HolonPhantomsValuePack1.jpg|Rayquaza variant
background={{Blue color}} |
Image:HolonPhantomsValuePack2.jpg|Venusaur variant
border={{Red color}} |
</gallery>
image1=Base Set Venusaur Deck Box.jpg |
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.
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|POP Series 1|Rayquaza|3}} ({{TCG|POP Series 1}} 3/17)
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|POP Series 2|Venusaur|6}} ({{TCG|POP Series 2}} 6/17)
'''Contents:'''
*''{{TCG|EX Unseen Forces}}'' booster pack (×1)
*''{{TCG|EX Holon Phantoms}}'' booster packs (×2)
*Energy coin (blue)


===Metagross Blister Pack===
'''Product images:'''
<gallery align="right">
{{TCGMerchGallery |
Image:MetagrossValuePack.jpg
background={{Blue color}} |
</gallery>
border={{Red color}} |
This was one of the first 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 [[Eeveelution]]s and [[legendary beasts]].
image1=O2 Power Reserve Deck.jpg |
caption1={{TCG|Power Reserve}} |
image2=O2 Water Blast Deck.jpg |
caption2={{TCG|Water Blast}} |
}}


'''Promo card:'''
==Pokémon Trading Card Game Player's Guide==
*{{TCG ID|POP Series 1|Metagross|2}} ({{TCG|POP Series 1}} 2/17)
{{main|Pokémon Trading Card Game Player's Guide}}
'''Contents:'''
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.
*''{{TCG|EX Deoxys}}'' booster pack (×1)
*''{{TCG|EX Holon Phantoms}}'' booster pack (×1)


===EX Value Pack II===
'''Product images:'''
<gallery align="right">
{{TCGMerchGallery |
Image:EXValuePackII.jpg
background={{Blue color}} |
</gallery>
border={{Red color}} |
'''Promo card:'''
image1=Pokémon Trading Card Game Player's Guide.png |
*{{TCG ID|Nintendo Promo|Typhlosion|34}} ({{TCG|Nintendo Black Star Promos|Nintendo Promo}} 034)
caption1=[[Pokémon Trading Card Game Player's Guide]] |
'''Contents:'''
}}
*''{{TCG|EX Team Magma vs Team Aqua}}'' booster pack (×1)
*''{{TCG|EX Hidden Legends}}'' booster pack (×1)
*''{{TCG|EX Team Rocket Returns}}'' booster pack (×1)


===EX Value Pack 3===
==Starter Gift Box==
'''Promo card:'''
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|Nintendo Promo|Pikachu δ|35}} ({{TCG|Nintendo Black Star Promos|Nintendo Promo}} 035)
'''Contents:'''
*''{{TCG|EX Hidden Legends}}'' booster pack (×1)
*''{{TCG|EX FireRed & LeafGreen}}'' booster pack (×1)
*''{{TCG|EX Delta Species}}'' booster pack (×1)


===Legendary Beasts Blister Packs===
'''Product images:'''
Although they received very little marketing, three blister packs were released featuring the [[legendary beasts]] of Johto.
{{TCGMerchGallery |
background={{Blue color}} |
border={{Red color}} |
image1=StarterGiftBox.png |
caption1=Starter Gift Box |
}}


'''Promo cards:'''
==Fossil Theme Decks==
*{{TCG ID|POP Series 2|Entei|1}} ({{TCG|POP Series 2}} 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 2|Raikou|3}} ({{TCG|POP Series 2}} 3/17)
*{{TCG ID|POP Series 2|Suicune|4}} ({{TCG|POP Series 2}} 4/17)
'''Contents:'''
*''{{TCG|EX Crystal Guardians}}'' booster pack (×1)
*''{{TCG|EX Power Keepers}}'' booster pack (×1)
*''{{TCG|EX Dragon Frontiers}}'' booster pack (×1)
*Energy coin (silver) [Entei pack only]
*{{p|Mew}} coin (silver) [Raikou pack only]
*{{p|Pikachu}} coin (gold) [Suicune pack only]


===Eeveelutions Blister Packs===
'''Product images:'''
<gallery align="right">
{{TCGMerchGallery |
Image:FlareonValuePack.jpg|Flareon pack
background={{Blue color}} |
Image:JolteonValuePack.jpg|Jolteon pack
border={{Red color}} |
Image:VaporeonValuePack.jpg|Vaporeon pack
image1=O3 BodyGuard Deck.jpg |
</gallery>
caption1={{TCG|BodyGuard}} |
Released as a singular wave, each pack contains either Flareon, Jolteon or Vaporeon and two booster packs. The package design mirrored that of the card it contained.
image2=O3 LockDown Deck.jpg |
caption2={{TCG|LockDown}} |
}}


'''Promo cards:'''
==Pokémon Trading Card Game Fossil Expansion Player's Guide==
*{{TCG ID|POP Series 3|Flareon|2}} ({{TCG|POP Series 3}} 2/17)
{{main|Pokémon Trading Card Game Fossil Expansion Player's Guide}}
*{{TCG ID|POP Series 3|Jolteon|3}} ({{TCG|POP Series 3}} 3/17)
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.
*{{TCG ID|POP Series 3|Vaporeon|6}} ({{TCG|POP Series 3}} 6/17)
'''Contents:'''


Combination of
'''Product images:'''
*''{{TCG|EX Legend Maker}}'' booster pack (×1)
{{TCGMerchGallery |
*''{{TCG|EX Deoxys}}'' booster pack (×1)
background={{Blue color}} |
*''{{TCG|EX Holon Phantoms}}'' booster pack (×1)
border={{Red color}} |
*''{{TCG|EX Crystal Guardians}}'' booster pack (×1)
image1=Fossil Expansion Player's Guide.png |
caption1=[[Pokémon Trading Card Game Fossil Expansion Player's Guide]] |
}}


===''EX Crystal Guardians'' Blister Pack===
==Pokémon Trading Card Game: Prima's Official Strategy Guide==
<gallery align="right">
{{main|Pokémon Trading Card Game: Prima's Official Strategy Guide}}
Image:CrystalGuardiansValuePack1.jpg|Pidgeot variant
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.
Image:CrystalGuardiansValuePack2.jpg|Tauros variant
</gallery>
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.


'''Promo cards:'''
'''Product images:'''
*{{TCG ID|POP Series 2|Pidgeot|2}} ({{TCG|POP Series 2}} 2/17)
{{TCGMerchGallery |
*{{TCG ID|POP Series 2|Tauros|5}} ({{TCG|POP Series 2}} 5/17)
background={{Blue color}} |
'''Contents:'''
border={{Red color}} |
*''{{TCG|EX Emerald}}'' booster pack (×1)
image1=Prima TCG guidebook.png |
*''{{TCG|EX Crystal Guardians}}'' booster packs (×2)
caption1=[[Pokémon Trading Card Game: Prima's Official Strategy Guide]] |
*{{p|Pikachu}} coin (gold) or {{p|Metagross}} coin (silver)
}}


===''EX Dragon Frontiers'' Value Pack===
==Original Collector's Albums==
<gallery align="right">
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.
Image:DragonFrontiersValuePack1.jpg|Plusle variant
Image:DragonFrontiersValuePack2.jpg|Minun variant
</gallery>
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.


'''Promo cards:'''
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.
*{{TCG ID|POP Series 3|Plusle|5}} ({{TCG|POP Series 3}} 5/17)
*{{TCG ID|POP Series 3|Minun|4}} ({{TCG|POP Series 3}} 4/17)
'''Contents:'''
*''{{TCG|EX Deoxys}}'' booster pack (×1)
*''{{TCG|EX Dragon Frontiers}}'' booster packs (×2)
*{{p|Gardevoir}} coin (blue) [Plusle pack only]
*{{p|Tyranitar}} coin (gold) [Minun pack only]


===''EX Power Keepers'' Value Pack===
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.
<gallery align="right">
Image:PowerKeepersValuePack1.jpg|Mew variant
Image:PowerKeepersValuePack2.jpg|Deoxys δ variant
</gallery>
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.


'''Promo cards:'''
'''Product images:'''
*{{TCG ID|POP Series 4|Deoxys δ|2}} ({{TCG|POP Series 4}} 2/17)
{{TCGMerchGallery |
*{{TCG ID|POP Series 4|Mew|4}} ({{TCG|POP Series 4}} 4/17)
background={{Blue color}} |
'''Contents:'''
border={{Red color}} |
*''{{TCG|EX Unseen Forces}}'' booster pack (×1)
image1=3-Ring Collector's Album.jpg |
*''{{TCG|EX Power Keepers}}'' booster packs (×2)
caption1=2" Collector's Album |
*Energy coin (gold) [Mew pack only]
image2=4-Pocket Collector's Album.jpg |
*Energy coin (silver) [Deoxys pack only]
caption2=4-Pocket Portfolio Collector's Album |
}}


===''EX Dragon Frontiers'' Promotional Pack===
==Cloth play mat==
As well as the usual size blister packs, ''EX Dragon Frontiers'' also saw the release of smaller packs, listed on several websites under the name of Promotional Packs. In addition to holographic POP reprints, these small packs also often come with POP packs. The card back also features a similar design to those of the booster packs.
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.


'''Promo cards:'''
'''Product images:'''
*{{TCG ID|POP Series 4|Pikachu|13}} ({{TCG|POP Series 4}} 13/17)
{{TCGMerchGallery |
'''Contents:'''
background={{Blue color}} |
*''{{TCG|EX Dragon Frontiers}}'' booster pack (×1)
border={{Red color}} |
*{{TCG|POP Series 2}} booster pack (×1)
image1=Wizards TCG cloth play mat new.jpg |
caption1=Official cloth play mat |
}}


===''EX Power Keepers'' Promotional Pack===
==Base Set 2 Theme Decks==
Released almost simultaneously as the previous Promotional Pack, these were unusual as the holographic variant POP cards included were common as opposed to the usual trend of Nintendo producing variants of the rare POP cards. The card back features a similar design to those of the booster packs.
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.  


'''Promo cards:'''
'''Product images:'''
*{{TCG ID|POP Series 4|Wobbuffet|16}} ({{TCG|POP Series 4}} 16/17)
{{TCGMerchGallery |
'''Contents:'''
background={{Blue color}} |
*''{{TCG|EX Power Keepers}}'' booster pack (×1)
border={{Red color}} |
*{{TCG|POP Series 2}} booster pack (×1)
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}} |
}}


===EX Value Set===
==Pokémon Made Simple!==
<gallery align="right">
{{main|Pokémon Made Simple!}}
Image:EXValueSet.jpg
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 &mdash; 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.
</gallery>
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:'''
'''Product images:'''
*{{TCG ID|POP Series 4|Combusken|6}} ({{TCG|POP Series 4}} 6/17)
{{TCGMerchGallery |
*{{TCG ID|POP Series 4|Mudkip|11}} ({{TCG|POP Series 4}} 11/17)
background={{Blue color}} |
'''Contents:'''
border={{Red color}} |
*''{{TCG|EX Delta Species}}'' booster pack (×1)
image1=Pokemon Made Simple.png |
*''{{TCG|EX Legend Maker}}'' booster pack (×1)
caption1=[[Pokémon Made Simple!]] |
*''{{TCG|EX Holon Phantoms}}'' booster pack (×1)
}}
*''{{TCG|EX Crystal Guardians}}'' booster pack (×1)
*Energy coin (silver)


===Rayquaza Value Pack===
==Pokémon Trading Card Game: Prima's Official Strategy Guide (video game version)==
This pack features a similar design to that of the prior Metagross Blister Pack, although it received little marketing.
{{main|Pokémon Trading Card Game: Prima's Official Strategy Guide (video game version)}}
On April 5, 2000, [[Prima Games]] released an officially licensed strategy guide for the {{vg|Pokémon Trading Card Game}} video game.  


'''Promo card:'''
'''Product images:'''
*{{TCG ID|POP Series 1|Rayquaza|3}} ({{TCG|POP Series 1}} 3/17)
{{TCGMerchGallery |
'''Contents:'''
background={{Blue color}} |
*''{{TCG|EX Deoxys}}'' booster pack (×1)
border={{Red color}} |
*''{{TCG|EX Crystal Guardians}}'' booster pack (×1)
image1=Pokémon Trading Card Game Prima Official Strategy Guide.png |
caption1={{OBP|Pokémon Trading Card Game: Prima's Official Strategy Guide|video game version}} |
}}


===Special Edition Blister Pack===
==Official Pokémon Trading Card Game Perfect Guide==
<gallery align="right">
{{main|Official Pokémon Trading Card Game Perfect Guide}}
Image:SpecialEditionBlister3.jpg|Piplup variant
On April 12, 2000, Versus Books released an officially licensed strategy guide for the {{vg|Pokémon Trading Card Game}} video game.  
</gallery>
These packs were produced especially for European countries, as the holographic variant cards included were originally available only in American versions of the Spring 2007 Collector Tins.


'''Promo cards:'''
'''Product images:'''
*{{TCG ID|Diamond & Pearl|Turtwig|103}} (''{{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}}'' 103/130)
{{TCGMerchGallery |
*{{TCG ID|Diamond & Pearl|Chimchar|76}} (''{{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}}'' 76/130)
background={{Blue color}} |
*{{TCG ID|Diamond & Pearl|Piplup|93}} (''{{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}}'' 93/130)
border={{Red color}} |
'''Contents:'''
image1=Versus Books Trading Card Game Perfect Guide cover.jpg |
*''{{TCG|EX Holon Phantoms}}'' booster pack (×1)
caption1=[[Official Pokémon Trading Card Game Perfect Guide]] |
*''{{TCG|EX Dragon Frontiers}}'' booster pack (×1)
}}
*''{{TCG|EX Power Keepers}}'' booster pack (×1)
*Energy coin (silver)


==''Diamond & Pearl'' Series value packs==
==Team Rocket Theme Decks==
===DP Value Pack===
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.
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Image:DPValuePack1_1.jpg|Bidoof/Buizel variant
Image:DPValuePack1_2.jpg|Combee/Shinx variant
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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 include [[Generation IV]] Pokémon.


'''Cards:'''
'''Product images:'''
*{{TCG ID|Diamond & Pearl|Bidoof|70}} (''{{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}}'' 70/130)
{{TCGMerchGallery |
*{{TCG ID|Diamond & Pearl|Buizel|72}} (''{{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}}'' 72/130)
background={{Blue color}} |
*{{TCG ID|Diamond & Pearl|Combee|79}} (''{{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}}'' 79/130)
border={{Red color}} |
*{{TCG ID|Diamond & Pearl|Shinx|98}} (''{{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}}'' 98/130)
image1=O5 Trouble Deck.jpg |
'''Contents:'''
caption1={{TCG|Trouble}} |
*''{{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}}'' booster packs (×2)
image2=O5 Devastation Deck.jpg |
*{{p|Palkia}} coin (silver)
caption2={{TCG|Devastation}} |
}}


===''Diamond & Pearl'' Blister Pack===
==Team Rocket Strategy Guide==
<gallery align="right">
{{main|Team Rocket Strategy Guide (TCG)}}
Image:DiamondPearlBlister1.jpg|Turtwig variant
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.
Image:DiamondPearlBlister2.jpg|Chimchar variant
Image:DiamondPearlBlister3.jpg|Piplup variant
</gallery>
These value packs were released in conjunction with the ''{{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}}'' expansion, the card back featuring a similar design to those of the booster packs. These were the first packs to feature the new DP Promotional cards, though many loactions released the smaller Promotional Pack (below) first.


'''Promo cards:'''
'''Product images:'''
*{{TCG ID|DP Promo|Turtwig|01}} ({{TCG|DP Black Star Promos|DP Promo}} 01)
{{TCGMerchGallery |
*{{TCG ID|DP Promo|Chimchar|02}} ({{TCG|DP Black Star Promos|DP Promo}} 02)
background={{Blue color}} |
*{{TCG ID|DP Promo|Piplup|03}} ({{TCG|DP Black Star Promos|DP Promo}} 03)
border={{Red color}} |
'''Contents:'''
image1=Team Rocket Strategy Guide.png |
*''{{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}}'' booster packs (×2)
caption1={{TCG|Team Rocket Strategy Guide}} |
*''{{TCG|EX Crystal Guardians}}'' booster pack (×1)
}}
*{{p|Palkia}} coin (silver)


===''Diamond & Pearl'' Promotional Pack===
==Team Rocket Collector's Binder==
These smaller packs were also released in conjunction with the ''Diamond & Pearl'' expansion, the card back featuring a similar design to those of the booster 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 card:'''
'''Product images:'''
*{{TCG ID|DP Promo|Pachirisu|04}} ({{TCG|DP Black Star Promos|DP Promo}} 04)
{{TCGMerchGallery |
'''Contents:'''
background={{Blue color}} |
*''{{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}}'' booster pack (×1)
border={{Red color}} |
*{{TCG|POP Series 2}} booster pack  (×1)
image1=Team Rocket Collector's Binder.jpg |
caption1=2" Collector's Binder |
}}


===Enhanced Value Pack===
==Let's Play Pokémon==
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{{main|Let's Play Pokémon (TCG)}}
Image:EnhancedValuePack.jpg
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.
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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:'''
'''Product images:'''
*{{TCG ID|POP Series 3|Flareon|2}} ({{TCG|POP Series 3}} 2/17)
{{TCGMerchGallery |
*{{TCG ID|POP Series 3|Jolteon|3}} ({{TCG|POP Series 3}} 3/17)
background={{Blue color}} |
*{{TCG ID|POP Series 3|Vaporeon|6}} ({{TCG|POP Series 3}} 6/17)
border={{Red color}} |
'''Contents:'''
image1=Lets Play Pokemon cover.png |
*EX Series booster packs (×2)
caption1={{TCG|Let's Play Pokémon}} |
*Energy coin (gold)
}}


===''Mysterious Treasures'' Blister Pack===
==Gym Heroes Theme Decks==
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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.  
Image: MysteriousTreasuresBlister1_1.jpg|Shieldon variant
Image: MysteriousTreasuresBlister1_2.jpg|Cranidos variant
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These value packs were released in conjunction with ''{{TCG|Mysterious Treasures}}'', the card back featuring a similar design to those of the booster packs.


'''Promo cards:'''
'''Product images:'''
*{{TCG ID|DP Promo|Cranidos|07}} ({{TCG|DP Black Star Promos|DP Promo}} 07)
{{TCGMerchGallery |
*{{TCG ID|DP Promo|Shieldon|08}} ({{TCG|DP Black Star Promos|DP Promo}} 08)
background={{Blue color}} |
'''Contents:'''
border={{Red color}} |
*''{{TCG|Mysterious Treasures}}'' booster packs (×2)
image1=O6 Brock Deck.jpg |
*''{{TCG|EX Dragon Frontiers}}'' booster pack (×1)
caption1={{TCG|Brock}} |
*{{p|Cranidos}} coin (bronze) [Cranidos pack only]
image2=O6 Misty Deck.jpg |
*{{p|Shieldon}} coin (silver) [Shieldon pack only]
caption2={{TCG|Misty}} |
image3=O6 Lt Surge Deck.jpg |
caption3={{TCG|Lt. Surge}} |
image4=O6 Erika Deck.jpg |
caption4={{TCG|Erika}} |
}}


===''Mysterious Treasures'' Promotional Pack===
==Gym Heroes Strategy Guide==
<gallery align="right">
{{main|Gym Heroes Strategy Guide (TCG)}}
Image: MysteriousTreasuresBlister2_1.jpg|Cranidos variant
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.
Image: MysteriousTreasuresBlister2_2.jpg|Buneary variant
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These smaller packs were also released in conjunction with ''Mysterious Treasures'', the card back featuring a similar design to those of the booster packs.


'''Promo cards:'''
'''Product images:'''
*{{TCG ID|DP Promo|Buneary|06}} ({{TCG|DP Black Star Promos|DP Promo}} 06)
{{TCGMerchGallery |
*{{TCG ID|DP Promo|Cranidos|07}} ({{TCG|DP Black Star Promos|DP Promo}} 07)
background={{Blue color}} |
'''Contents:'''
border={{Red color}} |
*''{{TCG|Mysterious Treasures}}'' booster pack (×1)
image1=Gym Heroes Strategy Guide.png |
*{{TCG|POP Series 3}} booster pack (×1)
caption1={{TCG|Gym Heroes Strategy Guide}} |
}}


===DP Value Set 1===
==Thunderstorm Gift Box==
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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_1.jpg|Mew δ variant
Image:DPValueSet1_2.jpg|Pikachu variant
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These are the largest blister packs to be produced by Nintendo, 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:'''
*{{TCG ID|POP Series 5|Mew δ|3}} ({{TCG|POP Series 5}} 3/17)
{{TCGMerchGallery |
*{{TCG ID|POP Series 5|Pikachu|12}} ({{TCG|POP Series 5}} 12/17)
background={{Blue color}} |
'''Contents:'''
border={{Red color}} |
*''{{TCG|EX Holon Phantoms}}'' booster pack (×1)
image1=Thunderstormbox.png |
*''{{TCG|EX Crystal Guardians}}'' booster pack (×1)
caption1=Thunderstorm Gift Box |
*''{{TCG|EX Power Keepers}}'' booster pack (×1)
image2=Tempestbox.png |
*''{{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}}'' booster packs (×2)
caption2=Tempest Gift Box |
*Energy coin (red or blue)
image3=Tempest Theme Deck.png |
caption3=Tempest Theme Deck |
}}


===DP Value Set 2===
==Gym Challenge Theme Decks==
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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.  
Image:DPValueSet2.jpg
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Another large blister pack produced by Nintendo, containing two Promotional cards and four booster packs. Again, the holographic variant POP cards are common, as opposed to rare.


'''Promo cards:'''
'''Product images:'''
*{{TCG ID|POP Series 5|Zangoose δ|15}} ({{TCG|POP Series 5}} 15/17)
{{TCGMerchGallery |
*{{TCG ID|POP Series 5|Pelipper δ|14}} ({{TCG|POP Series 5}} 14/17)
background={{Blue color}} |
'''Contents:'''
border={{Red color}} |
*''{{TCG|EX Holon Phantoms}}'' booster pack (×1)
image1=O7 Sabrina Deck.jpg |
*''{{TCG|EX Crystal Guardians}}'' booster pack (×1)
caption1={{TCG|Sabrina}} |
*''{{TCG|EX Dragon Frontiers}}'' booster pack (×1)
image2=O7 Koga Deck.jpg |
*''{{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}}'' booster pack (×1)
caption2={{TCG|Koga}} |
*Energy coin (green)
image3=O7 Blaine Deck.jpg |
caption3={{TCG|Blaine}} |
image4=O7 Giovanni Deck.jpg |
caption4={{TCG|Giovanni}} |
}}


===''Secret Wonders'' Blister Pack===
==Gym Challenge Strategy Guide==
<gallery align="right">
{{main|Gym Challenge Strategy Guide (TCG)}}
Image:SecretWondersBlisterFlaaffy.jpg|Flaaffy variant
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.
</gallery>
These packs were intended to be released in conjunction with ''{{TCG|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 available in these packs and not in the main expansion.


'''Promo cards:'''
'''Product images:'''
*{{TCG ID|Secret Wonders|Breloom|45}} (''{{TCG|Secret Wonders}}'' 45/132)
{{TCGMerchGallery |
*{{TCG ID|Secret Wonders|Flaaffy|50}} (''{{TCG|Secret Wonders}}'' 50/132)
background={{Blue color}} |
*{{TCG ID|Secret Wonders|Quagsire|60}} (''{{TCG|Secret Wonders}}'' 60/132)
border={{Red color}} |
*{{TCG ID|Secret Wonders|Wartortle|75}} (''{{TCG|Secret Wonders}}'' 75/132)
image1=Gym Challenge Strategy Guide.png |
*{{TCG ID|Secret Wonders|Bulbasaur|77}} (''{{TCG|Secret Wonders}}'' 77/132)
caption1={{TCG|Gym Challenge Strategy Guide}} |
*{{TCG ID|Secret Wonders|Carvanha|81}} (''{{TCG|Secret Wonders}}'' 81/132)
}}
*{{TCG ID|Secret Wonders|Charmander|82}} (''{{TCG|Secret Wonders}}'' 82/132)
{{-}}
*{{TCG ID|Secret Wonders|Shellos East Sea|106}} (''{{TCG|Secret Wonders}}'' 106/132)
{{TCGMerchNav|en}}
*{{TCG ID|Secret Wonders|Shellos West Sea|107}} (''{{TCG|Secret Wonders}}'' 107/132)
{{-}}
*{{TCG ID|Secret Wonders|Squirtle|112}} (''{{TCG|Secret Wonders}}'' 112/132)
{{DoubleProjectTag|TCG|Merchandise|the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] merchandise.}}
'''Contents:'''
*''{{TCG|Secret Wonders}}'' booster packs (×2)
*Energy coin (silver)
 
===DP Value Set 3===
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Image:DPValueSet3_1.jpg|Blue pack
Image:DPValueSet3_2.jpg|Red pack
Image:DPValueSet3_3.jpg|Yellow pack
Image:DPValueSet3_4.jpg|Green pack
</gallery>
These large packs were released around the same time as ''Secret Wonders''. There are three different pack variants, though one comes in two different colors. Each pack contains a DP Promo card and a holographic POP reprint.
 
'''Promo cards:'''
*{{TCG ID|DP Promo|Buizel|13}} ({{TCG|DP Black Star Promos|DP Promo}} 13)
*{{TCG ID|POP Series 6|Gible|7}} ({{TCG|POP Series 6}} 7/17)
*{{TCG ID|DP Promo|Chatot|14}} ({{TCG|DP Black Star Promos|DP Promo}} 14)
*{{TCG ID|POP Series 6|Pikachu|9}} ({{TCG|POP Series 6}} 9/17)
*{{TCG ID|DP Promo|Pikachu|16}} ({{TCG|DP Black Star Promos|DP Promo}} 16)
*{{TCG ID|DP Promo|Shinx|15}} ({{TCG|DP Black Star Promos|DP Promo}} 15)
'''Contents:'''
*''US Contents''
**''{{TCG|Secret Wonders}}'' booster packs (×3)
**''{{TCG|Mysterious Treasures}}'' booster pack (×1)
**Energy coin (red, blue or silver)
*''EU Contents''
**''{{TCG|Secret Wonders}}'' booster packs (×2)
**''{{TCG|Mysterious Treasures}}'' booster pack (×1)
**''{{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}}'' booster pack (×1)
**{{p|Dialga}} coin (silver) or {{p|Magmortar}}/{{p|Electivire}} coin (gold)
 
===''Great Encounters'' Blister Pack===
<gallery align="right">
Image:GreatEncountersBlister1_1.jpg|Magmortar variant
Image:GreatEncountersBlister1_2.jpg|Raichu variant
</gallery>
These packs were released in conjunction with ''{{TCG|Great Encounters}}'', the card back featuring a similar design to those of the booster packs.
 
'''Promo 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 (×1)
*''{{TCG|Great Encounters}}'' booster packs (×2)
*{{p|Dialga}} coin (silver)
 
===''Great Encounters'' Promotional Pack===
<gallery align="right">
Image:GreatEncountersBlister2.jpg
</gallery>
These smaller packs were also released in conjunction with ''Great Encounters'', the card back featuring a similar design to those of the booster packs.
 
'''Promo card:'''
*{{TCG ID|POP Series 6|Riolu|8}} ({{TCG|POP Series 6}} 8/17)
'''Contents:'''
*''{{TCG|Great Encounters}}'' booster packs (×1)
*{{TCG|POP Series 5}} booster pack (×1)
 
===Starter Blister Packs===
<gallery align="right">
Image:TurtwigPack.jpg|Turtwig pack
Image:ChimcharPack.jpg|Chimchar pack
Image:PiplupPack.jpg|Piplup pack
</gallery>
These three small packs were released simultaneously, releasing the first three DP Promos again. The package has a similar design to that of the DP Value Box.
 
'''Promo cards:'''
*{{TCG ID|DP Promo|Turtwig|01}} ({{TCG|DP Black Star Promos|DP Promo}} 01)
*{{TCG ID|DP Promo|Chimchar|02}} ({{TCG|DP Black Star Promos|DP Promo}} 02)
*{{TCG ID|DP Promo|Piplup|03}} ({{TCG|DP Black Star Promos|DP Promo}} 03)
'''Contents:'''
*DP Series booster packs (×3)
 
===''Majestic Dawn'' Blister Pack===
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Image:MajesticDawnBlister1_1.jpg|Mime Jr. variant
Image:MajesticDawnBlister1_2.jpg|Glameow variant
</gallery>
These packs were released in conjunction with ''{{TCG|Majestic Dawn}}'', the card back featuring a similar design to those of the booster packs.
 
'''Promo 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 (×1)
*''{{TCG|Majestic Dawn}}'' booster packs (×2)
*{{p|Lucario}} coin (silver)
 
===''Majestic Dawn'' Promotional Pack===
<gallery align="right">
Image:MajesticDawnBlister2.jpg
</gallery>
These smaller packs were also released in conjunction with ''Majestic Dawn'', the card back featuring a similar design to those of the booster packs.
 
'''Promo card:'''
*{{TCG ID|POP Series 6|Manaphy|3}} ({{TCG|POP Series 6}} 3/17)
'''Contents:'''
*''{{TCG|Majestic Dawn}}'' booster packs (×1)
*{{TCG|POP Series 6}} booster pack (×1)
 
===''Legends Awakened'' Blister Pack===
<gallery align="right">
Image:BlisterPackLegendsAwakened.jpg|Latias variant
</gallery>
These packs were released in conjunction with ''{{TCG|Legends Awakened}}'', the card back featuring a similar design to those of the booster packs.
 
'''Promo cards:'''
*{{TCG ID|POP Series 7|Latias|3}} ({{TCG|POP Series 7}} 3/17)
*{{TCG ID|POP Series 7|Latios|4}} ({{TCG|POP Series 7}} 4/17)
'''Contents:'''
*''{{TCG|Secret Wonders}}'' booster pack (×1)
*''{{TCG|Legends Awakened}}'' booster packs (×2)
*{{p|Rayquaza}} coin (green)
 
===''Legends Awakened'' Promotional Pack===
These smaller packs were also released in conjunction with ''Legends Awakened'', the card back featuring a similar design to those of the booster packs.
 
'''Promo card:'''
*{{TCG ID|POP Series 7|Mothim|5}} ({{TCG|POP Series 7}} 5/17)
'''Contents:'''
*''{{TCG|Legends Awakened}}'' booster pack (×1)
*{{TCG|POP Series 6}} booster pack (×1)
 
===''Stormfront'' Blister Pack===
<gallery align="right">
Image:BlisterPackStormfront.png|Dusknoir variant
Image:StormfrontBlister1_2.jpg|Magnezone variant
</gallery>
This pack was released in conjunction with ''{{TCG|Stormfront}}'', the card back featuring a similar design to those of the booster packs.
 
'''Promo cards:'''
*{{TCG ID|DP Promo|Magnezone|32}} ({{TCG|DP Black Star Promos|DP Promo}} 32)
*{{TCG ID|DP Promo|Dusknoir|33}} ({{TCG|DP Black Star Promos|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===
<gallery align="right">
Image:StormfrontBlister2.jpg
</gallery>
These smaller packs were also released in conjunction with ''Stormfront'', the card back featuring a similar design to those of the booster packs.
 
'''Promo card:'''
*{{TCG ID|DP Promo|Drifblim|34}} ({{TCG|DP Black Star Promos|DP Promo}} 34)
'''Contents:'''
*''{{TCG|Stormfront}}'' booster pack (×1)
*{{TCG|POP Series 7}} booster pack (×1)
 
===''Stormfront'' Theme Deck Pack===
<gallery align="right">
Image:StormfrontThemeBlister.jpg
</gallery>
These packs were released in conjunction with ''Stormfront'' exclusively in mainland Europe. They are similar to the promotional packs in terms of contents with the exception that they also include a Theme Deck. The card back features a similar design to those of the booster packs.
 
'''Promo card:'''
*{{TCG ID|POP Series 8|Luxray|3}} ({{TCG|POP Series 8}} 3/17)
'''Contents:'''
*''{{TCG|Stormfront}}'' theme deck (×1)
*''Stormfront'' booster pack (×1)
 
==''Platinum'' Series value packs==
===''Platinum'' Blister Pack===
<gallery align="right">
Image:BlisterPackPlatinum.png|Gliscor variant
</gallery>
This pack was released in conjunction with ''{{TCG|Platinum}}'', the card back featuring a similar design to those of the booster packs.
 
'''Promo cards:'''
*{{TCG ID|DP Promo|Porygon-Z|35}} ({{TCG|DP Black Star Promos|DP Promo}} 35)
*{{TCG ID|DP Promo|Gliscor|36}} ({{TCG|DP Black Star Promos|DP Promo}} 36)
'''Contents:'''
*''{{TCG|Mysterious Treasures}}'' booster pack (×1)
*''{{TCG|Platinum}}'' booster packs (×2)
*{{p|Magmortar}}/{{p|Electivire}} coin (gold)
 
===''Platinum'' Promotional Pack===
<gallery align="right">
Image:PlatinumBlister2.jpg
</gallery>
These smaller packs were also released in conjunction with ''Platinum'', the card back featuring a similar design to those of the booster packs. ''Platinum'' also saw the Promotional Packs being packaged with coins, as with the larger blister packs.
 
'''Promo card:'''
*{{TCG ID|POP Series 8|Heatran|1}} ({{TCG|POP Series 8}} 1/17)
'''Contents:'''
*''{{TCG|Platinum}}'' booster pack (×1)
*{{TCG|POP Series 8}} booster pack (×1)
*{{p|Palkia}} coin (silver)
 
===''Platinum'' Theme Deck Pack===
<gallery align="right">
Image:PlatinumThemeBlister.jpg
</gallery>
These packs were released in conjunction with ''Platinum'' exclusively in mainland Europe, the card back featuring a similar design to those of the booster packs.
 
'''Promo card:'''
*{{TCG ID|POP Series 8|Heatran|1}} ({{TCG|POP Series 8}} 1/17)
'''Contents:'''
*''{{TCG|Platinum}}'' theme deck (×1)
*''Platinum'' booster pack (×1)
 
===Gallade Blister Pack===
<gallery align="right">
Image:GalladePack.jpg
</gallery>
This small pack releases another holographic POP reprint and has a similar design to that of the DP Value Set 2.
 
'''Promo card:'''
*{{TCG ID|POP Series 7|Gallade|2}} ({{TCG|POP Series 7}} 2/17)
'''Contents:'''
*''{{TCG|Stormfront}}'' booster pack (×1)
*{{TCG|POP Series 7}} booster pack (×1)
 
===Double Value Pack===
Another large blister pack produced by Nintendo, containing two hologrpahic POP reprints and four Booster packs.
 
'''Promo cards:'''
*{{TCG ID|POP Series 8|Luxray|3}} ({{TCG|POP Series 8}} 3/17)
*{{TCG ID|POP Series 8|Probopass|4}} ({{TCG|POP Series 8}} 4/17)
'''Contents:'''
*''{{TCG|Legends Awakened}}'' booster pack (×1)
*''{{TCG|Platinum}}'' booster pack (×1)
*{{TCG|POP Series 6}} booster pack (×1)
*{{TCG|POP Series 7}} booster pack (×1)
*Energy coin (gold)
 
===''Rising Rivals'' Blister Pack===
<gallery align="right">
Image:RisingRivalsBlister1_1.jpg|Carnivine G variant
</gallery>
This pack was released in conjunction with ''{{TCG|Rising Rivals}}'', the card back featuring a similar design to those of the booster packs.
 
'''Promo cards:'''
*{{TCG ID|DP Promo|Carnivine G|42}} ({{TCG|DP Black Star Promos|DP Promo}} 42)
*{{TCG ID|DP Promo|Probopass G|43}} ({{TCG|DP Black Star Promos|DP Promo}} 43)
'''Contents:'''
*''{{TCG|Rising Rivals}}'' booster pack (×2)
*''{{TCG|Majestic Dawn}}'' booster pack (×1)
*{{p|Rayquaza}} coin (green) or Energy coin (silver)
 
===''Rising Rivals'' Promotional Pack===
These smaller packs were also released in conjunction with ''Rising Rivals'', the card back featuring a similar design to those of the booster packs.
 
'''Promo card:'''
*{{TCG ID|POP Series 9|Rotom|5}} ({{TCG|POP Series 9}} 5/17)
'''Contents:'''
*''{{TCG|Rising Rivals}}'' booster pack (×1)
*{{TCG|POP Series 7}}, {{TCG|POP Series 8}}, or {{TCG|POP Series 9}} booster pack (×1)
*Energy coin (gold)
 
===''Rising Rivals'' Theme Deck Pack===
<gallery align="right">
Image:RisingRivalsThemeBlister.jpg
</gallery>
These packs were released in conjunction with ''Rising Rivals'' exclusively in mainland Europe, the card back featuring a similar design to those of the booster packs.
 
'''Promo card:'''
*{{TCG ID|POP Series 9|Rotom|5}} ({{TCG|POP Series 9}} 5/17)
'''Contents:'''
*''{{TCG|Rising Rivals}}'' theme deck (×1)
*''Rising Rivals'' booster pack (×1)
 
===''Supreme Victors'' Blister Pack===
<gallery align="right">
Image:SupremeVictorsBlister1_1.jpg|Manaphy variant
</gallery>
This pack was released in conjunction with ''{{TCG|Supreme Victors}}'', the card back featuring a similar design to those of the booster packs. These packs break the trend of previous blister packs by containing holographic POP reprints as opposed to new promotional cards.
 
'''Promo cards:'''
*{{TCG ID|POP Series 9|Manaphy|2}} ({{TCG|POP Series 9}} 2/17)
*{{TCG ID|POP Series 9|Regigigas|4}} ({{TCG|POP Series 9}} 4/17)
'''Contents:'''
*''{{TCG|Supreme Victors}}'' booster pack (×2)
*''{{TCG|Stormfront}}'' booster pack (×1)
*{{p|Shieldon}} coin (bronze)
 
===''Supreme Victors'' Promotional Pack===
<gallery align="right">
Image:SupremeVictorsBlister2.jpg
</gallery>
These smaller packs were also released in conjunction with ''{{TCG|Supreme Victors}}'', the card back featuring a similar design to those of the booster packs.
 
'''Promo cards:'''
*{{TCG ID|POP Series 9|Raichu|3}} ({{TCG|POP Series 9}} 3/17)
'''Contents:'''
*''{{TCG|Supreme Victors}}'' booster pack (×1)
*''{{TCG|POP Series 8}}'' booster pack (×1)
*{{p|Shieldon}} coin (bronze)
 
===''Arceus'' Blister Pack===
<gallery align="right">
Image:ArceusBlister1_1.jpg|Darkrai variant
</gallery>
This pack was released in conjunction with ''{{TCG|Platinum: Arceus|Arceus}}'', the card back featuring a similar design to those of the booster packs. Preliminary images of this pack displayed a Majestic Dawn Darkrai as opposed to the actual promotional card.
 
'''Promo cards:'''
*{{TCG ID|DP Promo|Cresselia|51}} ({{TCG|DP Black Star Promos|DP Promo}} 51)
*{{TCG ID|DP Promo|Darkrai|52}} ({{TCG|DP Black Star Promos|DP Promo}} 52)
'''Contents:'''
*''{{TCG|Platinum: Arceus|Arceus}}'' booster packs (×2)
*''{{TCG|Mysterious Treasures}}'' booster pack (×1)
*{{p|Arceus}} coin (silver)
 
===''Arceus'' Promotional Pack===
<gallery align="right">
Image:ArceusBlister2.jpg
</gallery>
These smaller packs were also released in conjunction with ''Arceus'', the card back featuring a similar design to those of the booster packs.
 
'''Promo card:'''
*{{TCG ID|POP Series 9|Lopunny|9}} ({{TCG|POP Series 9}} 9/17)
*{{TCG ID|POP Series 8|Happiny|14}} ({{TCG|POP Series 8}} 14/17)
'''Contents:'''
*''{{TCG|Platinum: Arceus|Arceus}}'' booster pack (×1)
*{{TCG|POP Series 9}} booster pack (×1)
 
===''Platinum'' Premium Box===
<gallery align="right">
File:Platinum Premium Box.jpg|Platinum Premium Box
</gallery>
This box was a series collection for the Platinum era. It was one of the final releases before the LEGEND era.
 
'''Promo cards:'''
*{{TCG ID|DP Promo|Dialga|26}} ({{TCG|DP Black Star Promos|DP Promo}} 26)
*{{TCG ID|DP Promo|Palkia|27}} ({{TCG|DP Black Star Promos|DP Promo}} 27)
*{{TCG ID|Platinum|Giratina|28}} ({{TCG|Platinum}} 28/127)
'''Contents:'''
*''{{TCG|Platinum: Arceus|Arceus}}'' booster packs (×2)
*''{{TCG|Supreme Victors}}'' booster packs (×1)
*''{{TCG|Rising Rivals}}'' booster pack (×1)
*''{{TCG|Platinum}}'' booster pack (×1)
*{{p|Arceus}} figurine
 
==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. All promotional cards are either {{TCG|DP-P Promotional cards|DP-P}} or {{TCG|DPt-P Promotional cards|DPt-P}} promotional cards.
 
===''The Lakes' Secret'' Special Pack===
<gallery align="right">
Image:JpBlisterDP2.jpg
</gallery>
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.
 
'''Promo 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|Space-Time Creation}}'' Dialga booster pack (×1)
*''{{TCG|Diamond & Pearl|Space-Time Creation}}'' Palkia booster pack (×1)
*''{{TCG|Mysterious Treasures|The Lakes' Secret}}'' booster pack (×1)
 
===''Shining Darkness'' Special Pack===
<gallery align="right">
Image:JpBlisterDP3.jpg
</gallery>
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.
 
'''Promo 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|Space-Time Creation}}'' Dialga booster pack (×1)
*''{{TCG|Diamond & Pearl|Space-Time Creation}}'' Palkia booster pack (×1)
*''{{TCG|Secret Wonders|Shining Darkness}}'' booster pack (×1)
 
===''Moonlit Pursuit/Dawn Dash'' Special Pack===
<gallery align="right">
Image:JpBlisterDP4.jpg
</gallery>
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.
 
'''Promo 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===
<gallery align="right">
Image:JpBlisterDP5.jpg
</gallery>
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.
 
'''Promo 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===
<gallery align="right">
Image:JpBlisterDPt2.jpg
</gallery>
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 card back is identical to the latter expansion's booster pack design.
 
'''Promo 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)
 
===''Advent of Arceus'' Special Pack===
<gallery align="right">
Image:JpBlisterDPt4.jpg
</gallery>
This blister pack was released on July 8, 2009, and was based on ''{{TCG|Platinum: Arceus|Advent of Arceus}}''. The card back is identical to the expansion's booster pack design.
 
'''Promo cards:'''
*{{TCG ID|DPt-P Promo|Pikachu M LV.X|43}} (DPt-P Promo 043)
*{{TCG ID|DPt-P Promo|Michina Temple|44}} (DPt-P Promo 044)
'''Contents:'''
*''{{TCG|Platinum: Arceus|Advent of Arceus}}'' booster pack (×1)
*{{TCG|Movie Commemoration Random Pack}} (×2)
 
==Box sets==
===Starter Gift Box===
<gallery align="right">
Image:StarterGiftBox.png
</gallery>
The Starter Gift Box was the first TCG box set. It was released in 1999.
 
'''Contents:'''
*{{TCG|2 Player Starter Set}} (×1)
*{{TCG|Jungle}} theme deck (×1)
*{{TCG|Jungle}} booster pack (×1)
*Play mat with deck building tips (×1)
*{{p|Eevee}} coin
 
===Thunderstorm Gift Box===
<gallery align="right">
Image:Thunderstormbox.png|Thunderstorm Gift Box
Image:Tempestbox.png|Tempest Gift Box
Image:Tempest Theme Deck.png|Tempest Theme Deck
</gallery>
The Thunderstorm Gift Box (also known as the Tempest Gift Box outside America) was released in the early 2000s. It includes a unique Thunderstorm preconstructed deck featuring cards from {{TCG|Base Set}}, {{TCG|Jungle}}, {{TCG|Fossil}}, {{TCG|Team Rocket}}, and {{TCG|Gym Heroes}} expansions. It also includes three [[booster pack]]s and a CD-ROM which features an electronic deck builder, a virtual card album, and seven AI-controlled decks that a player could battle against.
 
'''Contents:'''
*{{TCG|Thunderstorm}} theme deck (×1)
*''{{TCG|Fossil}}'' booster pack (×1)
*''{{TCG|Team Rocket}}'' booster pack (×1)
*''{{TCG|Gym Heroes}}'' booster pack (×1)
*''Pokémon Trading Card Game - Play it! Version 2'' CD-ROM (×1)
*Play mat (×1)
*Deck building tip sheet (×1)
*{{p|Pikachu}} coin (×1)
*Felt deck bag (×1)
 
===''EX Deoxys'' Collector's Box===
<gallery align="right">
Image:DeoxysCollectorsBox.jpg|Deoxys variant
Image:RayquazaCollectorsBox.jpg|Rayquaza variant
</gallery>
Released in conjunction with ''{{TCG|EX Deoxys}}'', these deck boxes were among the first products to feature POP packs after they were no longer issued at POP events. The boxes have the same designs as the boosters in the expansion.
 
'''Contents:'''
*''{{TCG|EX Deoxys}}'' booster packs (×2)
*''{{TCG|EX Team Rocket Returns}}'' booster pack (×1)
*{{TCG|POP Series 1}} booster packs (×2)
<br"all">
===Deluxe Gift Set===
<gallery align="right">
Image:DeluxeGiftSet.jpg
</gallery>
Released in January 2006, this set provided another source for obtaining the Suicune Nintendo promo, as well as four boosters and an exclusive deck box. The set comes in three variants, each with a deck box that portrays one of the [[Legendary Birds]]. The set also includes an index card that has the same design as the included deck box.
 
'''Promo card:'''
*{{TCG ID|Nintendo Promo|Suicune|30}} ({{TCG|Nintendo Black Star Promos|Nintendo Promo}} 030)
'''Contents:'''
*''{{TCG|EX FireRed & LeafGreen}}'' booster pack (×1)
*''{{TCG|EX Team Rocket Returns}}'' booster pack (×1)
*''{{TCG|EX Unseen Forces}}'' booster pack (×1)
*''{{TCG|EX Delta Species}}'' booster pack (×1)
*Deck Box (Articuno, Zapdos or Moltres design)
*Index card (Articuno, Zapdos or Moltres design)
 
===EX Bonus Box===
<gallery align="right">
Image:EXBonusBox.jpg
</gallery>
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:'''
*{{TCG ID|POP Series 2|Celebi ex|17}} ({{TCG|POP Series 2}} 17/17)
'''Contents:'''
*EX Deck Tin (×1)
*EX Series booster packs (×3)
 
===EX Value Box===
<gallery align="right">
Image:EXValueBox.jpg
</gallery>
A little-known release by Nintendo, this set includes many items and was exclusive to Target stores.
 
'''Promo cards:'''
*{{TCG ID|POP Series 1|Tyranitar ex|17}} ({{TCG|POP Series 1}} 17/17)
*{{TCG ID|POP Series 4|Mew|4}} ({{TCG|POP Series 4}} 4/17)
'''Contents:'''
*EX Series theme deck (×2)
*EX Series booster pack (×3)
 
===Trainer's Challenge Set===
<gallery align="right">
Image:TrainerChallengeSet.jpg
</gallery>
In a similar fashion to the blister packs, this box set comes in two versions.
 
'''Promo cards:'''
*{{TCG ID|POP Series 2|Celebi ex|17}} ({{TCG|POP Series 2}} 17/17)
*{{TCG ID|Nintendo Promo|Mew|40}} ({{TCG|Nintendo Black Star Promos|Nintendo Promo}} 040)
'''Contents:'''
*{{TCG|EX Trainer Kit}} or {{TCG|EX Trainer Kit 2}}
*''{{TCG|EX Unseen Forces}}'' booster pack (×1)
*''{{TCG|EX Delta Species}}'' booster pack (×1)
*''{{TCG|EX Legend Maker}}'' booster pack (×1)
 
===Crystal Trainer Set===
<gallery align="right">
Image:CrystalTrainerSet.jpg
</gallery>
Another little-known promotional TCG item, this box set was released in conjunction with ''EX Crystal Guardians'' and exclusive to Toys ‘R’ Us stores.
 
'''Promo card:'''
*{{TCG ID|POP Series 3|Blastoise|1}} ({{TCG|POP Series 3}} 1/17)
'''Contents:'''
*''{{TCG|EX Crystal Guardians}}'' theme deck (×1)
*''{{TCG|EX Delta Species}}'' booster pack (×1)
*''{{TCG|EX Legend Maker}}'' booster pack (×1)
*''{{TCG|EX Crystal Guardians}}'' booster pack (×1)
 
===Epic Collection Value Box===
<gallery align="right">
Image:EpicValueBox1.jpg|Typhlosion variant
Image:EpicValueBox2.jpg|Flygon variant
</gallery>
Although they have no connection to the {{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:'''
*{{TCG ID|Nintendo Promo|Typhlosion|34}} ({{TCG|Nintendo Black Star Promos|Nintendo Promo}} 034)
*{{TCG ID|POP Series 4|Flygon|3}} ({{TCG|POP Series 4}} 3/17)
'''Contents:'''
*''{{TCG|EX Unseen Forces}}'' booster pack (×1)
*''{{TCG|EX Legend Maker}}'' booster pack (×1)
*''{{TCG|EX Holon Phantoms}}'' booster pack (×1)
 
===''Diamond & Pearl'' Trainer's Challenge Set===
<gallery align="right">
Image:DPTrainerChallengeSet.jpg
</gallery>
Similar to the original Trainer's Challenge Set, this box includes a selection of Booster packs and a Trainer Kit.
 
'''Promo card:'''
*{{TCG ID|DP Promo|Shinx|15}} ({{TCG|DP Black Star Promos|DP Promo}} 15)
'''Contents:'''
*{{TCG|Diamond & Pearl Trainer Kit}}
*''{{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}}'' or late EX Series booster pack (×2)
 
===DP Value Box===
<gallery align="right">
Image:DPValueBox.jpg
</gallery>
This value box was released simultaneously with DP Value Pack 2 in Target stores.
 
'''Promo cards:'''
*{{TCG ID|POP Series 5|Lugia|2}} ({{TCG|POP Series 4}} 2/17)
*{{TCG ID|POP Series 5|Ho-Oh|1}} ({{TCG|POP Series 4}} 1/17)
'''Contents:'''
*Late EX Series theme deck (×1)
*DP Series or late EX Series booster packs (×4)
*Energy coin (blue)
 
===Darkrai Premium Box===
<gallery align="right">
Image:PremiumBoxDarkrai.png
</gallery>
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 at the Japanese screening of ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', as well as an oversized variant, the first jumbo card to be released since {{TCG ID|Nintendo World|Shadow Lugia|promo}}.
 
'''Promo cards:'''
*{{TCG ID|DP Promo|Darkrai|24}} ({{TCG|DP Black Star Promos|DP Promo}} 24)
*{{TCG ID|DP Promo|Darkrai|24}} ({{TCG|DP Black Star Promos|DP Promo}} 24 – Jumbo)
'''Contents:'''
*''{{TCG|EX Crystal Guardians}}'' booster pack (×1)
*''{{TCG|EX Dragon Frontiers}}'' booster pack (×1)
*DP Series theme deck (×1)
 
===Power Packs===
<gallery align="right">
Image:PowerPack1.jpg|Pikachu variant
Image:PowerPack2.jpg|Gible variant
</gallery>
The Power Packs were released on July 9, 2008 with a limited distribution of 36,000 packs sold exclusively in small stores and hobby shops. The packs contain two holographic POP reprints, as well as a six-card pack containing reverse foil {{TCG|Energy}} cards. Product descriptions declared that these Energy cards had a unique foil pattern to the Power Packs, yet the design was identical to the Energy cards available over the course of the 2007-2008 Pokémon League season.
 
'''Promo cards:'''
*{{TCG ID|POP Series 6|Pikachu|9}} ({{TCG|POP Series 6}} 9/17)
*{{TCG ID|POP Series 6|Gible|7}} ({{TCG|POP Series 6}} 7/17)
*{{TCG|Grass Energy}}
*{{TCG|Fire Energy}}
*{{TCG|Water Energy}}
*{{TCG|Lightning Energy}}
*{{TCG|Psychic Energy}}
*{{TCG|Fighting Energy}}
'''Contents:'''
*Late EX Series booster pack (×1)
*''{{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}}'' booster packs (×2)
 
===Dialga Premium Box===
<gallery align="right">
Image:PremiumBoxDialga.png
</gallery>
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.
 
'''Promo cards:'''
*{{TCG ID|DP Promo|Dialga|26}} ({{TCG|DP Black Star Promos|DP Promo}} 26)
*{{TCG ID|DP Promo|Dialga|26}} ({{TCG|DP Black Star Promos|DP Promo}} 26 – Jumbo)
'''Contents:'''
*''{{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}}'' booster pack (×1)
*''{{TCG|Great Encounters}}'' booster pack (×1)
*DP Series theme deck (×1)
 
===Palkia Premium Box===
<gallery align="right">
Image:PremiumBoxPalkia.png
</gallery>
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.
 
'''Promo cards:'''
*{{TCG ID|DP Promo|Palkia|27}} ({{TCG|DP Black Star Promos|DP Promo}} 27)
*{{TCG ID|DP Promo|Palkia|27}} ({{TCG|DP Black Star Promos|DP Promo}} 27 – Jumbo)
'''Contents:'''
*''{{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}}'' booster pack (×1)
*''{{TCG|Great Encounters}}'' booster pack (×1)
*DP Series theme deck (×1)
 
===''Diamond & Pearl'' Collection Set===
<gallery align="right">
Image:DPCollectionSet.jpg
</gallery>
This large set contains the six latest (at the time of release) DP Series boosters, three holographic reprints of POP 6 cards, and three holographic reprints of popular Trainer cards. Many online retailer images of this set displayed holographic variant cards of those that could be found in DP Series theme decks instead of the POP holos.
 
'''Promo cards:'''
*{{TCG ID|POP Series 6|Turtwig|17}} ({{TCG|POP Series 6}} 17/17)
*{{TCG ID|POP Series 6|Chimchar|14}} ({{TCG|POP Series 6}} 14/17)
*{{TCG ID|POP Series 6|Piplup|15}} ({{TCG|POP Series 6}} 15/17)
*{{TCG ID|Diamond & Pearl|Professor Rowan|112}} (''{{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}}'' 112/130)
*{{TCG ID|Mysterious Treasures|Bebe's Search|109}} (''{{TCG|Mysterious Treasures}}'' 109/123)
*{{TCG ID|Legends Awakened|Cynthia's Feelings|131}} (''{{TCG|Legends Awakened}}'' 131/146)
'''Contents:'''
*''{{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}}'' booster pack (×1)
*''{{TCG|Mysterious Treasures}}'' booster pack (×1)
*''{{TCG|Secret Wonders}}'' booster pack (×1)
*''{{TCG|Great Encounters}}'' booster pack (×1)
*''{{TCG|Majestic Dawn}}'' booster pack (×1)
*''{{TCG|Legends Awakened}}'' booster pack (×1)
*{{p|Turtwig}}/{{p|Chimchar}}/{{p|Piplup}} coin (green)
*{{p|Turtwig}}/{{p|Chimchar}}/{{p|Piplup}} coin (red)
*{{p|Turtwig}}/{{p|Chimchar}}/{{p|Piplup}} coin (blue)
 
===Pokémon Countdown Calendar===
<gallery align="right">
Image:CountdownCalendar.jpg
</gallery>
This unique product was released in October 2008. The box contains 24 fixed cards from several DP expansions with special foil snowflake stamps.
 
'''Promo cards:'''
*Fixed selection of Pokémon cards (×24)
 
'''Contents:'''
*DP Series booster pack (×1)
<br"all">
===Collector's Poster Box 1===
<gallery align="right">
Image:CollectorsPosterBox.png
</gallery>
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 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.
 
'''Promo card:'''
*{{TCG ID|POP Series 8|Lucario|2}} ({{TCG|POP Series 8}} 2/17)
'''Contents:'''
*''{{TCG|Mysterious Treasures}}'' booster pack (×1)
*''{{TCG|Secret Wonders}}'' booster packs (×2)
*{{TCG|Powerhouse}} theme deck (×1)
*Double-sided poster (×1)
 
===Classic Trio Boxes===
<gallery align="right">
Image:ClassicTrioTurtwig.jpg|Turtwig box
Image:ClassicTrioChimchar.jpg|Chimchar box
Image:ClassicTrioPiplup.jpg|Piplup box
</gallery>
Released on January 17, 2009, these boxes once again release holographic reprints of the [[Sinnoh]] starters from ''{{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}}'', as well as now out of print EX Series boosters. Preliminary information suggested that these items were going to be tins, instead of card boxes.
 
'''Promo cards:'''
*{{TCG ID|Diamond & Pearl|Turtwig|103}} (''{{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}}'' 103/130)
*{{TCG ID|Diamond & Pearl|Chimchar|76}} (''{{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}}'' 76/130)
*{{TCG ID|Diamond & Pearl|Piplup|93}} (''{{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}}'' 93/130)
'''Contents:'''
*Late EX Series booster packs (×2)
*''{{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}}'' booster pack (×1)
 
===Collector's Poster Box 2===
<gallery align="right">
Image:CollectorsPosterBox2.jpg
</gallery>
A second Collector's Poster Box was released in March 2009, themed on ''{{TCG|Majestic Dawn}}'' and ''{{TCG|Legends Awakened}}''. The included poster features a Majestic Dawn checklist and card gallery on one side and the same for Secret Wonders on the other.
 
'''Promo card:'''
*{{TCG ID|POP Series 8|Yanmega|5}} ({{TCG|POP Series 8}} 5/17)
'''Contents:'''
*''{{TCG|Majestic Dawn}}'' booster packs (×2)
*''{{TCG|Legends Awakened}}'' booster pack (×1)
*{{TCG|Polar Frost}} theme deck (×1)
*Double-sided poster (×1)
 
===Regigigas Colossal Box===
<gallery align="right">
Image:RegigigasColossalBox.jpg
</gallery>
The Regigigas Colossal Box was released in February 2009. It includes a Regigigas promotional card as well as an oversized variant, similar to previous Premium Boxes.
 
'''Promo cards:'''
*{{TCG ID|DP Promo|Regigigas|40}} ({{TCG|DP Black Star Promos|DP Promo}} 40)
*{{TCG ID|DP Promo|Regigigas|40}} ({{TCG|DP Black Star Promos|DP Promo}} 40 – Jumbo)
'''Contents:'''
*DP Series booster packs (×2)
*''{{TCG|Platinum}}'' booster packs (×3)
 
===''Platinum'' Poster Pack===
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The Platinum Poster Pack was released in March 2009. It includes a Magnezone promotional card as well as a poster featuring a ''{{TCG|Platinum}}'' checklist and card gallery.
 
'''Promo card:'''
*{{TCG ID|DP Promo|Magnezone|44}} ({{TCG|DP Black Star Promos|DP Promo}} 44)
'''Contents:'''
*''{{TCG|Platinum}}'' booster packs (×2)
*{{TCG|POP Series 8}} booster packs (×2)
 
===''Supreme Victors'' Poster Pack===
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The ''Supreme Victors'' Poster Pack was released on August 19, 2009. It includes a Dialga promotional card as well as a poster featuring a ''{{TCG|Supreme Victors}}'' checklist and card gallery.
 
'''Promo card:'''
*{{TCG ID|DP Promo|Dialga|49}} ({{TCG|DP Black Star Promos|DP Promo}} 49)
'''Contents:'''
*''{{TCG|Supreme Victors}}'' booster packs (×2)
*{{TCG|POP Series 9}} booster packs (×2)
 
===''Arceus'' Poster Box===
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The ''Arceus'' Poster Box was released on November 4, 2009. It includes an Arceus promotional card as well as an oversized variant, similar to previous Premium Boxes.
 
'''Promo cards:'''
*{{TCG ID|DP Promo|Arceus|50}} ({{TCG|DP Black Star Promos|DP Promo}} 50)
*{{TCG ID|DP Promo|Arceus|50}} ({{TCG|DP Black Star Promos|DP Promo}} 50 – Jumbo)
'''Contents:'''
*''{{TCG|Platinum: Arceus|Arceus}}'' booster packs (×5)
 
===''Arceus'' Poster Pack===
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The ''Arceus'' Poster Pack was released on November 4, 2009. It includes an Arceus promotional card as well as a poster featuring a ''{{TCG|Platinum: Arceus|Arceus}}'' checklist and card gallery.
 
'''Promo card:'''
*{{TCG ID|DP Promo|Arceus|50}} ({{TCG|DP Black Star Promos|DP Promo}} 50)
'''Contents:'''
*''{{TCG|Platinum: Arceus|Arceus}}'' booster packs (×2)
*{{TCG|POP Series 9}} booster packs (×2)
 
===''World of Illusions Box===
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The ''World of Illusions'' Box was released on March 1, 2011. It includes an Celebi promotional card as well as an oversized Zoroark and the Legendary card.
 
'''Promo cards:'''
*{{TCG ID|Triumphant|Celebi|92}} ({{TCG|Triumphant}} 92)
*Zoroark and the Legendary Pokémon – Jumbo
'''Contents:'''
*''{{TCG|Call of Legends}}'' booster packs (×2)
*''{{TCG|Undaunted}}'' booster packs (×1)
 
== ''HeartGold & SoulSilver'' Series releases ==
=== ''HeartGold & SoulSilver'' ===
==== ''HeartGold & SoulSilver'' Poster Pack ====
[[File:HeartGold SoulSilver Poster Pack.png|right|thumb|''HeartGold & SoulSilver'' Poster Pack]]
The '''Pokémon TCG: ''HeartGold & SoulSilver'' Poster Pack''' is to be the first poster pack released as part of the ''HGSS'' series of cards and will be released shortly after the ''{{TCG|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}'' expansion, on February 24, 2010. The poster pack will have two different designs - {{p|Ho-Oh}} and {{p|Lugia}} - depending on which promotional card is included in the pack. As such, it is the first poster pack to include one of two different promotional cards.
 
'''Promotional cards:'''
* {{TCG ID|HGSS Promo|Ho-Oh|1}} ({{TCG|HGSS Black Star Promos|HGSS Promo}} 01)
* {{TCG ID|HGSS Promo|Lugia|2}} ({{TCG|HGSS Black Star Promos|HGSS Promo}} 02)
'''Contents:'''
* ''{{TCG|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}'' booster packs (×2)
* {{TCG|POP Series 9}} booster packs (×2)
* Double-sided poster
 
==== ''HeartGold & SoulSilver'' Three Pack Blister ====
[[File:HeartGold SoulSilver Blister Pack.png|right|thumb|''HeartGold & SoulSilver'' Three Pack Blister]]
The '''Pokémon TCG: ''HeartGold & SoulSilver'' Three Pack Blister''' is the first three pack blister released as part of the ''HGSS'' series of cards and was released alongside the ''{{TCG|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}'' expansion on February 10, 2010. It is also the first blister of its kind to be named "Three Pack Blister" in order to differentiate it and other similar blisters from smaller blisters, which contain only two booster packs.
 
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* {{TCG ID|HGSS Promo|Pikachu|3}} ({{TCG|HGSS Black Star Promos|HGSS Promo}} 03)
* {{TCG ID|HGSS Promo|Wobbuffet|4}} ({{TCG|HGSS Black Star Promos|HGSS Promo}} 04)
'''Contents:'''
* ''{{TCG|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}'' booster packs (×2)
* ''{{TCG|Stormfront}}'' booster pack (×1)
* {{p|Cranidos}} or {{p|Shieldon}} coin
 
==== ''HeartGold & SoulSilver'' Two Pack Blister ====
The '''Pokémon TCG: ''HeartGold & SoulSilver'' Two Pack Blister''' is the first two pack blister released as part of the ''HGSS'' series of cards and was released alongside the ''{{TCG|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}'' expansion on February 10, 2010. It is also the first blister of its kind to be named "Two Pack Blister" in order to differentiate it and other similar blisters from larger, more common blisters, which contain three booster packs. It is also the first two pack blister to include two different promotional cards, both of which are in the same blister.
 
'''Promotional cards:'''
* {{TCG ID|HGSS Promo|Hoothoot|5}} ({{TCG|HGSS Black Star Promos|HGSS Promo}} 05)
* {{TCG ID|HGSS Promo|Noctowl|6}} ({{TCG|HGSS Black Star Promos|HGSS Promo}} 06)
'''Contents:'''
* ''{{TCG|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}'' booster pack (×1)
* {{TCG|POP Series 9}} promo pack (×1)
 
==== ''HeartGold & SoulSilver'' Series Collection ====
The '''Pokémon TCG: ''HeartGold & SoulSilver'' Series Collection''' is a special release box that was released alongside the Triumphant decks on November 2nd, 2010.  It contains 5 booster packs (2 from {{TCG|Triumphant}}, 1 from {{TCG|Undaunted}}, 1 from {{TCG|Unleashed}}, and 1 from {{TCG|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}), 3 Foil Cards ({{TCG ID|HeartGold & SoulSilver|Feraligatr|20}}, {{TCG ID|HeartGold & SoulSilver|Meganium |26}}, and {{TCG ID|HeartGold & SoulSilver|Typhlosion|32}}), along with an Entei collectible figurine.
 
=== ''Unleashed'' ===
 
==== ''Unleashed'' Three Pack Blister ====
[[File:Unleashed Three Blister.jpg|right|thumb|''Unleashed'' Three Pack Blister]]
The '''Pokémon TCG: ''Unleashed'' Three Pack Blister''' is the second three pack blister released as part of the ''HGSS'' series of cards and was released along with the ''{{TCG|Unleashed}}'' expansion on May 12, 2010. Like the previous Three Pack Blister, it comes in two varieties, each including a different promotional card.
 
'''Promotional cards:'''
* {{TCG ID|HGSS Promo|Latias|10}} ({{TCG|HGSS Black Star Promos|HGSS Promo}} 10)
* {{TCG ID|HGSS Promo|Latios|11}} ({{TCG|HGSS Black Star Promos|HGSS Promo}} 11)
'''Contents:'''
* ''{{TCG|Unleashed}}'' booster packs (×2)
* ''{{TCG|Stormfront}}'' booster pack (×1)
* {{p|Shaymin}} and {{p|Jirachi}} coin
 
==== ''Unleashed'' Two Pack Blister ====
The '''Pokémon TCG: ''Unleashed'' Two Pack Blister''' is the second two pack blister released as part of the ''HGSS'' series of cards and was released alongside the ''{{TCG|Unleashed}}'' expansion on May 12, 2010. It contains two promotional cards, both reprints from the ''HeartGold and SoulSilver'' expansion.
 
'''Promotional cards:'''
* {{TCG ID|HGSS Promo|Cleffa|12}} ({{TCG|HGSS Black Star Promos|HGSS Promo}} 12)
* {{TCG ID|HGSS Promo|Smoochum|13}} ({{TCG|HGSS Black Star Promos|HGSS Promo}} 13)
'''Contents:'''
* ''{{TCG|Unleashed}}'' booster pack (×1)
* {{TCG|POP Series 9}} promo pack (×1)
 
=== ''Undaunted'' ===
==== ''Undaunted'' Three Pack Blister ====
[[File:Undaunted three-pack blister.jpg|right|thumb|''Undaunted'' Three Pack Blister]]
The '''Pokémon TCG: ''Undaunted'' Three Pack Blister''' is the third three pack blister released as part of the ''HGSS'' series of cards and was released along with the ''{{TCG|Undaunted}}'' expansion on August 18, 2010. Like the previous Three Pack Blisters, it comes in two varieties, each including a different promotional card.
 
'''Promotional cards:'''
* {{TCG ID|HGSS Promo|Lapras|14}} ({{TCG|HGSS Black Star Promos|HGSS Promo}} 14)
* {{TCG ID|HGSS Promo|Shuckle|15}} ({{TCG|HGSS Black Star Promos|HGSS Promo}} 15)
'''Contents:'''
* ''{{TCG|Undaunted}}'' booster packs (×2)
* ''{{TCG|Platinum}}'' booster pack (×1)
* {{p|Totodile}}, {{p|Chikorita}}, or {{p|Cyndaquil}} coin
 
==== ''Undaunted'' Two Pack Blister ====
The '''Pokémon TCG: ''Undaunted'' Two Pack Blister''' is the third two pack blister released as part of the ''HGSS'' series of cards and was released alongside the ''{{TCG|Undaunted}}'' expansion on August 18, 2010. It includes two promotional cards, both of which are reprints from ''{{TCG|Unleashed}}''.
 
'''Promotional cards:'''
* {{TCG ID|HGSS Promo|Plusle|16}} ({{TCG|HGSS Black Star Promos|HGSS Promo}} 16)
* {{TCG ID|HGSS Promo|Minun|17}} ({{TCG|HGSS Black Star Promos|HGSS Promo}} 17)
'''Contents:'''
* ''{{TCG|Undaunted}}'' booster pack (×1)
* {{TCG|POP Series 9}} promo pack (×1)
 
==== Knockout Collection ====
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Each box contains one of two promo cards and three booster packs.
 
'''Promotional cards:'''
* {{TCG ID|HGSS Promo|Ho-Oh|1}} ({{TCG|HGSS Black Star Promos|HGSS Promo}} 1)
* {{TCG ID|HGSS Promo|Lugia|2}} ({{TCG|HGSS Black Star Promos|HGSS Promo}} 2)
'''Contents:'''
* ''{{TCG|Rising Rivals}}'' booster pack (×1)
* ''{{TCG|Supreme Victors}}'' booster pack (×1)
* ''{{TCG|Undaunted}}'' booster pack (×1)
 
=== ''Triumphant'' ===
 
==== ''Triumphant'' Three Pack Blister ====
<!--[[File:Triumphant three-pack blister.jpg|right|thumb|''Triumphant'' Three Pack Blister]]-->
The '''Pokémon TCG: ''Triumphant'' Three Pack Blister''' is the fourth three pack blister released as part of the ''HGSS'' series of cards and was released along with the ''{{TCG|Triumphant}}'' expansion on November 2, 2010. Like the previous Three Pack Blisters, it comes in two varieties, each including a different promotional card.
 
'''Promotional cards:'''
* {{TCG ID|HGSS Promo|Porygon|22}} ({{TCG|HGSS Black Star Promos|HGSS Promo}} 22)
* {{TCG ID|HGSS Promo|Porygon2|23}} ({{TCG|HGSS Black Star Promos|HGSS Promo}} 23)
'''Contents:'''
* ''{{TCG|Triumphant}}'' booster packs (×2)
* ''{{TCG|Platinum}}'' booster pack (×1)
* {{p|Steelix}} or {{p|Tyranitar}} coin
 
 
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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

Main article: Pokémon Trading Card Game Player's Guide

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

Main article: Pokémon Trading Card Game Fossil Expansion Player's Guide

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

Main article: Pokémon Trading Card Game: Prima's Official Strategy Guide

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)

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

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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