Original TCG Series merchandise

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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 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.

EX Series value packs

EX Value Pack (1)

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.

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EX Value Pack (2)

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.

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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 theme decks.

EX Unseen Forces Blister Pack

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

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EX Legend Maker Blister Pack

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

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EX Holon Phantoms Blister Pack

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

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Metagross Blister Pack

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 Eeveelutions and Legendary Dogs.

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EX Value Pack II

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EX Value Pack 3

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Legendary Dogs Blister Packs

Although they received very little marketing, three blister packs were released featuring the Legendary Dogs of Johto.

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Eeveelutions Blister Packs

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.

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EX Crystal Guardians Blister Pack

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

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EX Dragon Frontiers Value Pack

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

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EX Power Keepers Value Pack

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

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EX Dragon Frontiers Promotional Pack

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.

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EX Power Keepers Promotional Pack

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.

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EX Value Set

This was a large blister pack produced by Nintendo, containing two promotional cards and four booster packs. Unusually, the holographic variant POP cards were uncommon and common cards, as opposed to rare.

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Rayquaza Value Pack

This pack features a similar design to that of the prior Metagross Blister Pack, although it received little marketing.

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Special Edition Blister Pack

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.

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Diamond & Pearl Series value packs

DP Value Pack

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.

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Diamond & Pearl Blister Pack

These value packs were released in conjunction with the 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.

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Diamond & Pearl Promotional Pack

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.

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Enhanced Value Pack

Although listed by many websites under this name, there is no official Nintendo designation. This pack features the first three Eeveelutions that were released in separate packs prior, and features the same card back design in green, as opposed to red, yellow and blue.

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  • EX Series booster packs (×2)
  • Energy coin (gold)

Mysterious Treasures Blister Pack

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

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Mysterious Treasures Promotional Pack

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

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DP Value Set 1

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.

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DP Value Set 2

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.

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Secret Wonders Blister Pack

These packs were intended to be released in conjunction with Secret Wonders, although many were released before the actual launch. These include alternate holographic cards similar to that of DP Value Pack 1, although they are only available in these packs and not in the main expansion.

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DP Value Set 3

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.

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Great Encounters Blister Pack

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

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Great Encounters Promotional Pack

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

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Starter Blister Packs

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.

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  • DP Series booster packs (×3)

Majestic Dawn Blister Pack

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

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Majestic Dawn Promotional Pack

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

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Legends Awakened Blister Pack

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

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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.

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Stormfront Blister Pack

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

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Stormfront Promotional Pack

These smaller packs were also released in conjunction with Stormfront, the card back featuring a similar design to those of the booster packs.

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Stormfront Theme Deck Pack

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.

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  • Stormfront theme deck (×1)
  • Stormfront booster pack (×1)

Platinum Series value packs

Platinum Blister Pack

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

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Platinum Promotional Pack

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.

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Platinum Theme Deck Pack

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.

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  • Platinum theme deck (×1)
  • Platinum booster pack (×1)

Gallade Blister Pack

This small pack releases another holographic POP reprint and has a similar design to that of the DP Value Set 2.

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Double Value Pack

Another large blister pack produced by Nintendo, containing two hologrpahic POP reprints and four Booster packs.

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Rising Rivals Blister Pack

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

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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.

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Rising Rivals Theme Deck Pack

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.

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Supreme Victors Blister Pack

This pack was released in conjunction with 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.

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Supreme Victors Promotional Pack

These smaller packs were also released in conjunction with Supreme Victors, the card back featuring a similar design to those of the booster packs.

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Arceus Blister Pack

This pack was released in conjunction with 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.

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Arceus Promotional Pack

These smaller packs were also released in conjunction with Arceus, the card back featuring a similar design to those of the booster packs.

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Platinum Premium Box

This box was a series collection for the Platinum era. It was one of the final releases before the LEGEND era.

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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 Pokémon LV.X) and three booster packs. All promotional cards are either DP-P or DPt-P promotional cards.

The Lakes' Secret Special Pack

This blister pack was released on January 1, 2008, and was based on The Lakes' Secret. The card back is identical to the expansion's booster pack design.

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Shining Darkness Special Pack

This blister pack was released on January 1, 2008, and was based on Shining Darkness. The card back is identical to the expansion's booster pack design.

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Moonlit Pursuit/Dawn Dash Special Pack

This blister pack was released alongside Intense Fight in the Destroyed Sky on July 10, 2008, and was based on Moonlit Pursuit and Dawn Dash, known collectively as Pokémon Card Game DP4. The card back incorporates both expansions' booster pack designs.

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Cry from the Mysterious/Temple of Anger Special Pack

This blister pack was released alongside Intense Fight in the Destroyed Sky on July 10, 2008, and was based on Cry from the Mysterious and Temple of Anger, known collectively as Pokémon Card Game DP5. The card back incorporates both expansions' booster pack designs.

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Galactic's Conquest/Bonds to the End of Time Special Pack

This blister pack was released on January 1, 2009, and was based on Galactic's Conquest and Bonds to the End of Time. The card back is identical to the latter expansion's booster pack design.

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Advent of Arceus Special Pack

This blister pack was released on July 8, 2009, and was based on Advent of Arceus. The card back is identical to the expansion's booster pack design.

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Box sets

Starter Gift Box

The Starter Gift Box was the first TCG box set. It was released in 1999.

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Thunderstorm Gift Box

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 Base Set, Jungle, Fossil, Team Rocket, and Gym Heroes expansions. It also includes three booster packs 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.

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  • Thunderstorm theme deck (×1)
  • Fossil booster pack (×1)
  • Team Rocket booster pack (×1)
  • Gym Heroes booster pack (×1)
  • Pokémon Trading Card Game - Play it! Version 2 CD-ROM (×1)
  • Play mat (×1)
  • Deck building tip sheet (×1)
  • Pikachu coin (×1)
  • Felt deck bag (×1)

EX Deoxys Collector's Box

Released in conjunction with 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.

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Deluxe Gift Set

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.

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EX Bonus Box

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.

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  • EX Deck Tin (×1)
  • EX Series booster packs (×3)

EX Value Box

A little-known release by Nintendo, this set includes many items and was exclusive to Target stores.

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  • EX Series theme deck (×2)
  • EX Series booster pack (×3)

Trainer's Challenge Set

In a similar fashion to the blister packs, this box set comes in two versions.

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Crystal Trainer Set

Another little-known promotional TCG item, this box set was released in conjunction with EX Crystal Guardians and exclusive to Toys ‘R’ Us stores.

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Epic Collection Value Box

Although they have no connection to the Epic Collection Deck Kits, many stores and websites applied the name to these value boxes as they were released roughly at the same time. Packaged in a similar way to the original value packs, the two versions adopt changes made to the Collector Tins and feature windows. Of particular note is the Typhlosion promo card, as it saw a limited release sometime prior to the release of this box, allowing collectors and players to obtain it again.

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Diamond & Pearl Trainer's Challenge Set

Similar to the original Trainer's Challenge Set, this box includes a selection of Booster packs and a Trainer Kit.

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DP Value Box

This value box was released simultaneously with DP Value Pack 2 in Target stores.

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  • Late EX Series theme deck (×1)
  • DP Series or late EX Series booster packs (×4)
  • Energy coin (blue)

Darkrai Premium Box

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 The Rise of Darkrai, as well as an oversized variant, the first jumbo card to be released since Shadow Lugia.

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Power Packs

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 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.

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Dialga Premium Box

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.

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Palkia Premium Box

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.

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Diamond & Pearl Collection Set

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.

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Pokémon Countdown Calendar

This unique product was released in October 2008. The box contains 24 fixed cards from several DP expansions with special foil snowflake stamps.

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  • DP Series booster pack (×1)

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Collector's Poster Box 1

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

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Classic Trio Boxes

Released on January 17, 2009, these boxes once again release holographic reprints of the Sinnoh starters from 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.

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Collector's Poster Box 2

A second Collector's Poster Box was released in March 2009, themed on Majestic Dawn and 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.

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Regigigas Colossal Box

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.

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  • DP Series booster packs (×2)
  • Platinum booster packs (×3)

Platinum Poster Pack

The Platinum Poster Pack was released in March 2009. It includes a Magnezone promotional card as well as a poster featuring a Platinum checklist and card gallery.

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Supreme Victors Poster Pack

The Supreme Victors Poster Pack was released on August 19, 2009. It includes a Dialga promotional card as well as a poster featuring a Supreme Victors checklist and card gallery.

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Arceus Poster Box

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.

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Arceus Poster Pack

The Arceus Poster Pack was released on November 4, 2009. It includes an Arceus promotional card as well as a poster featuring a Arceus checklist and card gallery.

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World of Illusions Box

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.

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HeartGold & SoulSilver Series releases

HeartGold & SoulSilver

HeartGold & SoulSilver Poster Pack

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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 HeartGold & SoulSilver expansion, on February 24, 2010. The poster pack will have two different designs - Ho-Oh and 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.

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HeartGold & SoulSilver Three Pack Blister

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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 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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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 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.

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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 Triumphant, 1 from Undaunted, 1 from Unleashed, and 1 from HeartGold & SoulSilver), 3 Foil Cards (Feraligatr, Meganium , and Typhlosion), along with a Entei collectible figurine.

Unleashed

Unleashed Three Pack Blister

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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 Unleashed expansion on May 12, 2010. Like the previous Three Pack Blister, it comes in two varieties, each including a different promotional card.

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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 Unleashed expansion on May 12, 2010. It contains two promotional cards, both reprints from the HeartGold and SoulSilver expansion.

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Undaunted

Undaunted Three Pack Blister

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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 Undaunted expansion on August 18, 2010. Like the previous Three Pack Blisters, it comes in two varieties, each including a different promotional card.

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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 Undaunted expansion on August 18, 2010. It includes two promotional cards, both of which are reprints from Unleashed.

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Triumphant

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 Triumphant expansion on November 2, 2010. Like the previous Three Pack Blisters, it comes in two varieties, each including a different promotional card.

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