Pokémon Trading Cards series 2
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Pokémon Trading Cards series 2 was a set of Pokémon-themed trading cards manufactured by Topps in 2000. There were 72 cards in total: 41 Pokémon cards, 5 "Heroes & Villains" cards, 25 episode cards, and a checklist card. Each of these 72 cards also had two foil card versions (silver and rainbow). In addition, there were 27 bonus "chase cards" not included on the checklist, including 12 die-cut embossed cards, 10 animation stick-on cards, and 5 clear cards.
Cards were sold in randomly distributed packets of five or eight[1]. One card in each packet would be a randomly chosen foil card.
Cards in series 2
Pokémon
Set # | Front | Pokémon | Back text |
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77 | Ponyta | ||
78 | Rapidash | ||
79 | Slowpoke | ||
80 | Slowbro | Slowbro is the second and final evolutionary stage for Slowpoke. The Shellder that is latched on to Slowpoke's tail is said to feed on Slowpoke's leftover scraps of food. In "Island of the Giant Pokémon," the band of lost Pokémon encounter a lonely Slowpoke sitting on top of a rock looking out over the ocean. After Pikachu asks it for help and directions, Slowpoke sticks its tail in the water evolves into Slowbro! First appearance: Episode 17—"Island of the Giant Pokémon" | |
81 | Magnemite | Magnemite uses anti-gravity to stay suspended and it usually appears without warning. In "Sparks Fly for Magnemite," Pikachu is diagnosed with a Pokémon cold by Nurse Joy, right before a blackout occurs. Ash and company go exploring through the darkness of the overloaded power plant, and a legion of Magnemite converge upon our heroes &mdash especially the over-electrified Pikachu! First appearance: Episode 30—"Sparks Fly for Magnemite" | |
82 | Magneton | ||
83 | Farfetch'd | ||
84 | Doduo | Doduo is a bird that makes up for its poor flying with its incredible speed. As it runs, it leaves behind giant footprints. In "Showdown at the Po-ké Corral," Ash returns to Pallet Town to train for the Pokémon League. Ash and his rival Gary go on a tour of Professor Oak's Pokémon research and communication center, and as they walk about, they meet Gary's captured Doduo. First appearance: Episode 69—"Showdown at the Po-ké Corral" | |
85 | Dodrio | ||
86 | Seel | ||
87 | Dewgong | ||
88 | Grimer | ||
89 | Muk | ||
90 | Shellder | ||
91 | Cloyster | ||
92 | Gastly | ||
93 | Haunter | ||
94 | Gengar | ||
95 | Onix | ||
96 | Drowzee | ||
97 | Hypno | ||
98 | Krabby | ||
99 | Kingler | ||
100 | Voltorb | ||
101 | Electrode | ||
102 | Exeggcute | ||
103 | Exeggutor | ||
104 | Cubone | ||
105 | Marowak | ||
106 | Hitmonlee | ||
107 | Hitmonchan | ||
108 | Lickitung | ||
109 | Koffing | ||
110 | Weezing | ||
111 | Rhyhorn | ||
112 | Rhydon | ||
113 | Chansey | ||
114 | Tangela | ||
115 | Kangaskhan | ||
116 | Horsea | ||
117 | Seadra |
Heroes & Villains
Set # | Front | Character | Back text |
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HV1 | Ash Ketchum | With eight Pokémon badges to his name, the young trainer from Pallet Town named Ash Ketchum thinks he is ready to join the Pokémon League. Ash has been traveling for months, collecting badges and new Pokémon and experiencing the grandest adventures. With Brock, Misty and his loyal best friend Pikachu, Ash is prepared to face the toughest foes, take on the greatest challenges and battle the most fearsome opponents! | |
HV2 | Jessie | ||
TV3 | Todd the Photographer | ||
TV4 | James | ||
HV5 | Cassidy |
Episode cards
Other
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Chase cards
Die-cut embossed cards
Twelve Pokémon cards from the previous series 1 were also available as a secret die-cut version. The die-cut version was almost the same as the normal version, except the edges of the card are cut in unique ways and parts of the print on the front of the card would be embossed.
Set # | Front | Pokémon |
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EV1 | Caterpie | |
EV2 | Metapod | |
EV3 | Butterfree | |
EV4 | Oddish | |
EV5 | Gloom | |
EV6 | Vileplume | |
EV7 | Abra | |
EV8 | Kadabra | |
EV9 | Alakazam | |
EV10 | Pidgey | |
EV11 | Pidgeotto | |
EV12 | Pidgeot |
Animation stick-on cards
Ten "animation stick-on" cards were included in the set. Each card appears as a normal card, but the picture of the Pokémon can be peeled off and is actually a sticker (with a clear background). On the back of each card is one of nine pieces to a puzzle, except for the Rattata card, which shows a small version of the completed puzzle picture.
Set # | Front | Pokémon | Notes |
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1 | Wartortle | Bottom right piece | |
2 | Nidoking | Bottom left piece | |
3 | Poliwhirl | Bottom centre piece | |
4 | Arbok | Centre middle piece | |
5 | Ditto and Pikachu | Centre right piece | |
6 | Jigglypuff | Top middle piece | |
7 | Geodude | Top right piece | |
8 | Pikachu | Centre left piece | |
9 | Rattata | Shows completed puzzle on the back | |
10 | Charmander | Top left piece |
Clear cards
There were five "clear cards" included in this set. The clear cards feature a double-sided picture of a Pokémon on the front and back, the back image is the image on the front but in reverse. The rest of the card is transparent.
Set # | Front | Pokémon |
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PC1 | Pikachu | |
PC2 | Bulbasaur | |
PC3 | Charizard | |
PC4 | Squirtle | |
PC5 | Mewtwo |
Series 2 Tins
A set of five tins were also manufactured for series 2. [1] The tins included seven packs of cards and an extra-large chrome card that matched the cover of the tin.
- Blastoise, Ditto (Pikachu), Pikachu, Flying Pikachu, Diglett, Psyduck, Butterfree, Meowth, Rapidash, Charmander, Surfing Pikachu
- Misty, Brock, Pikachu, Ash
- Jessie, James, Koffing, Meowth, Ekans
- Flying Pikachu
- Charizard
References
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