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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*These cards were not available in decks or booster packs, but from vending machines. It is important to note that "Vending Machine" is not the official name of this set, it is merely a nickname assigned by collectors. The cards were printed on glossy card stock and came attached to a roughly A4-sized sheet, colored either blue, red or green (depending on the series). The front of the sheets have step-by-step guides on how to play the game and advertisements for other Expansion sets, while the back of the sheet includes 3 cards (face down), cardboard damage counters and coins. Series 3 sheets include a special 4th card, which features extra battle effects or checklists. Among these special cards is the "Pass Card" (see below).
*These cards were not available in decks or booster packs, but from vending machines. It is important to note that "Vending Machine" is not the official name of this set, it is merely a nickname assigned by collectors. The cards were printed on glossy card stock and came attached to a roughly A4-sized sheet, colored either blue, red or green (depending on the series). The front of the sheets have step-by-step guides on how to play the game and advertisements for other Expansion sets, while the back of the sheet includes 3 cards (face down), cardboard damage counters and coins. Series 3 sheets include a special 4th card, which features extra battle effects or checklists. Among these special cards is the "Pass Card" (see below).
*While this was a novel idea in Japan, it was not introduced in America or European countries, likely because it was too expensive to produce/maintain and was not suited for the market. While some of these cards did make English appearances (as {{TCG|Wizards Black Star Promos|Promotional cards}}), many still remain exclusive to Japan.
*While this was a novel idea in Japan, it was not introduced in America or European countries, likely because it would have been too expensive to produce/maintain and was not suited for the market. While some of these cards did make English appearances (as {{TCG|Wizards Black Star Promos|Promotional cards}}), many still remain exclusive to Japan.
*People began to notice that some Pokémon did not have complete evolution chains over the three sets – this mystery was soon revealed. In April 1999 a "Masaki Evolution" Campaign was launched, inspired by the idea that in order for certain Pokémon to evolve in the games, they have to be traded. In order to acquire the fully evolved versions of Kadabra, Machoke, Graveler, Haunter and Omanyte, people had to send one of these cards along with a Pass Card to MediaFactory. In return they received the evolved version of the card they sent. Not many of these cards actually made it to collector's hands, and one can still expect to pay $100+ for them. Omanyte was the only Pokémon that didn't need to be traded in the actual games.
*People began to notice that some Pokémon did not have complete evolution chains over the three sets – this mystery was soon revealed. In April 1999 a "Masaki Evolution" Campaign was launched, inspired by the idea that in order for certain Pokémon to evolve in the games, they have to be traded. In order to acquire the fully evolved versions of Kadabra, Machoke, Graveler, Haunter and Omanyte, people had to send one of these cards along with a Pass Card to MediaFactory. In return they received the evolved version of the card they sent. Not many of these cards actually made it to collector's hands, and one can still expect to pay $100+ for them. Omanyte was the only Pokémon that didn't need to be traded in the actual games.
*The character art for some of the cards in the Vending Machine series' were winners from an illustration competition started by CoroCoro Magazine in late 1997. Those winners were not only awarded by having their art feature on real Pokémon cards, they also received the coveted '''Pokémon Illustrator''' card.
*The character art for some of the cards in the Vending Machine series' were winners from an illustration competition started by CoroCoro Magazine in late 1997. Those winners were not only awarded by having their art feature on real Pokémon cards, they also received the coveted '''Pokémon Illustrator''' card.

Revision as of 16:56, 28 July 2008

The Vending Machine cards are a series of special collections for the Pokémon Trading Card Game. They were released in Japan only.

Set Size

  • 36 cards in Series 1
  • 36 cards in Series 2
  • 52 cards in Series 3
File:Vendingsymbol.gif
The symbol for the Vending Machine Cards is an upside-down Poké Ball.

Release Dates

  • March 23, 1998 - Series 1
  • June 17, 1998 - Series 2
  • November 24 1998 - Series 3

Series 1 (Blue Sheet)

No. Card Name Type Level Rarity
-- Bulbasaur Grass 15 Uncommon
-- Caterpie Grass 15 Common
-- Metapod Grass 20 Uncommon
-- Weedle Grass 15 Common
-- Kakuna Grass 20 Common
-- Nidoran♀ Grass 12 Common
-- Nidoran♂ Grass 22 Common
-- Zubat Grass 12 Common
-- Golbat Grass 25 Common
-- Paras Grass 15 Common
-- Parasect Grass 29 Common
-- Pinsir Grass 15 Uncommon
-- Charmander Fire 10 Uncommon
-- Rapidash Fire 30 Uncommon
-- Squirtle Water 15 Uncommon
-- Poliwag Water 15 Common
-- Poliwhirl Water 30 Uncommon
-- Poliwrath Water 40 Uncommon
-- Pikachu Lightning 5 Uncommon
-- Abra Psychic 8 Common
-- Mr. Mime Psychic 20 Uncommon
-- Mewtwo Psychic 54 Uncommon
-- Geodude Fighting 15 Common
-- Pidgey Colorless 10 Common
-- Rattata Colorless 15 Common
-- Clefairy Colorless 15 Uncommon
-- Wigglytuff Colorless 40 Uncommon
-- Doduo Colorless 10 Common
-- Dodrio Colorless 25 Common
-- Lickitung Colorless 20 Uncommon
-- Chansey Colorless 40 Uncommon
-- Eevee Colorless 5 Common
-- Porygon Colorless 18 Common
-- Snorlax Colorless 35 Uncommon
-- Moon Stone T - --
-- Fossil Excavation T - --


Series 2 (Red Sheet)

No. Card Name Type Level Rarity
-- Venomoth Grass 22 Common
-- Grimer Grass 15 Common
-- Koffing Grass 16 Common
-- Tangela Grass 15 Common
-- Moltres Fire 37 Uncommon
-- Seel Water 10 Common
-- Dewgong Water 24 Uncommon
-- Shellder Water 16 Common
-- Krabby Water 17 Common
-- Lapras Water 24 Common
-- Omanyte Water 20 Uncommon
-- Articuno Water 34 Uncommon
-- Raichu Lightning 32 Uncommon
-- Magnemite Lightning 15 Common
-- Magneton Lightning 30 Uncommon
-- Voltorb Lightning 8 Common
-- Electabuzz Lightning 22 Common
-- Zapdos Lightning 28 Uncommon
-- Jynx Psychic 18 Uncommon
-- Sandshrew Fighting 15 Common
-- Machop Fighting 18 Common
-- Machoke Fighting 28 Common
-- Graveler Fighting 28 Uncommon
-- Onix Fighting 25 Uncommon
-- Marowak Fighting 25 Uncommon
-- Hitmonlee Fighting 23 Uncommon
-- Hitmonchan Fighting 23 Uncommon
-- Kabuto Fighting 22 Uncommon
-- Aerodactyl Fighting 30 Uncommon
-- Spearow Colorless 12 Common
-- Fearow Colorless 24 Common
-- Ditto Colorless 15 Uncommon
-- Flash T - Uncommon
-- Master Ball T - Common
-- Max Revive T - Uncommon
-- Effect Guard T - Common


Series 3 (Green Sheet)

No. Card Name Type Level Rarity
-- Arbok Grass 30 Uncommon
-- Nidorina Grass 22 Uncommon
-- Nidorino Grass 23 Uncommon
-- Venonat Grass 15 Common
-- Bellsprout Grass 10 Common
-- Weepinbell Grass 23 Uncommon
-- Weezing Grass 26 Uncommon
-- Scyther Grass 23 Uncommon
-- Vulpix Fire 13 Common
-- Growlithe Fire 16 Common
-- Ponyta Fire 8 Common
-- Magmar Fire 27 Uncommon
-- Golduck Water 28 Uncommon
-- Kingler Water 33 Uncommon
-- Horsea Water 20 Common
-- Seadra Water 26 Uncommon
-- Staryu Water 17 Common
-- Omanyte Water 22 Uncommon
-- Kadabra Psychic 39 Uncommon
-- Kadabra Psychic 40 Uncommon
-- Slowbro Psychic 35 Common
-- Gastly Psychic 13 Common
-- Haunter Psychic 25 Uncommon
-- Haunter Psychic 26 Uncommon
-- Hypno Psychic 30 Uncommon
-- Mewtwo Psychic 67 Common
-- Sandslash Fighting 35 Common
-- Machoke Fighting 24 Common
-- Graveler Fighting 27 Common
-- Cubone Fighting 14 Common
-- Rhydon Fighting 37 Uncommon
-- Pidgeotto Colorless 38 Uncommon
-- Kangaskhan Colorless 36 Common
-- Tauros Colorless 35 Common
-- Pokémon Retransfer T - Common
-- Pokémon Tower T - Uncommon
Additional Cards
-- 4 Prize Battle -- - --
-- 20 Damage from Confusion -- - --
-- 3 Deck Battle -- - --
-- 3 vs 3 Battle -- - --
-- Deck Exchange -- - --
-- Ooyama's Pikachu Lightning ? --
-- Imakuni?'s PC -- - --
-- Imakuni?'s Wicked Skill -- - --
-- Imakuni?'s Corner -- - --
-- Lose? -- - --
-- Pokémon Machine -- - --
-- Bill's PC -- - --
-- Checklist #1 -- - --
-- Checklist #2 -- - --
-- Checklist #3 -- - --
-- Checklist #4 -- - --
-- Checklist #5 -- - --

Series "00"

No. Card Name Type Level Rarity
-- Pikachu Lightning 13 Rare
-- Mewtwo Psychic 30 Uncommon
-- Mew Psychic 25 Common


Masaki Evolution Campaign cards

No. Card Name Type Level Rarity
-- Omastar Water 36 Rare HolographicH
-- Alakazam Psychic 45 Rare HolographicH
-- Gengar Psychic 40 Rare HolographicH
-- Machamp Fighting 54 Rare HolographicH
-- Golem Fighting 37 Rare HolographicH

Trivia

  • These cards were not available in decks or booster packs, but from vending machines. It is important to note that "Vending Machine" is not the official name of this set, it is merely a nickname assigned by collectors. The cards were printed on glossy card stock and came attached to a roughly A4-sized sheet, colored either blue, red or green (depending on the series). The front of the sheets have step-by-step guides on how to play the game and advertisements for other Expansion sets, while the back of the sheet includes 3 cards (face down), cardboard damage counters and coins. Series 3 sheets include a special 4th card, which features extra battle effects or checklists. Among these special cards is the "Pass Card" (see below).
  • While this was a novel idea in Japan, it was not introduced in America or European countries, likely because it would have been too expensive to produce/maintain and was not suited for the market. While some of these cards did make English appearances (as Promotional cards), many still remain exclusive to Japan.
  • People began to notice that some Pokémon did not have complete evolution chains over the three sets – this mystery was soon revealed. In April 1999 a "Masaki Evolution" Campaign was launched, inspired by the idea that in order for certain Pokémon to evolve in the games, they have to be traded. In order to acquire the fully evolved versions of Kadabra, Machoke, Graveler, Haunter and Omanyte, people had to send one of these cards along with a Pass Card to MediaFactory. In return they received the evolved version of the card they sent. Not many of these cards actually made it to collector's hands, and one can still expect to pay $100+ for them. Omanyte was the only Pokémon that didn't need to be traded in the actual games.
  • The character art for some of the cards in the Vending Machine series' were winners from an illustration competition started by CoroCoro Magazine in late 1997. Those winners were not only awarded by having their art feature on real Pokémon cards, they also received the coveted Pokémon Illustrator card.
  • A special sheet of cards (dubbed "Series 00") was released at the World Hobby Fair in 1998, featuring Pikachu, Mewtwo and Mew.

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