Nintendo Promotional Cards (TCG)
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Since their occupation of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, Nintendo have produced many exclusive cards for promotional events such as tournaments, special events or through Pokémon-related merchandise.
Promotional cards are typically rarer than cards found in Expansion sets. Some Promotional cards are rarer than others, depending on what promotion they were released through. Nintendo's Promotional cards have a more diverse range than the cards produced by Wizards of the Coast, having Promotional cards for more affiliated events and producing Promotional sets such as the POP series.
In the lists below, each of the cards are designated '--', as they all have 'Promotional rarity'. In the cases of holographic or reverse-holographic cards, they are indicated in brackets.
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Promo Collection
- Because of the high-profile events that some of these cards were available at, the Nintendo Promotional cards are regarded as more collectible than those produced by Wizards, as they were harder to obtain and therefore much rarer. Some cards were limited to quite small print runs, making them especially sought after.
- The 'PROMO' symbol on these cards is much smaller than the one used on Wizards' Promotional cards.
- A number of these cards have two or more versions (with a 'Winner' or special stamp). The cards listed here are the regular versions (i.e. no stamp), the other versions are listed under other categories.
The symbol for the numbered Promotional cards is a black star with the word 'PROMO' across it.
| No. | Card Name | Type | Rarity | Promotion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kyogre ex |  | -- | Nintendo Power Magazine (October 2003) |
| 1 | Kyogre ex | | (H) | Various Tournaments |
| 2 | Groudon ex |  | -- | Nintendo Power Magazine (October 2003) |
| 2 | Groudon ex | | (H) | Various Tournaments |
| 3 | Treecko |  | (RH) | e-League (October 2003) |
| 4 | Grovyle | | -- | e-League (October 2003) |
| 5 | Mudkip | | (H) | European Tournament |
| 6 | Torchic |  | (H) | European Tournament |
| 7 | Treecko | | (H) | European Tournament |
| 8 | Torchic | | (RH) | e-League (September 2003) |
| 9 | Combusken | | -- | e-League (September 2003) |
| 10 | Mudkip | | (RH) | e-League (November 2003) |
| 11 | Marshtomp | | -- | e-League (November 2003) |
| 12 | Pikachu |  | (H) | EX Collector's Tin 1 |
| 13 | Meowth |  | (H) | EX Collector's Tin 1 |
| 14 | Latias | | -- | Pokémon Heroes DVD |
| 15 | Latios | | -- | Pokémon Heroes DVD |
| 16 | Treecko | | -- | Target Stores |
| 16 | Treecko | | (H) | EX Deck Tin |
| 17 | Torchic | | -- | Target Stores |
| 17 | Torchic | | (H) | EX Deck Tin |
| 18 | Mudkip | | -- | Target Stores |
| 18 | Mudkip | | (H) | EX Deck Tin |
| 19 | Whismur | | -- | Target Stores |
| 19 | Whismur | | (H) | EX Deck Tin |
| 20 | Ludicolo | | (H) | EX Value Pack 1 |
| 21 | Jirachi |  | -- | Jirachi: Wish Maker DVD |
| 22 | Beldum |  | -- | e-League (June 2004) |
| 23 | Metang | | -- | Stadium Challenge 2004 |
| 24 | Chimecho | | -- | e-League (July 2004) |
| 25 | Flygon | | -- | e-League (August 2004) |
| 26 | Tropical Wind | T | -- | Worlds 2004 |
| 27 | Tropical Tidal Wave | T | -- | Worlds 2005 |
| 28 | Championship Arena | T | -- | Worlds 2005 |
| 29 | Celebi | | (H) | EX Value Pack 2/EX Collector's Carry Tin |
| 30 | Suicune | | (H) | EX Value Pack 2/EX Collector's Carry Tin |
| 31 | Moltres ex | | (H) | EX Collector's Tin 2 |
| 32 | Articuno ex | | (H) | EX Collector's Tin 2 |
| 33 | Zapdos ex | | (H) | EX Collector's Tin 2 |
| 34 | Typhlosion | | (H) | EX Value Pack 5 |
| 35 | Pikachu δ | | (H) | EX Value Pack 4 |
| 36 | Tropical Tidal Wave | T | -- | Worlds 2006 |
| 37 | Kyogre ex | | (H) | EX Collector's Tin 3 |
| 38 | Groudon ex | | (H) | EX Collector's Tin 3 |
| 39 | Rayquaza ex | | (H) | EX Collector's Tin 3 |
| 40 | Mew | | (H) | |
| DP01 | Turtwig Lv. 10 | | (H) | Diamond & Pearl 3-Pack Booster Blister |
| DP02 | Chimchar Lv. 8 | | (H) | Diamond & Pearl 3-Pack Booster Blister |
| DP03 | Piplup Lv. 9 | | (H) | Diamond & Pearl 3-Pack Booster Blister |
| DP04 | Pachirisu Lv. 23 | | (H) | Diamond & Pearl Target Value Pack |
| DP05 | Tropical Wind | T | -- | Worlds 2007 |
| DP06 | Cranidos Lv. 24 | | (H) | Mysterious Treasures 3-Pack Booster Blister |
| DP07 | Shieldon Lv. 26 | | (H) | Mysterious Treasures 3-Pack Booster Blister |
| DP08 | Buneary Lv. 11 | | (H) | Mysterious Treasures Target Value Pack |
| DP09 | Torterra Lv.X | | (H) | Diamond & Pearl 2007 Holiday Tin |
| DP10 | Infernape Lv.X | | (H) | Diamond & Pearl 2007 Holiday Tin |
| DP11 | Empoleon Lv. X | | (H) | Diamond & Pearl 2007 Holiday Tin |
| DP12 | Lucario Lv. X | | (H) | Lucario Gift Tin |
| DP13 | Buizel Lv. 10 | | (H) | Secret Wonder Value Pack 2 |
| DP14 | Chatot Lv. 27 | | (H) | Secret Wonder Value Pack 2 |
| DP15 | Shinx Lv.9 | | (H) | Diamond & Pearl Trainer Challange Kit |
| DP16 | Pikachu Lv. 15 | | (H) |
There are also new Promo Tin Cards of Dialga, Palkia and Darkrai cards, which are also obtainable in the packs.
Prerelease Collection
- The Prerelease cards are reprints of one selected card from an Expansion with a foil Poké Ball symbol and 'PRERELEASE' stamp in the bottom right corner of the card art. These cards were released through special Prerelease tournaments held on weekends before the release of the Expansion.
- The only holographic Prerelease card is Armaldo, probably as it was the first Prerelease card to be produced by Nintendo.
| Card Name | Type | Rarity | Promotion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armaldo | | (H) | EX Sandstorm Prerelease |
| Gyarados | | -- | EX Dragon Prerelease |
| Team Aqua's Cacnea |  | -- | EX Team Magma vs Team Aqua Prerelease |
| Swalot | | -- | EX Hidden Legends Prerelease |
| Wartortle | | -- | EX FireRed & LeafGreen Prerelease |
| Dark Houndoom | | -- | EX Team Rocket Returns Prerelease |
| Manectric | | -- | EX Deoxys Prerelease |
| Grumpig | | -- | EX Emerald Prerelease |
| Bayleef | | -- | EX Unseen Forces Prerelease |
| Metang δ | | -- | EX Delta Species Prerelease |
| Tentacruel | | -- | EX Legend Maker Prerelease |
| Exeggutor δ | | -- | EX Holon Phantoms Prerelease |
| Ivysaur | | -- | EX Crystal Guardians Prerelease |
| Dragonair δ | | -- | EX Dragon Frontiers Prerelease |
| Cacturne | | -- | EX Power Keepers Prerelease |
| Luxio | | -- | Diamond & Pearl Prerelease |
| Gabite | | -- | Mysterious Treasures Prerelease |
| Kirlia | | -- | Secret Wonders Prerelease |
| Porygon2 | | -- | Great Encounters Prerelease |
| Mothim | | -- | Majestic Dawn Prerelease |
| Buck's Training | Su | -- | Legends Awakened Prerelease |
Winner Collection
- These cards are reprints of one selected card from an Expansion with a foil Poké Ball symbol and 'WINNER' stamp in the bottom right corner of the card art. These cards were released through Pokémon League tournaments.
| Card Name | Type | Rarity | Promotion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combusken (Nintendo Promo #9) | | -- | e-League (September 2003) |
| Grovyle (Nintendo Promo #4) | | -- | e-League (October 2003) |
| Marshtomp (Nintendo Promo #11) | | -- | e-League (November 2003) |
| Darkness Energy (EX Ruby & Sapphire) | E | (H) | e-League (December 2003) |
| Metal Energy (EX Ruby & Sapphire) | E | (H) | e-League (January 2004) |
| Multi Energy (EX Sandstorm) | E | (H) | e-League (February 2004) |
| Oran Berry (EX Ruby & Sapphire) | T | -- | e-League (March 2004) |
| Flygon (EX Dragon) | | (H) | e-League (April 2004) |
| Salamence (EX Dragon) | | (H) | e-League (May 2004) |
| Beldum (Nintendo Promo #22) | | -- | e-League (June 2004) |
| Chimecho (Nintendo Promo #24) | | -- | e-League (July 2004) |
| Flygon (Nintendo Promo #25) | | -- | e-League (August 2004) |
Miscellaneous Promotional Cards
- These are cards that do not fit into any of the above categories, released through a spectrum of Pokémon-related promotions. They are normally reprints of cards from Expansion sets with a special stamp, jumbo versions of cards, or unique cards.
| Card Name | Type | Rarity | Promotion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combusken [Jumbo] (Nintendo Promo #9) | | -- | e-League (September 2003) |
| Grovyle [Jumbo] (Nintendo Promo #4) | | -- | e-League (October 2003) |
| Marshtomp [Jumbo] (Nintendo Promo #11) | | -- | e-League (November 2003) |
| Metal Energy [Jumbo] (EX Ruby & Sapphire) | E | (H) | e-League (January 2004) |
| Multi Energy [Jumbo] (EX Sandstorm) | E | (H) | e-League (February 2004) |
| Oran Berry [Jumbo] (EX Ruby & Sapphire) | T | -- | e-League (March 2004) |
| Bagon (EX Dragon) | | -- | Scyre Magazine |
| Bagon (EX Dragon) | | -- | Gencon Magazine |
| Bagon (EX Dragon) | | -- | Inquest Magazine |
| Charmander (EX Dragon) | | (H) | City Championships 2004 |
| Charmeleon (EX Dragon) | | (H) | State Championships 2004 |
| Charizard (EX Dragon) | | (H) | National Championships 2004 |
| Beldum (EX Hidden Legends) | | -- | Gym Challenge 2004 |
| Metang (Nintendo Promo #23) | | -- | Stadium Challenge 2004 |
| Tropical Wind [Worlds ‘04] (Nintendo Promo #26) | T | -- | Worlds 2004 |
| Tropical Wind [Staff] (Nintendo Promo #26) | T | -- | Worlds 2004 |
| Tropical Wind [Quarter-Finalist] (Nintendo Promo #26) | T | -- | Worlds 2004 |
| Tropical Wind [Semi-Finalist] (Nintendo Promo #26) | T | -- | Worlds 2004 |
| Tropical Wind [Finalist] (Nintendo Promo #26) | T | -- | Worlds 2004 |
| Fighting Energy (EX Ruby & Sapphire) | E | -- | Professor Program 2004-2005 |
| Fire Energy (EX Ruby & Sapphire) | E | -- | Professor Program 2004-2005 |
| Grass Energy (EX Ruby & Sapphire) | E | -- | Professor Program 2004-2005 |
| Lightning Energy (EX Ruby & Sapphire) | E | -- | Professor Program 2004-2005 |
| Psychic Energy (EX Ruby & Sapphire) | E | -- | Professor Program 2004-2005 |
| Water Energy (EX Ruby & Sapphire) | E | -- | Professor Program 2004-2005 |
| Prof. Oak's Research (EX FireRed & LeafGreen) | T | -- | Professor Program 2004-2005 |
| Deoxys [Normal] (EX Deoxys) | | -- | Destiny Deoxys DVD |
| Machop (EX Hidden Legends) | | -- | City Championships 2005 |
| Machoke (EX Hidden Legends) | | -- | State Championships 2005 |
| Deoxys [Normal] (EX Deoxys) | | -- | Regional Championships 2005 |
| Machamp (EX Hidden Legends) | | -- | National Championships 2005 |
| Machamp [Staff] (EX Hidden Legends) | | -- | National Championships 2005 |
| Pichu (EX Emerald) | | -- | Nintendo World Opening (May 2005) |
| Pikachu (EX Emerald) | | -- | San Diego Comic Con 2005 |
| Treecko (EX Emerald) | | -- | Gencon Indianapolis 2005 |
| Torchic (EX Emerald) | | -- | Wizard World Chicago |
| Mudkip (EX Emerald) | | -- | Wizard World Philadelphia |
| Rayquaza (EX Emerald) | | -- | Gym Challenge 2005 |
| Deoxys (EX Deoxys) | | -- | Stadium Challenge 2005 |
| Tropical Tidal Wave [Worlds ‘05] (Nintendo Promo #27) | T | -- | Worlds 2005 |
| Tropical Tidal Wave [Staff] (Nintendo Promo #27) | T | -- | Worlds 2005 |
| Tropical Tidal Wave [Top Thirty-Two] (Nintendo Promo #27) | T | -- | Worlds 2005 |
| Tropical Tidal Wave [Top Sixteen] (Nintendo Promo #27) | T | -- | Worlds 2005 |
| Tropical Tidal Wave [Quarter-Finalist] (Nintendo Promo #27) | T | -- | Worlds 2005 |
| Tropical Tidal Wave [Semi-Finalist] (Nintendo Promo #27) | T | -- | Worlds 2005 |
| Tropical Tidal Wave [Finalist] (Nintendo Promo #27) | T | -- | Worlds 2005 |
| Shadow Lugia [Jumbo] | | -- | Pokémon XD Launch (October 2005) |
| Lugia (EX Unseen Forces) | | -- | Pokémon Rocks America 2005 |
| Professor Birch (EX Emerald) | T | -- | Professor Program 2005-2006 |
| Whismur (EX Emerald) | | -- | City Championships 2006 |
| Loudred (EX Emerald) | | -- | State Championships 2006 |
| Skitty (EX Legend Maker) | | -- | Kraze Club Magazine |
| Rayquaza (EX Emerald) | | -- | Pokémon Day (Germany) |
| Golem (EX Legend Maker) | | -- | Regional Championships 2006 |
| Exploud (EX Emerald) | | -- | National Championships 2006 |
| Exploud [Staff] (EX Emerald) | | -- | National Championships 2006 |
| Blaziken (POP Series 1) | | (H) | EX Value Pack 3 |
| Metagross (POP Series 1) | | (H) | EX Value Pack 3 |
| Rayquaza (POP Series 1) | | (H) | EX Value Pack 3 |
| Venusaur (POP Series 2) | | (H) | EX Value Pack 3 |
| Pikachu (Nintendo Promo #12) | | -- | Pokémon 10th Anniversary |
| Space Center (EX Deoxys) | T | -- | Pokémon 10th Anniversary |
| Gengar (EX Legend Maker) | | -- | Gym Challenge 2006 |
| Tropical Tidal Wave [Worlds ‘06] (Nintendo Promo #36) | T | -- | Worlds 2006 |
| Tropical Tidal Wave [Staff] (Nintendo Promo #36) | T | -- | Worlds 2006 |
| Tropical Tidal Wave [Top Thirty-Two] (Nintendo Promo #36) | T | -- | Worlds 2006 |
| Tropical Tidal Wave [Top Sixteen] (Nintendo Promo #36) | T | -- | Worlds 2006 |
| Tropical Tidal Wave [Quarter-Finalist] (Nintendo Promo #36) | T | -- | Worlds 2006 |
| Tropical Tidal Wave [Semi-Finalist] (Nintendo Promo #36) | T | -- | Worlds 2006 |
| Tropical Tidal Wave [Finalist] (Nintendo Promo #36) | T | -- | Worlds 2006 |
| No. 1 Trainer | T | (H) | Worlds 2006 |
| No. 2 Trainer | T | (H) | Worlds 2006 |
| No. 3 Trainer | T | (H) | Worlds 2006 |
| Professor Elm's Training Method (EX Dragon Frontiers) | T | -- | Professor Program 2006-2007 |
| Ditto [Squirtle] (EX Delta Species) | | -- | Origins Game Expo 2007 |
| Squirtle (EX Crystal Guardians) | | -- | City Championships 2007 |
| Wartortle (EX Crystal Guardians) | | -- | State Championships 2007 |
| Venusaur (EX Crystal Guardians) | | -- | Regional Championships 2007 |
| Blastoise (EX Crystal Guardians) | | -- | National Championships 2007 |
| Celebi ex (POP Series 2) | | (H) | EX Bonus Box |
| Flareon (POP Series 3) | | (H) | EX Value Pack 6 |
| Jolteon (POP Series 3) | | (H) | EX Value Pack 6 |
| Vaporeon (POP Series 3) | | (H) | EX Value Pack 6 |
| Sceptile (POP Series 1) | | (H) | EX Value Pack 7 |
| Swampert (POP Series 1) | | (H) | EX Value Pack 7 |
| Tyranitar ex (POP Series 1) | | (H) | EX Value Box |
| Mew (POP Series 4) | | (H) | EX Value Box |
| Plusle (POP Series 3) | | (H) | EX Value Pack 8 |
| Minun (POP Series 3) | | (H) | EX Value Pack 8 |
| Victory Medal | T | (H) | Spring Battle Road 2007 |
| Tropical Wind [Worlds ‘07] (DP Black Star Promo #DP05) | T | -- | Worlds 2007 |
| Tropical Wind [Staff] (DP Black Star Promo #DP05) | T | -- | Worlds 2007 |
| Tropical Wind [Top Thirty-Two] (DP Black Star Promo #DP05) | T | -- | Worlds 2007 |
| Tropical Wind [Top Sixteen] (DP Black Star Promo #DP05) | T | -- | Worlds 2007 |
| Tropical Wind [Quarter-Finalist] (DP Black Star Promo #DP05) | T | -- | Worlds 2007 |
| Tropical Wind [Semi-Finalist] (DP Black Star Promo #DP05) | T | -- | Worlds 2007 |
| Tropical Wind [Finalist] (DP Black Star Promo #DP05) | T | -- | Worlds 2007 |
| No. 1 Trainer | T | (H) | Worlds 2007 |
| No. 2 Trainer | T | (H) | Worlds 2007 |
| No. 3 Trainer | T | (H) | Worlds 2007 |
| Victory Medal | T | (H) | Autumn Battle Road 2007 |
| Shinx (Diamond & Pearl) | | -- | City Championships 2008 |
| Luxio (Diamond & Pearl) | | -- | State Championships 2008 |
| Luxray (Diamond & Pearl) | | -- | National Championships 2008 |
