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{{TCGPromoInfobox |
setname=Best of Game |
symbol=yes |
image=bestsymbol.gif |
cards=9 |
period=December 2002 - July 2003 |
}}
The '''Best of Game''' is the name of a special collection of cards for the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]], commemorating some of the best cards to be produced by [[Wizards of the Coast]].
The '''Best of Game''' is the name of a special collection of cards for the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]], commemorating some of the best cards to be produced by [[Wizards of the Coast]].


==Set size==
==Information==
*Best of Game contains 9 cards
These cards were released through BattleZone tournaments and were essentially a 'parting gift' to the fans of the TCG, as Wizards knew their license to produce the cards was to terminate.
 
[[Image:bestsymbol.gif|frame|The symbol for Best of Game is a starburst with "BEST" across it.]]
 
==Release date==
*These cards were released between December 2002 and July 2003


==Trivia==
Despite the collection being made to commemorate some of the best playable cards, four new cards that had never previously been released in English were produced. Rocket's Scizor, Rocket's Sneasel, Dark Ivysaur and Dark Venusaur were promotional cards in Japan (Dark Ivysaur and Dark Venusaur were also subsequently reprinted in {{TCG|Pokémon Web}}). Their release was not anticipated and was a surprise for those attending the events. While these cards remained plain, the other cards received a special reverse-holographic treatment.
*These cards were released through BattleZone tournaments and were essentially a "parting gift" to the fans of the TCG, as Wizards knew their license to produce the cards was to terminate.
*Despite the collection being made to commemorate some of the best playable cards, four new cards that had never been released in English before made their way into the set. Rocket's Scizor, Rocket's Sneasel, Dark Ivysaur and Dark Venusaur were Promotional cards in Japan (Dark Ivysaur and Dark Venusaur were also later released in [[Pokémon Web (TCG)|Pokémon Web]]) and their release was not expected (as with many Japanese Promotional cards), so this was a surprise for competitors.
*While the four new cards remained plain, the other cards received a special reverse-holographic treatment.
*These cards also had two versions – a "Winner" version and "non-Winner" version. The only exceptions to these are Professor Elm as it was a delegate Promotional card, Rocket's Mewtwo and Rocket's Hitmonchan, as the scheduled BattleZone tournaments were cancelled after Wizards lost their license.
*The "Winner" versions have a gold foil "''Winner''" stamp in the bottom right corner of the character art and were given to [[Professor Program (TCG)|Pokémon Professors]] and {{TCG|Tournament Organizer}}s in advance of their "non-Winner" counterparts, which were available in the tournaments. The "non-Winner" version has no stamp.
*All cards except Professor Elm also had a Jumbo version with the Winner stamp. However none of the cards had the reverse holo treatment.


==Card List==
There were also several variants of the cards released. [[Professor Program (TCG)|Pokémon Professors]] and {{TCG|Tournament Organizer}}s received "{{TCG|Winner cards|Winner}}" versions of some cards, which have a gold foil "''Winner''" stamp in the bottom right corner of the illustration. The regular cards given to participants are often referred to as "non-Winner" versions. Exceptions to these include Professor Elm, and Rocket's Mewtwo and Rocket's Hitmonchan, as the scheduled BattleZone tournaments were canceled after Wizards lost their license. Jumbo versions of all cards except Professor Elm cards were also released, which lack the reverse-holographic treatment.
{| {{graytable}}
|- style="background: #eaeaea;"
!No.
!Card Name
!Type
!Rarity
!Promotion
|-
| 1 || {{TCG ID|Base Set|Electabuzz|20}} (''{{TCG|Base Set}}'') || {{e|Lightning}} || (RH) || BattleZone (December 2002)
|-
| 2 || {{TCG ID|Base Set|Hitmonchan|7}} (''{{TCG|Base Set}}'') || {{e|Fighting}} || (RH) || BattleZone (February 2003)
|-
| 3 || {{TCG ID|Neo Genesis|Professor Elm|96}} (''{{TCG|Neo Genesis}}'') || T || (RH) || Gencon 2003
|-
| 4 || {{TCG ID|Best of Game|Rocket's Scizor|4}} || {{e|Metal}} || -- || BattleZone (March 2003)
|-
| 5 || {{TCG ID|Best of Game|Rocket's Sneasel|5}} || {{e|Darkness}} || -- || BattleZone (January 2003)
|-
| 6 || {{TCG ID|Best of Game|Dark Ivysaur|6}} || {{e|Grass}} || -- || BattleZone (April 2003)
|-
| 7 || {{TCG ID|Best of Game|Dark Venusaur|7}} || {{e|Grass}} || -- || BattleZone (May 2003)
|-
| 8 || {{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Rocket's Mewtwo|14}} (''{{TCG|Gym Challenge}}'') || {{e|Psychic}} || (RH) || BattleZone (June 2003)
|-
| 9 || {{TCG ID|Gym Heroes|Rocket's Hitmonchan|11}} (''{{TCG|Gym Heroes}}'') || {{e|Fighting}} || (RH) || BattleZone (July 2003)
|}


==Card list==
{{Setlist/header|title=Best of Game|tablecol=F9F9F9|bordercol=8888AA|cellcol=DDDDDD|promo=yes|symbol=no}}
{{Setlist/entry|1|{{TCG ID|Base Set|Electabuzz|20}} (''{{TCG|Base Set}}'')|Lightning|||BattleZone (December 2002)}}
{{Setlist/entry|2|{{TCG ID|Base Set|Hitmonchan|7}} (''{{TCG|Base Set}}'')|Fighting|||BattleZone (February 2003)}}
{{Setlist/entry|3|{{TCG ID|Neo Genesis|Professor Elm|96}} (''{{TCG|Neo Genesis}}'')|Trainer|||Gencon 2003}}
{{Setlist/entry|4|{{TCG ID|Best of Game|Rocket's Scizor|4}}|Metal|||BattleZone (March 2003)}}
{{Setlist/entry|5|{{TCG ID|Best of Game|Rocket's Sneasel|5}}|Darkness|||BattleZone (January 2003)}}
{{Setlist/entry|6|{{TCG ID|Best of Game|Dark Ivysaur|6}}|Grass|||BattleZone (April 2003)}}
{{Setlist/entry|7|{{TCG ID|Best of Game|Dark Venusaur|7}}|Grass|||BattleZone (May 2003)}}
{{Setlist/entry|8|{{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Rocket's Mewtwo|14}} (''{{TCG|Gym Challenge}}'')|Psychic|||BattleZone (June 2003)}}
{{Setlist/entry|9|{{TCG ID|Gym Heroes|Rocket's Hitmonchan|11}} (''{{TCG|Gym Heroes}}'')|Fighting||| BattleZone (July 2003)}}
{{Setlist/footer|cellcol=DDDDDD}}


{{TCG Expansions}}
{{TCG Expansions}}


[[Category:TCG expansion sets]]
[[Category:TCG expansion sets]]

Revision as of 21:55, 30 September 2011

Best of Game
File:Bestsymbol.gif
Cards in set 9
Release period December 2002 - July 2003

The Best of Game is the name of a special collection of cards for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, commemorating some of the best cards to be produced by Wizards of the Coast.

Information

These cards were released through BattleZone tournaments and were essentially a 'parting gift' to the fans of the TCG, as Wizards knew their license to produce the cards was to terminate.

Despite the collection being made to commemorate some of the best playable cards, four new cards that had never previously been released in English were produced. Rocket's Scizor, Rocket's Sneasel, Dark Ivysaur and Dark Venusaur were promotional cards in Japan (Dark Ivysaur and Dark Venusaur were also subsequently reprinted in Pokémon Web). Their release was not anticipated and was a surprise for those attending the events. While these cards remained plain, the other cards received a special reverse-holographic treatment.

There were also several variants of the cards released. Pokémon Professors and Tournament Organizers received "Winner" versions of some cards, which have a gold foil "Winner" stamp in the bottom right corner of the illustration. The regular cards given to participants are often referred to as "non-Winner" versions. Exceptions to these include Professor Elm, and Rocket's Mewtwo and Rocket's Hitmonchan, as the scheduled BattleZone tournaments were canceled after Wizards lost their license. Jumbo versions of all cards except Professor Elm cards were also released, which lack the reverse-holographic treatment.

Card list

Best of Game
No. Mark Card name Type Promotion
1 [[Image:RegMarkElectabuzz (Base Set).png|x18px|link=Standard format (TCG)|Electabuzz (Base Set)]] Lightning BattleZone (December 2002) Promotion
2 [[Image:RegMarkHitmonchan (Base Set).png|x18px|link=Standard format (TCG)|Hitmonchan (Base Set)]] Fighting BattleZone (February 2003) Promotion
3 [[Image:RegMarkProfessor Elm (Neo Genesis).png|x18px|link=Standard format (TCG)|Professor Elm (Neo Genesis)]] Trainer Gencon 2003 Promotion
4 [[Image:RegMarkRocket's Scizor.png|x18px|link=Standard format (TCG)|Rocket's Scizor]] Metal BattleZone (March 2003) Promotion
5 [[Image:RegMarkRocket's Sneasel.png|x18px|link=Standard format (TCG)|Rocket's Sneasel]] Darkness BattleZone (January 2003) Promotion
6 [[Image:RegMarkDark Ivysaur.png|x18px|link=Standard format (TCG)|Dark Ivysaur]] Grass BattleZone (April 2003) Promotion
7 [[Image:RegMarkDark Venusaur.png|x18px|link=Standard format (TCG)|Dark Venusaur]] Grass BattleZone (May 2003) Promotion
8 [[Image:RegMarkRocket's Mewtwo (Gym Challenge).png|x18px|link=Standard format (TCG)|Rocket's Mewtwo (Gym Challenge)]] Psychic BattleZone (June 2003) Promotion
9 [[Image:RegMarkRocket's Hitmonchan (Gym Heroes).png|x18px|link=Standard format (TCG)|Rocket's Hitmonchan (Gym Heroes)]] Fighting BattleZone (July 2003) Promotion
 



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