Pokémon Artbox Advanced Flipz
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Pokémon Advanced Action Flipz are a series of "lenticular action collectibles" made by Artbox. Each Action Flipz consists of a lenticular image, usually of a Pokémon and its Evolutions.
Originally released in 2003, the 2003 release included 46 regular Action Flipz and six 3-D Action Flipz. They were reprinted in 2006, with the number of regular Action Flipz expanded to 76. The two releases had different packaging, and the copyright date on the back of the cards indicates which release it was part of (2003 for the 2003 release, 2006 for the 2006 release). Additionally, the 2003 release has “Advanced” printed underneath the Pokémon logo on the front, while the 2006 release has the Pokémon logo alone.
Pokémon Advanced Action Flipz were sold in randomly distributed packets of three. They were also available as part of the Pokémon Masters Club.
Collecting summary
| Release year | No. of cards | Example 1 | Example 2 | Example 3 |
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| 2003 | 52 cards | 
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| 2006 | 82 cards | 
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Pokémon Advanced Action Flipz
Regular Action Flipz
Each Action Flipz shows a lenticular image of one or more Pokémon. Pokémon from the same evolutionary line are featured together, Pokémon which do not evolve are instead shown in different poses. On the back, all Action Flipz in the series show the Pokémon's name, height, weight, and Evolutions (when applicable). If the Action Flipz features an evolutionary line, it will show this information for all of the Pokémon in the line.
3-D Action Flipz
| Set # | Front | Name | 2003 | 2006 | Back | Back text |
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Elusive Relicanth | ✔ | ✔ | 
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May, Ash and Pikachu spot an elusive Relicanth as it breeches the surface of an underground grotto. |
| R2 | 
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Bike Accident | ✔ | ✔ | 
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May, Torchic and Professor Birch take cover as Ash is catapulted off his bike due to a static shock by Pikachu. |
| R3 | 
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Taillow Attacks | ✔ | ✔ | 
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Taillow are naturally resilient, but this particular one is tough. Can Pikachu defeat it? |
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Rescue Attempt | ✔ | ✔ | 
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Treecko attempts to rescue Pikachu from the clutches of Team Rocket. |
| R5 | 
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Water Gun Attack | ✔ | ✔ | 
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Ash, dressed in a Mudkip costume, directs his Mudkip to use its Water Gun Attack in the hopes that he can capture a Torchic. |
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Pikachu Attack | ✔ | ✔ | 
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Ash commands Pikachu to attack a Vigoroth in a Pokémon battle while May and Max cheer on in the sidelines. |
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