Pokémon Stadium Action 3D's

Pokémon Stadium Action 3D's were a set of lenticular Pokémon cards released in 1999 to 2000 to commemorate the Pokémon Stadium game in Australia. They were obtainable as individual giveaways in chip packets such as Twisties, Lay's, Burger Rings, Cheetos & Doritos. A collectable folder was also available, which came with the bonus 51/50 Meowth 'Special' card. Both the folder and cards were licensed under the Nintendo brand.

The set is made of 51 cards. The Action and Evolutionary cards feature a black border and an elemental background, whereas the Special cards have a navy blue border and gray background. All card types featured the Pokémon's name, height, weight, typing, and a set of four moves. Only the Action and Special varieties included detailed descriptions on the back of the card. The cards are rectangular and 4 centimeters tall by 5 centimeters long dimension.

Pokémon Stadium Action 3D's

The complete set consists from 50 regular cards found in chip packets and 1 promo card with the promotional binder. There are 24 Evolution 3D (with black border), 17 Action 3D (with black border) and 9 Special 3D cards (8 with blue border, promo with golden border).

Set #	Version	Name	Description
01	Evolution 3D	Bulbasaur/Ivysaur/Venusaur
02	Evolution 3D	Charmander/Charmeleon/Charizard
03	Evolution 3D	Squirtle/Wartortle/Blastoise
04	Action 3D	Butterfree	Butterfree can fly! When fighting, Butterfree flaps its wings very fast, filling the air with toxic dust. Two of its favourite attacks are Sleep Powder, which sends an enemy snoozing, and Stun Spore, which paralyzes an enemy so it can’t move. Be sure to keep lots of Awakening potion in your first aid kit before doing battle with this beautiful but dangerous Pokémon.
05	Evolution 3D	Weedle/Kakuna/Beedrill
06	Evolution 3D	Rattata/Raticate
07	Evolution 3D	Ekans/Arbok
08	Evolution 3D	Sandshrew/Sandslash
09	Evolution 3D	Nidoran♀/Nidorina/Nidoqueen
10	Evolution 3D	Nidoran♂/Nidorino/Nidoking
11	Evolution 3D	Clefairy/Clefable
12	Evolution 3D	Jigglypuff/Wigglytuff
13	Evolution 3D	Oddish/Gloom/Vileplume
14	Evolution 3D	Paras/Parasect
15	Evolution 3D	Venonat/Venomoth
16	Evolution 3D	Diglett/Dugtrio
17	Evolution 3D	Psyduck/Golduck
18	Action 3D	Primeape	Primeape won't give up on a chase until it has caught its enemy. If you make eye contact with this bad tempered ape, get ready to run for your life! Its Karate Chop technique is impressive.
19	Action 3D	Arcanine	Arcanine’s beauty has been admired for centuries. It runs so quickly and easily it looks like its flying. Arcanine makes a loyal pet, but be sure to train it well or it may bite any friends or family members who get too close to you.
20	Evolution 3D	Poliwag/Poliwhirl/Poliwrath
21	Evolution 3D	Abra/Kadabra/Alakazam
22	Evolution 3D	Machop/Machoke/Machamp
23	Evolution 3D	Tentacool/Tentacruel
24	Action 3D	Geodude	Geodude Rocks! It hangs out in fields and mountains. But unless you bother it, Geodude robably won't move. In fact most passersby just think it's a rock or boulder. Not much fun – unless you're into the pet rock thing. Paint it multicolours and see if Geodude notices. Watch out though, Geodude's rock-hard skin makes it hard to attack – and almost impossible to capture.
25	Evolution 3D	Slowpoke/Slowbro
26	Action 3D	Doduo	Doduo can't fly very well. But they are so fast they don't need to. Doduo have giant feet that leave huge footprints in the ground.
27	Action 3D	Grimer	Grimer and Muk love dirt and slime. So it's not surprising they tend to hang around with Team Rocket. Grimer can actually be used as a natural pollution processing plant because it likes to suck up the sludge that is pumped out of factories and gym lockers.
28	Action 3D	Hypno	Hypno carries around a special pendant for hypnotizing that emits sleep waves. Drowzee and hypno may not be the most powerful Pokémon, but their opponents won't be in any shape to fight back.
29	Action 3D	Hitmonlee	“The kicking fiend”. Hitmonlee completely depends on its ferocious footwork in battle. First, Hitmonlee will Meditate to increase its attack power. Then it will take down an opponent with one its many kicking attacks. When Hitmonlee is in a rush, its legs grow steadily. Then it can run smoothly with long, easy strides.
30	Action 3D	Koffing	Koffing is not a good Pokémon to carry around if you're allergic to toxic fumes. Koffing likes ot store several types of toxic gases in its body at once. Unfortunately, this rotten combo of gases often makes Koffing explode without warning.
31	Action 3D	Seaking	From Water Queen to Seaking – as Goldeen evolves, its skill with its horn increases. In the fall, Seaking can be swimming powerfully up rivers and creeks for the spawning season.
32	Action 3D	Starmie	Starmie is an impressive sight to see. The jewel at its center is highly valued. Its glows with the seven colours of the rainbow. Starmie cannot move as easily as its unevolved form, but its many sided skin gives it a lot of protection.
33	Action 3D	Scyther	This terrifying Pokémon may be a Bug-type, but it seems to have just as much in common with the dinosaurs. Its razor-edged wings make its Slash technique a killer. Add to that ninja-like speed and sharpness and the enemy is down for the count! This is one Pokémon to avoid if you're a beginner Trainer.
34	Action 3D	Electabuzz	Electabuzz are attracted to strong sources of energy. So it's no surprise that they're usually found near power plants. Watch out! If they wander away Electabuzz can cause blackouts in major cities.
35	Action 3D	Tauros	Tauros is stubborn as a bull – to say the least. Its hot-headed temper makes it a challenge to control, even for an advanced Trainer. To attack an enemy, Tauros charges violently as it whips its opponent with its tails.
36	Action 3D	Gyarados	Its hard to believe this large snake-like creature evolved from the weak Magikarp. Even more amazing is that it changed from a single Water-type to a dual Water/Flying-type. That gives this rare Gyarados unbelievable power. This Pokémon has a nasty temper – so approach it with caution. Its fangs can crush stones, and its scales are harder than steel.
37	Action 3D	Lapras	Sadly, Lapras is nearly extinct. Lapras isn’t bitter, though. This gentle, good natured creature gladly carries passengers across small bodies of water.
38	Evolution 3D	Eevee/Vaporeon
39	Evolution 3D	Eevee/Jolteon
40	Evolution 3D	Eevee/Flareon
41	Action 3D	Zapdos	'Zapdos, The second legendary bird'. It's a powerful and awe-inspiring combination of Electric and Flying-types. Legend says that Zapdos appears from the clouds while blasting huge bolts of lightning. Its Light Screen defense cuts the amount of damage it receives from other techniques in half. Approach with caution.
42	Action 3D	Dragonite	This rare water dweller has hardly ever been seen. Its ancient ancestors were probably the winged dragons of fairy tales. Dragonite is said to be as smart as any human.
43	Special 3D	Charizard	The fully evolved Charizard is on fire! The flames it spits are so hot, they can melt boulders. If Charizard gets carried away, it can start a forest fire.
44	Special 3D	Pikachu	This supercute lightning mouse is the most famous Pokémon of all. Pikachu can zap an opponent with its electric power just be squeezing its cheeks. When too many are in the same place, their electricity can cause lightning storms and power outages in nearby cities! Pikachu do not like to be inside Poké Balls. It frightens them. Pikachu make good companions for Charmander and Squirtle.
45	Special 3D	Poliwhirl	Once Poliwag evolves into Poliwhirl it can live in or out of water. Once out of the water it sweats to keep its body slimy. It uses a variety of mid powers, like Amnesia, to make it more powerful.
46	Special 3D	Gengar	Gengar is a ghastly ghoul and a mischievous might. When there is a full Moon, this Pokémon likes to scare people by pretending to be their shadow. Then Gengar laughs at their fear.
47	Special 3D	Electrode	Electrode, a.k.a. Bomb Ball, is full of electrical power. It stores electric energy under very high pressure. Watch out! It explodes often and for no reason at all.
48	Special 3D	Kabutops	Kabuto evolves into Kabutops, whose sleek shape is ideal for swimming. During its vicious attack, Kabutops cuts and drains its enemy's body with its sharp claws.
49	Special 3D	Aerodactyl	Aerodactyl can't be captured in the wild. It must be cloned in the Pokémon Lab using Old Amber from the Pewter City Museum. This prehistoric terror could be deadly if it got into the wrong hands. Aerodactyl goes straight for an enemy's throat with its sawlike fangs.
50	Special 3D	Mewtwo	Mewtwo is the most difficult Pokémon to capture. Mewtwo was created in the lab on Cinnabar Island after years of research on DNA and gene splicing. Scientists were able to genetically process the cells of Mew, the rarest Pokémon on Earth, to create the ultimate fighting machine, Mewtwo. If you defeat Mewtwo, you will be worthy of the title World’s Greatest Pokémon Master.
51	Special 3D	Meowth	Meowth is ferocious. As a member of the evil Team Rocket, its mission is to help Jessie and James capture and mistreat rare Pokémon. It especially wants Pikachu. Meowth is ambitious and crafty, but it misses important details in its hurry to attack – which always leads to its own failure. Meowth adores round objects.

Sealed items of Pokémon Stadium Action 3D's

The cards were found inside chips packets. To protect the cards they were packaged in silver foil.

Pokémon Stadium Action 3D - pack

Promotional items of Pokémon Stadium Action 3D's

For this set there was made a promotional Album to collect all the 51 cards. This ringbinder has pages with place for 2 cards each. With this promotional album also promo card 51 Meowth was included.

Pokémon Stadium Action 3D's Album front

Pokémon Stadium Action 3D's First page

Pokémon Stadium Action 3D's Second page

Pokémon Stadium Action 3D's Album backside

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Pokémon Stadium Action 3D's