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Revision as of 01:13, 28 May 2013
- This page no longer includes the merchandise for the Diamond & Pearl Series, the Platinum Series, the HeartGold & SoulSilver Series, the Call of Legends Series, or the Black & White Series. It is progressively being phased out in favor of merchandise pages organized by Series rather than type. For merchandise from these three Series, please refer to this page accordingly.
As well as producing unique or variant cards available at events, Nintendo has also released several varieties of promotional items in which to deliver special cards. Such mediums include value packs, box sets and collector tins. The list below focuses on value packs and box sets, which contain at least one promotional card, as well as booster packs or a theme deck from recent expansions. The items are listed in (roughly) chronological order and contain details of their contents.
EX Series value packs
EX Value Pack (1)
The first value pack to be produced by Nintendo, it differs from packs today as it was boxed and did not show the promotional card included in the pack.
Promo card:
- Ludicolo (Nintendo Promo 020)
Contents:
- EX Ruby & Sapphire booster pack (×1)
- EX Sandstorm booster pack (×1)
- EX Dragon booster pack (×1)
EX Value Pack (2)
This value pack was also boxed and was the first to include two promotional cards. This pack contained the same two cards that were included in the EX Collector's Carry Tin.
Promo cards:
- Celebi (Nintendo Promo 029)
- Suicune (Nintendo Promo 030)
Contents:
- EX Sandstorm booster pack (×1)
- EX Hidden Legends booster pack (×1)
- EX Deoxys booster pack (×1)
In 2005, value packs began to be packaged in blister packs (where the items are sealed with vacuum moulded plastic) and released alongside TCG expansions upon their release, the packaging mirroring the same design as the booster packs or boxes. The majority of blister packs released still retain this pattern. It was also around this time that the inclusion of promo cards were phased out in favor of releasing them in tins, using the blister packs as a medium in which to deliver holographic reprints of POP Series cards. These packs also saw the inclusion of coins, normally found in theme decks.
EX Unseen Forces Blister Pack
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Sceptile variant
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Swampert variant
The first blister packs released were based on the EX Unseen Forces expansion, though they were not directly affiliated by The Pokémon Company.
Promo cards:
- Sceptile (POP Series 1 4/17)
- Swampert (POP Series 1 5/17)
Contents:
- EX Deoxys booster pack (×1)
- EX Unseen Forces booster pack (×1)
- EX Delta Species booster pack (×1)
- Pikachu coin (silver)
EX Legend Maker Blister Pack
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Blaziken variant
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Metagross variant
These value packs were released in conjunction with EX Legend Maker, the card back featuring a similar design to those of the booster packs.
Promo cards:
- Blaziken (POP Series 1 1/17)
- Metagross (POP Series 1 2/17)
Contents:
- EX Unseen Forces booster pack (×1)
- EX Legend Maker booster packs (×2)
- Rayquaza coin (silver) [Blaziken pack only]
- Energy coin (red) [Metagross pack only]
EX Holon Phantoms Blister Pack
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Rayquaza variant
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Venusaur variant
These value packs were released in conjunction with EX Holon Phantoms, the card back featuring a similar design to those of the booster packs.
Promo cards:
- Rayquaza (POP Series 1 3/17)
- Venusaur (POP Series 2 6/17)
Contents:
- EX Unseen Forces booster pack (×1)
- EX Holon Phantoms booster packs (×2)
- Energy coin (blue)
Metagross Blister Pack
This was one of the first packs to focus on one particular Pokémon both in terms of the design of the pack and the card included. This would later be used in subsequent releases, but with a general theme in mind, such as the Eeveelutions and legendary beasts.
Promo card:
- Metagross (POP Series 1 2/17)
Contents:
- EX Deoxys booster pack (×1)
- EX Holon Phantoms booster pack (×1)
EX Value Pack II
Promo card:
- Typhlosion (Nintendo Promo 034)
Contents:
- EX Team Magma vs Team Aqua booster pack (×1)
- EX Hidden Legends booster pack (×1)
- EX Team Rocket Returns booster pack (×1)
EX Value Pack 3
Promo card:
- Pikachu δ (Nintendo Promo 035)
Contents:
- EX Hidden Legends booster pack (×1)
- EX FireRed & LeafGreen booster pack (×1)
- EX Delta Species booster pack (×1)
Legendary Beasts Blister Packs
Although they received very little marketing, three blister packs were released featuring the legendary beasts of Johto.
Promo cards:
- Entei (POP Series 2 1/17)
- Raikou (POP Series 2 3/17)
- Suicune (POP Series 2 4/17)
Contents:
- EX Crystal Guardians booster pack (×1)
- EX Power Keepers booster pack (×1)
- EX Dragon Frontiers booster pack (×1)
- Energy coin (silver) [Entei pack only]
- Mew coin (silver) [Raikou pack only]
- Pikachu coin (gold) [Suicune pack only]
Eeveelutions Blister Packs
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Flareon pack
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Jolteon pack
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Vaporeon pack
Released as a singular wave, each pack contains either Flareon, Jolteon or Vaporeon and two booster packs. The package design mirrored that of the card it contained.
Promo cards:
- Flareon (POP Series 3 2/17)
- Jolteon (POP Series 3 3/17)
- Vaporeon (POP Series 3 6/17)
Contents:
Combination of
- EX Legend Maker booster pack (×1)
- EX Deoxys booster pack (×1)
- EX Holon Phantoms booster pack (×1)
- EX Crystal Guardians booster pack (×1)
EX Crystal Guardians Blister Pack
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Pidgeot variant
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Tauros variant
These value packs were released in conjunction with EX Crystal Guardians, the card back featuring a similar design to those of the booster packs.
Promo cards:
- Pidgeot (POP Series 2 2/17)
- Tauros (POP Series 2 5/17)
Contents:
- EX Emerald booster pack (×1)
- EX Crystal Guardians booster packs (×2)
- Pikachu coin (gold) or Metagross coin (silver)
EX Dragon Frontiers Value Pack
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Plusle variant
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Minun variant
These value packs were released in conjunction with EX Dragon Frontiers, the card back featuring a similar design to those of the booster packs.
Promo cards:
- Plusle (POP Series 3 5/17)
- Minun (POP Series 3 4/17)
Contents:
- EX Deoxys booster pack (×1)
- EX Dragon Frontiers booster packs (×2)
- Gardevoir coin (blue) [Plusle pack only]
- Tyranitar coin (gold) [Minun pack only]
EX Power Keepers Value Pack
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Mew variant
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Deoxys δ variant
These value packs were released in conjunction with EX Power Keepers, the card back featuring a similar design to those of the booster packs.
Promo cards:
- Deoxys δ (POP Series 4 2/17)
- Mew (POP Series 4 4/17)
Contents:
- EX Unseen Forces booster pack (×1)
- EX Power Keepers booster packs (×2)
- Energy coin (gold) [Mew pack only]
- Energy coin (silver) [Deoxys pack only]
EX Dragon Frontiers Promotional Pack
As well as the usual size blister packs, EX Dragon Frontiers also saw the release of smaller packs, listed on several websites under the name of Promotional Packs. In addition to holographic POP reprints, these small packs also often come with POP packs. The card back also features a similar design to those of the booster packs.
Promo cards:
- Pikachu (POP Series 4 13/17)
Contents:
- EX Dragon Frontiers booster pack (×1)
- POP Series 2 booster pack (×1)
EX Power Keepers Promotional Pack
Released almost simultaneously as the previous Promotional Pack, these were unusual as the holographic variant POP cards included were common as opposed to the usual trend of Nintendo producing variants of the rare POP cards. The card back features a similar design to those of the booster packs.
Promo cards:
- Wobbuffet (POP Series 4 16/17)
Contents:
- EX Power Keepers booster pack (×1)
- POP Series 2 booster pack (×1)
EX Value Set
This was a large blister pack produced by Nintendo, containing two promotional cards and four booster packs. Unusually, the holographic variant POP cards were uncommon and common cards, as opposed to rare.
Promo cards:
- Combusken (POP Series 4 6/17)
- Mudkip (POP Series 4 11/17)
Contents:
- EX Delta Species booster pack (×1)
- EX Legend Maker booster pack (×1)
- EX Holon Phantoms booster pack (×1)
- EX Crystal Guardians booster pack (×1)
- Energy coin (silver)
Japanese Special Packs
In 2007, after their success in North America and Europe, Pokémon Card Laboratory in Japan began to release blister packs, titled "Special Packs," two-at-a-time alongside every other Japanese expansion. Japanese blister packs include two promotional cards (one of which is a Pokémon LV.X) and three booster packs. All promotional cards are either DP-P or DPt-P promotional cards.
The Lakes' Secret Special Pack
This blister pack was released on January 1, 2008, and was based on The Lakes' Secret. The card back is identical to the expansion's booster pack design.
Promo cards:
- Torterra LV.X (DP-P Promo 076)
- Bronzong (DP-P Promo 077)
Contents:
- Space-Time Creation Dialga booster pack (×1)
- Space-Time Creation Palkia booster pack (×1)
- The Lakes' Secret booster pack (×1)
Shining Darkness Special Pack
This blister pack was released on January 1, 2008, and was based on Shining Darkness. The card back is identical to the expansion's booster pack design.
Promo cards:
- Empoleon LV.X (DP-P Promo 078)
- Mothim (DP-P Promo 079)
Contents:
- Space-Time Creation Dialga booster pack (×1)
- Space-Time Creation Palkia booster pack (×1)
- Shining Darkness booster pack (×1)
Moonlit Pursuit/Dawn Dash Special Pack
This blister pack was released alongside Intense Fight in the Destroyed Sky on July 10, 2008, and was based on Moonlit Pursuit and Dawn Dash, known collectively as Pokémon Card Game DP4. The card back incorporates both expansions' booster pack designs.
Promo cards:
- Palkia LV.X (DP-P Promo 105)
- Porygon-Z (DP-P Promo 106)
Contents:
- Moonlit Pursuit booster pack (×1)
- Dawn Dash booster pack (×1)
- Intense Fight in the Destroyed Sky booster pack (×1)
Cry from the Mysterious/Temple of Anger Special Pack
This blister pack was released alongside Intense Fight in the Destroyed Sky on July 10, 2008, and was based on Cry from the Mysterious and Temple of Anger, known collectively as Pokémon Card Game DP5. The card back incorporates both expansions' booster pack designs.
Promo cards:
- Dialga LV.X (DP-P Promo 107)
- Gliscor (DP-P Promo 108)
Contents:
- Cry from the Mysterious booster pack (×1)
- Temple of Anger booster pack (×1)
- Intense Fight in the Destroyed Sky booster pack (×1)
Galactic's Conquest/Bonds to the End of Time Special Pack
This blister pack was released on January 1, 2009, and was based on Galactic's Conquest and Bonds to the End of Time. The card back is identical to the latter expansion's booster pack design.
Promo cards:
- Mismagius GL LV.X (DPt-P Promo 011)
- Electrode G (DPt-P Promo 010)
Contents:
- Galactic's Conquest booster pack (×1)
- Bonds to the End of Time booster packs (×2)
Advent of Arceus Special Pack
This blister pack was released on July 8, 2009, and was based on Advent of Arceus. The card back is identical to the expansion's booster pack design.
Promo cards:
- Pikachu M LV.X (DPt-P Promo 043)
- Michina Temple (DPt-P Promo 044)
Contents:
- Advent of Arceus booster pack (×1)
- Movie Commemoration Random Pack (×2)
Box sets
Starter Gift Box
The Starter Gift Box was the first TCG box set. It was released in 1999.
Contents:
- 2-Player Starter Set (×1)
- Jungle theme deck (×1)
- Jungle booster pack (×1)
- Play mat with deck building tips (×1)
- Eevee coin
Thunderstorm Gift Box
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Thunderstorm Gift Box
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Tempest Gift Box
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Tempest Theme Deck
The Thunderstorm Gift Box (also known as the Tempest Gift Box outside America) was released in the early 2000s. It includes a unique Thunderstorm preconstructed deck featuring cards from Base Set, Jungle, Fossil, Team Rocket, and Gym Heroes expansions. It also includes three booster packs and a CD-ROM which features an electronic deck builder, a virtual card album, and seven AI-controlled decks that a player could battle against.
Contents:
- Thunderstorm theme deck (×1)
- Fossil booster pack (×1)
- Team Rocket booster pack (×1)
- Gym Heroes booster pack (×1)
- Pokémon Trading Card Game - Play it! Version 2 CD-ROM (×1)
- Play mat (×1)
- Deck building tip sheet (×1)
- Pikachu coin (×1)
- Felt deck bag (×1)
EX Deoxys Collector's Box
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Deoxys variant
-
Rayquaza variant
Released in conjunction with EX Deoxys, these deck boxes were among the first products to feature POP packs after they were no longer issued at POP events. The boxes have the same designs as the boosters in the expansion.
Contents:
- EX Deoxys booster packs (×2)
- EX Team Rocket Returns booster pack (×1)
- POP Series 1 booster packs (×2)
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Deluxe Gift Set
Released in January 2006, this set provided another source for obtaining the Suicune Nintendo promo, as well as four boosters and an exclusive deck box. The set comes in three variants, each with a deck box that portrays one of the Legendary Birds. The set also includes an index card that has the same design as the included deck box.
Promo card:
- Suicune (Nintendo Promo 030)
Contents:
- EX FireRed & LeafGreen booster pack (×1)
- EX Team Rocket Returns booster pack (×1)
- EX Unseen Forces booster pack (×1)
- EX Delta Species booster pack (×1)
- Deck Box (Articuno, Zapdos or Moltres design)
- Index card (Articuno, Zapdos or Moltres design)
EX Bonus Box
This set gave collectors the opportunity to obtain an EX Deck Tin once again, since their release back in 2005 made them rather limited. It was also the first of many box sets to include a holographic Celebi ex.
Promo card:
- Celebi ex (POP Series 2 17/17)
Contents:
- EX Deck Tin (×1)
- EX Series booster packs (×3)
EX Value Box
A little-known release by Nintendo, this set includes many items and was exclusive to Target stores.
Promo cards:
- Tyranitar ex (POP Series 1 17/17)
- Mew (POP Series 4 4/17)
Contents:
- EX Series theme deck (×2)
- EX Series booster pack (×3)
Trainer's Challenge Set
In a similar fashion to the blister packs, this box set comes in two versions.
Promo cards:
- Celebi ex (POP Series 2 17/17)
- Mew (Nintendo Promo 040)
Contents:
- EX Trainer Kit or EX Trainer Kit 2
- EX Unseen Forces booster pack (×1)
- EX Delta Species booster pack (×1)
- EX Legend Maker booster pack (×1)
Crystal Trainer Set
Another little-known promotional TCG item, this box set was released in conjunction with EX Crystal Guardians and exclusive to Toys ‘R’ Us stores.
Promo card:
- Blastoise (POP Series 3 1/17)
Contents:
- EX Crystal Guardians theme deck (×1)
- EX Delta Species booster pack (×1)
- EX Legend Maker booster pack (×1)
- EX Crystal Guardians booster pack (×1)
Epic Collection Value Box
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Typhlosion variant
-
Flygon variant
Although they have no connection to the Epic Collection Deck Kits, many stores and websites applied the name to these value boxes as they were released roughly at the same time. Packaged in a similar way to the original value packs, the two versions adopt changes made to the Collector Tins and feature windows. Of particular note is the Typhlosion promo card, as it saw a limited release sometime prior to the release of this box, allowing collectors and players to obtain it again.
Promo cards:
- Typhlosion (Nintendo Promo 034)
- Flygon (POP Series 4 3/17)
Contents:
- EX Unseen Forces booster pack (×1)
- EX Legend Maker booster pack (×1)
- EX Holon Phantoms booster pack (×1)