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==Information== | ==Information== | ||
[[File:Base set Japanese Ad.jpg|thumb|150px|An advertisement for Expansion Pack]] | [[File:Base set Japanese Ad.jpg|thumb|150px|An advertisement for Expansion Pack]] | ||
'''Base Set''' is the name given to the first main expansion of the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]. In Japan, it was released as '''Expansion Pack''', the first expansion in the Pokémon Card Game. It is based on {{game|Red and Blue|s|Pokémon Red, Blue}}, and {{game|Red and Green|s|Green}}, featuring [[Generation I]] Pokémon. The English expansion was released on January 9, 1999, while the Japanese expansion was released on October 20, 1996. Although not part of the TCG, Bandai | '''Base Set''' is the name given to the first main expansion of the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]. In Japan, it was released as '''Expansion Pack''', the first expansion in the Pokémon Card Game. It is based on {{game|Red and Blue|s|Pokémon Red, Blue}}, and {{game|Red and Green|s|Green}}, featuring [[Generation I]] Pokémon. The English expansion was released on January 9, 1999, while the Japanese expansion was released on October 20, 1996. Although not part of the TCG, Bandai Pokémon Cards Part 1 Green & Part 2 Red (September 1996) is regarded as pre-dating the Japanese Base set, and therefore is the oldest known Pokémon Card release. | ||
[[File:BaseSetPrintRuns.jpg|thumb|center|700px|Japanese, 1st Edition, Shadowless, Unlimited, 4th Print]] | [[File:BaseSetPrintRuns.jpg|thumb|center|700px|Japanese, 1st Edition, Shadowless, Unlimited, 4th Print]] | ||
The Shadowless print mirrored the 1st Edition print except for the 1st Edition logo. All cards in the 1st Edition and Shadowless runs were printed with thinner HP and attack text. These cards were without drop shadows for the artwork window. The fourth print run mirrored the Unlimited print, with the only difference being the copyright date, which reads "1999-2000". | The Shadowless print mirrored the 1st Edition print except for the 1st Edition logo. All cards in the 1st Edition and Shadowless runs were printed with thinner HP and attack text. These cards were without drop shadows for the artwork window. The fourth print run mirrored the Unlimited print, with the only difference being the copyright date, which reads "1999-2000". | ||
The English release are ordered | The English release are ordered by card type (Pokémon, Trainer, and Energy cards), then by rarity (Rare Holo, Rare, Uncommon, Common), lastly, alphabetically by card name. The Japanese release are ordered by the types first, then ascending rarity (Rare and Rare Holo are considered the same), then [[National Pokédex]] number, followed by Trainer and Energy cards. | ||
{{Setlist/nmheader|title=Additional cards|tablecol=DD494E|bordercol=222D60|cellcol=3363AF|promo=yes|symbol=no}} | {{Setlist/nmheader|title=Additional cards|tablecol=DD494E|bordercol=222D60|cellcol=3363AF|promo=yes|symbol=no}} | ||
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|caption7=Brazilian | |caption7=Brazilian Blastoise pack | ||
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==Languages this set is released in== | |||
The Expansion Pack is released in Japanese, of which all cards are available both with and without rarity symbol. The set without rarity symbols is believed to be the earlier or "1st Edition" print run as it contained errors that were later corrected (such as {{TCG ID|Base Set|Venusaur|15}} being incorrectly printed as Pokemon #68 instead of #3). It is commonly referred to as No Rarity Base Set. | |||
The Base Set is released in English, Dutch, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Korean, and Chinese in both 1st and unlimited edition. The English version of this set had four different variations: 1st edition Shadowless; non-1st Shadowless; unlimited edition with ©1999 copyright date; and unlimited edition with ©1999-2000 copyright date. The Holofoil cards of the English 1st edition Shadowless set can be further distinguished between thin and thick stamp variations, which refers to the width of the "1" in the 1st edition symbol. The non-holo cards in both the 1st and unlimited edition print runs of the Spanish sets are also available with ©1999-2000 copyright date: ©1999 Spanish cards were released in Spain, ©1999-2000 Spanish cards in Latin American countries. The Spanish Holofoil Rares are only available with ©1999 copyright date. | |||
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20030814055208/http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=pokemon/basesetchecklists Set checklist (Archive)] | |||
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Base Set (Japanese: 拡張パック Expansion Pack) is the name given to the first main expansion of cards of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. The set is the first to feature Generation I Pokémon in the card game.
Blurb
Put the power in your hand with the Pokémon trading card game!
The hugely successful Pokémon Game Boy® game was just the beginning of the Pokémon phenomenon. Now, with the trading card game, you can train your favorite Pokémon to pit them against a rival's Pokémon in a fight to the finish! Increase their powers with Energy, and your Pokémon will launch the special attacks you've seen in the popular Pokémon animated TV show!
Choose your favorite Pokémon from the random cards in this booster pack to customize a Pokémon theme deck or starter set. Or design your own undefeatable deck by combining prized Pokémon and trainers. The possibilities are endless!
Do you have the skills to become the world's number-one Pokémon Master? Master the Pokémon trading card game and find out!
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Base Set is the name given to the first main expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. In Japan, it was released as Expansion Pack, the first expansion in the Pokémon Card Game. It is based on Pokémon Red, Blue, and Green, featuring Generation I Pokémon. The English expansion was released on January 9, 1999, while the Japanese expansion was released on October 20, 1996. Although not part of the TCG, Bandai Pokémon Cards Part 1 Green & Part 2 Red (September 1996) is regarded as pre-dating the Japanese Base set, and therefore is the oldest known Pokémon Card release.

The Shadowless print mirrored the 1st Edition print except for the 1st Edition logo. All cards in the 1st Edition and Shadowless runs were printed with thinner HP and attack text. These cards were without drop shadows for the artwork window. The fourth print run mirrored the Unlimited print, with the only difference being the copyright date, which reads "1999-2000".
The English release are ordered by card type (Pokémon, Trainer, and Energy cards), then by rarity (Rare Holo, Rare, Uncommon, Common), lastly, alphabetically by card name. The Japanese release are ordered by the types first, then ascending rarity (Rare and Rare Holo are considered the same), then National Pokédex number, followed by Trainer and Energy cards.
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The Expansion Pack is released in Japanese, of which all cards are available both with and without rarity symbol. The set without rarity symbols is believed to be the earlier or "1st Edition" print run as it contained errors that were later corrected (such as Venusaur being incorrectly printed as Pokemon #68 instead of #3). It is commonly referred to as No Rarity Base Set. The Base Set is released in English, Dutch, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Korean, and Chinese in both 1st and unlimited edition. The English version of this set had four different variations: 1st edition Shadowless; non-1st Shadowless; unlimited edition with ©1999 copyright date; and unlimited edition with ©1999-2000 copyright date. The Holofoil cards of the English 1st edition Shadowless set can be further distinguished between thin and thick stamp variations, which refers to the width of the "1" in the 1st edition symbol. The non-holo cards in both the 1st and unlimited edition print runs of the Spanish sets are also available with ©1999-2000 copyright date: ©1999 Spanish cards were released in Spain, ©1999-2000 Spanish cards in Latin American countries. The Spanish Holofoil Rares are only available with ©1999 copyright date.
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This article is part of Project TCG, a Bulbapedia project that aims to report on every aspect of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. |
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