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Steven asks a very interesting question here: When’s the last time a Pokémon card was printed exclusively in English? Here’s the answer in quite a bit of detail. Most exclusive cards are Japanese exclusives, which makes sense. However, English exclusive cards date back all the way to 2000. The first example, technically for a period of time, was Dark Raichu from Team Rocket. (Picture 1) The TR secret rare was originally an English/WOTC exclusive. However, it was produced as part of the TR set for other languages as well, making it more of an “international exclusive”. Although, it was later printed as part of the Neo Series in Japanese as well. Beyond that, there’s maybe a couple of true examples from the WOTC era. One obvious selection is the Legendary Collection set. While all of the card arts are reprints from prior sets, the Legendary Collection symbol (and fireworks reverse holo pattern) cards are exclusive to the English language. Additionally, Gym Heroes and Gym Challenge were only printed in Japanese and English. So, for the censored cards from these sets (ex. Misty’s Tears), the changed artwork is exclusive to English. (Picture 2) There’s also the English World Championship No. 1/2/3 cards, these just aren’t available to the public obviously. I do believe the most recent public English exclusive card is the Pikachu with Grey Felt Hat, released in 2023. The next most recent English language exclusive cards may be the Futsal cards from 2020. Released as part of a kit for youths joining the 2020 futsal program in England. (Picture 3) However, the coolest example would have to be the Corocoro English exclusive Jumbo Base Set Charizard. Again, the card art has been seen before, but the card itself is a unique jumbo version! (Picture 4) It was released with the April, 2000 copy of Corocoro magazine in Japan. And I believe this is the ONLY language exclusive card released in a country where its primary language was not the language the card was printed with (unless you count Ancient Mew).

@_bismack_ Yup. I get people’s frustration, it makes a ton of sense. But until there’s this collective agreement to not pay well over MSRP while cards are still being printed, things will continue to be inflated.

Just not going to pay $100 for a regular ETB of a set that is actively being released. I don't care if that's under market price. Not giving any corporation double MSRP for Pokémon, rather just buy more cards. Learn to miss out on things. Have principles, stick to them.

@JoeMintyy Hmm, think mine might be broken?

The one, the only.. Dunkles Machomei 😂

@JohnnyCrambo Johnny!! Nice pull man, looks amazing 😍

one of my BIGGEST PULLS

@JayBobSons Haha it’ll take a second to get used to seeing the ✅ next to your name 😂

I am so angry right now, like what kind of person does this to someone? 😭

@Ravers Oh this is so sick! Did you pull it yourself years ago or buy it as a collector!?

Does anyone have any unique or special cards in their collection? I have this Square-cut Jolteon holo

Randomly found these two Topsun Pokémon cards in my backpack Did you know that even though the copyright date is listed as 1995, these cards weren’t released until 1997. This was after the original Base Set cards came out in Japan

Pokémon Pop-tarts feel incredibly nostalgic ✨ There were a ton of other Pokémon branded foods from the late 90’s/early 2000’s that people went crazy for too

@StevenxTCG CoroCoro Mew goes hard that’s for sure. I kick myself so often for not picking one up years ago when I started writing about Japanese cards more

@PokeCardStop I give him a C- for effort cause I like the Coro Coro Mew

I could literally do this all day

@ThatNerdMert Wow, I love this! 😍

I have a backlog of things I want to print but look how awesome this Switch 2 Pokopia dock is 🤩

@simpleeemi I’ve got so many of the big ones, I need to be better organized

just me and my storage boxes against the world

@BlastoiseBaller When did this happen

Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire were released 23 years ago on this day in the U.S. We need these remakes to come to the Switch 2 now ✨

@Vince_Arambulo @xzuyyu @RebeccaSobkovi1 @poke_emilys Thank you so much for this, you’re too kind 🥹

@xzuyyu @RebeccaSobkovi1 @poke_emilys @PokeCardStop is a perfect example of a positive influence on this community. I enjoy the artist features as it gives a lot more insight into the artists that create the pokemon card illustrations that we all love. If ya haven't followed yet, I highly recommend @PokeCardStop 🫡

✨2X ART COMMISSION GIVEAWAY ✨ @poke_emilys and I are teaming up to giveaway TWO custom art pieces!! We want to show our appreciation for the support we have had for our art 🩷 We also want to take this opportunity to spread some love!! There will be TWO winners.. one person will win a custom hand painted extended art card of their choice! The other winner will receive a custom hand painted 1-Slot zip binder, with art of a pokemon of their choice! TO ENTER: - Follow @poke_emilys and @xzuyyu - Like - Repost - Tag someone in the replies that has been a POSITIVE influence on our community, show them some love! USA ONLY.. sorry international friends 🩷 Winners will be announced on March 27th!

Lots going on today on the Pokémon TL. Days like these make me take a moment to reflect, and I have just a couple things I want to say: A) Thank you, to every single person that interacts with my content and/or anyone who appreciates Pokémon. I have found a community of people who enjoy a hobby and area that I love, and I couldn’t be more thankful. B) I try very hard to make content that resonates with fans, and also is engaging for those with less exposure to Pokémon. I strive really hard to be authentic and genuine. So thank you again to everyone here who also strives towards authenticity and supports it. C) We all have an ego to some degree, that’s super natural. But I think there’s always a benefit in trying to be mindful of it and recognize how we can be more considerate and modest. Thanks again y’all, I hope you all have a great day 💛

@AustinFeelGood Oh, you’re so right I think. The one that was exclusive to Canada and the U.S. right? Didn’t even cross my mind. Learn something new every day! ☺️

@PokeCardStop Special delivery Pikachu is a good recent example!

Steven asks a very interesting question here: When’s the last time a Pokémon card was printed exclusively in English? Here’s the answer in quite a bit of detail. Most exclusive cards are Japanese exclusives, which makes sense. However, English exclusive cards date back all the way to 2000. The first example, technically for a period of time, was Dark Raichu from Team Rocket. (Picture 1) The TR secret rare was originally an English/WOTC exclusive. However, it was produced as part of the TR set for other languages as well, making it more of an “international exclusive”. Although, it was later printed as part of the Neo Series in Japanese as well. Beyond that, there’s maybe a couple of true examples from the WOTC era. One obvious selection is the Legendary Collection set. While all of the card arts are reprints from prior sets, the Legendary Collection symbol (and fireworks reverse holo pattern) cards are exclusive to the English language. Additionally, Gym Heroes and Gym Challenge were only printed in Japanese and English. So, for the censored cards from these sets (ex. Misty’s Tears), the changed artwork is exclusive to English. (Picture 2) There’s also the English World Championship No. 1/2/3 cards, these just aren’t available to the public obviously. I do believe the most recent public English exclusive card is the Pikachu with Grey Felt Hat, released in 2023. The next most recent English language exclusive cards may be the Futsal cards from 2020. Released as part of a kit for youths joining the 2020 futsal program in England. (Picture 3) However, the coolest example would have to be the Corocoro English exclusive Jumbo Base Set Charizard. Again, the card art has been seen before, but the card itself is a unique jumbo version! (Picture 4) It was released with the April, 2000 copy of Corocoro magazine in Japan. And I believe this is the ONLY language exclusive card released in a country where its primary language was not the language the card was printed with (unless you count Ancient Mew).

@JessePrker Ooh I love REND’s work too! I had to write this thread to show some level of appreciation! That binder page would look super nice. The Psyduck is defs my fav, but I really love the feel of the Chimeco card too ☺️

REND is one of my favorite new #PokemonTCG artists and there is now enough illustration rares to fill a 9-page binder! 🎨 Their cards have this clean hyper-realism to them that I really like.

I never really played this game as a kid With Pokopia and FRLG out, how much am I really missing out on if I don’t get this? 😬

This is what I’ll be doing for the rest of the evening

@AndyDc818 For sure never printed in Japanese. Here’s a German version I just found on Reddit though!

@PokeCardStop Shrouded Fable promos Gren and King EX? I know they never got Japanese prints and can’t find pictures of any Spanishnor French versions.