About Carddass

Pokemon Carddass (Green & Red: 151 Common / 15 Prism-Holo / 3 Town Maps / 4 card Lists)

September ~ October 1996 (Beta version existed in 95)

Introduction to Bandai's Pokémon Carddass Cards

In 1995 and 1997, Bandai introduced the Pokémon Carddass series, a pioneering set of trading cards released exclusively in Japan. These cards hold the distinction of being some of the earliest Pokémon cards ever produced, laying the foundation for what would become a global phenomenon in the world of trading card games.

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Bandai's Legacy and the Carddass Trademark

The "Carddass" brand is a registered trademark of Bandai, a company renowned for its contributions to the world of toys and collectibles. These cards not only introduced detailed Pokémon data to young fans but also played a crucial role in shaping the collectible card industry. Their unique design and educational content have made them a cherished piece of Pokémon history.

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Variant Pokémon Cards in 1996 CARDDASS Series

In 1996, the original Pokémon games in Japan—Red and Green Versions—each offered a unique set of 150 Pokémon, with certain creatures exclusive to one version. For example, players of Red Version could only catch Pokémon like Ekans and Arbok, while Green Version players needed to trade with someone from Red to obtain them. This idea of version-exclusive Pokémon was reflected in the 1996 CARDDASS Pokémon cards. Each Pokémon was represented by two distinct cards: one red and one green. Some of these cards were specially marked to indicate the version they were originally from, with labels like “TRADED from RED VERSION” or “TRADED from GREEN VERSION.” Moreover, certain Pokémon required trading to evolve, irrespective of the game version. In these instances, a red CARDDASS card could be labeled “TRADED from GREEN VERSION,” while the corresponding green card would read “TRADED from RED VERSION.”

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Bulbasaur
Ivysaur
Venusaur
Charmander
Charmeleon
Charizard
Squirtle
Wartortle
Blastoise
Caterpie
Metapod
Butterfree
Weedle
Kakuna
Beedrill
Pidgey
Pidgeotto
Pidgeot
Rattata
Raticate
Spearow
Fearow
Ekans
Arbok
Pikachu