Japan's Pokémon Event Timeline
The Pokémon timeline offers a nostalgic journey through the significant events that have shaped the Pokémon universe, highlighting the launch of iconic games, memorable anime episodes, and legendary card releases. note that some details are drawn from my memory, so there may be occasional inaccuracies.
Dec 10, 1997
Gourmet Snorlax: "Get a Double Nintendo 64 Campaign" Gift Card
During the campaign, those who bought a Nintendo 64 console received a special card with a set of two cards, one of which was "Gourmet Snorlax."
Dec 10, 1997
Cool Polygon: "Get a Nintendo 64 Double Campaign" Gift Card
During the campaign, people who bought a Nintendo 64 console were given a special mount with a set of two cards, one of which was "Cool Polygon."
Dec 19, 1997
Pokémon Card Game Team Rocket Gift Pack
Pokémon Card Game 4th expansion pack A gift pack made up of Team Rocket cards.
Feb 10, 1998
Charizard: "Torikekko Please" Campaign Card
The 8cm CD (model number: CXDA-101) released on February 10, 1998 comes with a special bonus of a Torikekko Please sticker with bonus Pokemon Cards
Mar 23, 1998
Pokémon Card Game Expansion Sheets Vol. 1 (Blue Edition)
Released in Bandai's Jumbo Carddass. Each sheet comes with 3 cards, 10 damage counters, and 3 markers. The sheets are themed around the habitats of Pokémon in the game.
Apr 15, 1998
Mewtwo Strikes Back: Jumbo Card Monthly CoroCoro Comic May 1998 issue bonus
Jumbo card from "Monthly CoroCoro Comic May 1998 issue bonus (released in April)"
Apr 26, 1998
Pocket Monster Card Game Pokemon Gym 1st Edition Nibi City Gym Takeshi (Brock)
Released at the same time as Pocket Monster Card Game Pokemon Gym 1st Edition Cerulean City Gym Misty as the first Pokemon Gym. It is more influenced by the anime than decks from the other Pokemon Gym series, including Vulpix and Zubat.
Apr 26, 1998
Pocket Monsters Card Game Pokemon Gym No. 1 Cerulean City Gym kasumi (Misty)
Released as the first Pokemon Gym at the same time as Pocket Monsters Card Game Pokemon Gym No. 1 Nibi City Gym Takeshi.
Jun 17, 1998
Pokémon Card Game Expansion Sheets Vol. 2 (Red Edition)
Released in Bandai's Jumbo Carddass. Same as the blue edition except for the changed theme.
Jul 19, 1998
Pokemon Kangaskhan: Kangaskhan Parent-Child Tournament Winner's Prize Card
This is a promo card that was given out to the winners at the Kagaskhan Parent-Child Tournament. Back then, I was a child. Unfortunately, I wasn`t able to win.