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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.

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Jun 25, 1999
Pocket Monsters Card Game Gym Expansion 2: Challenge from the Darkness

Pocket Monsters Card Game Gym Expansion 2: Challenge from the Darkness

The game focuses on Pokémon from Natsume and Katsura, as well as Pokémon from Kyo and Sakaki who do not appear as starters. It also includes Pokémon from Takeshi, Kasumi, Mathis, Erica, and some from Team Rocket.

Jul 17, 1999
Ancient Mew: Bonus card from the pamphlet for the movie "The Legendary Pokémon: The Birth of Lugia"

Ancient Mew: Bonus card from the pamphlet for the movie "The Legendary Pokémon: The Birth of Lugia"

The pamphlet for the movie Pokémon: The Legendary Pokémon: The Birth of Lugia, which was released on July 17, 1999. When you open the page, you'll find a promo card of Ancient Mew (official name: ???) inserted inside.

Jul 17, 1999
Pokemon Card Game Movie Release Commemoration Pack Southern Island

Pokemon Card Game Movie Release Commemoration Pack Southern Island

Movie Release Commemoration Pack (Southern Island) The setting is "Rainbow Island" and "Tropical Island" of "Southern Island".

Jul 30, 1999
Pokemon Card Game Intro Pack

Pokemon Card Game Intro Pack

A set for beginners, a type of starter pack. It is characterized by the fact that it comes with a 40-card deck instead of a 60-card deck. The cards in this set have a circled number printed on the bottom right of the front side, which indicates the serial number of the card in the set. It can be said to be the predecessor of the collection number, but there is no regularity in the order of the cards.

Dec 01, 1999
Card Trainer Certification: Challenge Passport 50-person match

Card Trainer Certification: Challenge Passport 50-person match

Challenge Passport 50-person match

Dec 10, 1999
Pokemon Card★neo

Pokemon Card★neo

A series themed on Pokemon Gold and Silver (second generation) released at the time. New rules such as baby Pokemon, Pokemon items, and shiny Pokemon were added to match the game, which had major system improvements and additional elements due to the generation change. It is possible to play by mixing with the previous series.There are some changes to the surface design. Another feature is that Pokemon with two types in the first generation appear in different colors than in the previous series (for example, Starmie is a water/psychic type in the game, and appeared as a water Pokemon in the previous series, but this time it appears as a Psychic Pokemon).

Jan 01, 2000
New Year's present: Jumbo card for Pokémon fan club members

New Year's present: Jumbo card for Pokémon fan club members

Jumbo card given to Pokémon fan club members by Media Factory to commemorate the year 2000

Feb 29, 2000
Pokemon Card Official Book 2000

Pokemon Card Official Book 2000

The ultimate collection of information on Pokemon from the first generation to the 2000s.

May 01, 2000
Mew [English] : Monthly Comic GOTTA May Issue bonus Card

Mew [English] : Monthly Comic GOTTA May Issue bonus Card

Monthly magazine published on May 1, 2000: The magazine included a Mew card called "Pokémon Card Game US Edition Official Event Mew". You could peel the card off like the vending machine peelable sheets.