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how to tell 1st edition japanese pokemon cards Japanese Expansion Pack Complete Set (102/102) 1996| TradingCardSets.ComPokmon Japanese Base Set (Expansion Pack, 1996) Complete 102 102 Original Set Authentic Vintage Cards from Japan Condition Details This complete set contains cards ranging from Near Mint (NM) to Moderately Played (MP) and Damaged (DMG). Most cards fall within the Moderately Played to Damaged range, as truly clean copies of early Japanese cards are now extremely difficult to source.. Each card is authentic and has been handled with care. Expect edge

Pokémon Japanese Base Set (Expansion Pack, 1996) – Complete 102/102 Original Set – Authentic Vintage Cards from Japan

💎 Condition Details

This complete set contains cards ranging from Near Mint (NM) to Moderately Played (MP) and Damaged (DMG). Most cards fall within the Moderately Played to Damaged range, as truly clean copies of early Japanese cards are now extremely difficult to source..

  • Each card is authentic and has been handled with care.
  • Expect edge wear, scratches, possible creases, and whitening consistent with older collections.

Step back into history with the original Pokémon Japanese Base Set, known in Japan as the Expansion Pack (拡張パック) — the legendary 1996 release that started the global Pokémon phenomenon. This was the first Pokémon TCG set ever printed, predating the English Base Set by several months and featuring the earliest artwork, layouts, and the original Japanese text that launched a worldwide legacy.

This listing includes all 102 cards from the original Expansion Pack, making it a complete master set. Every card from Bulbasaur to Mewtwo, plus all Trainers and Energies, is present.

🇯🇵 Authentic Japanese 1996 Release

Printed by Media Factory and released in October 1996, the Expansion Pack introduced the world to Pokémon cards. Unlike later English releases, these early cards often have no rarity symbol, different attack names, and a distinct color tone that reflects the earliest print run style.

These cards represent the very foundation of Pokémon TCG history — a true collector’s milestone that has become increasingly hard to complete, especially within the United States.

Ideal for serious collectors, historical preservation, or restoration projects.

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These cards are already located in the United States, ensuring quick and secure global shipping. No long import waits or language-barrier transactions.

🏆 Complete Japanese Base Set (Expansion Pack) Card List (102/102)

  1. Bulbasaur
  2. Caterpie
  3. Metapod
  4. Weedle
  5. Nidoran♂
  6. Koffing
  7. Tangela
  8. Ivysaur
  9. Kakuna
  10. Nidorino
  11. Venusaur
  12. Beedrill
  13. Nidoking
  14. Charmander
  15. Vulpix
  16. Ponyta
  17. Charmeleon
  18. Growlithe
  19. Arcanine
  20. Magmar
  21. Charizard
  22. Ninetales
  23. Squirtle
  24. Poliwag
  25. Staryu
  26. Starmie
  27. Wartortle
  28. Poliwhirl
  29. Seel
  30. Dewgong
  31. Magikarp
  32. Blastoise
  33. Poliwrath
  34. Gyarados
  35. Pikachu
  36. Magnemite
  37. Voltorb
  38. Raichu
  39. Magneton
  40. Electrode
  41. Electabuzz
  42. Zapdos
  43. Abra
  44. Gastly
  45. Drowzee
  46. Kadabra
  47. Haunter
  48. Jynx
  49. Alakazam
  50. Mewtwo
  51. Sandshrew
  52. Diglett
  53. Machop
  54. Onix
  55. Machoke
  56. Dugtrio
  57. Machamp
  58. Hitmonchan
  59. Pidgey
  60. Rattata
  61. Doduo
  62. Raticate
  63. Farfetch’d
  64. Porygon
  65. Dratini
  66. Pidgeotto
  67. Clefairy
  68. Chansey
  69. Dragonair
  70. Energy Removal
  71. Potion
  72. Gust of Wind
  73. Switch
  74. Bill
  75. Super Potion
  76. Energy Retrieval
  77. Professor Oak
  78. Revive
  79. Defender
  80. Full Heal
  81. PlusPower
  82. Pokédex
  83. Pokémon Center
  84. Pokémon Flute
  85. Maintenance
  86. Devolution Spray
  87. Item Finder
  88. Super Energy Removal
  89. Impostor Professor Oak
  90. Computer Search
  91. Clefairy Doll
  92. Scoop Up
  93. Pokémon Trader
  94. Pokémon Breeder
  95. Lass
  96. Double Colorless Energy
  97. Grass Energy
  98. Fire Energy
  99. Water Energy
  100. Lightning Energy
  101. Psychic Energy
  102. Fighting Energy

 

 

 

 

🔥 Why This Set Matters

This is where it all began — the birthplace of Charizard, Blastoise, and Venusaur, the first-ever Trainer cards, and the original energy system that shaped every format after. Collectors and investors recognize the Japanese Base Set as a cornerstone of Pokémon TCG history.

Each card in this set is a piece of gaming heritage — a tangible connection to the very beginning of Pokémon.

 

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