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how to tell if japanese pokemon card is first edition 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.

🌎 Ships from the USA – Worldwide Delivery

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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