Released 20 October 1996 • 102 cards
The Expansion Pack (October 1996) is the cornerstone release of the Original Series and the second English set overall, establishing the foundational card pool for competitive play. This 102-card set introduced iconic holos like Charizard, Blastoise, and Venusaur that remain the most sought-after cards in the entire TCG hobby. As a first-generation set with limited print runs compared to modern standards, it commands premium prices and represents a critical milestone in Pokemon TCG history.
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The Expansion Pack chase cards are Charizard #21 at $800.61, Blastoise #32 at $178.16 and Venusaur #11 at $124.99.
Every card in Expansion Pack (Japanese) with its current Near Mint price, in set number order. Sort by price to read it as a price list.