Original Series Era Card List

The Original Series era has 18 sets: Expansion Pack, Expansion Pack (No Rarity), Pokemon Jungle, Mystery of the Fossils, Rocket Gang, Challenge from the Darkness, City Gym Decks, Player Placement Trainer Promos, Leaders' Stadium, Quick Starter Gift Set (Green Deck), Quick Starter Gift Set (Red Deck), Intro Pack (Bulbasaur), Intro Pack (Squirtle), Southern Island, Japanese CD Promo, Vending Machine cards Series 1 (Blue), Vending Machine cards Series 2 (Red), Vending Machine cards Series 3 (Green).

The Original Series era spans 1996 to 2025. It runs from Expansion Pack to Vending Machine cards Series 3 (Green).