Summary
- A rare Mew card was found in a shed and shared online, sparking nostalgia among Pokemon fans.
- The ancient Mew card from 2000 is rare and sought after by collectors for its unique design.
- Discoveries like this show older fans still treasure Pokemon items, passing down their love for the franchise.
A Pokemon fan found a rare Mew card in their father's shed and shared the discovery online. Pokemon is a successful franchise that has fans of all ages, who often collect items to express their love for the world of Pikachu and friends, including the popular trading cards.
Mew is one of the most beloved pocket monsters among Pokemon fans, and its first appearance on physical Pokemon cards was in 2000. That year, Wizards of the Coast released a card called Mew card (Wizards Promo 8) as part of the Wizards Black Star Promos series. Since then, the Mythical Pokemon has appeared on 36 other cards, some known to fans as the tag team variant with Mewtwo, and the coveted card nicknamed “Bubble Mew” by the community. However, a Pokemon fan recently encountered another very iconic Mew card.
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On the Pokemon TCG subreddit, user under_PAWG_story showed off the Ancient Mew card found in their father's shed. Although the shared images do not show the front of the card, fans can see the illustration on the back and the distribution insert in English. That is noteworthy because it encourages fans to participate in a promotional campaign that took place at the time the card was released and earn an exclusive Ancient Mew playmat/poster. In the comments section, Redditors admired the OP's find, with some saying they also have a copy of this unique Pokemon card.
Ancient Mew is One of the Most Iconic Pokemon Cards
Ancient Mew was released in 2000 and given to fans in the US and select countries who purchased a ticket to see The Power of One, the first Pokemon movie, during its opening week. The card stands out for its beautiful golden illustration and colorful background, with its information and Mew depicted in a style reminiscent of ancient Egyptian drawings. Players can find Ancient Mew for sale on eBay at affordable prices between $19.99 and $30. However, PokeDATA points out that some copies of the card with a grade of 10 were sold in 2024 for an incredible $499.99.
It's always interesting to see fans making discoveries like under_PAWG_story's, as it shows that although Pokemon is primarily aimed at younger audiences, a significant portion of the community consists of older fans. Because of this, it's not uncommon to see fans who still have items from their youth, such as the Ancient Mew card, or pass on their love of Pokemon to their children.
- Franchise
- Pokemon
- Original Release Date
- October 20, 1996
Pokemon TCG (Trading Card Game) is a collectible and strategy based card game based on Nintendo's Pokemon franchise. Two players face off against one another, battling one Pokemon at a time and attempting to knock them out to claim one of six prize cards. The cards have also become highly collectible with some in particular selling for thousands of dollars.
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