Summary
- A Pokemon fan received a rare 2001 Entei card from a coworker, sparking excitement in the Pokemon TCG community.
- Entei #34 was a promo card distributed with movie tickets in 2001, now highly sought after by fans.
- The evolution of Entei cards from 2001 to recent releases like Entei V showcases the evolution of Pokemon TCG.
A Pokemon TCG fan received an incredible gift from their coworker, who gave them a promotional card for Entei that was released in 2001. Like other aspects of the Pokemon franchise, collecting cards has kept Pokemon TCG fans engaged for years. And because of the quest to obtain the rarest cards, the community has many stories to share.
These tales often go viral on social media, such as the Pokemon TCG fan who got cards from 1999 from their grandmother in a sealed package in perfect condition as a birthday present. Other fans have experienced similar situations, receiving cards and packages that turned out to be great surprises, such as boosters for old sets and rare and expensive cards gotten when least expected. This time, a Pokemon TCG fan shared a similar story, surprising the community with what they got.
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Redditor blizzardplus received an original promo card Entei #34 as a gift from their coworker. According to them, their coworker said they had some extra cards dating back to the Pokemon movie and “figured they might be interested.” It's no surprise that the fan was shocked by receiving such an unexpected and special gift, commenting that they hadn't seen a copy of this card from the Legendary Pokemon of Johto since they were children.
Why Entei Card #34 is So Special for Pokemon TCG Fans
Over the years, Entei has been featured on 29 cards, the first of which was the one gifted to the OP. This basic card shows the Fire-type on a fiery background with shiny details and was distributed with the purchase of tickets for Spell of the Unown: Entei, the third Pokemon movie that hit theaters in April 2001. The card later reappeared in the Wizards Black Star Promos, a series of 53 cards that Wizards of The Coast produced before losing its license. These cards have been distributed on different occasions, such as to celebrate the release of new Pokemon movies.
While Entei #34 is the first Johto Legendary card in Pokemon TCG history, the most recent release is Entei V, a basic card first seen in 2022 with the release of Brilliant Stars, the new main expansion of the Sword and Shield cycle of collectible cards. Featuring 216 new cards, Brilliant Stars is centered on Arceus and introduces the VSTAR mechanic. The Entei V card would reappear the following year with the release of Crown Zenith, the last Pokemon TCG special expansion related to Gen 8 that introduced 230 new cards.
- 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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