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Carddass Alakazam, red version
Timeline #1 · Late Sep 1996 · Non-TCG

Bandai Carddass Part 1

Widely accepted as the first Pokémon cards sold, from Bandai vending machines. Every Pokémon came in a red and a green version, matching the two games.

First Pokémon cards

Entry #1 of 36 on the timeline from 1996 to English Base Set.

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Unofficial fan reference. Pokémon and card artwork © Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK and The Pokémon Company.