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This card was first released in Japan as a participation prize awarded to all 576 participants in the 1999 [[Tropical Mega Battle]] tournament. A further 10 copies were awarded through a lottery as part of Trainers Magazine Vol.3. This print and all subsequent prints feature {{p|Psyduck}} accompanied by other Pokémon; this particular one also features {{p|Jigglypuff}}. It was reprinted in Japanese with updated [[Generation II]] artwork by the same artist on e-card stock for the 2001 Tropical Mega Battle tournament. It was also released in English at the same event in the unofficial {{TCG|Tyranitar Half Deck}}, though it was named '''Tropical Breeze'''. This print features {{p|Cleffa}}, {{p|Smoochum}}, and the Tropical Mega Battle mascot {{p|Exeggutor}}. | This card was first released in Japan as a participation prize awarded to all 576 participants in the 1999 [[Tropical Mega Battle]] tournament. A further 10 copies were awarded through a lottery as part of Trainers Magazine Vol.3. This print and all subsequent prints feature {{p|Psyduck}} accompanied by other Pokémon; this particular one also features {{p|Jigglypuff}}. It was reprinted in Japanese with updated [[Generation II]] artwork by the same artist on e-card stock for the 2001 Tropical Mega Battle tournament. It was also released in English at the same event in the unofficial {{TCG|Tyranitar Half Deck}}, though it was named '''Tropical Breeze'''. This print features {{p|Cleffa}}, {{p|Smoochum}}, and the Tropical Mega Battle mascot {{p|Exeggutor}}. | ||
The first official English version of the card was featured in the {{TCG|Nintendo Black Star Promos}} collection awarded to those who participated in Worlds 2004, with updated [[Generation III]] artwork by the same artist. The print features the Generation III [[ | The first official English version of the card was featured in the {{TCG|Nintendo Black Star Promos}} collection awarded to those who participated in Worlds 2004, with updated [[Generation III]] artwork by the same artist. The print features the Generation III [[first partner Pokémon]]. It was later reprinted with updated [[Generation IV]] artwork by the same artist as a {{TCG|DP Black Star Promo}} and given to participants at Worlds 2007. This print features the Generation IV first partner Pokémon. | ||
It was reprinted for Worlds 2008 with artwork by the same artist and features {{p|Buneary}}, {{p|Pachirisu}} and {{p|Croagunk}}. This is perhaps a reference to their appearance in the {{pkmn|anime}}, and again for Worlds 2009 with artwork by the same artist that features {{p|Bidoof}}, {{p|Weavile}} and {{p|Shaymin}} [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Shaymin|Sky Forme]]. Shaymin is perhaps a reference to {{game|Platinum}}, whereas Weavile was the [[World Championships 2009 Weavile|Pokémon available for download]] that year. | It was reprinted for Worlds 2008 with artwork by the same artist and features {{p|Buneary}}, {{p|Pachirisu}} and {{p|Croagunk}}. This is perhaps a reference to their appearance in the {{pkmn|anime}}, and again for Worlds 2009 with artwork by the same artist that features {{p|Bidoof}}, {{p|Weavile}} and {{p|Shaymin}} [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Shaymin|Sky Forme]]. Shaymin is perhaps a reference to {{game|Platinum}}, whereas Weavile was the [[World Championships 2009 Weavile|Pokémon available for download]] that year. | ||