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As well as producing unique or variant cards available at events, [[Nintendo]] has also released several varieties of promotional items in which to deliver special cards. Such mediums include [[Value packs & sets (TCG)|value packs, boxed sets]] and collector tins. The list below focuses on collector tins, each of which contain a promotional card and booster packs from recent Expansions. The items are listed in (roughly) chronological order and contain details of their contents. | As well as producing unique or variant cards available at events, [[Nintendo]] has also released several varieties of promotional items in which to deliver special cards. Such mediums include [[Value packs & sets (TCG)|value packs, boxed sets]] and collector tins. The list below focuses on collector tins, each of which contain a promotional card and booster packs from recent Expansions. The items are listed in (roughly) chronological order and contain details of their contents. | ||
==EX Collector's Tin== | == EX Series releases == | ||
=== EX Series Collector's Tin === | |||
[[File:EXTin1.jpg|right|thumb|135px|EX Collector's Tin]] | |||
This tin was released in November 2003 and was the first Collector's Tin to be released by Nintendo. As the general collector's tin, with a window display and hexagonal design, did not debut until 2006, this collector's tin instead was rectangular and lacked a window. | |||
''' | '''Promotional cards:''' | ||
*{{TCG ID|Nintendo Promo|Pikachu|12}} ({{TCG|Nintendo Black Star Promos|Nintendo Promo}} 012) | *{{TCG ID|Nintendo Promo|Pikachu|12}} ({{TCG|Nintendo Black Star Promos|Nintendo Promo}} 012) | ||
*{{TCG ID|Nintendo Promo|Meowth|13}} ({{TCG|Nintendo Black Star Promos|Nintendo Promo}} 013) | *{{TCG ID|Nintendo Promo|Meowth|13}} ({{TCG|Nintendo Black Star Promos|Nintendo Promo}} 013) | ||
'''Contents:''' | '''Contents:''' | ||
*{{TCG|EX Ruby & Sapphire}} booster packs (×3) | *''{{TCG|EX Ruby & Sapphire}}'' booster packs (×3) | ||
*{{TCG|EX Sandstorm}} booster packs (×2) | *''{{TCG|EX Sandstorm}}'' booster packs (×2) | ||
*Double-sided poster | *Double-sided poster | ||
==EX Deck Tins== | === EX Series Deck Tins === | ||
[[File:EXDeckTin.jpg|right|thumb|135px|EX Deck Tins]] | |||
These tins were released in October 2004 and were the first tins to be released in a number of different designs. They were designed to hold a 60-card deck in sleeves as well as other items, such as counters, markers, coins and dice. Their designs were based on Japanese booster pack artwork from ''{{TCG|EX Sandstorm|Miracle of the Desert}}'', ''{{TCG|EX Dragon|Rulers of the Heavens}}'', ''{{TCG|EX Team Magma vs Team Aqua|Magma VS Aqua: Two Ambitions}}'' and ''{{TCG|EX FireRed & LeafGreen|Flight of Legends}}''. | |||
''' | '''Promotional cards:''' | ||
*{{TCG ID|Nintendo Promo|Treecko|16}} ({{TCG|Nintendo Black Star Promos|Nintendo Promo}} 016) | *{{TCG ID|Nintendo Promo|Treecko|16}} ({{TCG|Nintendo Black Star Promos|Nintendo Promo}} 016) | ||
*{{TCG ID|Nintendo Promo|Torchic|17}} ({{TCG|Nintendo Black Star Promos|Nintendo Promo}} 017) | *{{TCG ID|Nintendo Promo|Torchic|17}} ({{TCG|Nintendo Black Star Promos|Nintendo Promo}} 017) | ||
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*Sticker sheet matching tin design | *Sticker sheet matching tin design | ||
== | === Collector's Carry Tin === | ||
[[File:EXCarryTin.jpg|right|thumb|135px|EX Collector's Carry Tin]] | |||
This tin was released in 2005 and is a unique item amongst Nintendo's promotional items. It features a carry handle, a latch and is the largest tin to be released to date. It is the same tin that was used for the Japanese ''{{TCG|Emerald Gift Set}}'' in 2004. The tin art features a battle between {{p|Deoxys}} and {{p|Rayquaza}}, as depicted in [[Destiny Deoxys]]. | |||
'''Promo cards:''' | '''Promo cards:''' | ||
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*EX Series booster packs (×3) | *EX Series booster packs (×3) | ||
== | === Holiday 2005 Collector's Tins === | ||
Following the success of their previous collector tins and responding to the feedback from the community, Nintendo released the first wave of new "window tins", in which people could see the promotional card included. The tins feature Japanese art from various sets along the side. | Following the success of their previous collector tins and responding to the feedback from the community, Nintendo released the first wave of new "window tins", in which people could see the promotional card included. The tins feature Japanese art from various sets along the side. | ||
''' | These tins were also the first to be released under the schedule in which the tins now become available: excluding Spring 2006 and irregular standalone tins, tins are released every year in Spring and Fall (though the latter was classed Holiday until the Fall 2009 Collector's Tins). | ||
'''Promotional cards:''' | |||
*{{TCG ID|Nintendo Promo|Moltres ex|31}} ({{TCG|Nintendo Black Star Promos|Nintendo Promo}} 031) | *{{TCG ID|Nintendo Promo|Moltres ex|31}} ({{TCG|Nintendo Black Star Promos|Nintendo Promo}} 031) | ||
*{{TCG ID|Nintendo Promo|Articuno ex|32}} ({{TCG|Nintendo Black Star Promos|Nintendo Promo}} 032) | *{{TCG ID|Nintendo Promo|Articuno ex|32}} ({{TCG|Nintendo Black Star Promos|Nintendo Promo}} 032) | ||
*{{TCG ID|Nintendo Promo|Zapdos ex|33}} ({{TCG|Nintendo Black Star Promos|Nintendo Promo}} 033) | *{{TCG ID|Nintendo Promo|Zapdos ex|33}} ({{TCG|Nintendo Black Star Promos|Nintendo Promo}} 033) | ||
'''Contents:''' | '''Contents:''' | ||
*{{TCG|EX Team Rocket Returns}} booster pack (×1) | *''{{TCG|EX Team Rocket Returns}}'' booster pack (×1) | ||
*{{TCG|EX Deoxys}} booster pack (×1) | *''{{TCG|EX Deoxys}}'' booster pack (×1) | ||
*{{TCG|EX Unseen Forces}} booster pack (×1) | *''{{TCG|EX Unseen Forces}}'' booster pack (×1) | ||
==Holiday 2006 Collector's Tins== | === Holiday 2006 Collector's Tins === | ||
[[File:EXTin3.jpg|right|thumb|Holiday 2006 Collector's Tins]] | |||
These tins were the first to have specifically-designed lids to distinguish between each other and the available promotional card inside each. | |||
These were the first | |||
''' | '''Promotional cards:''' | ||
*{{TCG ID|Nintendo Promo|Kyogre ex|37}} ({{TCG|Nintendo Black Star Promos|Nintendo Promo}} 037) | *{{TCG ID|Nintendo Promo|Kyogre ex|37}} ({{TCG|Nintendo Black Star Promos|Nintendo Promo}} 037) | ||
*{{TCG ID|Nintendo Promo|Groudon ex|38}} ({{TCG|Nintendo Black Star Promos|Nintendo Promo}} 038) | *{{TCG ID|Nintendo Promo|Groudon ex|38}} ({{TCG|Nintendo Black Star Promos|Nintendo Promo}} 038) | ||
*{{TCG ID|Nintendo Promo|Rayquaza ex|39}} ({{TCG|Nintendo Black Star Promos|Nintendo Promo}} 039) | *{{TCG ID|Nintendo Promo|Rayquaza ex|39}} ({{TCG|Nintendo Black Star Promos|Nintendo Promo}} 039) | ||
'''Contents:''' | '''Contents:''' | ||
*{{TCG|EX Emerald}} booster packs (×2) | *''{{TCG|EX Emerald}}'' booster packs (×2) | ||
*{{TCG|EX Crystal Guardians}} booster packs (×2) | *''{{TCG|EX Crystal Guardians}}'' booster packs (×2) | ||
==Spring 2007 Collector's Tins== | === Spring 2007 Collector's Tins === | ||
[[File:EXTin4_1.jpg|right|thumb|Spring 2007 Collector's Tins (US)]] | |||
[[File:EXTin4_2.jpg|right|thumb|Spring 2007 Collector's Tins (UK/EU)]] | |||
These tins were unusual as the tin designs do not match any of the promotional cards included (with the exception of Tyranitar in the UK and Europe), and the promotional cards differ depending on the country the tins were available in. | |||
'''Promo cards:''' | '''Promo cards:''' | ||
*''US | *''US promotional cards:'' | ||
**{{TCG ID|Diamond & Pearl|Chimchar|76}} ({{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}} 76/130) | **{{TCG ID|Diamond & Pearl|Chimchar|76}} (''{{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}}'' 76/130) | ||
**{{TCG ID|Diamond & Pearl|Piplup|93}} ({{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}} 93/130) | **{{TCG ID|Diamond & Pearl|Piplup|93}} (''{{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}}'' 93/130) | ||
**{{TCG ID|Diamond & Pearl|Turtwig|103}} ({{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}} 103/130) | **{{TCG ID|Diamond & Pearl|Turtwig|103}} (''{{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}}'' 103/130) | ||
*''UK/EU | *''UK/EU promotional cards:'' | ||
**{{TCG ID|POP Series 1|Tyranitar ex|17}} ({{TCG|POP Series 1}} 17/17) | **{{TCG ID|POP Series 1|Tyranitar ex|17}} ({{TCG|POP Series 1}} 17/17) | ||
**{{TCG ID|POP Series 2|Celebi ex|17}} ({{TCG|POP Series 2}} 17/17) | **{{TCG ID|POP Series 2|Celebi ex|17}} ({{TCG|POP Series 2}} 17/17) | ||
**{{TCG ID|POP Series 3|Ho-Oh ex|17}} ({{TCG|POP Series 3}} 17/17) | **{{TCG ID|POP Series 3|Ho-Oh ex|17}} ({{TCG|POP Series 3}} 17/17) | ||
'''Contents:''' | '''Contents:''' | ||
*{{TCG|EX Delta Species}} booster pack (×1) | *''{{TCG|EX Delta Species}}'' booster pack (×1) | ||
*{{TCG|EX Dragon Frontiers}} booster pack (×1) | *''{{TCG|EX Dragon Frontiers}}'' booster pack (×1) | ||
*{{TCG|EX Power Keepers}} booster packs (×2) | *''{{TCG|EX Power Keepers}}'' booster packs (×2) | ||
==Diamond & Pearl Collector's Tins== | == ''Diamond & Pearl'' Series releases == | ||
=== ''Diamond & Pearl'' Collector's Tins === | |||
[[File:DP-Collector-Tin-1.png|right|thumb|''Diamond & Pearl'' Collector's Tins]] | |||
These tins were the first official Collector's Tins to be released for the ''Diamond & Pearl'' Series, although previous tins had included cards from the ''{{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}}'' expansion. For a time, preliminary images of these were displayed as including regular {{TCG ID|Diamond & Pearl|Torterra|17}}, {{TCG ID|Diamond & Pearl|Infernape|5}} and {{TCG ID|Diamond & Pearl|Empoleon|4}} cards, all found within the ''Diamond & Pearl'' expansion. Nearer their release, however, it was found that they included their {{TCG|Pokémon LV.X|Pokémon LV.''X''}} variants with promotional artwork instead. | |||
''' | '''Promotional cards:''' | ||
*{{TCG ID|DP Promo|Torterra LV.X|09}} ({{TCG|DP Black Star Promos|DP Promo}} 09) | *{{TCG ID|DP Promo|Torterra LV.X|09}} ({{TCG|DP Black Star Promos|DP Promo}} 09) | ||
*{{TCG ID|DP Promo|Infernape LV.X|10}} ({{TCG|DP Black Star Promos|DP Promo}} 10) | *{{TCG ID|DP Promo|Infernape LV.X|10}} ({{TCG|DP Black Star Promos|DP Promo}} 10) | ||
*{{TCG ID|DP Promo|Empoleon LV.X|11}} ({{TCG|DP Black Star Promos|DP Promo}} 11) | *{{TCG ID|DP Promo|Empoleon LV.X|11}} ({{TCG|DP Black Star Promos|DP Promo}} 11) | ||
'''Contents:''' | '''Contents:''' | ||
*''US | *''US contents:'' | ||
**{{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}} booster packs (×2) | **''{{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}}'' booster packs (×2) | ||
**{{TCG|Mysterious Treasures}} booster packs (×2) | **''{{TCG|Mysterious Treasures}}'' booster packs (×2) | ||
*''UK/EU | *''UK/EU contents:'' | ||
**{{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}} booster packs (×4) | **''{{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}}'' booster packs (×4) | ||
==Lucario Collector's Tin== | === Lucario Collector's Tin === | ||
[[File:Tin DP Lucario.png|right|thumb|90px|Lucario Collector's Tin]] | |||
This tin was released in September 2007 and was the first standalone tin to be released. The tin included a Japanese promotional Lucario LV.''X'' card, a reprint of the same card recently released in ''{{TCG|Mysterious Treasures}}'', released with the Visual Book for the first two ''Pokémon Card Game DP'' expansions. | |||
''' | '''Promotional card:''' | ||
*{{TCG ID|DP Promo|Lucario LV.X|12}} ({{TCG|DP Black Star Promos|DP Promo}} 12) | *{{TCG ID|DP Promo|Lucario LV.X|12}} ({{TCG|DP Black Star Promos|DP Promo}} 12) | ||
'''Contents:''' | '''Contents:''' | ||
*{{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}} booster pack (×1) | *''{{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}}'' booster pack (×1) | ||
*{{TCG|Mysterious Treasures}} booster packs (×3) | *''{{TCG|Mysterious Treasures}}'' booster packs (×3) | ||
==Spring 2008 Collector's Tins== | === Spring 2008 Collector's Tins === | ||
[[File:DP-Collector-Tin-2.png|right|thumb|Spring 2008 Collector's Tins]] | |||
These tins include both Dialga LV.''X'' and Palkia LV.''X'' promotional cards as released in Japan, as well as a new Darkrai LV.''X'' promotional card which was never released in Japan. This card uses promotional artwork used for the release of {{TCG|Secret Wonders|Shining Darkness}} in Japan. | |||
''' | '''Promotional cards:''' | ||
*{{TCG ID|DP Promo|Dialga LV.X|17}} ({{TCG|DP Black Star Promos|DP Promo}} 17) | *{{TCG ID|DP Promo|Dialga LV.X|17}} ({{TCG|DP Black Star Promos|DP Promo}} 17) | ||
*{{TCG ID|DP Promo|Palkia LV.X|18}} ({{TCG|DP Black Star Promos|DP Promo}} 18) | *{{TCG ID|DP Promo|Palkia LV.X|18}} ({{TCG|DP Black Star Promos|DP Promo}} 18) | ||
*{{TCG ID|DP Promo|Darkrai LV.X|19}} ({{TCG|DP Black Star Promos|DP Promo}} 19) | *{{TCG ID|DP Promo|Darkrai LV.X|19}} ({{TCG|DP Black Star Promos|DP Promo}} 19) | ||
'''Contents:''' | '''Contents:''' | ||
*{{TCG|Mysterious Treasures}} booster pack (×1) | *''{{TCG|Mysterious Treasures}}'' booster pack (×1) | ||
*{{TCG|Secret Wonders}} booster packs (×2) | *''{{TCG|Secret Wonders}}'' booster packs (×2) | ||
*{{TCG|Great Encounters}} booster pack (×1) | *''{{TCG|Great Encounters}}'' booster pack (×1) | ||
==Holiday 2008 Collector's Tins== | === Holiday 2008 Collector's Tins === | ||
[[File:DiamondPearlCollectorTin4Wave1.png|right|thumb|Holiday 2008 Collector's Tins (Wave 1)]] | |||
[[File:DiamondPearlCollectorTin4Wave2.png|right|thumb|Holiday 2008 Collector's Tins (Wave 2)]] | |||
Instead of releasing three holiday tins, in 2008, The Pokémon Company released two waves of two tins each, thus releasing four holiday tins instead of three. | Instead of releasing three holiday tins, in 2008, The Pokémon Company released two waves of two tins each, thus releasing four holiday tins instead of three. | ||
''' | The first wave was released on September 17, 2008. These tins include promotional variants of the Mewtwo LV.''X'' and Rhyperior LV.''X'' cards released in {{TCG|Legends Awakened}}. The promotional Rhyperior LV.''X'' was never released in Japan. | ||
The second wave was released on November 5, 2008. These tins include promotional variants of the Heatran LV.''X'' and Regigigas LV.''X'' cards released in {{TCG|Stormfront}}, released on the same day. | |||
'''Promotional cards:''' | |||
*{{TCG ID|DP Promo|Mewtwo LV.X|28}} ({{TCG|DP Black Star Promos|DP Promo}} 28) | *{{TCG ID|DP Promo|Mewtwo LV.X|28}} ({{TCG|DP Black Star Promos|DP Promo}} 28) | ||
*{{TCG ID|DP Promo|Rhyperior LV.X|29}} ({{TCG|DP Black Star Promos|DP Promo}} 29) | *{{TCG ID|DP Promo|Rhyperior LV.X|29}} ({{TCG|DP Black Star Promos|DP Promo}} 29) | ||
*{{TCG ID|DP Promo|Regigigas LV.X|30}} ({{TCG|DP Black Star Promos|DP Promo}} 30) | *{{TCG ID|DP Promo|Regigigas LV.X|30}} ({{TCG|DP Black Star Promos|DP Promo}} 30) | ||
*{{TCG ID|DP Promo|Heatran LV.X|31}} ({{TCG|DP Black Star Promos|DP Promo}} 31) | *{{TCG ID|DP Promo|Heatran LV.X|31}} ({{TCG|DP Black Star Promos|DP Promo}} 31) | ||
'''Contents:''' | '''Contents:''' | ||
*{{TCG|EX Dragon Frontiers}} booster pack (×1) | *''Wave 1:'' | ||
*{{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}} booster pack (×1) | **''{{TCG|EX Power Keepers}}'' booster pack (×1) | ||
*{{TCG|Secret Wonders}} booster pack (×1) | **''{{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}}'' booster pack (×1) | ||
*{{TCG|Majestic Dawn}} booster pack (×1) | **''{{TCG|Mysterious Treasures}}'' booster pack (×1) | ||
**''{{TCG|Secret Wonders}}'' booster pack (×1) | |||
*''Wave 2:'' | |||
**''{{TCG|EX Dragon Frontiers}}'' booster pack (×1) | |||
**''{{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}}'' booster pack (×1) | |||
**''{{TCG|Secret Wonders}}'' booster pack (×1) | |||
**''{{TCG|Majestic Dawn}}'' booster pack (×1) | |||
==Spring 2009 Collector's Tins== | == ''Platinum'' Series releases == | ||
=== Spring 2009 Collector's Tins === | |||
[[File:PLCollectorTins.jpg|right|thumb|Spring 2009 Collector's Tins]] | |||
These tins were released on March 2, 2009. Rather than including cards based entirely on an expansion, the cards are instead based on the three main Legendary Pokémon featured in ''[[Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]'': Dialga, Giratina Origin Forme and Shaymin Sky Forme. All three cards are reprints; however, both Giratina LV.''X'' and Shaymin LV.''X'' were created with English exclusive artwork at the time. | |||
Prior to the release of the tins, it was announced that each would hold one figure from the [[Pokémon Trading Figure Game]]. However, the TFG was later discontinued and these plans were dropped. | |||
'''Promo cards:''' | '''Promo cards:''' | ||
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*{{TCG ID|DP Promo|Shaymin LV.X|39}} ({{TCG|DP Black Star Promos|DP Promo}} 39) | *{{TCG ID|DP Promo|Shaymin LV.X|39}} ({{TCG|DP Black Star Promos|DP Promo}} 39) | ||
'''Contents:''' | '''Contents:''' | ||
* | *''Diamond & Pearl'' Series booster packs (×2) | ||
*{{TCG|Platinum}} booster packs (×2) | *''{{TCG|Platinum}}'' booster packs (×2) | ||
=== Fall 2009 Collector's Tins === | |||
[[File:Fall 2009 Collector's Tins.jpg|right|thumb|Fall 2009 Collector's Tins]] | |||
These tins were released on September 2, 2009. They include reprints from ''{{TCG|Supreme Victors}}'', with new artwork, of three of the more popular Pokémon featured in the expansion: {{p|Charizard}}, {{p|Rayquaza}} and {{p|Garchomp}}. | |||
'''Promotional cards:''' | |||
*{{TCG ID|DP Promo|Charizard G LV.X|45}} ({{TCG|DP Black Star Promos|DP Promo}} 45) | |||
*{{TCG ID|DP Promo|Garchomp C LV.X|46}} ({{TCG|DP Black Star Promos|DP Promo}} 46) | |||
*{{TCG ID|DP Promo|Rayquaza C LV.X|47}} ({{TCG|DP Black Star Promos|DP Promo}} 47) | |||
'''Contents:''' | |||
* ''Diamond & Pearl'' Series booster pack (×1) | |||
* ''Platinum'' Series booster packs (×3) | |||
=== Arceus Collector's Tin === | |||
The ''Arceus Collector's Tin'' is due to be released alongside ''{{TCG|Platinum: Arceus}}'' on November 4, 2009. It will feature a promotional Arceus LV.''X'' card with new artwork, though it is not yet known which of the three Arceus LV.''X'' cards from the set this will be. | |||
[[Category:TCG]] | [[Category:TCG]] | ||
[[Category:Promotional gifts]] | [[Category:Promotional gifts]] |
Revision as of 18:13, 8 September 2009
As well as producing unique or variant cards available at events, Nintendo has also released several varieties of promotional items in which to deliver special cards. Such mediums include value packs, boxed sets and collector tins. The list below focuses on collector tins, each of which contain a promotional card and booster packs from recent Expansions. The items are listed in (roughly) chronological order and contain details of their contents.
EX Series releases
EX Series Collector's Tin
This tin was released in November 2003 and was the first Collector's Tin to be released by Nintendo. As the general collector's tin, with a window display and hexagonal design, did not debut until 2006, this collector's tin instead was rectangular and lacked a window.
Promotional cards:
- Pikachu (Nintendo Promo 012)
- Meowth (Nintendo Promo 013)
Contents:
- EX Ruby & Sapphire booster packs (×3)
- EX Sandstorm booster packs (×2)
- Double-sided poster
EX Series Deck Tins
These tins were released in October 2004 and were the first tins to be released in a number of different designs. They were designed to hold a 60-card deck in sleeves as well as other items, such as counters, markers, coins and dice. Their designs were based on Japanese booster pack artwork from Miracle of the Desert, Rulers of the Heavens, Magma VS Aqua: Two Ambitions and Flight of Legends.
Promotional cards:
- Treecko (Nintendo Promo 016)
- Torchic (Nintendo Promo 017)
- Mudkip (Nintendo Promo 018)
- Whismur (Nintendo Promo 019)
Contents:
- EX Series booster packs (×2)
- Sticker sheet matching tin design
Collector's Carry Tin
This tin was released in 2005 and is a unique item amongst Nintendo's promotional items. It features a carry handle, a latch and is the largest tin to be released to date. It is the same tin that was used for the Japanese Emerald Gift Set in 2004. The tin art features a battle between Deoxys and Rayquaza, as depicted in Destiny Deoxys.
Promo cards:
- Celebi (Nintendo Promo 029)
- Suicune (Nintendo Promo 030)
Contents:
- EX Series booster packs (×3)
Holiday 2005 Collector's Tins
Following the success of their previous collector tins and responding to the feedback from the community, Nintendo released the first wave of new "window tins", in which people could see the promotional card included. The tins feature Japanese art from various sets along the side.
These tins were also the first to be released under the schedule in which the tins now become available: excluding Spring 2006 and irregular standalone tins, tins are released every year in Spring and Fall (though the latter was classed Holiday until the Fall 2009 Collector's Tins).
Promotional cards:
- Moltres ex (Nintendo Promo 031)
- Articuno ex (Nintendo Promo 032)
- Zapdos ex (Nintendo Promo 033)
Contents:
- EX Team Rocket Returns booster pack (×1)
- EX Deoxys booster pack (×1)
- EX Unseen Forces booster pack (×1)
Holiday 2006 Collector's Tins
These tins were the first to have specifically-designed lids to distinguish between each other and the available promotional card inside each.
Promotional cards:
- Kyogre ex (Nintendo Promo 037)
- Groudon ex (Nintendo Promo 038)
- Rayquaza ex (Nintendo Promo 039)
Contents:
- EX Emerald booster packs (×2)
- EX Crystal Guardians booster packs (×2)
Spring 2007 Collector's Tins
These tins were unusual as the tin designs do not match any of the promotional cards included (with the exception of Tyranitar in the UK and Europe), and the promotional cards differ depending on the country the tins were available in.
Promo cards:
- US promotional cards:
- Chimchar (Diamond & Pearl 76/130)
- Piplup (Diamond & Pearl 93/130)
- Turtwig (Diamond & Pearl 103/130)
- UK/EU promotional cards:
- Tyranitar ex (POP Series 1 17/17)
- Celebi ex (POP Series 2 17/17)
- Ho-Oh ex (POP Series 3 17/17)
Contents:
- EX Delta Species booster pack (×1)
- EX Dragon Frontiers booster pack (×1)
- EX Power Keepers booster packs (×2)
Diamond & Pearl Series releases
Diamond & Pearl Collector's Tins
These tins were the first official Collector's Tins to be released for the Diamond & Pearl Series, although previous tins had included cards from the Diamond & Pearl expansion. For a time, preliminary images of these were displayed as including regular Torterra, Infernape and Empoleon cards, all found within the Diamond & Pearl expansion. Nearer their release, however, it was found that they included their Pokémon LV.X variants with promotional artwork instead.
Promotional cards:
- Torterra LV.X (DP Promo 09)
- Infernape LV.X (DP Promo 10)
- Empoleon LV.X (DP Promo 11)
Contents:
- US contents:
- Diamond & Pearl booster packs (×2)
- Mysterious Treasures booster packs (×2)
- UK/EU contents:
- Diamond & Pearl booster packs (×4)
Lucario Collector's Tin
This tin was released in September 2007 and was the first standalone tin to be released. The tin included a Japanese promotional Lucario LV.X card, a reprint of the same card recently released in Mysterious Treasures, released with the Visual Book for the first two Pokémon Card Game DP expansions.
Promotional card:
- Lucario LV.X (DP Promo 12)
Contents:
- Diamond & Pearl booster pack (×1)
- Mysterious Treasures booster packs (×3)
Spring 2008 Collector's Tins
These tins include both Dialga LV.X and Palkia LV.X promotional cards as released in Japan, as well as a new Darkrai LV.X promotional card which was never released in Japan. This card uses promotional artwork used for the release of Shining Darkness in Japan.
Promotional cards:
- Dialga LV.X (DP Promo 17)
- Palkia LV.X (DP Promo 18)
- Darkrai LV.X (DP Promo 19)
Contents:
- Mysterious Treasures booster pack (×1)
- Secret Wonders booster packs (×2)
- Great Encounters booster pack (×1)
Holiday 2008 Collector's Tins
Instead of releasing three holiday tins, in 2008, The Pokémon Company released two waves of two tins each, thus releasing four holiday tins instead of three.
The first wave was released on September 17, 2008. These tins include promotional variants of the Mewtwo LV.X and Rhyperior LV.X cards released in Legends Awakened. The promotional Rhyperior LV.X was never released in Japan.
The second wave was released on November 5, 2008. These tins include promotional variants of the Heatran LV.X and Regigigas LV.X cards released in Stormfront, released on the same day.
Promotional cards:
- Mewtwo LV.X (DP Promo 28)
- Rhyperior LV.X (DP Promo 29)
- Regigigas LV.X (DP Promo 30)
- Heatran LV.X (DP Promo 31)
Contents:
- Wave 1:
- EX Power Keepers booster pack (×1)
- Diamond & Pearl booster pack (×1)
- Mysterious Treasures booster pack (×1)
- Secret Wonders booster pack (×1)
- Wave 2:
- EX Dragon Frontiers booster pack (×1)
- Diamond & Pearl booster pack (×1)
- Secret Wonders booster pack (×1)
- Majestic Dawn booster pack (×1)
Platinum Series releases
Spring 2009 Collector's Tins
These tins were released on March 2, 2009. Rather than including cards based entirely on an expansion, the cards are instead based on the three main Legendary Pokémon featured in Giratina and the Sky Warrior: Dialga, Giratina Origin Forme and Shaymin Sky Forme. All three cards are reprints; however, both Giratina LV.X and Shaymin LV.X were created with English exclusive artwork at the time.
Prior to the release of the tins, it was announced that each would hold one figure from the Pokémon Trading Figure Game. However, the TFG was later discontinued and these plans were dropped.
Promo cards:
- Dialga LV.X (DP Promo 37)
- Giratina LV.X (DP Promo 38)
- Shaymin LV.X (DP Promo 39)
Contents:
- Diamond & Pearl Series booster packs (×2)
- Platinum booster packs (×2)
Fall 2009 Collector's Tins
These tins were released on September 2, 2009. They include reprints from Supreme Victors, with new artwork, of three of the more popular Pokémon featured in the expansion: Charizard, Rayquaza and Garchomp.
Promotional cards:
- Charizard G LV.X (DP Promo 45)
- Garchomp C LV.X (DP Promo 46)
- Rayquaza C LV.X (DP Promo 47)
Contents:
- Diamond & Pearl Series booster pack (×1)
- Platinum Series booster packs (×3)
Arceus Collector's Tin
The Arceus Collector's Tin is due to be released alongside Platinum: Arceus on November 4, 2009. It will feature a promotional Arceus LV.X card with new artwork, though it is not yet known which of the three Arceus LV.X cards from the set this will be.