Revision as of 23:05, 6 August 2022 by Poketapp(talk | contribs)(These three promos were handed out at prize support at POP Sanctioned tournaments across the U.S. in 2004, not just Europe. Mudkip was handed out in June, Torchic in July, and Treecko in August. This includes Premier Events in 2004 such as the East, West and South Stadium Challenges.)
After taking over the rights to produce the Pokémon Trading Card Game outside Japan from Wizards of the Coast, a new collection of Black Star Promos began to be distributed by Nintendo of America, with Pokémon USA handling the creation and manufacturing. Nintendo of America would continue the consumer marketing and distribution of the TCG until the end of 2005, with Pokémon USA subsequently assuming all control.