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'''Neo Genesis''' was the 9th (8th in Japan) TCG Expansion set and first of all Neo Sets. Japan's release date was December 16, 1999 and the North American date was December 16, 2000. There were 111 Cards released for this set, and 19 of those were holofoil cards. It was the first set to include Dark and Steel typed Pokémon as well as the Neo-design cards, Generation II Pokémon, and Baby cards. | '''Neo Genesis''' was the 9th (8th in Japan) TCG Expansion set and first of all Neo Sets. Japan's release date was December 16, 1999 and the North American date was December 16, 2000. There were 111 Cards released for this set, and 19 of those were holofoil cards. It was the first set to include Dark and Steel typed Pokémon as well as the Neo-design cards, Generation II Pokémon, and Baby cards. | ||
*The term Neo ("new" in Greek) was used both in Japanese and English releases to emphasize a new generation of the Pokémon TCG. | *The term Neo ("new" in Greek) was used both in Japanese and English releases to emphasize a new generation of the Pokémon TCG. | ||
*The English title, Genesis, is one of two Biblical references in the TCG. The other one is of {{TCG|Neo Revelation}}. Genesis and Revelation are the first and last books of the Bible, respectively. The name Genesis refers to this being the set to include the first of the Generation II Pokémon found in {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}. | *The English title, Genesis, is one of two Biblical references in the TCG. The other one is of {{TCG|Neo Revelation}}. Genesis and Revelation are the first and last books of the Bible, respectively. The name Genesis refers to this being the set to include the first 63 of the Generation II Pokémon found in {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}. | ||
*Along with new Pokémon came two new card {{TCG|type}}s; {{TCG|Darkness}} and {{TCG|Metal}}. There was also the addition of {{TCG|baby Pokémon}} and {{TCG|Pokémon Tool}}s, which were {{TCG|Trainer Card}} items that could be permanently attached to Pokémon in play - referring to Generation II's new feature that allowed Trainers to equip their Pokémon with held [[item]]s. | *Along with new Pokémon came two new card {{TCG|type}}s; {{TCG|Darkness}} and {{TCG|Metal}}. There was also the addition of {{TCG|baby Pokémon}} and {{TCG|Pokémon Tool}}s, which were {{TCG|Trainer Card}} items that could be permanently attached to Pokémon in play - referring to Generation II's new feature that allowed Trainers to equip their Pokémon with held [[item]]s. | ||
*A nine-card promo set was released in Japan before Neo 1 was released, featuring the Johto [[starter Pokémon]] and their [[evolution]]s. For the English release, Wizards of the Coast added the 9 promo cards and the six basic {{TCG|Energy card}}s to the set, increasing it to 111 cards. | *A nine-card promo set was released in Japan before Neo 1 was released, featuring the Johto [[starter Pokémon]] and their [[evolution]]s. For the English release, Wizards of the Coast added the 9 promo cards and the six basic {{TCG|Energy card}}s to the set, increasing it to 111 cards. | ||
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File:Genesis Typhlosion booster.jpg|English booster pack ({{p|Typhlosion}}) | File:Genesis Typhlosion booster.jpg|English booster pack ({{p|Typhlosion}}) | ||
File:Genesis Lugia booster.jpg|English booster pack ({{p|Lugia}}) | File:Genesis Lugia booster.jpg|English booster pack ({{p|Lugia}}) | ||
File:NeoGenesisLogoAlt.png|Alternate set logo | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||