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The Original TCG Series maintained the steady flow of TCG merchandise from the start of the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] until the beginning of [[Generation II]] with the release of {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}. Throughout this time, a steady flow of products such as {{TCG|Theme Deck}}s were released in order to promote the card game, and ultimately, the video games and the franchise as a whole. Below is a chronological list of all merchandise items released during the Original TCG Series.
The Original TCG Series maintained the steady flow of TCG merchandise from the start of the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] until the beginning of [[Generation II]] with the release of {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}. Throughout this time, a steady flow of products such as {{TCG|Theme Deck}}s were released in order to promote the card game, and ultimately, the video games and the franchise as a whole. Below is a chronological list of all merchandise items released during the Original TCG Series.
==Promotional pre-Base Set merchandise==
There are several early Pokémon TCG products that served as an introduction to the Pokémon Trading Card Game for the US market. It is believed that these items were released as early as 1998, before even {{tcg|Base Set}} was released.
The first of these items is the [[Pokémon Demo Game (TCG)|Pokémon Demo Game]] booster pack. This booster pack was designed for two players and contained 24 Shadowless Base Set cards and an instruction booklet. It is believed that these booster were distributed to retailers so that customers could sample the game. They were not intended for public sale.
The second of these items are the Trainer Decks - {{tcg|Trainer Deck A}} (Brock's Deck) and {{tcg|Trainer Deck B}} (Misty's Deck). These decks were released to early {{tcg|Pokémon League}}s to help promote the TCG. Like the Demo Game booster pack, these decks were not sold publicly.
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image1=Demo Game Booster Pack.png |
caption1=[[Pokémon Demo Game (TCG)|Pokémon Demo Game]] booster pack |
image2=Trainer Deck A Brocks.png |
caption2={{tcg|Trainer Deck A}} (Brock's) |
image3=Trainer Deck B Mistys.png |
caption3={{tcg|Trainer Deck B}} (Misty's) |
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==Base Set Theme Decks==
==Base Set Theme Decks==
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caption6={{TCG|2-Player Starter Set}} |
caption6={{TCG|2-Player Starter Set}} |
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==Deck Boxes==
At some point after the release of {{TCG|Base Set}}, 4 '''Deck Boxes''' were released with theming of the fully evolved first partner Pokémon {{p|Venusaur}}, {{p|Charizard}} and {{p|Blastoise}}, along with a separate release of another featuring {{p|Pikachu}}.
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image1=Base Set Venusaur Deck Box.jpg |
caption1=Venusaur Deck Box |
image2=Base Set Charizard Deck Box.jpg |
caption2=Charizard Deck Box |
image3=Base Set Blastoise Deck Box.jpg |
caption3=Blastoise Deck Box |
image4=Base Set Pikachu Deck Box.jpg |
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==Starter Gift Set==
==Pokémon Trading Card Game Player's Guide==
The Starter Gift Set is a separate release made available sometime in between the releases of {{TCG|Jungle}} and {{TCG|Fossil}}. This Gift set came packaged with a copy of {{TCG|Base Set}}'s {{TCG|2-Player Starter Set}}, as well as one of the two {{merch|Original|Jungle Theme Decks}}, {{TCG|Power Reserve}} or {{TCG|Water Blast}}, a Jungle booster pack, a play mat with deck building tips, and an exclusive {{p|Eevee}} {{TCG|coin}}.
{{main|Pokémon Trading Card Game Player's Guide}}
In July 1999, Sandwich Islands Publishing released a strategy guide for the TCG, covering the {{TCG|Base Set}} and {{TCG|Jungle}} expansions. This strategy guide details the rules of the TCG, deck building strategies and game play strategies.
 
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==Starter Gift Box==
The Starter Gift Box is a separate release made available sometime in between the releases of {{TCG|Jungle}} and {{TCG|Fossil}}. This Gift Box came packaged with a copy of {{TCG|Base Set}}'s {{TCG|2-Player Starter Set}}, as well as one of the two {{TCGMerch|Original|Series|Jungle Theme Decks}}, {{TCG|Power Reserve}} or {{TCG|Water Blast}}, a Jungle booster pack, a play mat with deck building tips, and an exclusive {{p|Eevee}} {{TCG|coin}}.


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caption2={{TCG|LockDown}} |
caption2={{TCG|LockDown}} |
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==Pokémon Trading Card Game Fossil Expansion Player's Guide==
{{main|Pokémon Trading Card Game Fossil Expansion Player's Guide}}
In November 1999, Sandwich Islands Publishing released a strategy guide for the TCG covering the {{TCG|Fossil}} expansion. This strategy guide details the rules of the TCG, deck building strategies and game play strategies.
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caption1=[[Pokémon Trading Card Game Fossil Expansion Player's Guide]] |
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==Pokémon Trading Card Game: Prima's Official Strategy Guide==
==Pokémon Trading Card Game: Prima's Official Strategy Guide==
{{main|Pokémon Trading Card Game: Prima's Official Strategy Guide}}
{{main|Pokémon Trading Card Game: Prima's Official Strategy Guide}}
In December 1999, [[Prima's Official Strategy Guides|Prima Games]] released an officially licensed strategy guide for the TCG. This strategy guide details the rules of the TCG, deck building strategies and game play strategies.
In December 1999, [[Prima Games]] released an officially licensed strategy guide for the TCG. This strategy guide details the rules of the TCG, deck building strategies and game play strategies.


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image1=Prima TCG guidebook.jpg |
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caption1=[[Pokémon Trading Card Game: Prima's Official Strategy Guide]] |
caption1=[[Pokémon Trading Card Game: Prima's Official Strategy Guide]] |
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==Original Collector's Albums==
Sometime in 1999, two official '''Collector's Albums''' for card storage were released. Although having the same name, the two albums are different in size, look and usability.
The larger of the two albums is a 2" 3-ring album for use with 9-pocket pages, and features {{p|Snorlax}}, {{p|Meowth}} and {{p|Sandshrew}} on the front, and {{p|Mewtwo}}, {{p|Raichu}} and {{p|Gyarados}} on the back. It also included a checklist for the first three expansions; {{TCG|Base Set}}, {{TCG|Jungle}} and {{TCG|Fossil}}, and 5 Ultra Pro 9-pocket pages.
The smaller of the two albums is a 4-pocket portfolio with pages already fixed in, and features {{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Charizard}} and {{p|Blastoise}} on the front, and {{p|Venusaur}} on the back.
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image2=4-Pocket Collector's Album.jpg |
caption2=4-Pocket Portfolio Collector's Album |
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image1=Wizards TCG cloth play mat.jpg |
image1=Wizards TCG cloth play mat new.jpg |
caption1=Official cloth play mat |
caption1=Official cloth play mat |
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image1=Pokemon Made Simple.png |
image1=Pokemon Made Simple.png |
caption1=[[Pokémon Made Simple!]] |
caption1=[[Pokémon Made Simple!]] |
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==Pokémon Trading Card Game: Prima's Official Strategy Guide (video game version)==
{{main|Pokémon Trading Card Game: Prima's Official Strategy Guide (video game version)}}
On April 5, 2000, [[Prima Games]] released an officially licensed strategy guide for the {{vg|Pokémon Trading Card Game}} video game.
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==Official Pokémon Trading Card Game Perfect Guide==
{{main|Official Pokémon Trading Card Game Perfect Guide}}
On April 12, 2000, Versus Books released an officially licensed strategy guide for the {{vg|Pokémon Trading Card Game}} video game.
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image1=Versus Books Trading Card Game Perfect Guide cover.jpg |
caption1=[[Official Pokémon Trading Card Game Perfect Guide]] |
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==Team Rocket Theme Decks==
==Team Rocket Theme Decks==
The Theme Decks for the {{TCG|Team Rocket}} expansion are named {{TCG|Devastation}} and {{TCG|Trouble}} and were released on April 24, 2000. The two names are based on [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}}'s [[Team Rocket mottos|motto]] from the anime, and are loosely based on the trio. Trouble featured {{TCG ID|Team Rocket|Dark Arbok|2}} with the {{ct|Grass}} and {{ct|Psychic}}, while devastation featured {{TCG ID|Team Rocket|Dark Weezing|14}} and the Grass and {{ct|Water}}s. Each Theme Deck came packaged with the standard deck contents, this time including an exclusive {{p|Meowth}} coin.
The Theme Decks for the {{TCG|Team Rocket}} expansion are named {{TCG|Devastation}} and {{TCG|Trouble}} and were released on April 24, 2000. The two names are based on [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}}'s [[Team Rocket mottos|motto]] from the anime, and are loosely based on the trio. Trouble featured {{TCG ID|Team Rocket|Dark Arbok|2}} with the {{ct|Grass}} and {{ct|Psychic}}, while Devastation featured {{TCG ID|Team Rocket|Dark Weezing|14}} and the Grass and {{ct|Water}}s. Each Theme Deck came packaged with the standard deck contents, this time including an exclusive {{p|Meowth}} coin.


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image1=Team Rocket Strategy Guide.png |
image1=Team Rocket Strategy Guide.png |
caption1={{TCG|Team Rocket Strategy Guide}} |
caption1={{TCG|Team Rocket Strategy Guide}} |
}}
==Team Rocket Collector's Binder==
Sometime in 2000, another official '''Collector's Binder''' for card storage was released. The album is similar to the Collector's Album released in 1999, and is a 2" 3-ring album for use with 9-pocket pages. It features designs of Jessie and James on the front, with {{p|Gyarados}} on the back. It also included 5 Ultra Pro 9-pocket pages.
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==Gym Heroes Theme Decks==
==Gym Heroes Theme Decks==
The first [[Pokémon Gym]] themed expansion of the Original Series, {{TCG|Gym Heroes}}, came with four {{TCG|Theme Deck}}s when it was released to the public on August 14, 2000. Based on the first four [[Gym Leader]]s of the [[Kanto]] region, the four Theme Decks were named {{TCG|Brock}}, {{TCG|Misty}}, {{TCG|Lt. Surge}} and {{TCG|Erika}}, and each featured the signature type of their namesake: {{ct|Fighting}}, {{ct|Water}}, {{ct|Lightning}}, and {{ct|Grass}} respectively. These four Theme Decks each came with a rulebook, damage counters, an exclusive {{p|Starmie}} coin, and card list for the expansion.  
The first [[Gym|Pokémon Gym]] themed expansion of the Original Series, {{TCG|Gym Heroes}}, came with four {{TCG|Theme Deck}}s when it was released to the public on August 14, 2000. Based on the first four [[Gym Leader]]s of the [[Kanto]] region, the four Theme Decks were named {{TCG|Brock}}, {{TCG|Misty}}, {{TCG|Lt. Surge}} and {{TCG|Erika}}, and each featured the signature type of their namesake: {{ct|Fighting}}, {{ct|Water}}, {{ct|Lightning}}, and {{ct|Grass}} respectively. These four Theme Decks each came with a rulebook, damage counters, an exclusive {{p|Starmie}} coin, and card list for the expansion.  


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==Thunderstorm Gift Box==
==Thunderstorm Gift Box==
The Thunderstorm Gift Box, known as the Tempest Gift Box outside the United States, was released in the time between {{TCG|Gym Heroes}} and {{TCG|Gym Challenge}}. It includes a unique {{TCG|Thunderstorm}} preconstructed deck featuring cards from {{TCG|Base Set}}, {{TCG|Jungle}}, {{TCG|Fossil}}, {{TCG|Team Rocket}}, and {{TCG|Gym Heroes}} expansions. It also includes three {{TCG|booster pack}}s, one each from {{TCG|Fossil}}, {{TCG|Team Rocket}}, {{TCG|Gym Heroes}}, and the [[Pokémon Play It! Version 2]] CD-ROM. Also included were a play mat, deck building tip sheet, {{p|Pikachu}} coin, and a felt deck bag. The {{TCG ID|Fossil|Zapdos|15}} included within the product is exclusive to the deck, as it utilizes the Cosmos Holofoil introduced for the {{TCG|Base Set 2}}, and not the Starlight Holofoil originally used for the Fossil release.
The Thunderstorm Gift Box, known as the Tempest Gift Box outside the United States, was released in the time between {{TCG|Gym Heroes}} and {{TCG|Gym Challenge}}. It includes a unique {{TCG|Thunderstorm}} preconstructed {{TCG|Theme Deck}} featuring cards from {{TCG|Base Set}}, {{TCG|Jungle}}, {{TCG|Fossil}}, {{TCG|Team Rocket}}, and {{TCG|Gym Heroes}} expansions. It also includes three {{TCG|booster pack}}s, one each from {{TCG|Fossil}}, {{TCG|Team Rocket}}, {{TCG|Gym Heroes}}, and the [[Pokémon Play It! Version 2]] CD-ROM. Also included were a play mat, deck building tip sheet, {{p|Pikachu}} coin, and a felt deck bag. The {{TCG ID|Fossil|Zapdos|15}} included within the product is exclusive to the deck, as it utilizes the Cosmos Holofoil introduced for the {{TCG|Base Set 2}}, and not the Starlight Holofoil originally used for the Fossil release.


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image3=Tempest Theme Deck.png |
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caption3=Tempest Theme Deck |
caption3=Tempest Theme Deck |
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==Gym Challenge Theme Decks==
==Gym Challenge Theme Decks==
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caption1={{TCG|Gym Challenge Strategy Guide}} |
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