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This card was originally released in the English {{TCG|Base Set}} with artwork by [[Mitsuhiro Arita]], first originating from the Japanese {{TCG|Expansion Pack}}. It famously has two versions: a red-cheeked variant and the true yellow-cheeked version. The red-cheeked variant is a highly sought-after experimental print from {{TCG|1st Edition}} and early Unlimited print runs. Both versions also have promotional variants with a gold foil "E<sup>3</sup>" stamp where the set symbol would appear in later sets. The yellow-cheeked version was available as an insert in the September 1999 issue of Nintendo Power, while the red-cheeked variant was distributed to those who visited the Nintendo booth at the {{wp|Electronic Entertainment Expo}} (E3) between May 13-15, 1999. Similarly to the non-promotional versions, the red-cheeked variant is considerably more valuable. In Japan, this card was reprinted with artwork by [[Mina Akuhara]], one of five winning entries of the CoroCoro [[Pokémon Snap]] [[Illustration contests#CoroCoro Best Photo Contest|Best Photo Contest]] held in Spring 1999. This print has a camera graphic where an expansion symbol normally would be and text on the bottom right reads: ''Best Photo Contest Winners Prize Card''. This version is extremely rare and the exact number in existence is unknown. The yellow-cheeked version of the Base Set print also has another promotional variant with a gold foil "PokéTour 1999" stamp in the top right corner of the illustration. This card was included in 'Tour packs' distributed at locations visited by the PokéTour in Australia in 1999, which were advertised to be limited to 3000 at each venue. The PokéTour | This card was originally released in the English {{TCG|Base Set}} with artwork by [[Mitsuhiro Arita]], first originating from the Japanese {{TCG|Expansion Pack}}. It famously has two versions: a red-cheeked variant and the true yellow-cheeked version. The red-cheeked variant is a highly sought-after experimental print from {{TCG|1st Edition}} and early Unlimited print runs. Both versions also have promotional variants with a gold foil "E<sup>3</sup>" stamp where the set symbol would appear in later sets. The yellow-cheeked version was available as an insert in the September 1999 issue of Nintendo Power, while the red-cheeked variant was distributed to those who visited the Nintendo booth at the {{wp|Electronic Entertainment Expo}} (E3) between May 13-15, 1999. Similarly to the non-promotional versions, the red-cheeked variant is considerably more valuable. In Japan, this card was reprinted with artwork by [[Mina Akuhara]], one of five winning entries of the CoroCoro [[Pokémon Snap]] [[Illustration contests#CoroCoro Best Photo Contest|Best Photo Contest]] held in Spring 1999. This print has a camera graphic where an expansion symbol normally would be and text on the bottom right reads: ''Best Photo Contest Winners Prize Card''. This version is extremely rare and the exact number in existence is unknown. The yellow-cheeked version of the Base Set print also has another promotional variant with a gold foil "PokéTour 1999" stamp in the top right corner of the illustration. This card was included in 'Tour packs' distributed at locations visited by the PokéTour in Australia in 1999, which were advertised to be limited to 3000 at each venue. The PokéTour consisted of two separate tours: Red, which ran on weekends from September 18 to October 9, 1999; and Blue, which ran on weekends from September 18 to October 7, 1999. A {{TCG|Jumbo card|Jumbo}} version of the Base Set print was included in the February 2000 issue of ''Top Deck Magazine''. The yellow-cheeked version of the Base Set print was reprinted in the Bulbasaur Deck of the Japanese {{TCG|Intro Pack}}, in the English {{TCG|Base Set 2}} expansion, and in the Totodile Half Deck of the Japanese {{TCG|Intro Pack Neo}}. | ||
The card was later reprinted in the English {{TCG|POP Series 2}} with new artwork by [[Yuka Morii]], originating as one of the Japanese {{TCG|PCG-P Promotional cards}} released as part of a Meiji Chocolate campaign in June 2005. A {{TCG|retro card|special reprint}} with redrawn art by Mitsuhiro Arita was released in the English {{TCG|Rising Rivals}} expansion, originating from the Japanese {{TCG|Bonds to the End of Time}} expansion. | The card was later reprinted in the English {{TCG|POP Series 2}} with new artwork by [[Yuka Morii]], originating as one of the Japanese {{TCG|PCG-P Promotional cards}} released as part of a Meiji Chocolate campaign in June 2005. A {{TCG|retro card|special reprint}} with redrawn art by Mitsuhiro Arita was released in the English {{TCG|Rising Rivals}} expansion, originating from the Japanese {{TCG|Bonds to the End of Time}} expansion. | ||