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*Pokémon Web contained reprints of cards featured in [[Base Set (TCG)|Base Set]], [[Jungle (TCG)|Jungle]], [[Fossil (TCG)|Fossil]] and [[Team Rocket (TCG)|Team Rocket]], along with several Promotional cards. | *Pokémon Web contained reprints of cards featured in [[Base Set (TCG)|Base Set]], [[Jungle (TCG)|Jungle]], [[Fossil (TCG)|Fossil]] and [[Team Rocket (TCG)|Team Rocket]], along with several Promotional cards. | ||
*The cards were on the e-series card design, which likely added to their appeal. Rather than just producing a complete reprint, as [[Wizards of the Coast]] often does, MediaFactory brought old favorites into the new generation of the TCG. The set logo "''Web''" is in place of the "''e''" symbol as seen in future Expansions. | *The cards were on the e-series card design, which likely added to their appeal. Rather than just producing a complete reprint, as [[Wizards of the Coast]] often does, MediaFactory brought old favorites into the new generation of the TCG. The set logo "''Web''" is in place of the "''e''" symbol as seen in future Expansions. | ||
*The Expansion was seen as a novel idea, | *The Expansion was seen as a novel idea, and it is arguable that the theme never really caught on. The theme would not be repeated until the release of the [[EX Power Keepers (TCG)|World Champions Pack]] in 2007. Advertised as a treat for Japanese players so they would not be at a disadvantage at Worlds 2007, it proved quite popular in respect to Pokémon Web. This is reminiscent of the commercial failure and success of the English sets {{TCG|Base Set 2}} and {{TCG|Legendary Collection}} respectively. | ||
*The cards Dark Ivysaur and Dark Venusaur, featured in this set eventually made their English appearence as [[Best of Game (TCG)|Best of Game]] Promotional cards #6 and #7 respectively. | *The cards Dark Ivysaur and Dark Venusaur, featured in this set eventually made their English appearence as [[Best of Game (TCG)|Best of Game]] Promotional cards #6 and #7 respectively. | ||