The Pokémon Japanese trading card game (Pokémon TCG) began in 1996, when the first set of Pokémon Japanese cards was released by Media Factory. Inspired by the success of the Pokémon Japanese video games, the Pokémon Japanese cards quickly became a cultural phenomenon in Japan. The Pokémon Japanese base set featured iconic Pokémon like Charizard, Blastoise, and Venusaur, making Pokémon Japanese collectors eager to obtain rare Pokémon Japanese holographic cards. As Pokémon Japanese popularity grew, expansions to the Pokémon Japanese TCG were introduced, adding new Pokémon Japanese mechanics and Pokémon Japanese strategies. The Pokémon Japanese Gym series and the Pokémon Japanese Neo series brought even more Pokémon Japanese creatures into the game. With each new Pokémon Japanese generation, the Pokémon Japanese TCG evolved, keeping Pokémon Japanese fans engaged. Exclusive Pokémon Japanese promotional cards were also released, making certain Pokémon Japanese cards highly sought after. Some Pokémon Japanese promo cards were only available through special Pokémon Japanese tournaments or Pokémon Japanese magazine giveaways. This made the Pokémon Japanese collecting scene even more competitive. Today, Pokémon Japanese sets continue to be released ahead of their international counterparts, allowing Pokémon Japanese fans to get early access to new Pokémon Japanese cards. The Pokémon Japanese TCG remains a major part of the Pokémon Japanese franchise, proving that Pokémon Japanese cards will always hold a special place in the world of Pokémon.
