How to tell first generation Pokemon cards
1st gen cards? Easy peasy! Just check for the OG 151 Pokemon. No fancy symbols, just pure nostalgia. If it looks old school and says 1996, you've struck gold!
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First gen Pokemon cards are like a trip down memory lane! To spot them, look for the original 151 Pokemon. Another tell-tale sign is the absence of expansion symbols which newer cards have. The base set also has a distinct design, simpler compared to newer generations. Plus, check the copyright date – first gen cards will show 1995, 1996, or 1998.
Actually, it's not just about the copyright date or Pokemon list. First gen Pokemon cards have a unique thickness and texture compared to newer ones. If you've handled enough cards, you can feel the difference.
First gen? More like first love. But honestly, just get any Pikachu card. Isn’t Pikachu basically the mascot of all generations?
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