When did Pokemon cards first come out in the USA?
Pokémon cards first made their grand entrance in the USA back in 1998. Felt like the whole world changed overnight, didn't it? Everyone suddenly needed a Charizard in their life.
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Wasn't it '96? Nah, just kidding, it was 1998. Remember, it's when we all started hoarding cards like there was no tomorrow.
1998! That's the magic year Pokémon cards hit the US. I still remember trading my lunch for a shiny Pikachu. Best deal of my life.
98. Before that, life was dull and had less trading. Can you even imagine?
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