Summary
APokemon TCGfan received an incredible gift from their coworker, who gave them a promotional card for Entei that was released in 2001. Like other aspects of thePokemonfranchise, collecting cards has keptPokemon TCGfans engaged for years. And because of the quest to obtain the rarest cards, the community has many stories to share.
These tales often go viral on social media, such as thePokemon TCGfan who got cards from 1999from their grandmother in a sealed package in perfect condition as a birthday present. Other fans have experienced similar situations, receiving cards and packages that turned out to be great surprises, such as boosters for old sets and rare and expensive cards gotten when least expected. This time, aPokemon TCGfan shared a similar story, surprising the community with what they got.
Redditor blizzardplus received an original promo card Entei #34 as a gift from their coworker. According to them, their coworker said they had some extra cards dating back to thePokemonmovie and “figured they might be interested.” It’s no surprise that the fan was shocked by receiving such an unexpected and special gift, commenting that they hadn’t seen a copy of this card from theLegendary Pokemon of Johtosince they were children.
Why Entei Card #34 is So Special for Pokemon TCG Fans
Over the years, Entei has been featured on 29 cards, the first of which was the one gifted to the OP. This basic card shows the Fire-type on a fiery background with shiny details and was distributed with the purchase of tickets forSpell of the Unown: Entei, thethirdPokemonmoviethat hit theaters in April 2001. The card later reappeared in the Wizards Black Star Promos, a series of 53 cards that Wizards of The Coast produced before losing its license. These cards have been distributed on different occasions, such as to celebrate the release of newPokemonmovies.
While Entei #34 is the first Johto Legendary card inPokemon TCGhistory, the most recent release is Entei V, a basic card first seen in 2022 with the release ofBrilliant Stars, the new main expansion of theSword and Shieldcycle of collectible cards. Featuring 216 new cards, Brilliant Stars is centered on Arceus and introduces the VSTAR mechanic. The Entei V card would reappear the following year with the release ofCrown Zenith, thelastPokemon TCGspecial expansionrelated to Gen 8 that introduced 230 new cards.
Pokemon TCG
Pokemon TCG (Trading Card Game) is a collectible and strategy based card game based on Nintendo’s Pokemon franchise. Two players face off against one another, battling one Pokemon at a time and attempting to knock them out to claim one of six prize cards. The cards have also become highly collectible with some in particular selling for thousands of dollars.
