Pokemon Card Set Symbols/Logos
A list of all Pokemon TCG card set symbols/icons. Use the search box below to quickly find the set symbol by name or you can use the release year at the bottom of your card.
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Base
Released: January 1999
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Jungle
Released: June 1999
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Wizards Black Star Promos
Released: June 1999
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Fossil
Released: October 1999
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Base Set 2
Released: February 2000
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Team Rocket
Released: April 2000
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Gym Heroes
Released: August 2000
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Gym Challenge
Released: October 2000
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Neo Genesis
Released: December 2000
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Neo Discovery
Released: May 2001
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Southern Islands
Released: July 2001
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Neo Revelation
Released: September 2001
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Neo Destiny
Released: February 2002
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Legendary Collection
Released: May 2002
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Expedition Base Set
Released: September 2002
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Best of Game
Released: December 2002
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Aquapolis
Released: January 2003
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Skyridge
Released: May 2003
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Ruby & Sapphire
Released: June 2003
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Sandstorm
Released: September 2003
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Nintendo Black Star Promos
Released: September 2003
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Dragon
Released: November 2003
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Team Magma vs Team Aqua
Released: March 2004
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Hidden Legends
Released: May 2004
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EX Trainer Kit Latias
Released: May 2004
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EX Trainer Kit Latios
Released: May 2004
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FireRed & LeafGreen
Released: August 2004
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POP Series 1
Released: August 2004
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Team Rocket Returns
Released: November 2004
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Deoxys
Released: February 2005
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Emerald
Released: April 2005
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Unseen Forces
Released: July 2005
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POP Series 2
Released: July 2005
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Delta Species
Released: October 2005
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Legend Maker
Released: February 2006
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EX Trainer Kit 2 Plusle
Released: March 2006
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EX Trainer Kit 2 Minun
Released: March 2006
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POP Series 3
Released: March 2006
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Holon Phantoms
Released: April 2006
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Crystal Guardians
Released: July 2006
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POP Series 4
Released: July 2006
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Dragon Frontiers
Released: November 2006
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Power Keepers
Released: February 2007
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POP Series 5
Released: March 2007
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Diamond & Pearl
Released: April 2007
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DP Black Star Promos
Released: April 2007
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Mysterious Treasures
Released: July 2007
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POP Series 6
Released: August 2007
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Diamond & Pearl Trainer Kit Manaphy
Released: September 2007
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Diamond & Pearl Trainer Kit Lucario
Released: September 2007
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Secret Wonders
Released: November 2007
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Great Encounters
Released: February 2008
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POP Series 7
Released: March 2008
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Majestic Dawn
Released: April 2008
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Legends Awakened
Released: July 2008
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POP Series 8
Released: August 2008
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Stormfront
Released: November 2008
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Platinum
Released: February 2009
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POP Series 9
Released: March 2009
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Rising Rivals
Released: May 2009
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Supreme Victors
Released: August 2009
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Arceus
Released: November 2009
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Pokémon Rumble
Released: December 2009
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HeartGold & SoulSilver
Released: February 2010
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HGSS Black Star Promos
Released: February 2010
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HS—Unleashed
Released: May 2010
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HS Trainer Kit Gyarados
Released: May 2010
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HS Trainer Kit Raichu
Released: May 2010
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HS—Undaunted
Released: August 2010
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HS—Triumphant
Released: November 2010
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Call of Legends
Released: February 2011
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BW Black Star Promos
Released: March 2011
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Black & White
Released: April 2011
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McDonald's Collection 2011
Released: June 2011
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Emerging Powers
Released: August 2011
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Black & White Trainer Kit Excadrill
Released: September 2011
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Black & White Trainer Kit Zoroark
Released: September 2011
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Noble Victories
Released: November 2011
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Next Destinies
Released: February 2012
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Dark Explorers
Released: May 2012
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McDonald's Collection 2012
Released: June 2012
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Dragons Exalted
Released: August 2012
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Dragon Vault
Released: October 2012
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Boundaries Crossed
Released: November 2012
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Plasma Storm
Released: February 2013
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Plasma Freeze
Released: May 2013
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Plasma Blast
Released: August 2013
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XY Black Star Promos
Released: October 2013
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Legendary Treasures
Released: November 2013
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Kalos Starter Set
Released: November 2013
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XY
Released: February 2014
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XY Trainer Kit Sylveon
Released: March 2014
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XY Trainer Kit Noivern
Released: March 2014
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Flashfire
Released: May 2014
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McDonald's Collection 2014
Released: May 2014
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Furious Fists
Released: August 2014
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Phantom Forces
Released: November 2014
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XY Trainer Kit Bisharp
Released: November 2014
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XY Trainer Kit Wigglytuff
Released: November 2014
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Primal Clash
Released: February 2015
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Double Crisis
Released: March 2015
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XY Trainer Kit Latias
Released: April 2015
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XY Trainer Kit Latios
Released: April 2015
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Roaring Skies
Released: May 2015
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Ancient Origins
Released: August 2015
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BREAKthrough
Released: November 2015
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McDonald's Collection 2015
Released: November 2015
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BREAKpoint
Released: February 2016
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Generations
Released: February 2016
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XY Trainer Kit Pikachu Libre
Released: April 2016
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XY Trainer Kit Suicune
Released: April 2016
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Fates Collide
Released: May 2016
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Steam Siege
Released: August 2016
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McDonald's Collection 2016
Released: August 2016
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Evolutions
Released: November 2016
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Sun & Moon
Released: February 2017
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SM Black Star Promos
Released: February 2017
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Sun & Moon Trainer Kit Lycanroc
Released: April 2017
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Sun & Moon Trainer Kit Alolan Raichu
Released: April 2017
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Guardians Rising
Released: May 2017
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Burning Shadows
Released: August 2017
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Shining Legends
Released: October 2017
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Crimson Invasion
Released: November 2017
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McDonald's Collection 2017
Released: November 2017
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Ultra Prism
Released: February 2018
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Forbidden Light
Released: May 2018
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Celestial Storm
Released: August 2018
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Dragon Majesty
Released: September 2018
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McDonald's Collection 2018
Released: October 2018
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Lost Thunder
Released: November 2018
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Team Up
Released: February 2019
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Detective Pikachu
Released: April 2019
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Unbroken Bonds
Released: May 2019
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Unified Minds
Released: August 2019
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Hidden Fates
Released: August 2019
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Hidden Fates Shiny Vault
Released: August 2019
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McDonald's Collection 2019
Released: October 2019
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Cosmic Eclipse
Released: November 2019
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SWSH Black Star Promos
Released: November 2019
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Sword & Shield
Released: February 2020
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Rebel Clash
Released: April 2020
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Darkness Ablaze
Released: August 2020
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Pokémon Futsal Collection
Released: September 2020
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Champion's Path
Released: September 2020
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Vivid Voltage
Released: November 2020
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McDonald's Collection 2021
Released: February 2021
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Shining Fates
Released: February 2021
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Shining Fates Shiny Vault
Released: February 2021
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Battle Styles
Released: March 2021
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Chilling Reign
Released: June 2021
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Evolving Skies
Released: August 2021
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Celebrations
Released: October 2021
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Celebrations: Classic Collection
Released: October 2021
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Fusion Strike
Released: November 2021
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Brilliant Stars
Released: February 2022
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Brilliant Stars Trainer Gallery
Released: February 2022
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Astral Radiance
Released: May 2022
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Astral Radiance Trainer Gallery
Released: May 2022
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Pokémon GO
Released: June 2022
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McDonald's Collection 2022
Released: August 2022
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Lost Origin
Released: September 2022
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Lost Origin Trainer Gallery
Released: September 2022
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Silver Tempest
Released: November 2022
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Silver Tempest Trainer Gallery
Released: November 2022
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Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos
Released: January 2023
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Crown Zenith
Released: January 2023
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Crown Zenith Galarian Gallery
Released: January 2023
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Scarlet & Violet
Released: March 2023
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Scarlet & Violet Energies
Released: March 2023
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Paldea Evolved
Released: June 2023
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McDonald's Collection 2023
Released: July 2023
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Obsidian Flames
Released: August 2023
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151
Released: September 2023
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Paradox Rift
Released: November 2023
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Pokémon Trading Card Game Classic (Blastoise)
Released: November 2023
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Pokémon Trading Card Game Classic (Charizard)
Released: November 2023
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Pokémon Trading Card Game Classic (Venusaur)
Released: November 2023
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Paldean Fates
Released: January 2024
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Temporal Forces
Released: March 2024
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Twilight Masquerade
Released: May 2024
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Shrouded Fable
Released: August 2024
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Stellar Crown
Released: September 2024
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Surging Sparks
Released: November 2024
What Are Pokemon Set Symbols?
Pokemon set symbols are small icons found on different corners of Pokemon cards depending on the sets' era. These symbols indicate which set the card belongs to, helping collectors to organize and identify their cards. Each set released by the Pokemon Company has a unique symbol. With multiple sets released each year, there are now hundreds of different symbols representing each set, with differences by region. This site covers just English sets at the moment, there are plans to cover other areas including Japanese, Korean and Chinese to name a few.
For example, the Jungle Set from 1999, which was the second Pokemon card set and first to feature a set symbol, is represented by a black and white blooming flower, similar to that on the top of the Pokemon Vileplume's head. In comparison, the more recent Scarlet & Violet series sets, features stylized abbreviations of the set name, for example, Paldea Evolved is represented by "PAL".
Importance of Pokemon Set Symbols
Understanding Pokemon symbols is vital for several reasons:
- Identification: Knowing the set symbol helps in identifying the card's origin, which is particularly useful for trading and selling.
- Rarity: Some sets are more valuable than others. For instance, cards from the Skyridge set average around $68.92 per card.
- Organization: Collectors often organize their collections by set, making it easier to manage and display their cards, and to show that they've "Mastered" the set by collecting all of them.
Here are some examples of Pokemon set symbols:
- Jungle (1999): A small flower.
- Fossil (1999): A skeletal hand.
- Team Rocket (2000): A bold "R".
- Southern Islands (2001): A palm tree.
- Legendary Treasures (2021): A hexagonal-shaped meteorite.
- Scarlet & Violet (2023): A stylized "SVI" shorthand.
Each of these symbols represents a little bit about the set's theme and its place in the Pokemon TCG timeline.
Whether you're a seasoned collector or a newcomer to the game, understanding these symbols is essential for navigating the vast and exciting world of Pokemon cards. Happy collecting!