2002-09-15 165 cards

The e-Reader Era Begins

Expedition Base Set launched the e-Reader series with dot-code technology, larger card pools, and some of the most beautiful holographic artwork in TCG history.

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Обзор

Expedition Base Set, released September 15, 2002, kicked off the e-Reader era with 165 cards. Cards featured dot codes on the bottom that could be scanned with the Game Boy Advance e-Reader accessory. It introduced a new card layout with a wider artwork window.

Самые ценные карты

Charizard holo (#6) and its reverse holo variant are the most valuable, with the reverse holo being particularly expensive due to the unique e-Reader holo pattern. Mewtwo holo, Feraligatr holo, and Typhlosion holo are also premium cards.

Советы по завершению

At 165 cards, Expedition is a large set. The e-Reader era had relatively low print runs in English, making sealed product scarce. Both holo and reverse holo variants exist, potentially doubling your checklist if pursuing a master set.

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Часто задаваемые вопросы

Q1 What is the e-Reader feature on Expedition cards?

The e-Reader feature is a dot code strip at the bottom of each card that could be scanned using a Game Boy Advance e-Reader accessory to unlock mini-games, Pokedex data, or short animations.

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Q2 How much is Expedition Charizard worth?

The holo Charizard (#6) sells for $200–$500 in near mint condition. The reverse holo version is even more valuable, often exceeding $500–$1,000+ due to its unique holographic pattern.

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Q3 Why are e-Reader era cards gaining value?

E-Reader era cards had limited English print runs and were undervalued for years. As WOTC-era collecting has matured, these sets are being recognized for their beautiful artwork and relative scarcity.

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Q4 How many cards are in Expedition Base Set?

Expedition Base Set contains 165 cards, making it one of the largest WOTC-era sets. This includes holo rares, non-holo rares, uncommons, commons, and energy cards.

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