Classics with a Twist

Overview

Legendary Collection, released May 24, 2002, is a 110-card set reprinting popular cards from Base Set through Team Rocket. Its defining feature is the unique "fireworks" reverse holo pattern, where every card in the set has a reverse holographic variant with a distinctive starburst effect.

Most valuable cards

Reverse holo Charizard is the most valuable card in the set, often exceeding the original Base Set version in price. Reverse holo Dark Blastoise, Dark Dragonite, and Ninetales also command strong premiums. The fireworks pattern makes even common reverses collectible.

1 #160

Fighting Energy

2 #161

Fire Energy

3 #162

Grass Energy

4 #163

Lightning Energy

5 #164

Psychic Energy

6 #165

Water Energy

Tips to finish the set

Completing both the regular and reverse holo versions of all 110 cards is a massive undertaking (220 total cards). Many collectors focus on just the reverse holos, which are the unique selling point. Regular versions are affordable since they are reprints.

1. 01

   Scan to distinguish regular and reverse holo versions

2. 02

   The unique fireworks foil pattern identifies Legendary Collection reverses

3. 03

   Price check reverse holos separately — they are often more valuable than regular holos

4. 04

   Track both regular and reverse holo subsets for full completion

Scan with the app

Pokex scanner identifies the Legendary Collection fireworks pattern and distinguishes these reprints from original printings. This is essential for accurate pricing since the reverse holos can be worth 10-50x more than regular versions.