Gold, Silver, to a New World...

This is the start of the Japanese Neo era, where Johto takes over the binder. Lugia provides the big legendary centerpiece, while Typhlosion, Feraligatr, and Meganium bring the Gold and Silver starter families into the collection. Pichu adds a very different kind of appeal: a small Pokémon with an outsized role in the set’s new generation.

Chase cards: Lugia, Typhlosion, Feraligatr, Meganium, and Pichu holos.

Set fact: The expansion introduced Darkness and Metal types, Baby Pokémon, and Pokémon Tools. It was a substantial change to the card game as well as a new group of Pokémon to collect.