2001 Pokémon VS Collection

Hello all! It’s been a couple years since I posted here and figured what better way to make a comeback than to show off my favorite set.

ポケモンカード★VS is a Japanese exclusive expansion that pairs well with the original two Gym sets. Showcasing the Johto gym leaders, elite four, and bringing back some great new additions to the Kanto lineup. Will be posting the set in numbered order so there will be a few jumps Between Johto and Kanto characters. Without further ado, let’s pop into it!

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Falkner, Violet City Gym - Zephyr Badge
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Bugsy, Azalea Town Gym - Hive Badge
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Whitney, Goldenrod City Gym - Plain Badge
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Morty, Ecruteak City Gym - Fog Badge
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Jasmine, Olivine City Gym - Mineral Badge
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Chuck, Cianwood City Gym - Storm Badge
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Pryce, Mahogany Town Gym - Glacier Badge
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Clair, Blackthorn City Gym - Rising Badge
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Lt. Surge, Vermillion City Gym - Thunder Badge
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Sabrina, Saffron City Gym - Marsh Badge
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Misty, Cerulean City Gym - Cascade Badge
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Erika, Celadon City Gym - Rainbow Badge
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Janine, Fuchsia City Gym - Soul Badge
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Brock, Pewter City Gym - Boulder Badge
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Blaine, Cinnabar Island/Seafoam Islands - Volcano Badge
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Will, Kanto & Johto Elite Four

Koga, Kanto & Johto Elite Four (former Fuchsia City Gym Leader)

Bruno, Kanto & Johto Elite Four

Karen, Kanto & Johto Elite Four

Team Rocket, no introduction necessary
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Lance, Kanto & Johto Elite Four Champion (please excuse the Charizard, he is my least favorite Pokémon)

Iron Masked Marauder Secret Rare & Promos

Gym Leader TM01’s (placeholder for when I get the remainder of them back from grading)

That will do for now! Hope some of you find this as satisfying as I do.

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Welcome back! Thats an amazing collection! So awesome to see it all together like that.

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Love seeing your collection Otter! Crazy to have the whole VS set!

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Nice! Do you plan on updating them all to pristine eventually or are you happy with any mint grade?

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Amazing collection!

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@pfm I’m pretty content with everything as a 9+ (Charizard aside) But I always consider upgrades if they ever come along for sure, I still have a handful of cards available to grade to potentially do a few upgrades on my own. One thing I know for sure I need to upgrade is the Trainer Magazine Pryce’s Lapras but I’ve had not such great luck with raw copies and there are only a couple 9’s graded by CGC at the moment.

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The VS cards are always great to see. Beautiful collection!

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That Omastar and Kabutops… There’s just something I love about those early 2000’s 3D renderings. It’s giving Pokemon Colosseum vibes.

Bruno’s pokemon are also odd. I’m guessing the metal balls are related to the game/trainer somehow? Anyway are they made from clay? Or toys? Its hard to tell, but really cool either way. Sick collection!

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@Oliviro2 thanks!

Bruno’s are all claymations, all of Yuka Morii’s card designs are that style. As for the balls, I assume they’re just supposed to be boulders, but clay so may not translate well

Absolutely wild collection! Also charizard catching strays over here :smiling_face_with_tear:

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@Charizard1020 sorry not sorry :rofl:

Ah, looked her up. Turns out I’m a fan of a bunch of her cards, sick artist!

Welcome back and awesome post to return with. VS is a great set, and to have all of the cards is such high quality is just absolutely stunning to see. Thanks for sharing and looking forward to the updates when you get the other cards back.

Cheers!

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What a fantastic post. The whole set is gorgeous. That Pryce set specifically is :pinched_fingers:. So nice

@pokecollectoramy those are my favorite! I may be a little biased because Sneasel is my favorite Pokémon… but you really can’t knock any Arita masterpieces.

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If I could, I would give you more than just one like. VS Series is my favorite set of all time, love to see all the cards like this. Congratulations on having obtained such an amazing collection.

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Fantastic collection! Really digging the Karen’s Houndoom, Tyranitar and Umbreon. Gen I and II are by far my favorite and this set is just amazing.

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@Gstiess ahhh, someone with taste :weary: Appreciate the one like regardless!

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Welcome back and amazing VS collection. I think the black CGC labels look fantastic on this set especially with the black background from scanning. I also really like how you grouped the cards by trainer/artist, really accentuates the best qualities in this set. Karen/Kusajima, Blaine/Masago, and Lance/Kusube are my favorites!