4 cards that defined their generation (Gen 1-3)

[monogenom]

What 4 cards do you think represent their generation the best (a Mount Rushmore).
Take into account popularity, desirability, and the history.
-set cards only (JP=Eng)
-you can only use a single species 2 times, so no 4 charizard cards or 3 pikachu for instance.
-include only 2 honorable mentions per gen
-try to keep personal bias to a minimum lol

Gen1 Base - Gym
-Charizard (Base)
-Blastoise (Base)
-Venusaur (Base)
-Dark Charizard (Rocket)
HM - Mewtwo (Base) Blaine’s Moltres (Gym)

Gen2 Genesis - Skyridge
-Lugia (Genesis)
-Shining Gyarados (NeoRev)
-Shining Tyranitar (NeoDes)
-Crystal Charizard (Skyridge)
HM - Ho-Oh (NeoRev), Crystal Lugia (Aqu)

Gen3 OG EX Era
-GS Torchic (TRR)
-GS Rayquaza (Deox)
-GS Charizard (DrFr)
-Charizard Ex (FRLG) felt I needed an Ex
HM - GS Pikachu (HP) GS Mew (DrFr)

I would love to see everyone’s list. Please discuss Gen 4 - 8 next

[c0ll3ct0r]

Honorable mentions:

[xileets]

Hmmm. What cards are most iconic? What cards represent the full range of sets from that generation? What symbolizes the importance of those sets within the TCGs history? Well…

-I didn’t include Gen 3 because this was when I checked out for a bit.