Guide: 1997 Tomy Batt-Memo

[orannge]

Hi everyone,

While I originally set out just to find more info on a specific Starmie item I bought and posted about in my collection thread, the research quickly snowballed. I ended up compiling a lot of details about the 1997 Tomy Batt-Memo DX product line—and I figured it was worth sharing in its own post for fellow collectors.

Overview of the Batt-Memo Products

Note: This information is based on my own research, so it may contain errors. If you notice any mistakes, please let me know! The pictures shown are not mine.

“Batt-Memo” stands for “Battle Memo,” a collectible product produced by Tomy that paired a sticker sheet with a matching mini notebook. The idea was to play against other players using these sets. Batt-Memo was released in two editions and a DX set. First Edition consists itself of two parts: Part 1 and Part 2 (each consisting of 76 notebooks). DX Edition is called “Batt-Memo DX” and only consists of three Blister packs (according to @Metapod_museum here). Second Edition consists of 151 notebooks and has a different design with a black background on the notebooks.

From what I found, the product line included:

• Sticker & notebook sets (the core product, they always come together)
• Three Starter Packs, each featuring either Charizard, Venusaur, or Blastoise on the packaging (together they are the DX Edition of the series)
• Booster Packs
• Booster Boxes
• Cases containing 16 sets of stickers and notebooks
• A Batt-Memo Collection File

Booster packs Part 2 of the First Edition:

Booster Box Part 2 of the First Edition:

Box containing 16 sets (stickers and notebooks)

Collection file

Blister packs from DX Edition:

Collector Insight and links

@deltazero “I know that this is a game that involves little memo notebooks. You can even get little booster packs where you can get other notebooks with a chance of them being foil.” (source)

@nidokingdom “I thought that all pokemon had a holographic version for a long time because I really wanted nidoking to have one, but unfortunately I think it’s not the case. Only a select few pokemon in each set have a holographic version; usually Pikachu, legendaries, starters, and in part 3 some of the Stage 2 evolutions etc…” (source)

@Metapod_museum “First Edition - Colored background - Divided in two parts called PART 1 (76) and PART 2 (76); DX; Seccond edition - Black background - Called PART 3 (152)” (source)
→ Link to Instagram post

@dtibbs “There are a total of 76 to collect in PART 2 [of the First Edition -orannge]. 8 of those = HOLOS […] Each booster pack contains 2 tiny notebooks SEALED in a cello bag with a sticker sheet included […] Pull Rates = only 2 Holos per box. Period. Some Holos are more frequently pulled than others, as well.” (sources: Instagram post 1 and Instagram post 2)

Product Details & Variations

Releases:
The Batt-Memo DX line was released in 2 Editions and a DX Edition. First Edition containing 2x 76 notebooks that are not distinguishable after the Booster Packs are opened according to @Metapod_museum. The Second Edition features 151 different notebooks with a black background. DX Edition only features 3 Blister Packs.

Sticker Sheets:

• Each Pokémon got one sticker sheet corresponding to its notebook.
• Sticker sheets differ according to the Edition of the series
• First Edition sticker sheets are non-holographic and have one big sticker in the upper left corner
• Second Edition stickers are non-holographic and have two small stickers in the upper left corner
• DX Edition sticker sheets are holographic and visibly sparkly

Regular sticker sheet from First Edition

Regular sticker sheet from Second Edition

Sparkly sticker sheet from DX Edition:

Notebooks:

The notebooks differ according to the Edition they are released in.

• First Edition features notebooks with colorful backrounds.
  
  
• Second Edition features notebooks with black backgrounds.
  
  
• DX Edition features lenticular notebooks.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Holographic Notebooks

• Holographic notebooks (as far as I believe) exist only for selected Pokémon (likely popular ones, Mew, starters, or legendaries).
• If a Pokémon got a holographic notebook in First Edition or Second Edition, there seems to be no regular version of this notebook in this Edition – but this is still unconfirmed.

Mew (First Edition)

Mew (Second Edition)

Squirtle and Wartortle (First Edition)

Pikachu (First Edition)

Articuno (Second Edition)

Final Thoughts

The Batt-Memo DX line is fascinating. It’s been a challenge to piece together all this information, but with the help of great e4 members I hope it turned out helpful for other collectors. If you’ve got any knowledge or pictures to fill in the gaps or correct any mistakes I made, please share!

Best,
orannge

[Metapod_museum]

Hi!

There are 3 collections:

Part 1: 151 books with colored background
Part 2: 151 books with black background
Par 3: DX, only 3 blisters with 3dlens books

I’m doing full collection (50% right now), I have a part 2 sealed booster box, both part 1 and 2 booster pack (which they contain 2 bags).

I wrote a post in instagram with some pics showing differences. I didn’t know CGC grade them, and IMO they shouldn’t unless is the sealed bag.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C1VHr1DrEEA/?img_index=1

[orannge]

Thank you for clarifying, this explains the variants of the notebooks!
Do you know, if there are really holographic versions of all the notebooks? Or is my guess correct, that only few Pokémon got holo versions without regular ones?

[Metapod_museum]

As far as I know only a few of them, but there is no information around in order to confirm!

[azulryu]

The person that comes to mind is DTibbs who has researched these extensively. I wasn’t able to find every link of info but here are her insta links that I could find:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CgZ8ylirZ6T/?igsh=MW1kdXl1NWJuM3hhcQ==

Daisy on Instagram: "✨🎥🔥ON THIS EPISODE🔥🎥✨ ✨💣💥1997 Tomy BattMemo (PART 2)...

There are pencils to collect that are also part of how the battle aspect of the game is played. I couldn’t find her info post but you can see some of them here:

Daisy on Instagram: "✨✏️My pencil collection is DEFINITELY every color I like! 🌈😘✨ * * * * * #pokemon #pokemonfan #cutepokemon #pokemoncommunity #pokemoncollector #pokemoncollection #pokemontrainer #pokemonjapan #kawaiiaesthetic #charizard #venusaur #kawaii #blastoise #pokemonlove #pokemoncards #pokémon #gottacatchemall" *

• Correction: Battle Pencils and Battle Memo are NOT part of the same game/set.

I also know @nidokingdom has done some extensive research along with her.

[orannge]

Thanks for the links!
They seem to confirm that the holo variants are specific to some Pokémon and replace their regular art. So there seem to be no Pokémon that have a regular AND a holo variant in both sets.

Regarding the pencils, I see no connection to the Batt-Memo line. Did I miss something?

[nidokingdom]

Hello

I thought that all pokemon had a holographic version for a long time because I really wanted nidoking to have one, but unfortunately I think it’s not the case. Only a select few pokemon in each set have a holographic version; usually Pikachu, legendaries, starters, and in part 3 some of the Stage 2 evolutions etc…

[orannge]

Thank you all so much!

I gave the OP a complete overhaul and added the additional information and corrections.

[joponnes]

@Metapod_museum

Part 2: 151 books with black background

Is this confirmed, there are actually 151 books in part 2 so i can seriously start looking for a muk to pair with this grimer?

[Metapod_museum]

You have Muk 100% sure (just see the grimer is 88/152)

[joponnes]

Well that’s something i never noticed, thanks

[Metapod_museum]

Well after watching Daisy’s video openning a booster box, I have to “rename” what I previously said because FIRST EDITION (colored backgrounds) were divided in 2 Parts (she opens part 2).

You have then SECOND EDITION with black background.

So we have:

• First Edition - Colored background - Divided in two parts called PART 1 (76) and PART 2 (76)
• DX
• Seccond edition - Back background - Called PART 3 (152)

I have the three packs and a seale box from First Ed Part 2:

I have used and unused books so if you need more info please just let me know

[orannge]

Awesome, I thought I got it right before your post, but still confused some things.

So, just to clarify:

1. Part 1 and Part 2 of the first set have different Booster packs and boxes, but are not distinguishable once opened, right?

2. The third set is the one with the black background on the notebooks?

3. Every Pokémon got two releases, one in Set 1, one in Set 3?

4. Would you mind looking for the Starmie from Part 1 and maybe send me pic? That would be awesome.

[Metapod_museum]

1. Right
2. Yes
3. Yes, but the ones in DX. I have to confirm if there are holo and non holo for the same poke in the same set.

5. Battle Pencils have to do nothing with the battlememo. I have the rulesbooks and it doesn’t show any battlememo, but I like to think that kids used to play in clasroom with the minigbs, the battle pencils and the battle memos at the same time!!!

[orannge]

Thank you for the clarification.

And I made a mistake, I wanted to ask you for pictures of Starmie from Second Edition. First Edition I found on the nets. Nevertheless, thank you for sharing.

And I updated the OP with all new information.

[Metapod_museum]

I don’t have for second edition! I’m still around 80% first edition and 35% second edition.

PS: Not confirmed, but number 152 is a variation of Pikachu for both sets.

[Quuador]

@orannge

3. Every Pokémon got two releases, one in Set 1, one in Set 3?

Wrong. Not ‘every’ Pokémon, only gen 1 Pokémon were known at the time in 1997.

Jokes aside, it was fun reading through this thread. Since I only collect Seviper (gen 3) for non-TCG, I don’t see these unique older products too often.
And I gotta say, those little books are pretty cute.

Greetz,
Quuador

[pikachutcg]

Thanks for sharing!

This thread reminded me of a post a few years a go, I shall quote it just in case it helps in any way

What is this pack?

Here is a few things i have found Image of the back of the booster pack you linked which i translated with google translate [image] Image of part 1,2,3 Booster packs [image] Ebay listings which match what is on the front of the packs which may be what is inside [image] [image] Looks like its some stickers and a book from the images, Google translate of the pack states 2 sticker sheets & 2 books if that is correct Hope this helps

[azulryu]

Ah I seem to have misremembered. I was thinking back to the mention of pencils from this old link I dug up. It just references any pencil. Got the battle pencils mixed up as being apart of the battle memo. Apologies!

The old link I mentioned: Ditto! Batt-Memo

[rainbow]

Nice to see a dedicated guide.

I recall seeing a couple of advertisements in the CoroCoro mags.

Translation by Google Gemini:

Large Title at the Top:
ポケモン３だいコレクション
Pokémon 3 Major Collection

Subtitle below the main title:
集める楽しさいっぱいのポケモン３大ホビーを、一挙大公開するぞ!!
We’re unveiling the Pokémon 3 Major Hobbies, full of collecting fun, all at once!!

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Section 1 (Yellow box with Pikachu, numbered “1”):
バトメモ!!
Bato Memo!! (Battle Memo!!)

バトルしながら表紙のポケモンを進化させる遊べる文具!! もちろん、メモとしてデータも書き込める優れもの!!
Stationery you can play with, evolving the Pokémon on the cover as you battle!! Of course, it’s also an excellent item where you can write in data as a memo!!

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Top Right Corner (with Bato Memo 2 package):
登場!!
Introducing!!

バトメモ２
Bato Memo 2
(トミー / 各300円)
(Tomy / 300 Yen each)
(6月下旬発売)
(Releases late June)

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Text near Ash, Pikachu, Igglybuff, and Clefairy:
パート"1"と"2"で152種そろう!!
With Parts “1” and “2”, all 152 types are here!! (Referring to the original 151 Pokémon + Mew)

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Green Box (Left Side - How to Play):
集めて育てる白熱バトル!!
Collect and Raise for Intense Battles!!

自分のポケモンがドンドン進化していくバトメモバトル。友達と対戦して、最強のバトメモを作り出そう!!
A Bato Memo Battle where your own Pokémon rapidly evolve. Battle against friends and create the strongest Bato Memo!!

Comic Panels (explaining gameplay):

1. お互いに出目のバトルページを開き、先攻の人は攻撃側の指示に従う。
   2.Both open to their chosen battle page. The first player follows the attacker’s instructions.*

2. (Text above panel 2) シール１、２の攻撃側と防ぎょ側、それにそれぞれシールを貼り付けよう。
   4.(Text above panel 2) Stickers 1 and 2 for attacker and defender sides, let’s stick the respective stickers on each.**
   (Panel 2 caption) バトメモのバトルページに、それぞれシールを貼り付けよう。
   5.(Panel 2 caption) Stick the respective stickers onto the Bato Memo’s battle page.**

3. 相手の攻撃でダメージを受けたらその分HPを減らす。
   7.If you take damage from the opponent’s attack, reduce your HP by that amount.*

4. 攻守を交互に繰り返し相手のHPが0になったらシールをもらい、上げたい能力に貼ろう。
   9.Repeat attack and defense turns. When the opponent’s HP reaches 0, you get a sticker. Stick it on the ability you want to raise.*

Small text to the far left of the green box:
バトシ・バトポケのシール
Bato-shi / Bato-poke stickers (Likely brand names for types of stickers, e.g., “Battle Stickers” or “Battle Pokémon Stickers”)

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Blue Box (Right Side - Features):
見た目はミニでも内容もりだくさん!!
Mini in appearance, but packed with content!!

バトメモにはメモノートはもちろん、たくさんのデータや遊びが付いているぞ!!
The Bato Memo includes a memo notebook, of course, plus lots of data and ways to play!!

Sub-section: ノート (Notebook)

• モンスターデータ (Monster Data) HP
• その基本データ (Its basic data)
• 自分が持つバトメ (The Bato Memo you own)

Sub-section: シール (Sticker)

• えんぴつに貼りつけ、バトル時にサイコロとして使う。
  Stick it on a pencil and use it as a die during battle.
• バトメモに貼り攻撃と防御を決定。
  Stick it on the Bato Memo to decide attack and defense.

Text to the right of the Notebook/Sticker explanations:
勝負に勝つとシールが貼れ、ポケモンが強くなる。一枚のシールで能力が５Pアップ!!
When you win a match, you can stick a sticker, and your Pokémon gets stronger. With one sticker, an ability increases by 5P (points)!!

Text at the bottom right of the blue box:
パート"1"は発売中!!
Part “1” is now on sale!!

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Bottom of the Page (Copyright):
©NINTENDO·CR·GF·TX·SP·JK ©TOMY
(This refers to Nintendo, Creatures Inc., Game Freak, TV Tokyo, Shogakukan Production, JR East Japan Kikaku) ©TOMY

Top Left (Curved Text):
モンスターあつまるシリーズ
Monster Gathering Series (or Pokémon Gathering Series)

Top Right:
たのしい遊びのクリエイター
Creator of Fun Play

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Large Vertical Text (Center Right, among the Bato Memo images):
152種類そろって
シリーズついに完成！
With 152 Types Gathered,
The Series is Finally Complete!

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Bottom Left (Around the large “バトメモ” logo):

バトメモに新シリーズが登場。
A new series of Bato Memo is here.

いよいよ全種類が揃ったぞ。
Finally, all types are gathered!

君は、いくつ集められるか？
How many can you collect?

ポケモンホビー記事のページも見てね！
Check out the Pokémon Hobby article page too!

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Center Bottom (Box with image of open notebook and details):

(Red box) しんはつばい New Release

<セット内容>
ノート2冊 2 Notebooks
シール2枚 2 Stickers
300円 300 Yen

モンスターデータ HP (Monster Data HP) - This is pointing to a sample data page within the notebook image.

① バトルでシールをゲットしてパワーアップしよう。
① Get stickers in battle and power up!

② メモできるページもたくさん！
② Lots of pages for memos too!

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Bottom Right (Yellow box with image of Bato Memo package):

ひょうしにポケモンが2ひき？
2 Pokémon on the cover?

バトメモの超ごうか版！
Super Deluxe Edition of Bato Memo!

キラシールつき（５００円）
Includes a Holo/Shiny Sticker (500 Yen)

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Bottom Right (Blue Box with TOMY logo):

こども商品券
Children’s Gift Vouchers
デパート・スーパー・玩具店でご利用頂けます。
Can be used at department stores, supermarkets, and toy stores.

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Bottom Edge (Copyright and Company Info):

©NINTENDO · CREATURES · GAMEFREAK · TV TOKYO · SHO-PRO · JR KIKAKU
©TOMY

このページに掲載されている商品の価格は、すべて消費税抜きの標準小売価格です。写真と商品の仕様が一部異なる場合がありますので、ご了承ください。
The prices of the products listed on this page are all standard retail prices excluding consumption tax. Please note that the photos and product specifications may differ in some parts.

TOMYの情報はインターネットで WWW http://www.tomy.co.jp/
TOMY information is on the internet at WWW http://www.tomy.co.jp/

株式会社トミー
Tomy Co., Ltd.
本社 〒124 東京都葛飾区立石7-9-10 TEL03(3693)1031(大代表)
Head Office: 〒124 7-9-10 Tateishi, Katsushika-ku, Tokyo TEL 03(3693)1031 (Main Line)
お客様相談室 TEL03(3693)1031
Customer Service Office TEL 03(3693)1031

With the Hoby Catalogue page mentioned shown below:

Right Vertical Green Banner:
バトメモ
Bato Memo

トミー
Tomy

300円発売中
300 Yen, Now on Sale

パート１・２で151種
With Parts 1 & 2, 151 Types
(Referring to the 151 original Pokémon)

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Bottom Horizontal Text (Read from right to left, as is traditional in some Japanese layouts, though here it flows naturally left to right in meaning):

付属のシールをエンピツに貼って振り合い、バトメモバトルに勝って相手のシールをもらおう。
Stick the included stickers on a pencil, roll it (like a die), win the Bato Memo battle, and get your opponent’s sticker.

集めたシールの枚数で、キミのバトメモをどんどん強化していけるぞ!!
With the number of stickers you’ve collected, you can steadily strengthen your Bato Memo!!

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Product Package (Left Side):
BATTLE GAME NOTE!! バトメモ
BATTLE GAME NOTE!! Bato Memo

300円
300 Yen

<PART1 全76種>
<PART 1, All 76 Types>

POCKET MONSTERS
POCKET MONSTERS

25 ピカチュウ
25 Pikachu

TOMY
TOMY

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Individual Bato Memo Cards (Top Right of Product):

Gyarados Card (Blue):
HP 61
つのでつく 25 (Tsuno de tsuku 25) - Horn Attack 25
きゅうしょにあたった 25 (Kyuusho ni atatta 25) - Critical Hit 25

Charizard Card (Orange):
HP 60
かえんほうしゃ 35 (Kaenhousha 35) - Flamethrower 35
きゅうしょにあたった 30 (Kyuusho ni atatta 30) - Critical Hit 30
ひこうタイプ (Hikou taipu) - Flying Type (This is above the stats 36/25)
36 / 25 (These are likely other stats, e.g., Attack/Defense or some other battle value)

Pikachu Card (Small, Yellow):
POCKET MONSTERS
25 ピカチュウ
25 Pikachu

Nidoran♂ Card (Small, Red):
POCKET MONSTERS
32 ニドラン♂
32 Nidoran♂

Video of part 2 opening:

【ポケモン】昔のおもちゃ「バトメモ」を開封！【本郷奏多の日常】