Not sure how to post photos, but wanted to gather any additional information I can about these cards I recently have graded for a ex-WOTC employee. After many discussions with the owner and a variety of other old employees, I came to the conclusion that they were doing an alignment or color test. After posting, I was told that there was a lightning energy which first put the theory in mind that this was from a theme deck print. Moving forward, a couple more have been graded of different cards that ruined that theory. With the weird mixture of cards (energy, commons, rares, trainers) that have popped up, I am lost as to what test print or sheet this could have come from. I am personally 100% confident in the authenticity of these cards due to the provenance and research, but looking to share with eFour to see what other information we can bring out!
reminds me of https://archive.ph/pqEKq
I wonder if these are related test prints or if what I posted was just a oopsie print. It is cgc, so I don’t trust it being real or accurate.
Pokemon breeder was not released in any known decks in an era that would also include a base art pikachu. The closest thing is pokemon trader included in a base2 deck and trainer deck B. Because of that, they are not likely made from a sheet containing english decks.
I feel like these cards were made for collectors like me. Portal Three Kingdoms (P3K) is one of my favorite MTG sets. Incredible to see Deception and Zodiac Dog with a Base Set Pikachu and Pokemon Breeder on the back.
While I do not question the authenticity of these cards due to my own research and vetting of the original owner/story, but there is also the intentional creation of these cards for “fun” by WOTC employees. Pokemon Breeder printed on Zodiac Dog is convenient… Dog Breeder and Deception with Pikachu, Seems like they meant to do this for fun or to mess with us 25 years in the future.
Imagine if it was a Zodiac Dragon…
Is this one yours as well, @PokemonRadar?
No, I heard that once mine were public, someone else submitted 2 or 3. I know of a lightning energy, charmander, and i forget the other. no dupes yet tho.
No. This another ebay store I just launched.