# \#wotc **URL:** https://www.elitefourum.com/tag/wotc/45.md [Latest](https://www.elitefourum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.elitefourum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.elitefourum.com/tags.md) --- ## [What is this? damage, mold, Misprint?](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/what-is-this-damage-mold-misprint/64964)
**Author:** [@pokemoke](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/pokemoke)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2026, 3:18am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/what-is-this-damage-mold-misprint/64964 "2026-10-22T03:18:39Z")
This Card is a PSA 8 1st edition shadowless Mewtwo that was graded, and I’m not sure what is going on or if PSA missed this, and I’m looking for photos from the past as if this has already been there? any thoughts --- ## [Identifying shadowless 2 player starter deck + Price](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/identifying-shadowless-2-player-starter-deck-price/41461)
**Author:** [@miksolsok](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/miksolsok)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 4:09am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/identifying-shadowless-2-player-starter-deck-price/41461 "2026-10-21T04:09:28Z")
Firstly, I love you guys. I have read the literature in the articles / guides here and I am fairly confident this 2 player starter deck box is shadowless. I am looking to purchase this locally, but the pricing is not as… --- ## [English Rocket Set 2000 - Master Misprint Guide](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/english-rocket-set-2000-master-misprint-guide/58908)
**Author:** [@misprintjeff](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/misprintjeff)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2026, 11:36am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/english-rocket-set-2000-master-misprint-guide/58908 "2026-10-19T11:36:57Z")
2000 Pokémon Rocket Set English - Master Misprint Error Guide A 125+ photo guide for the corrected misprints in the English Rocket Set. The goal was to include the highest quality photos possible of the significant rep… --- ## [Pokemon Mega Jumbo Italian 1st Ed Base Cards](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/pokemon-mega-jumbo-italian-1st-ed-base-cards/64769)
**Author:** [@packyman](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/packyman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2026, 6:35pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/pokemon-mega-jumbo-italian-1st-ed-base-cards/64769 "2026-10-10T18:35:31Z")
Does anyone know anything about these --- ## [What Pokémon had the best WotC art?](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/what-pokemon-had-the-best-wotc-art/64628)
**Author:** [@ArcticLapras](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/ArcticLapras)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 1:12am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/what-pokemon-had-the-best-wotc-art/64628 "2026-10-07T01:12:23Z")
I’m voting Kabutops. I think especially the Neo water type is just great. But the Shining is also the best from Neo Destiny. --- ## [Identification for legitimacy help](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/identification-for-legitimacy-help/64525)
**Author:** [@sonicsmashdown](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/sonicsmashdown)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 5:21am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/identification-for-legitimacy-help/64525 "2026-09-27T05:21:22Z")
Just a quick check. I bought these forever ago from someone else for really cheap (before the boom). They looked good to my eyes at first glance and never really questioned it, but I’m about to list them so wanted to get… --- ## [Help Identifying Vintage "Collector's Folder" w/ Shadowless Charmander and Pokemon Party Theme Deck](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/help-identifying-vintage-collectors-folder-w-shadowless-charmander-and-pokemon-party-theme-deck/63701)
**Author:** [@redvogg](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/redvogg)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2026, 9:52pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/help-identifying-vintage-collectors-folder-w-shadowless-charmander-and-pokemon-party-theme-deck/63701 "2026-08-06T21:52:38Z")
Hi everyone, I come seeking information from those more knowledgeable than me! One night trawling ebay for interesting finds, I came across this “Collector’s Folder”, complete with a Shadowless Charmander and a deck list… --- ## [Protostoise - putting the puzzle pieces together](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/protostoise-putting-the-puzzle-pieces-together/30956)
**Author:** [@Quuador](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/Quuador)\ **Replies:** 246\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2026, 3:28pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/protostoise-putting-the-puzzle-pieces-together/30956 "2026-07-17T15:28:13Z")
A few days ago Tavis King, an expert in the Magic The Gathering community, posted his findings on the Prototype Blastoise. Due to that, I decided to use his videos as guide in creating this article, now that we have a be… --- ## [English Fossil Set - Master Misprint Guide](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/english-fossil-set-master-misprint-guide/44057)
**Author:** [@misprintjeff](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/misprintjeff)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2026, 2:47am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/english-fossil-set-master-misprint-guide/44057 "2026-07-11T02:47:31Z")
Pokémon English Fossil (1999) - Master Misprint Error Guide A 200+ photo guide for all the corrected misprint errors in Fossil set. Best view on PC. The goal was to include high quality photos of the significant repeati… --- ## [Base-Fossil deep dive 99-00](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/base-fossil-deep-dive-99-00/57092)
**Author:** [@Nightvulture](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/Nightvulture)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2026, 8:13am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/base-fossil-deep-dive-99-00/57092 "2026-06-28T08:13:04Z")
Video starts a bit rough(4am recording) and i apologize for the length but this is almost all the information we have been able to gather on the print runs for 99-00 so far, all the secrets of the third pri… --- ## [WTB Kanzenban Mewtwo](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/wtb-kanzenban-mewtwo/62792)
**Author:** [@jno70t5](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/jno70t5)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2026, 2:39am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/wtb-kanzenban-mewtwo/62792 "2026-06-09T02:39:53Z")
Hi all! I’m looking for a Kanzenban Mewtwo. I’m trying to complete my Wizards of the Coast promo master set, and this is one of the last cards I need. If anyone has any leads on one that would be most appreciated. Will… --- ## [Original WOTC promo cards bricks, with signatures](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/original-wotc-promo-cards-bricks-with-signatures/42748)
**Author:** [@pokemonslovenia](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/pokemonslovenia)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 9:31pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/original-wotc-promo-cards-bricks-with-signatures/42748 "2026-05-28T21:31:37Z")
Wanted to share bit of WOTC history. :crossed\_fingers:t2: What you see here are untouched WOTC card bricks filled with several thousand Pokemon promo cards, which were distributed to CCG shops all around the … --- ## [Prototype theme decks](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/prototype-theme-decks/38868)
**Author:** [@Leo](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/Leo)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2026, 3:53am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/prototype-theme-decks/38868 "2026-05-23T03:53:07Z")
Does anyone have any info on these prototype theme decks? I can’t find info anywhere. The eBay listing says: “Thank you for looking at our truly stunning piece of Pokemon history! This piece of Pokemon history fol… --- ## [Struck the Mother Lode of SILVER W Stamp Dark Charmeleon Kraft Promo Cards](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/struck-the-mother-lode-of-silver-w-stamp-dark-charmeleon-kraft-promo-cards/56969)
**Author:** [@OCDCompletist](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/OCDCompletist)\ **Replies:** 125\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2026, 12:02pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/struck-the-mother-lode-of-silver-w-stamp-dark-charmeleon-kraft-promo-cards/56969 "2026-05-20T12:02:40Z")
Silver W Stamp Dark Charmeleon Kraft Promo Cards Several weeks ago I purchased a rusted vintage tin that contained a variety of English and French cards ranging from Base through Gym Heroes in addition to 38 silver W st… --- ## [Sealed Tempest Gift Box \[NFS\] value question](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/sealed-tempest-gift-box-nfs-value-question/62261)
**Author:** [@Ldt2g10](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/Ldt2g10)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2026, 3:14pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/sealed-tempest-gift-box-nfs-value-question/62261 "2026-05-05T15:14:36Z")
​​​​​​​​​​​​I have in my possession a completely sealed Tempest Gift Box Similar to the US thunderstorm, but it comes with Base Set, Jungle and Fossil boosters instead. It’s completely sealed (except for the WH Smiths r… --- ## [Wizards of the Coast (WOTC) Unionization Attempt](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/wizards-of-the-coast-wotc-unionization-attempt/62140)
**Author:** [@octaane](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/octaane)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2026, 6:12pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/wizards-of-the-coast-wotc-unionization-attempt/62140 "2026-04-27T18:12:32Z")
Woah! Props to the WOTC employees, they’re trying to force a union on Hasbro - godspeed, creatives! At the very end of this webpage (whole thing is worth a read by the way, great page overall): “We are filing an elec… --- ## [Stagecoach's Collection Pokémon Binder (English + Japanese Vintage Promos + Flip Coins + League Stuff)](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/stagecoachs-collection-pokemon-binder-english-japanese-vintage-promos-flip-coins-league-stuff/41914)
**Author:** [@stagecoach](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/stagecoach)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2026, 7:40am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/stagecoachs-collection-pokemon-binder-english-japanese-vintage-promos-flip-coins-league-stuff/41914 "2026-03-13T07:40:43Z")
:meowth: :peekofchu: Special thank you to my longtime friend and esteemed collaborator Llyrwenne for making the banners for me. Introduction I am a binder collector. I think flipping through nine-pocket pages o… --- ## [English Wizards of the Coast Pokémon Card Identifier](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/english-wizards-of-the-coast-pokemon-card-identifier/60944)
**Author:** [@TwentyFour7](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/TwentyFour7)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2026, 8:56pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/english-wizards-of-the-coast-pokemon-card-identifier/60944 "2026-02-27T20:56:51Z")
Happy Pokémon Day, all! For those interested people who found their old collection in their parent’s basement, their grandparent’s garage, their aunt’s attic, or their sibling’s storage shed, here’s a comprehensive guide… --- ## [Everything we know about the 1st Edition Ivy Pikachu (WotC Black Star Promo #1) release in one place](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/everything-we-know-about-the-1st-edition-ivy-pikachu-wotc-black-star-promo-1-release-in-one-place/45769)
**Author:** [@stagecoach](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/stagecoach)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2026, 2:37pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/everything-we-know-about-the-1st-edition-ivy-pikachu-wotc-black-star-promo-1-release-in-one-place/45769 "2026-02-25T14:37:59Z")
Wizards Black Star Promos #1 - Pikachu The regular version of this card, which has no 1st Edition stamp, was released in July 1999 as the first Pokémon League promo. A “1st Edition” version of the card was included in 1… --- ## [WOTC Copyright discussion - Neo Era](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/wotc-copyright-discussion-neo-era/42369)
**Author:** [@Porygon23](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/Porygon23)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2026, 2:15am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/wotc-copyright-discussion-neo-era/42369 "2026-02-21T02:15:04Z")
I was wondering if anyone knows the history of the copyright text on the Neo era of the cards printed by Wizards of the Coast. The cards were released on the following dates: Neo Genesis: Dec. 16th 2000 (Copyright on c… --- ## [Aquapolis / Skyridge Appreciation Post](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/aquapolis-skyridge-appreciation-post/60416)
**Author:** [@mrbigchip](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/mrbigchip)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2026, 6:47am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/aquapolis-skyridge-appreciation-post/60416 "2026-02-02T06:47:55Z")
Aquapolis and Skyridge are popular for many seasons (crystal holos, small print runs (rarity), last WOTC sets, etc.), but the reason I truly love these sets is the themes and landscapes seen across the artwork. I find t… --- ## [Italian Psyduck (WP 20): does it exist?](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/italian-psyduck-wp-20-does-it-exist/59103)
**Author:** [@achille](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/achille)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2026, 6:36am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/italian-psyduck-wp-20-does-it-exist/59103 "2026-01-16T06:36:08Z")
Hi all! I’m an Italian collector, and this is my first thread on this wonderful forum. Like many of us, I used to collect cards as a kid but rediscovered the hobby a few years ago. Since then, I’ve been collecting all Wi… --- ## [Differences in Portuguese cards (Brazil and Portugal)](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/differences-in-portuguese-cards-brazil-and-portugal/60052)
**Author:** [@CloudsPB](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/CloudsPB)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2026, 6:27am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/differences-in-portuguese-cards-brazil-and-portugal/60052 "2026-01-11T06:27:04Z")
Hey everyone! I’ve been trying to find information on older Pokémon cards printed in Portuguese, and whether there were any differences between cards printed for distribution in Portugal versus Brazil. What I know so f… --- ## [Australian 1st edition base set with shadow](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/australian-1st-edition-base-set-with-shadow/45701)
**Author:** [@Charizard1020](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/Charizard1020)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2025, 10:04pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/australian-1st-edition-base-set-with-shadow/45701 "2025-12-01T22:04:04Z")
So I was listening to episode of PokeRadar’s podcast interviewing @TCAGaming and they were discussing how Rusty has an uncut sheet of Australian 1st edition base set and there are rumors of a few wotc employees having ac… --- ## [Unusual Uncut sheets - Pokemon/MTG](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/unusual-uncut-sheets-pokemon-mtg/46828)
**Author:** [@Fireftw\_TCG](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/Fireftw_TCG)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2025, 9:52am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/unusual-uncut-sheets-pokemon-mtg/46828 "2025-11-07T09:52:07Z")
Has anyone ever seen sheets like these before or have any information on them? (see images attached) Or does anyone know someone that used to work on the printing lines for WOTC? The sheets are not mine, the pictures we… --- ## [Opinions on collecting WOTC 1st ed PSA 9 C/UC?](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/opinions-on-collecting-wotc-1st-ed-psa-9-c-uc/58318)
**Author:** [@PristinePete](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/PristinePete)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2025, 6:48pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/opinions-on-collecting-wotc-1st-ed-psa-9-c-uc/58318 "2025-09-05T18:48:02Z")
Anyone here collect (for personal or investment) WOTC 1st edition PSA 9 common and uncommon cards? I know not a lot of people get them graded since it’s usually not worth the grading cost to risk a PSA 8 (or 9 in many in… --- ## [Jungle pack differences 1999-2000 help](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/jungle-pack-differences-1999-2000-help/40584)
**Author:** [@sonicty28](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/sonicty28)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2025, 4:13pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/jungle-pack-differences-1999-2000-help/40584 "2025-08-24T16:13:06Z")
Hey everyone, I’ve looked around and cant find much about this. I picked up some jungle packs and realized the ones with the KB toy stickers are a different variant I had never seen before. The closest to them woul… --- ## [Sign From the WOTC Gods? - “The Holographic Stash Origin Story”](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/sign-from-the-wotc-gods-the-holographic-stash-origin-story/58127)
**Author:** [@HolographicStash](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/HolographicStash)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2025, 11:50pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/sign-from-the-wotc-gods-the-holographic-stash-origin-story/58127 "2025-08-22T23:50:12Z")
My Origin Story Before I jump into the events that occurred a few nights back I want to share my story as a OG Pokemon collector. I love to read and hear stories from others in my era (and new generations too) as it’s… --- ## [Better Name for Unlimited?](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/better-name-for-unlimited/57352)
**Author:** [@eeveeteam](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/eeveeteam)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2025, 2:25am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/better-name-for-unlimited/57352 "2025-07-22T02:25:04Z")
Describing cards as unlimited from the non 1st edition print run is misleading. It makes it sound like more Jungle cards are going to be printed. What is a better name for cards lacking that 1st edition stamp? --- ## [WOTC GodBook - Production images of vintage sets](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/wotc-godbook-production-images-of-vintage-sets/48620)
**Author:** [@pfm](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/pfm)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2025, 3:55am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/wotc-godbook-production-images-of-vintage-sets/48620 "2025-07-14T03:55:20Z")
Background A “GodBook” is a Wizards of the Coast (WOTC) produced comprehensive digital file/document containing all the details of an upcoming card set before its official release. This document typically includes high… [Next page](https://www.elitefourum.com/tag/wotc/45.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=wotc)