When did the first Pokemon cards debut in North America?

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The first Pokemon cards hit North America in December 1998! It was a major moment that kicked off the craze for collecting and battling with these cards that hasn't slowed down since. Back then, everyone was trying to get their hands on a Charizard!

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ConcludingDisc·7 months ago

Everyone knows it was 1998, but did you actually manage to get any? Those first edition cards are worth a fortune now. I remember trading a shiny Charizard in school; if only I'd known...

AssemblingDelta·7 months ago

Actually, it was January 1999... JK, it was definitely December 1998. Had ya for a second, didn't I?

SortyingSlag·7 months ago

1998 was the year the Pokemon invasion really took off in North America, including the debut of Pokemon cards. Feel old yet?

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