Pokémon TCG · Series Guide
The Neo Series
Four sets from December 2000 to February 2002 that brought in the Johto Pokémon, two new types, Baby Pokémon and the first Shining Pokémon.
The sets in the series
The Neo series ran from December 16, 2000 to February 28, 2002: four English sets. Together they hold 365 cards, and every one has a full guide.
| Set | Code | Released | Cards | Complete set as singles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neo Genesis | N1 | December 16, 2000 | 111 | $2,165.50 on Oct 22 |
| Neo Discovery | N2 | June 1, 2001 | 75 | $2,387.34 on Oct 22 |
| Neo Revelation | N3 | September 21, 2001 | 66 (64 numbered) | $3,528.01 on Oct 22 |
| Neo Destiny | N4 | February 28, 2002 | 113 (105 numbered) | $9,655.73 on Oct 22 |
The last column is what one copy of every card cost as singles, each at its cheapest priced variant and TCGplayer market price. For these sets that is usually an Unlimited or Normal copy, so a set in 1st Edition or Reverse Holofoil costs far more. Neo Destiny is the most expensive Neo series set to complete, and Neo Genesis the least.
What the Neo series changed
Neo Genesis added the Pokémon of the Gold and Silver games along with the Darkness and Metal types, Baby Pokémon and Pokémon Tools. Neo Discovery printed the first Unown.
Neo Revelation printed the first Shining Pokémon, secret rares limited to one copy per deck, and Neo Destiny eight more alongside Dark and Light Pokémon.
Each set's chase card
The card each set guide leads with, shown in its ordinary printing.
Rarities across the series
Every Neo set prints Common, Uncommon, Rare and Rare Holo. The Shining Pokémon in the last two sets are the only cards numbered above a printed total.
| Set | Rare Holo | Rare | Rare Shining | Above the printed total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neo Genesis | 19 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| Neo Discovery | 17 | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| Neo Revelation | 14 | 13 | 2 | 2 |
| Neo Destiny | 16 | 19 | 8 | 8 |
The chase card in each set
Across the series, Neo Destiny's Shining Charizard is the most valuable of the cards the guides lead with. Each price is the printing named in its rarity column.
| Set | Chase card | Printing | Market price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neo Genesis | Lugia | Rare Holo, Unlimited | $534.65 on Oct 22 |
| Neo Discovery | Umbreon | Rare Holo, Unlimited | $817.16 on Oct 22 |
| Neo Revelation | Shining Gyarados | Rare Shining, Unlimited | $793.16 on Oct 22 |
| Neo Destiny | Shining Charizard | Rare Shining, Unlimited | $1,300.00 on Oct 22 |
Prices are TCGplayer market prices and move daily; a card this old can go days without a sale. Each set guide lists its chase card's other printings and the rest of its chase list. How much are my Pokémon cards worth? →
The set guides
Neo Genesis (December 16, 2000). The first set of Johto Pokémon. It added the Darkness and Metal types, Baby Pokémon and Pokémon Tools, and its Lugia holo is one of the most sought-after cards of the era.
Neo Discovery (June 1, 2001). A short Neo set of 75 cards: Umbreon and Espeon, Tyranitar, and ten Unown, the first in the card game.
Neo Revelation (September 21, 2001). Ho-Oh, Entei, Raikou, Suicune and Celebi, and two secret rares that started a rarity: Shining Gyarados and Shining Magikarp.
Neo Destiny (February 28, 2002). The last Neo set: 26 Dark Pokémon, 20 Light Pokémon and eight Shining secret rares, Shining Charizard first among them.
What came next
The e-Card series followed. The e-Card series →
Frequently Asked Questions
What sets are in the Pokémon TCG Neo series?
Four English sets: Neo Genesis (December 16, 2000), Neo Discovery (June 1, 2001), Neo Revelation (September 21, 2001) and Neo Destiny (February 28, 2002).
Which Neo series set is the biggest?
Neo Destiny, with 113 cards. Neo Revelation is the smallest at 66.
What is the most valuable card in the Neo series?
Among the chase cards the set guides lead with, Neo Destiny's Shining Charizard (Rare Shining, Unlimited), at $1,300.00 on October 22, 2026. Neo Discovery's Umbreon was next at $817.16. Prices move daily, and a scarcer printing of the same card can cost far more.
Are Neo series cards legal in Standard or Expanded?
No set from this series is. Expanded starts with the Black & White series in 2011. The catalog marks a few cards in each set as legal anyway, basic Energy and cards that share their name and text with a later legal printing, and each set guide lists them.
What is a Shining Pokémon?
A Pokémon in its alternate coloring, numbered above its set's printed total and limited to one copy per deck. Neo Revelation printed two and Neo Destiny eight.
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