Much of the artwork featured is exclusive to this series. Part 3 & 4 (1997) depict a Pokémon using a move it can learn by leveling up, such as a signature move or a move that it is particularly associated with (Images available below). 12 Prism (Holo) cards were available in this set, including Mew & Mewtwo. The back of the cards provide information about the Pokemon Statistics, and also details the 1995 copyright, along with 1996 Made in Japan, Bandai. The front of the standard cards of Part 1 & Part 2 were primitive in their appearance, as the artwork was early in its creation, and feature the words 'Monsters Collection' emblazoned along the base of the card and 'Pocket Monster' and card number at the top front of the card. These secret cards are promotional cards that were distributed at Ito-Yokado department stores. In Part 3 & 4 (1997), the total amount of cards was reduced, but it has two secret cards. Part 1 & 2 have 309 cards in total and more varieties than other Carddass sets. The official name given to the two initial batches of cards were were ' Carddass 100 Pocket Monster Green Part 1' and ' Carddass 100 Pocket Monster Red Part 2'. The Pokémon Trading Card Game was released one month later in October 1996 by the company Media Factory, so the first set of Bandai Carddass cards are widely regarded as the first Pokémon cards ever released. They were sold in sets of 5 cards for ¥100 or one card for ¥20. The first Pokemon Carddass sets were released in September 1996 by the Japanese toy making company Bandai. Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

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