Neo Revelation
Set Details
THE LEGEND AWAKENS
From beneath a fire-ravaged tower, three ancient and powerful Pokémon emerge. The journey of worldwide adventure continues with the revelation of these legendary Pokémon.
The Neo Revelation Pokémon Set arrived as the third chapter of the Neo Series on September 21, 2001 (English) and November 23, 2000 (Japan, under Awakening Legends — めざめる伝説). Comprising 66 cards in English (92 in Japanese), the expansion pushed deeper into Pokémon Gold & Silver territory by spotlighting the majestic Legendary Beasts—Entei, Raikou, and Suicune—alongside Generation II favorites such as Celebi, Ho-Oh, and Houndoom. Its stone‑tablet set symbol, silver card borders, and continued use of the sleeker Neo-era layout instantly signaled a fresh collectible milestone for Johto‑minded trainers.
Where the Neo Revelation Pokémon Set truly changed the game was in debuting Shining Pokémon—oddball variants rendered in their alternate “shiny” colors with textured, full-holo artwork and strict deck-building limits (one per deck, per name). Early-print English packs yielded two iconic chases: Shining Gyarados and Shining Magikarp, both sporting gold-etched names and sky-high pull rates of roughly 1:300 packs. Competitive players also gravitated toward new Trainer tech like Rocket’s Hideout and Balloon Berry, while collectors welcomed the return of Darkness and Metal Pokémon after their Neo Genesis introduction.
Several quirks keep the Neo Revelation Pokémon Set firmly on every vintage watchlist:
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It’s the first TCG expansion released after The Pokémon Company assumed direct control in Japan, ending Wizards of the Coast’s theme-deck tradition—no pre-built decks shipped with this set because retailers had balked at prior sales.
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An early Raikou holo sheet misalignment created a faint double-print on the lightning bolts—graded copies command a premium.
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European 1st Edition boosters sometimes surfaced in “reverse wrap” cellophane (Wizards logos facing inward), a factory quirk now prized by sealed-product purists.
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The Japanese set includes Shining Celebi and Shining Ho-Oh, but English collectors had to wait for later promos, fueling long-running rumors of “hidden” English print runs.
Whether you’re chasing pristine Shining cards, hunting holo swirl patterns, or seeking the thrill of pulling a Legendary Beast, the Neo Revelation Pokémon Set remains one of the most memorable and collectible expansions in the TCG’s storied Johto saga.
Neo Revelation Set Cards
