TopVault | Raichu #14 (Prerelease Test Print)
View and learn more about Pokémon Cards and Raichu on TopVault. There are multiple sources mentioning this version of Base set Raichu was used to test the Prerelease stamp before it was used in production on the Clefable card in the Jungle set.
> They allegedly destroyed nearly every copy of the Raichu promo, > leaving only a few dozen left that were said to be handed out to employees of Wizards of the Coast.
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Details
Generation: Base
Series: Base - Base Set
Series number: #14
Region: english
Edition: Unlimited
Variant: Prerelease Test Print
Series
Base Set
The first Pokemon Trading Card Game set released in English by Wizards of the Coast.
Edition
Unlimited
The standard (called 'unlimited') print run of the Base Set, following the 1st Edition and Shadowless prints. A drop shadow was added to the cards' artwork window. This was the longest print run, and printed the most cards compared to other runs.
Variant
Prerelease Test Print
There are multiple sources mentioning this version of Base set Raichu was used to test the Prerelease stamp before it was used in production on the Clefable card in the Jungle set.
> They allegedly destroyed nearly every copy of the Raichu promo, > leaving only a few dozen left that were said to be handed out to employees of Wizards of the Coast.
Related variants
Nearby reference entries and related variants for this item.
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Series: Base Set
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Series: Base Set | Group: Test Prints
Early test prints of the holo cards. Likely given only to WotC employees and unintentionally circulated via uncut sheets.
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Series: Base Set | Edition: 1999-2000 (UK Print)
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Series: Base Set | Group: Test Prints
Likely early prototyping for Base Set 2. Not intended for distribution, unintentionally circulated via uncut sheets.
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Series: Base Set | Edition: Shadowless
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Series: Base Set | Edition: 1st Edition