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Authentic WOTC
Era Pokémon
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Browse our collection of genuine Wizards of the Coast era Pokémon cards spanning the classic sets from 1999 to 2003. Every card honestly graded and dispatched fast from North Lincolnshire.

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300+Cards in stock
6WOTC sets covered
1999Era start year
UKFast dispatch
What Is the WOTC Era?

The original golden age of Pokémon cards.

WOTC stands for Wizards of the Coast — the company that produced Pokémon Trading Cards from 1998 until 2003, when Nintendo took over production. The cards made during this period are widely considered the most collectible in the hobby.

If you grew up collecting Pokémon cards in the late 90s or early 2000s, these are the cards you remember. The artwork, the card stock, the print quality — everything about WOTC era cards is distinct from what came after.

At Summit TCG we specialise exclusively in this era, which means better knowledge, more careful grading, and a genuine passion for the cards we sell.

1998WOTC began producing Pokémon cards
2003Nintendo took over production
~5 yrsThe WOTC era lasted just 5 years
20+Sets produced in the WOTC era
Sets We Stock

Classic sets from the WOTC era

We currently stock cards across the following sets. All cards are genuine originals — no reprints, no fakes. New inventory is added regularly.

1999 · Set 1

Base Set

1st Edition · Shadowless · Unlimited

The set that started it all. Released in January 1999, Base Set introduced the world to Pokémon cards. Features iconic cards including Charizard, Blastoise and Venusaur. 1st Edition and Shadowless copies are among the most sought-after cards in the hobby.

102 Cards Holos available Commons & Rares
1999 · Set 2

Jungle

1st Edition · Unlimited

The second WOTC set, released in June 1999. Jungle introduced full art Pokémon illustrations and brought fan favourites including Scyther, Pinsir and Vaporeon to the card game. A popular set for returning collectors completing their WOTC runs.

64 Cards Holos available Full art Pokémon
1999 · Set 3

Fossil

1st Edition · Unlimited

Released in October 1999, Fossil focused on prehistoric and fossil Pokémon. Home to Gengar, Lapras and Aerodactyl holos. The set has a distinctly darker aesthetic than its predecessors and remains a favourite among collectors completing WOTC sets.

62 Cards Holos available Fossil Pokémon
2000 · Set 5

Team Rocket

1st Edition · Unlimited

Our specialist set. Released in April 2000, Team Rocket introduced Dark-type Pokémon and a villainous theme that made it instantly iconic. 83 cards including the secret rare Dark Raichu 83/82. We have the deepest knowledge and strongest inventory in this set.

83 Cards Dark Pokémon Secret Rare
2000 · Set 6

Gym Heroes

1st Edition · Unlimited

Released in August 2000, Gym Heroes was the first set to feature Gym Leaders from the Pokémon games. Cards are named after their trainer — Misty's Psyduck, Brock's Onix — giving the set a unique identity that collectors love.

132 Cards Gym Leaders Trainer cards
2000 · Set 7

Gym Challenge

1st Edition · Unlimited

Released in October 2000, Gym Challenge completed the Gym series by featuring the remaining Gym Leaders including Blaine, Giovanni and Sabrina. Giovanni's Nidoking and Blaine's Charizard are among the most desirable cards in the set.

132 Cards Elite Gym Leaders Rare holos
Why Buy From Summit TCG

Every card backed by our promise.

Authentic Only

Every card is a genuine WOTC original. No reprints, no fakes, no exceptions.

Honest Grading

Conditions are assessed carefully and described accurately — no surprises on arrival.

Fast UK Dispatch

Orders dispatched promptly from North Lincolnshire, carefully packaged for safe delivery.

Friendly Service

Questions about a card? Message us on eBay and we'll get back to you promptly.

Always Growing

More sets and cards added regularly.

Our inventory is constantly growing as we source and list new cards. Follow us on eBay to be notified when new listings go live, or check back regularly for new additions across all WOTC era sets.