Pokemon TCG Starter Gift Box

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 7.8 x 2.1 inches ; 1.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• ASIN: B00000K3XN
• Item model number: 6082
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #83,081 in Toys & Games (See Bestsellers in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (54 customer reviews)

Product Description

Editorial Review

Pokémon trading cards are the baseball cards of the late 1990s. This gift box contains 60 cards for trading and playing, a first-edition holographic Machamp card, a Jungle theme deck (60 cards), a Jungle booster pack (10 cards), 10 damage counters, a rule book, a collectible coin, and a tuck box that holds up to 60 cards. Pocket Monster enthusiasts can start at this basic level to work their way up to becoming Pokémon masters. The fold out full-color paper game mat has prompts for play and cool images. --Lynne Sampson

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

161 of 167 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good for the beginning collector, December 4, 1999

By A Customer

Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

I like the Pokemon Trading Card Game, and this set is a good buy if you don't have many cards yet. If you've been collecting cards for awhile, you probably already have the cards in this set, especially if you have a Jungle Theme Deck (they only make 2, so you have a 50% chance of getting the deck you already have.) However, there are some things in this set you may have trouble getting anywhere else (this is directed to the extremely avid collector.) This set comes with a special Eevee Pokemon Coin and a Playmat that shows how to set up for the game. Also, I think that the Machamp card can only be found in this set and the regular 2-player Starter Set (or by trading with a friend.)

If you want these or any other Pokemon Cards to stay in good condition, buy some kind of plastic protectors for them. Soft plastic sleeves are best for cards you want to play in a deck, but I have also seen hard plastic protectors that are good for keeping rare cards that you want for collector's value.

In my opinion, this game can be about as educational as chess--winning depends on strategy (and luck.) Players have to put together a good team of Pokemon when building their own decks in order to win.

122 of 127 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pokeball, GO!, November 21, 1999

By A Customer

Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This starter set will give you or your child 130 cards, 60 of which are part of an awesome percontsructed deck. The counters and the coin come with the preconstructed deck, and if you are looking for a best buy, this is the most inexpepnisive way to buy it. Even at local shops, where prices are still low, they are charging $24.00 just for the preconstructed deck. Buy it here and save a ton of money!

101 of 106 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Gift Box is a great way to start on the Pokémon TCG, November 19, 1999

By A Customer

Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

I got this for my 12-year-old brother. He was so surprised! We played for hours! Originally only I had the Pokémon TCG, but now we could play together! On the negative side, it's not very durable if you have two cats. Don't leave this toy out if you have pets. This game teaches strategy, something most people can't get by in the real world without. I reccomend this over the starter set because it INCLUDES the starter set along with a Jungle theme deck, Jungle booster, playmat, and coin. The playmat helps build strategy while the coin is used during play. I reccomend this to parents with kids ages 5-15 who are interested in Pokémon.