Travel back to the dawn of the e-Reader era with the Japanese Expedition Base Expansion Booster Box, one of the most historically significant Pokémon TCG releases ever printed in Japan. This set marked the transition from the classic Wizards-era design to the new e-Series layout, introducing the iconic vertical card borders and scannable Dot Code strip. Released in late 2001 in Japan, this expansion set began the ADV Generation and featured many first-ever e-Series cards, including Charizard, Blastoise, Venusaur, Mew, and Mewtwo in spectacular holographic artwork.
Each sealed box contains 40 booster packs, each with 5 cards, and includes both regular and reverse-holo cards unique to the Japanese edition. Collectors prize this set for its clean aesthetic, early-2000s Pokémon nostalgia, and its importance as the first true e-Card expansion in Pokémon history.
Key Features
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Authentic Japanese Edition – Original Base Expansion release from Japan (2001).
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40 sealed booster packs, each with 5 cards.
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Features legendary Pokémon such as Charizard, Blastoise, Venusaur, Mewtwo, and Mew.
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Introduces the e-Series card format with scannable Dot Code technology.
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Includes holo, reverse-holo, and e-Reader compatible cards.
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Perfect for high-end collectors and sealed-box investors.
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Highly sought after for its artwork, rarity, and historical value in Pokémon TCG evolution.
Usage Scenarios
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Collector centerpiece: The first e-Series set, making it a cornerstone of any serious Pokémon collection.
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Investment asset: Extremely limited sealed Japanese Expedition boxes appreciate steadily due to rarity.
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Display item: The box features the striking Expedition artwork and elegant yellow packaging – ideal for collectors who value presentation.
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Vintage box break: Suitable for premium pack openings or livestreams focused on early-2000s Japanese TCG history.
Product Details
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Set Name: Pokémon e – Expedition Base Expansion
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Edition: Japanese (Base Expansion Pack)
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Release Year: 2001 (Japan)
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Language: Japanese
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Box Contents: 40 sealed booster packs (5 cards per pack)
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Key Cards: Charizard (Holo), Blastoise, Venusaur, Mewtwo, Mew, Alakazam
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Rarity Types: Holo, Reverse Holo, e-Reader exclusive variants
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Condition: Factory-sealed, authentic Japanese print
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Manufacturer: The Pokémon Company / Media Factory
Customer Testimonial
“The Japanese Expedition Base Box is a masterpiece. Mine arrived sealed and perfectly preserved — a piece of early-2000s Pokémon history that represents the true start of the e-Series era. Worth every penny for serious collectors.”
(Verified Collector – Singapore)
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