Jungle is the second expansion and was released on June 16, 1999. ('4th issue') cards have the year 2000 included in their copyright notices, these were released exclusively in Europe. Since there were fewer 1st edition and 'shadowless' cards printed, these are rarer than the 'unlimited' print. Because of this, these cards are known as 'shadowless' cards among collectors.

These early prints are generally brighter in color, use a thinner font, have the year 1999 included in the copyright notice, and lack the shadow around the pictures. '1st edition' print and early ('2nd issue') prints have a slightly different design than the standard 'unlimited' ('3rd issue') prints. A 2-player starter package was also available, which included two half-sized decks, markers, a player's guide, a rulebook, and a playmat. Merchandising also included four theme decks, based on different strategies (offensive, defensive, tactical and speed). The set also contained Double Colorless Energy, the first special Energy card. It is one of limited number of sets to include a full set of basic Energy cards. It is the only set not to have a set logo or symbol (except error 'no symbol' Jungle cards).

Released in Japan on October 20, 1996, one month after Bandai Pokémon Carddass 100 Pocket Monster Part 1 and in the United States on January 9, 1999. Set, ( Japanese: 第1弾スターターパック & 第1弾拡張パック 1st Starter & Expansion Pack) is the name given to the first expansion of cards and Theme Decks for the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This Pokémon pack consists of 24 Base Set shadowless cards and an instruction manual. The 1998 Pokémon Demo Game Pack were the earliest cards to be released in the English Pokémon TCG and served as the introduction to Pokémon cards in the United States. First Generation Sets 1998 Pokémon Demo Game Plastic Pack

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