Neo Series Pokémon Cards Explained: The Johto Era Every Collector Needs
The Neo Series marked a new chapter for Pokémon TCG, introducing the Johto region, new energy mechanics, and iconic cards like Lugia and Tyranitar. Released between 2000 and 2002, these four sets — Genesis, Discovery, Revelation, and Destiny — are quickly becoming must-haves for vintage collectors.
Neo Genesis (2000)
The first Johto expansion introduced Lugia and the second-generation starters. 1st Edition prints of Typhlosion and Feraligatr have become major chase cards.
Neo Discovery (2001)
Espeon, Umbreon, and Tyranitar debuted here — making Discovery a favorite among Eeveelution collectors.
Neo Revelation (2001)
Introduced the Legendary Beasts — Entei, Suicune, and Raikou — along with first dark-themed Johto holos.
Neo Destiny (2002)
The final Neo release featured the debut of Shining Pokémon, including Shining Mewtwo and Charizard. Even without the shining cards, full Destiny sets remain highly collectible.
Bonus: Original 252 Johto Collection
Collectors who want a unified Johto display can bundle all 2nd-gen Pokémon with this special edition set.
The Neo era bridges nostalgia and artistic evolution, and complete sets from TradingCardSets.com ensure your Johto collection is authentic, organized, and display-ready.
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