Pokémon TCG · 2003-01-01 Japanese

PLAY Promotional cards

PLAY Promotional cards (play-promotional-cards) is a Japanese promo Pokémon TCG set from 2003-01-01 with 18 catalogued printings. Lugia ex near $400.00 anchors current chase interest. Median reference $80.00 across priced printings. Cactaur aggregates rarity splits, chase links, and a completion value snapshot so collectors and future sellers share one factual set index keyed to pokemon:ja:play-promotional-cards.

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What is PLAY Promotional cards?

Set builders reference PLAY Promotional cards when completing modern binders, dated 2003-01-01 in our catalog. Notable market references include Lugia ex, _____'s Mew, Ho-Oh ex. Priced printings center around a $80.00 median snapshot. Catalog key pokemon:ja:play-promotional-cards powers this hub: rarity counts, chase links, and a full card table so you can plan singles purchases or future marketplace bids with the same data Cactaur uses on card pages.

What is PLAY Promotional cards?

Within Pokémon TCG, PLAY Promotional cards represents the catalog family as a promo product line. We surface every indexed printing in one table so you can spot missing numbers quickly. Promo sets often mix holo and non-holo variants—check numbers carefully when buying singles.

When was PLAY Promotional cards released?

Released 2003-01-01, PLAY Promotional cards belongs to the Pokémon TCG era. Collectors use release timing to judge supply: early sets often dry up once rotation or reprint news hits. Official count 18; indexed 18. PLAY Promotional cards is indexed under slug play-promotional-cards in the Cactaur Pokémon TCG catalog.

What are the chase cards in PLAY Promotional cards?

Top of the PLAY Promotional cards market snapshot: Lugia ex, _____'s Mew, Ho-Oh ex, _____'s Celebi. These names anchor most sealed-to-singles arbitrage math; verify holo/reverse variants on each card page before you buy. PLAY Promotional cards is indexed under slug play-promotional-cards in the Cactaur Pokémon TCG catalog.

How much is PLAY Promotional cards worth?

Adding priced singles yields a $2159.93 rough index across 18 printings (low $14.99, median $80.00, high $400.00). That sum is not a sealed-box price—it is a catalog thought experiment for set completion at near-mint references. PLAY Promotional cards is indexed under slug play-promotional-cards in the Cactaur Pokémon TCG catalog.

How do you complete PLAY Promotional cards?

Promo sets such as PLAY Promotional cards reward event hunters. Many cards never appear in booster boxes—buy singles early if you need specific promos for tournaments. PLAY Promotional cards is indexed under slug play-promotional-cards in the Cactaur Pokémon TCG catalog.

Chase cards

Rarity breakdown

None 18

All cards in PLAY Promotional cards

Card # Rarity Market USD
Lugia ex 031 None $400.00
_____'s Mew 013 None $250.00
Ho-Oh ex 030 None $250.00
_____'s Celebi 012 None $199.99
_____'s Groudon 020 None $170.99
_____'s Kyogre 019 None $160.00
Minun 005 None $99.99
Rayquaza ex 029 None $90.99
Kyogre ex 027 None $80.00
Moltres ex 009 None $80.00
Pokemon Card Fan 008 None $80.00
_____'s Jirachi 014 None $75.00
Groudon ex 028 None $60.00
Regirock ex 002 None $60.00
Cyclone Energy 015 None $32.99
Registeel ex 003 None $29.99
Zapdos ex 011 None $25.00
Boost Energy 016 None $14.99

FAQ

How many cards are in PLAY Promotional cards?

Cactaur indexes 18 printings in PLAY Promotional cards; official count is 18. Variant or promo printings can push the indexed total above the number on the booster box.

When did PLAY Promotional cards release?

PLAY Promotional cards shows a catalog release date of 2003-01-01 for this Japanese Pokémon TCG entry. PLAY Promotional cards is indexed under slug play-promotional-cards in the Cactaur Pokémon TCG catalog.

What is the most expensive card in PLAY Promotional cards?

Lugia ex leads references around $400.00 in our latest snapshot. Prices change with condition and market volume. PLAY Promotional cards is indexed under slug play-promotional-cards in the Cactaur Pokémon TCG catalog.

Is PLAY Promotional cards good for beginners?

PLAY Promotional cards works for collectors who already know the format. Beginners may prefer a starter deck before chasing rare pulls from this set. PLAY Promotional cards is indexed under slug play-promotional-cards in the Cactaur Pokémon TCG catalog.

Where can I track PLAY Promotional cards prices?

Use this Cactaur set page for a snapshot, then open individual card pages for ongoing market references. Future marketplace features will anchor off the same data attributes on each row.

Trust & data sources. Cactaur displays catalog and market data from pokemontcg.io embedded TCGPlayer/Cardmarket references. Prices change frequently and are not guarantees.

Cactaur does not authenticate cards or guarantee values. Scan your copy in the iPhone app for condition-aware guidance.

Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-28. Last updated: 2026-08-10.