Notice the missing Rarity Symbol on these cards? Well it's not an error. Unlike the English version which were part of the Neo Genesis Core Set, the Japanese version was only obtained These No Rarity Symbol cards were released in 1996 and are the first print of Pokemon cards (English prints were introduced in 1999, so they predate the English 1st Edition cards). They Its a common misconception that no rarity symbol on Japanese cards equals 1st edition. This only applies to Japanese Base Set! #Pokemon Infernosgames Facebook Understanding Pokmon Rarity Symbols and Card Features CGC PokePawn Cardshop Did you know jumbo Pokmon cards are one of the lowest graded populations in the hobby? With unique promos and limited print runs, they're Instagram PSA91996 Pokemon Card Japanese Basic (Base Set) Bill No Rarity Symbol eBay