Gengar #94
Gengar #94
masaki promo holo
The Masaki promo Gengar, the holofoil reward of the Evolution by Mail Campaign and the most sought after card tied to Series 3.
Japanese Vending Series 3
Japanese Vending Series 3 (1998), the green Expansion Sheet run, is the third set of peel off vending machine cards: 36 cards plus gag and rule cards on 18 sheets.
- Japanese release
- November 24, 1998
- Cards
- 36
- Set code
- VEND3
- Era
- Original
- Known for
- The green vending sheets, Ooyama's Pikachu, the Imakuni? gag cards and the Evolution by Mail holo promos
- Updated
Values
- Tracked cards
0 - Variants
0 - Raw cards over $100
0 - Median raw price
No current price - Booster box
No current price
Chase cards
Sealed products
| Category | Name | Price |
|---|---|---|
| other | Deck Battle [Series III] | $31.00 |
| other | Deck Exchange [Series III] | $40.55 |
Unnumbered cards
| Name | Price |
|---|---|
| Charizard & Arcanine | $18.99 |
| Damage from Confusion [Series III] | $85.22 |
| Dugtrio Team Battle [Series III] | $35.30 |
| Eevee/Jolteon/Flareon/Vaporeon [Prism Sticker] #イ | No current price |
| Ekans/Arbok [Prism Sticker] #ア | No current price |
| Flash [Series II] | $20.05 |
| Fossil Excavation [Series 1] | $19.99 |
| Gengar | $13.50 |
| Guard Spec. [Series II] | $12.75 |
| Imakuni's Corner [Series III] | $79.04 |
| Imakuni's Nasty Plot [Series III] | $66.68 |
| Imakuni's PC [Series III] | $76.72 |
| Lose? [Series III] | $69.14 |
| Master Ball [Series II] | $13.19 |
| Max Revive | $5.00 |
| Max Revive [Series II] | $5.72 |
| Meowth [Extra Rule] | $79.00 |
| Moon Stone [Series 1] | $16.99 |
| Pikachu Togepi [Power] | No current price |
| Pokemon Machine [Series III] | $19.51 |
| Pokemon Retransfer [Series III] | $5.91 |
| Pokemon Tower [Series III] | $23.43 |
| Poliwrath [POWER] | No current price |
| Poliwrath [Sticker] | $5.99 |
| Prize Battle [Series III] | $30.24 |
| Raichu Cubone [Power] | No current price |
| Surfing Pikachu | $9.71 |
| Bill's PC [Series III] | $50.00 |
| Imakuni [Don't Know Why] | No current price |
About Japanese Vending Series 3
What Japanese Vending Series 3 is
Vending Series 3 is the third and last run of the Japanese Expansion Sheet cards, released on November 24, 1998. Instead of booster packs, the cards came on randomized peel off sheets sold from vending machines, which is why collectors call them the Vending Machine Series. The green Series 3 run has 18 numbered sheets, each holding the same three cards plus one special card with a non standard back, most of them gag cards or cards carrying extra rules and theme deck ideas, such as Ooyama's Pikachu, the Imakuni? cards, Deck Exchange and 3 Deck Battle. The 36 Pokémon and Trainer cards run from Arbok and Nidorina to Kangaskhan, Tauros and Pokémon Tower, and the reverse of each sheet shows Pokémon from six Kanto locations.
What makes Japanese Vending Series 3 different
- Evolution by Mail Series 3 sheets promoted the Evolution by Mail Campaign: posting a Kadabra, Machoke, Graveler, Haunter or Omanyte with the Bill's PC pass card to MediaFactory before April 1999 returned a holofoil Alakazam, Machamp, Golem, Gengar or Omastar, the Masaki promos that lead this hub in PSA 10.
- Glossy stock Vending cards were printed on glossy card stock rather than the regular matte stock, so surface scratches show readily and PSA 10 copies are scarce.
Collecting and grading Japanese Vending Series 3
The Masaki promo Gengar 94, Alakazam 65, Omastar 139 and Machamp 68 lead the hub in PSA 10, then the Series 3 Ooyama's Pikachu 25 and the glossy Cubone 104 among the set's own cards. The live chase list above ranks every tracked card by PSA 10 value. The hub tracks vending cards by National Pokédex number and shares its checklist across all three series and the Masaki promos, so check the sheet series and the card back when buying; the special Series 3 cards are the ones with the non standard back.
Notable cards
Alakazam #65
Alakazam #65
masaki promo holo
The Masaki promo Alakazam, the second Evolution by Mail holofoil in PSA 10.
Ooyama's Pikachu #25
Ooyama's Pikachu #25
special card
Ooyama's Pikachu, the best known of the Series 3 special cards with the non standard back.
Cubone #104
Cubone #104
glossy
The Series 3 Cubone, a glossy stock common that ranks among the set's own top cards in PSA 10.
Timeline
- : Vending Series 2 releases in Japan
- : Vending Series 3 releases in Japan
Inferred rarity
Full card checklist
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Pokemon posts
Best Graded Abra Cards: Collector & Investor Guide, Best Graded Aerodactyl Cards: Collector & Investor Guide, Best Graded Alakazam Cards: The 10 Best and Most Expensive Alakazam Cards, Best Graded Arbok Cards: Collector & Investor Guide, Best Graded Arcanine Cards: Collector & Investor Guide, Best Graded Articuno Cards: Collector & Investor Guide
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Japanese Vending Series 3 FAQ
When did Japanese Vending Series 3 come out?
The green Vending Series 3 sheets released in Japan on November 24, 1998, after Series 1 on March 23, 1998 and Series 2 on June 17, 1998.
How many cards are in Japanese Vending Series 3?
36 Pokémon and Trainer cards across 18 sheets of three cards each, plus one special card with a non standard back on every sheet. Collecting all 18 sheets completes the set with some duplicate commons.
What are the chase cards in Japanese Vending Series 3?
The Masaki promo Gengar 94, Alakazam 65, Omastar 139 and Machamp 68 from the Evolution by Mail Campaign lead in PSA 10, then Ooyama's Pikachu 25. The live chase list above ranks every tracked card by PSA 10 value.
Is there a Japanese Vending Series 3 booster box?
No. Vending Series 3 cards were sold on peel off sheets from vending machines, never in packs or boxes. The sealed table above tracks the Deck Battle and Deck Exchange special cards.
Why does the hub show Series 1 and Series 2 cards?
The hub tracks all vending machine cards by National Pokédex number in one checklist, so Series 1, Series 2, Series 3 and the Masaki promos share the chase list above.
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