PokeFarm TCG — Jungle Set: History, Top Cards, and Collector Tips

Jungle Set — Deep Dive

Everything collectors should know about the 1999 Jungle expansion: cards, chase pieces, and how it fits into Pokémon history.

Welcome back to the Set Series. If you missed it, start with our Base Set deep dive. Today we’re exploring Jungle — the first major expansion after Base, released in 1999 (English version).

We’ll cover release facts, new Pokémon introduced to the TCG, the top chase cards, building a Jungle master set, and practical tips for collectors and sellers.

Quick Facts — Jungle Set

Release: June 1999 (English release)
Cards (English): 64 cards (includes additional holo variations vs Japanese release). 0
Notable holo rares: Jolteon, Flareon, Vaporeon, Scyther, Snorlax, Pinsir, Victreebel, Vileplume, Wigglytuff, Kangaskhan, Mr. Mime. 1
Why it mattered: Jungle expanded the original Kanto roster in English releases and delivered fan-favorite evolutions and strong holo artwork that collectors still prize today.

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Example Jungle holo card (replace with your media URL)

New & Notable Pokémon in Jungle

The Jungle expansion brought fan-favorite evolutions and Pokémon into the English TCG — notable inclusions are the Eeveelutions (Jolteon, Vaporeon, Flareon), powerful Stage 1/2 cards, and characterful holo art that collectors remember fondly. Many of these cards were sketched and painted in a style that matches the late-90s era of the TCG — bold colors and dynamic poses.

Artist credits: Jungle features a range of artists from the era; many original card credits appear on Bulbapedia and set-checklist references (good sources for artist names if you want to list them on a collector page). 2

Top Chase Cards (What collectors watch)

These are the Jungle cards that historically trade at a premium (condition-sensitive):

Jolteon (Holo) — rare and sought after in clean condition.
Flareon (Holo)
Vaporeon (Holo)
Scyther (Holo)
Snorlax (Holo)
Pinsir (Holo)
Nidoqueen (Holo)
Victreebel / Vileplume / Wigglytuff (Holos)

Collector note: small surface flaws or whitening can dramatically reduce resale value, so high-resolution photos and honest grading notes are important when buying or listing these cards. Use top-loaders and sleeves when handling holos.

Building a Jungle Master Set

A Jungle master set includes all 64 numbered cards plus any promotional or set-specific variations you want to include. Practical tips:

Decide whether you want Near Mint-only or a mixed-condition master set — the latter is more budget-friendly.
Prioritize holos for grading or cleaner copies for display (they represent most of the set’s market value).
Use the downloadable Jungle checklist to track progress (link below).

📥 Download Free Jungle Checklist (64-slot master checklist)

Free PDF — print it or use it digitally to track your Jungle master set.

How Jungle News & Trends Affect Value

While Jungle is a historical set (1999), market interest is affected by:

Media nostalgia: news about classic-era reprints, anniversary sets, or media coverage often lifts interest.
Cross-collectible partnerships: big collaborations (like LEGO, merch drops) broaden the buyer pool beyond TCG-only collectors.
Condition-aware buying: buyers chase high-condition holos — list honestly and include photos of corners and backs.

Want the Jungle follow-ups?

Next in the series: Fossil — we’ll look at fossils, ghost Pokémon, and the set’s top chase cards. Stay tuned!

💬 Join the conversation: what Jungle card do you search for most? Comment below or DM @pokefarmtcg — I read every message.