Pokémon Timeline: Every English Set
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Wizards of the Coast Era (1999–2003)
Theme: Original cards, classic holographics, early collecting boom.
Features: Introduction of Dark Pokémon, Shining Pokémon, and E-Reader cards
- Base Set
- Jungle
- Fossil
- Base Set 2
- Team Rocket
- Gym Heroes
- Gym Challenge
- Neo Genesis
- Neo Discovery
- Neo Revelation
- Neo Destiny
- Legendary Collection
- Expedition Base Set
- Aquapolis
- Skyridge
EX Era (2003–2007)
Theme: Nintendo takes over publishing and introduces the first EX Pokémon.
Features: New EX mechanics, Delta Species cards and increased competitive focus.
- EX Ruby & Sapphire
- EX Sandstorm
- EX Dragon
- EX Team Magma vs Team Aqua
- EX Hidden Legends
- EX FireRed & LeafGreen
- EX Team Rocket Returns
- EX Deoxys
- EX Emerald
- EX Unseen Forces
- EX Delta Species
- EX Legend Maker
- EX Holon Phantoms
- EX Crystal Guardians
- EX Dragon Frontiers
- EX Power Keepers
Diamond & Pearl / Platinum / Heart Gold & Soul Silver Era (2007–2011)
Theme: Introduction of the first Lv.X Pokémon and adds more competitive in-depth.
Features: New Lv.X mechanics, Secret Rare Shinies, SP Pokémon, Legend cards (two-card artwork) and Prime Pokémon.
- Diamond & Pearl
- Mysterious Treasures
- Secret Wonders
- Great Encounters
- Majestic Dawn
- Legends Awakened
- Stormfront
- Platinum
- Rising Rivals
- Supreme Victors
- Arceus
- HeartGold & SoulSilver
- Unleashed
- Undaunted
- Triumphant
- Call of Legends
Black & White Era (2011–2013)
Theme: Return of EX Pokémon and a new modern art style.
Features: Introduction of full arts, Team Plasma cards, Gold Secret Rares and the first sub-set (Radiant Collection)
- Black & White
- Emerging Powers
- Noble Victories
- Next Destinies
- Dark Explorers
- Dragons Exalted
- Boundaries Crossed
- Plasma Storm
- Plasma Freeze
- Plasma Blast
- Legendary Treasures
XY Era (2014-2017)
Theme: Introduction of the first Mega Pokémon and more advanced competitive mechanics.
Features: Mega Ex Pokémon, Break cards and a modern remake of Base Set.
- XY
- Flashfire
- Furious Fists
- Phantom Forces
- Primal Clash
- Roaring Skies
- Ancient Origins
- Breakthrough
- Breakpoint
- Fates Collide
- Steam Siege
- Evolutions
Sun & Moon Era (2017-2020)
Theme: Introduction of the first GX Pokémon and more emphasis on the collectible aspect of the franchise.
Features: GX Pokémon, Tag Teams and popularisation of special sets.
- Sun & Moon
- Guardians Rising
- Burning Shadows
- Crimson Invasion
- Ultra Prism
- Forbidden Light
- Celestial Storm
- Dragon Majesty
- Lost Thunder
- Team Up
- Detective Pikachu
- Unbroken Bonds
- Unified Minds
- Hidden Fates
- Cosmic Eclipse
Sword & Shield Era (2020-2023)
Theme: Alternative Art boom, competitive scene growth and massive collector hype.
Features: V, VMax & VStar cards, huge modern sets and high-end chase cards.
- Sword & Shield
- Rebel Clash
- Darkness Ablaze
- Champion's Path
- Vivid Voltage
- Shining Fates
- Battle Styles
- Chilling Reign
- Evolving Skies
- Celebrations
- Fusion Strike
- Brilliant Stars
- Astral Radiance
- Pokémon GO
- Lost Origin
- Silver Tempest
- Crown Zenith
Scarlet & Violet Era (2023-2025)
Theme: Illustrated cards, modern competitive format and most on-demand franchise in the world.
Features: Tera Pokémon, Illustration and Special Illustration rares and silver borders replacing yellow borders.
- Scarlet & Violet
- Paldea Evolved
- Obsidian Flames
- 151
- Paradox Rift
- Paldean Fates
- Temporal Forces
- Twilight Masquerade
- Shrouded Fable
- Stellar Crown
- Surging Sparks
- Prismatic Evolutions
- Journey Together
- Destined Rivals
- Black Bolt
- White Flare