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Pokémon Merlin Series 1

Maker: Merlin / ToppsYear: 1999Region: United KingdomTotal: 276 cardsPack: 6 per pack

About Series 1

The Set

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Pokémon Merlin Series 1 is the first set of collectable Pokémon cards from Merlin, a sticker-and-card subsidiary of Topps, released in 1999 for the UK market. The set features Kanto Pokémon and original-series characters across 276 cards, sold six to a pack with a companion sticker album.

The 276 cards break into five groups: 150 numbered Pokémon cards in National Pokédex order; 82 evolution cards (most with one or both vertical borders trimmed to emphasise evolution or type links); 8 puzzle cards; 24 glittery holo cards; and 12 gold-background glitter cards. Because all seven Merlin series share artwork, the back of each card, specifically the trademark year, is the reliable way to tell which series a card belongs to, so front and back photo slots are both kept.

Pack Art

Pack Art, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), front

Pack Art, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), back

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Product Shots

Sealed booster box and sticker album for this set · contributor photos welcome

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Sticker AlbumAlbum / Sealed Product

Checklist

Normal Cards

150 cards · #1–#150 · National Pokedex order

#1BulbasaurNormal Card

#2IvysaurNormal Card

#3VenusaurNormal Card

#4CharmanderNormal Card

#5CharmeleonNormal Card

Charizard card #6, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), front

Charizard card #6, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), back

#6CharizardNormal Card

#7SquirtleNormal Card

#8WartortleNormal Card

#9BlastoiseNormal Card

#10CaterpieNormal Card

#11MetapodNormal Card

#12ButterfreeNormal Card

#13WeedleNormal Card

#14KakunaNormal Card

#15BeedrillNormal Card

#16PidgeyNormal Card

Pidgeotto card #17, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), front

Pidgeotto card #17, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), back

#17PidgeottoNormal Card

#18PidgeotNormal Card

Rattata card #19, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), front

Rattata card #19, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), back

#19RattataNormal Card

Raticate card #20, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), front

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Raticate card #20, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), back

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#20RaticateNormal Card

Spearow card #21, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), front

Spearow card #21, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), back

#21SpearowNormal Card

Fearow card #22, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), front

Fearow card #22, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), back

#22FearowNormal Card

#23EkansNormal Card

#24ArbokNormal Card

Pikachu card #25, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), front

Pikachu card #25, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), back

#25PikachuNormal Card

#26RaichuNormal Card

#27SandshrewNormal Card

Sandslash card #28, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), front

Sandslash card #28, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), back

#28SandslashNormal Card

#29Nidoran♀Normal Card

#30NidorinaNormal Card

#31NidoqueenNormal Card

#32Nidoran♂Normal Card

#33NidorinoNormal Card

#34NidokingNormal Card

#35ClefairyNormal Card

#36ClefableNormal Card

#37VulpixNormal Card

#38NinetalesNormal Card

#39JigglypuffNormal Card

Wigglytuff card #40, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), front

Wigglytuff card #40, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), back

#40WigglytuffNormal Card

#41ZubatNormal Card

Golbat card #42, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), front

Golbat card #42, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), back

#42GolbatNormal Card

#43OddishNormal Card

#44GloomNormal Card

#45VileplumeNormal Card

#46ParasNormal Card

Parasect card #47, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), front

Parasect card #47, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), back

#47ParasectNormal Card

#48VenonatNormal Card

#49VenomothNormal Card

#50DiglettNormal Card

#51DugtrioNormal Card

#52MeowthNormal Card

Persian card #53, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), front

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Persian card #53, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), back

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#53PersianNormal Card

Psyduck card #54, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), front

Psyduck card #54, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), back

#54PsyduckNormal Card

Golduck card #55, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), front

Golduck card #55, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), back

#55GolduckNormal Card

#56MankeyNormal Card

#57PrimeapeNormal Card

#58GrowlitheNormal Card

#59ArcanineNormal Card

#60PoliwagNormal Card

#61PoliwhirlNormal Card

#62PoliwrathNormal Card

#63AbraNormal Card

#64KadabraNormal Card

#65AlakazamNormal Card

#66MachopNormal Card

#67MachokeNormal Card

#68MachampNormal Card

#69BellsproutNormal Card

#70WeepinbellNormal Card

#71VictreebelNormal Card

#72TentacoolNormal Card

#73TentacruelNormal Card

#74GeodudeNormal Card

#75GravelerNormal Card

#76GolemNormal Card

#77PonytaNormal Card

#78RapidashNormal Card

Slowpoke card #79, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), front

Slowpoke card #79, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), back

#79SlowpokeNormal Card

Slowbro card #80, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), front

Slowbro card #80, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), back

#80SlowbroNormal Card

Magnemite card #81, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), front

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Magnemite card #81, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), back

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#81MagnemiteNormal Card

#82MagnetonNormal Card

#83Farfetch’dNormal Card

#84DoduoNormal Card

#85DodrioNormal Card

#86SeelNormal Card

#87DewgongNormal Card

#88GrimerNormal Card

#89MukNormal Card

#90ShellderNormal Card

Cloyster card #91, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), front

Cloyster card #91, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), back

#91CloysterNormal Card

Gastly card #92, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), front

Gastly card #92, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), back

#92GastlyNormal Card

Haunter card #93, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), front

Haunter card #93, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), back

#93HaunterNormal Card

Gengar card #94, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), front

Gengar card #94, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), back

#94GengarNormal Card

#95OnixNormal Card

Drowzee card #96, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), front

Drowzee card #96, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), back

#96DrowzeeNormal Card

#97HypnoNormal Card

#98KrabbyNormal Card

#99KinglerNormal Card

#100VoltorbNormal Card

#101ElectrodeNormal Card

Exeggcute card #102, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), front

Exeggcute card #102, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), back

#102ExeggcuteNormal Card

#103ExeggutorNormal Card

Cubone card #104, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), front

Cubone card #104, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), back

#104CuboneNormal Card

#105MarowakNormal Card

Hitmonlee card #106, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), front

Hitmonlee card #106, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), back

#106HitmonleeNormal Card

#107HitmonchanNormal Card

#108LickitungNormal Card

Koffing card #109, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), front

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Koffing card #109, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), back

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#109KoffingNormal Card

#110WeezingNormal Card

#111RhyhornNormal Card

#112RhydonNormal Card

#113ChanseyNormal Card

#114TangelaNormal Card

#115KangaskhanNormal Card

#116HorseaNormal Card

#117SeadraNormal Card

#118GoldeenNormal Card

Seaking card #119, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), front

Seaking card #119, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), back

#119SeakingNormal Card

#120StaryuNormal Card

#121StarmieNormal Card

#122Mr. MimeNormal Card

#123ScytherNormal Card

#124JynxNormal Card

#125ElectabuzzNormal Card

#126MagmarNormal Card

Pinsir card #127, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), front

Pinsir card #127, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), back

#127PinsirNormal Card

Tauros card #128, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), front

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Tauros card #128, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), back

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#128TaurosNormal Card

#129MagikarpNormal Card

#130GyaradosNormal Card

#131LaprasNormal Card

Ditto card #132, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), front

Ditto card #132, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), back

#132DittoNormal Card

#133EeveeNormal Card

Vaporeon card #134, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), front

Vaporeon card #134, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), back

#134VaporeonNormal Card

#135JolteonNormal Card

#136FlareonNormal Card

Porygon card #137, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), front

Porygon card #137, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), back

#137PorygonNormal Card

#138OmanyteNormal Card

#139OmastarNormal Card

#140KabutoNormal Card

#141KabutopsNormal Card

#142AerodactylNormal Card

#143SnorlaxNormal Card

#144ArticunoNormal Card

#145ZapdosNormal Card

#146MoltresNormal Card

#147DratiniNormal Card

#148DragonairNormal Card

Dragonite card #149, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), front

Dragonite card #149, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), back

#149DragoniteNormal Card

Mewtwo card #150, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), front

Mewtwo card #150, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), back

#150MewtwoNormal Card

Evolution Cards

82 cards · #155–#236 · trimmed borders show evolution / type links

#155Caterpie: Evolution CardEvolution Card

#156Metapod: Evolution CardEvolution Card

#157Butterfree: Evolution CardEvolution Card

#158Paras: Evolution CardEvolution Card

#159Parasect: Evolution CardEvolution Card

#160Venonat: Evolution CardEvolution Card

#161Venomoth: Evolution CardEvolution Card

#162Dratini: Evolution CardEvolution Card

#163Dragonair: Evolution CardEvolution Card

Dragonite: Evolution Card #164, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), front

Dragonite: Evolution Card #164, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), back

#164Dragonite: Evolution CardEvolution Card

#165Pikachu: Evolution CardEvolution Card

#166Raichu: Evolution CardEvolution Card

#167Magnemite: Evolution CardEvolution Card

#168Magneton: Evolution CardEvolution Card

#169Voltorb: Evolution CardEvolution Card

#170Electrode: Evolution CardEvolution Card

#171Mankey: Evolution CardEvolution Card

#172Primeape: Evolution CardEvolution Card

#173Machop: Evolution CardEvolution Card

Machoke: Evolution Card #174, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), front

Machoke: Evolution Card #174, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), back

#174Machoke: Evolution CardEvolution Card

#175Machamp: Evolution CardEvolution Card

#176Hitmonlee: Evolution CardEvolution Card

#177Hitmonchan: Evolution CardEvolution Card

Charmander: Evolution Card #178, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), front

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Charmander: Evolution Card #178, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), back

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#178Charmander: Evolution CardEvolution Card

#179Charmeleon: Evolution CardEvolution Card

#180Charizard: Evolution CardEvolution Card

#181Growlithe: Evolution CardEvolution Card

#182Arcanine: Evolution CardEvolution Card

#183Ponyta: Evolution CardEvolution Card

#184Rapidash: Evolution CardEvolution Card

Gastly: Evolution Card #185, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), front

Gastly: Evolution Card #185, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), back

#185Gastly: Evolution CardEvolution Card

Haunter: Evolution Card #186, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), front

Haunter: Evolution Card #186, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), back

#186Haunter: Evolution CardEvolution Card

Gengar: Evolution Card #187, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), front

Gengar: Evolution Card #187, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), back

#187Gengar: Evolution CardEvolution Card

#188Bulbasaur: Evolution CardEvolution Card

#189Ivysaur: Evolution CardEvolution Card

Venusaur: Evolution Card #190, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), front

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Venusaur: Evolution Card #190, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), back

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#190Venusaur: Evolution CardEvolution Card

#191Bellsprout: Evolution CardEvolution Card

#192Weepinbell: Evolution CardEvolution Card

#193Victreebel: Evolution CardEvolution Card

#194Exeggcute: Evolution CardEvolution Card

#195Exeggutor: Evolution CardEvolution Card

#196Sandshrew: Evolution CardEvolution Card

#197Sandslash: Evolution CardEvolution Card

#198Diglett: Evolution CardEvolution Card

#199Dugtrio: Evolution CardEvolution Card

#200Rhyhorn: Evolution CardEvolution Card

#201Rhydon: Evolution CardEvolution Card

#202Jynx: Evolution CardEvolution Card

#203Articuno: Evolution CardEvolution Card

#204Rattata: Evolution CardEvolution Card

#205Raticate: Evolution CardEvolution Card

#206Meowth: Evolution CardEvolution Card

#207Persian: Evolution CardEvolution Card

Farfetch’d: Evolution Card #208, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), front

Farfetch’d: Evolution Card #208, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), back

#208Farfetch’d: Evolution CardEvolution Card

#209Doduo: Evolution CardEvolution Card

Dodrio: Evolution Card #210, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), front

Dodrio: Evolution Card #210, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), back

#210Dodrio: Evolution CardEvolution Card

#211Ekans: Evolution CardEvolution Card

Arbok: Evolution Card #212, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), front

Arbok: Evolution Card #212, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), back

#212Arbok: Evolution CardEvolution Card

#213Zubat: Evolution CardEvolution Card

#214Golbat: Evolution CardEvolution Card

Koffing: Evolution Card #215, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), front

Koffing: Evolution Card #215, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), back

#215Koffing: Evolution CardEvolution Card

#216Weezing: Evolution CardEvolution Card

#217Abra: Evolution CardEvolution Card

#218Kadabra: Evolution CardEvolution Card

#219Alakazam: Evolution CardEvolution Card

#220Drowzee: Evolution CardEvolution Card

#221Hypno: Evolution CardEvolution Card

#222Geodude: Evolution CardEvolution Card

Graveler: Evolution Card #223, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), front

Graveler: Evolution Card #223, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), back

#223Graveler: Evolution CardEvolution Card

#224Golem: Evolution CardEvolution Card

Omanyte: Evolution Card #225, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), front

Omanyte: Evolution Card #225, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), back

#225Omanyte: Evolution CardEvolution Card

Omastar: Evolution Card #226, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), front

Omastar: Evolution Card #226, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), back

#226Omastar: Evolution CardEvolution Card

#227Kabuto: Evolution CardEvolution Card

#228Kabutops: Evolution CardEvolution Card

Squirtle: Evolution Card #229, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), front

Squirtle: Evolution Card #229, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), back

#229Squirtle: Evolution CardEvolution Card

#230Wartortle: Evolution CardEvolution Card

#231Blastoise: Evolution CardEvolution Card

Psyduck: Evolution Card #232, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), front

Psyduck: Evolution Card #232, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), back

#232Psyduck: Evolution CardEvolution Card

Golduck: Evolution Card #233, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), front

Golduck: Evolution Card #233, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), back

#233Golduck: Evolution CardEvolution Card

#234Poliwag: Evolution CardEvolution Card

#235Poliwhirl: Evolution CardEvolution Card

#236Poliwrath: Evolution CardEvolution Card

Puzzle Cards

8 cards · #151–154 and #237–240 · two 4-piece puzzles

#151Ash & Pikachu Puzzle 1/4Puzzle Card

#152Ash & Pikachu Puzzle 2/4Puzzle Card

#153Ash & Pikachu Puzzle 3/4Puzzle Card

#154Ash & Pikachu Puzzle 4/4Puzzle Card

#237Ash Puzzle 1/4Puzzle Card

#238Ash Puzzle 2/4Puzzle Card

#239Ash Puzzle 3/4Puzzle Card

#240Ash Puzzle 4/4Puzzle Card

Glittery Cards

24 holo chase cards · #S1–#S24

Pikachu: Glittery card #S1, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), front

Pikachu: Glittery card #S1, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), back

#S1Pikachu: GlitteryGlittery Holo

Ivysaur: Glittery card #S2, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), front

Ivysaur: Glittery card #S2, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), back

#S2Ivysaur: GlitteryGlittery Holo

Charmeleon: Glittery card #S3, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), front

Charmeleon: Glittery card #S3, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), back

#S3Charmeleon: GlitteryGlittery Holo

#S4Wartortle: GlitteryGlittery Holo

Beedrill: Glittery card #S5, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), front

Beedrill: Glittery card #S5, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), back

#S5Beedrill: GlitteryGlittery Holo

Pikachu: Glittery card #S6, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), front

Pikachu: Glittery card #S6, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), back

#S6Pikachu: GlitteryGlittery Holo

Nidoqueen: Glittery card #S7, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), front

Nidoqueen: Glittery card #S7, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), back

#S7Nidoqueen: GlitteryGlittery Holo

Vileplume: Glittery card #S8, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), front

Vileplume: Glittery card #S8, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), back

#S8Vileplume: GlitteryGlittery Holo

Paras: Glittery card #S9, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), front

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Paras: Glittery card #S9, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), back

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#S9Paras: GlitteryGlittery Holo

Psyduck: Glittery card #S10, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), front

Psyduck: Glittery card #S10, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), back

#S10Psyduck: GlitteryGlittery Holo

#S11Meowth: GlitteryGlittery Holo

#S12Poliwhirl: GlitteryGlittery Holo

Slowpoke: Glittery card #S13, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), front

Slowpoke: Glittery card #S13, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), back

#S13Slowpoke: GlitteryGlittery Holo

#S14Muk: GlitteryGlittery Holo

Gengar: Glittery card #S15, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), front

Gengar: Glittery card #S15, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), back

#S15Gengar: GlitteryGlittery Holo

Exeggutor: Glittery card #S16, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), front

Exeggutor: Glittery card #S16, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), back

#S16Exeggutor: GlitteryGlittery Holo

Weezing: Glittery card #S17, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), front

Weezing: Glittery card #S17, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), back

#S17Weezing: GlitteryGlittery Holo

#S18Tangela: GlitteryGlittery Holo

Scyther: Glittery card #S19, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), front

Scyther: Glittery card #S19, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), back

#S19Scyther: GlitteryGlittery Holo

#S20Magikarp: GlitteryGlittery Holo

#S21Eevee: GlitteryGlittery Holo

Snorlax: Glittery card #S22, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), front

Snorlax: Glittery card #S22, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), back

#S22Snorlax: GlitteryGlittery Holo

Mew: Glittery card #S23, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), front

Mew: Glittery card #S23, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), back

#S23Mew: GlitteryGlittery Holo

#S24Poké Ball: GlitteryGlittery Holo

Gold & Glitter Cards

12 gold-background glitter chase cards · #S25–#S36

Mew: Gold & Glitter card #S25, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), front

Mew: Gold & Glitter card #S25, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), back

#S25Mew: Gold & GlitterGold Glitter

#S26Ash: Gold & GlitterGold Glitter

#S27Brock: Gold & GlitterGold Glitter

#S28Misty: Gold & GlitterGold Glitter

#S29Ash and Pikachu: Gold & GlitterGold Glitter

#S30Pikachu: Gold & GlitterGold Glitter

Gary Oak: Gold & Glitter card #S31, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), front

Gary Oak: Gold & Glitter card #S31, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), back

#S31Gary Oak: Gold & GlitterGold Glitter

#S32Officer Jenny: Gold & GlitterGold Glitter

Professor Oak: Gold & Glitter card #S33, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), front

Professor Oak: Gold & Glitter card #S33, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), back

#S33Professor Oak: Gold & GlitterGold Glitter

#S34Nurse Joy: Gold & GlitterGold Glitter

Jessie: Gold & Glitter card #S35, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), front

Jessie: Gold & Glitter card #S35, Pokémon Merlin Series 1 (1999), back

#S35Jessie: Gold & GlitterGold Glitter

#S36James: Gold & GlitterGold Glitter