POP Series 1 Pokémon Card List & Set Guide
A card reference by Aureon Cards.

POP Series 1 belongs to the POP series of the English Pokémon Trading Card Game. Released on 1 September 2004, this reference brings together 17 card entries, with names, numbers, rarity labels and original card artwork.
- Series
- POP
- English release
- 1 September 2004
- Card entries
- 17
- Set code
- pop1
The numbered main set contains 17 cards. This gallery contains 17 entries from the source checklist. Cards above the printed set number, subsets and alternate entries may make the checklist longer than the numbered main set.
Inside POP Series 1
The checklist includes 17 Pokémon, 0 Trainer and 0 Energy entries. Use the numbered gallery below to identify cards from this release.
Rarity breakdown
- Rare7
- Uncommon5
- Common5
POP Series 1 card gallery
Reference artwork. Select an image for a closer look. Foil finishes, stamps and print variations are not always separate entries.

Blaziken
Rare
Illustrated by Katsura Tabata
Metagross
Rare
Illustrated by Ken Sugimori
Rayquaza
Rare
Illustrated by Katsura Tabata
Sceptile
Rare
Illustrated by Hiromichi Sugiyama
Swampert
Rare
Illustrated by Hiromichi Sugiyama
Beautifly
Uncommon
Illustrated by Ken Sugimori
Masquerain
Uncommon
Illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno
Murkrow
Uncommon
Illustrated by Ken Sugimori
Pupitar
Uncommon
Illustrated by Hisao Nakamura
Torkoal
Uncommon
Illustrated by Ken Sugimori
Larvitar
Common
Illustrated by Hisao Nakamura
Minun
Common
Illustrated by Ken Sugimori
Plusle
Common
Illustrated by Ken Sugimori
Surskit
Common
Illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno
Swellow
Common
Illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno
Armaldo ex
Rare
Illustrated by Hikaru Koike
Tyranitar ex
Rare
Illustrated by Hisao NakamuraCollecting POP Series 1
Match the card name, number and set symbol before adding a card to your binder. Check the front and back for condition, and distinguish a regular card from its foil or stamped version. A numbered checklist is a starting point; it does not by itself define every variant needed for a master set.
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Sources & artwork
Checklist data: Pokémon TCG Data, reference snapshot checked 11 October 2026. Compare cards with the official Pokémon card database. Card artwork is reproduced as reference scans via the data provider; it is not AI-generated. Pokémon and card artwork belong to their respective rights holders. Aureon Cards is an independent retailer and is not affiliated with The Pokémon Company.