This is a deep journey since most players think Black is just one behind blue for best card draw and you could do weeks on this thing
Instead, PDF instructions are available for download from LEGOs Customer Service site
Print 1: 1 non-foil w/ circle Nintendo logo and blue Topps logo + 1 silver foil w/ circle Nintendo logo = 2 cards Print 2: 1 non-foil w/ oval Nintendo logo and blue Topps logo + 1 smooth silver foil w/ blue logo + 1 rainbow foil w/ blue logo = 3 cards Print 3: 1 non-foil w/ black Topps logo + 4 rays pattern silver foil + 4 rays pattern rainbow foil = 9 cards Print 4: 1 non-foil w/ green Topps logo + 1 teardrop pattern silver foil + 1 teardrop pattern rainbow = 3 cards Print 5: 1 non-foil w/ red Topps logo + 1 crosshairs pattern silver foil + 1 crosshairs pattern rainbow foil = 3 cards Print 6: 1 non-foil w/ black logo + 1 smooth silver foil w/ black logo + 1 smooth rainbow foil w/ black logo = 2 cards* Translated prints: 5 translated non-foil cards + 5 translated silver foil cards = 10 cards For a grand total of *32* card variants for each Pokmon distributed in Series 1
This kit is for collectors who want to fix cards that have curves, dinged corners, indents, or creases
The mechanic is essentially a modern version of Gym Leader Pokemon, Team Aqua and Magma cards, Holon Pokemon, SP Pokemon, etc
And because these exclusives often hold their mystique, they can become quite valuable