PokéGear

Neo Genesis 88/111 • rare

Set: Neo Genesis
Number: 88/111
Rarity: Rare
Released: 2000
Market price: $2.75
Artist: Katsura Tabata, CR CG gangs

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What it's worth

$2.75market price via TCGplayer · Sep 20, 2026$2.64 – $2.78 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This rare card from the Neo Genesis set serves as a foundational utility piece, representing the early evolution of deck-building resources. Collectors prize it as a significant artifact from the history of the game that frames how essential tools were integrated into player strategies.

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Card face

What it does

Look at the top 7 cards of your deck. If any of them are Trainer cards, you may show 1 of them to your opponent and put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward. You can't play any more Trainer cards this turn.

Formats

Where you can play it

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Provenance

Where it came from

The PokéGear card was introduced as part of the Neo Genesis expansion, released in the early 2000s as the first set to bridge the transition from the original Generation I Pokémon Trading Card Game to the Generation II Johto region. Designed to reflect the utility of the in-game Key Item, the card allows players to look at the top seven cards of their deck and put a Trainer card found there into their hand, emphasizing the strategic resource management that defined the Neo-era gameplay.

The artwork, illustrated by Keiji Kinebuchi, maintains the minimalist, technical aesthetic characteristic of early Trainer cards. Kinebuchi, a prolific contributor to the early sets, utilized a clean, functional style that mirrored the device's role as a handheld communication and mapping tool. Upon its release, the card was well-received by competitive players for its reliable deck-thinning capabilities, securing its place as a staple in various decks during the Neo Genesis tournament circuit.

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