Set Overview
Call of Legends was released in February 2011 as the last set before the Black & White era. Its defining feature is a subset of eleven shiny legendary Pokémon numbered SL1–SL11, sitting outside the 95-card main set.
| Category | Details |
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| Release Date | February 9, 2011 (English) |
| Publisher | Nintendo / The Pokémon Company |
| Total Cards | 95 numbered + 11 shiny legendaries |
| Shiny Subset | Eleven shiny legendary Pokémon (SL1–SL11) |
| Notable Feature | The final set before the Black & White era |
| Key Chase Card | The shiny legendaries — Rayquaza SL10 · Lugia SL7 |
About the Set
Call of Legends closed out the pre-Black & White era. Its 95-card main set is largely made up of reprints, and its draw is the eleven shiny legendary Pokémon numbered SL1–SL11 — Deoxys, Dialga, Entei, Groudon, Ho-Oh, Kyogre, Lugia, Palkia, Raikou, Rayquaza and Suicune.
How to identify it: numbered cards read N/95. The eleven shiny legendaries carry SL1–SL11 numbers rather than a fraction, and sit outside the main set numbering.
The Shiny Legendary Subset
Call of Legends had a single print run. Its chase cards are the eleven shiny legendary Pokémon.
| Type | What it means |
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| Main set (1–95) | The commons, uncommons, rares and holo rares that make up the bulk of the set. |
| Shiny legendaries (SL1–SL11) | Eleven shiny legendary Pokémon with their own SL numbering — the set’s ultra-rare pulls. |
Note: the gallery below covers all 106 cards. The shiny legendaries read SL1 to SL11, outside the main numbering.
Complete Card Gallery
All 106 cards from Call of Legends, including the eleven shiny legendary Pokémon. Click any card to view it full size — use the arrow keys (or swipe) to move through the set.
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The eleven shiny legendaries are the set’s chase cards.
| Card | Name | Why it matters |
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Shiny Rayquaza SL10 Shiny Legendary | One of the most sought-after cards in the shiny legendary subset. |
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Shiny Lugia SL7 Shiny Legendary | A shiny Lugia from the SL subset and a popular chase card. |
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Clefable 1/95 Holo Rare | Opens the main set as the first of its holo rares. |
Promo Cards
The HGSS Black Star Promos ran alongside this era and include Ho-Oh, Lugia and Latios, echoing the set’s legendary theme.
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#HGSS11PromoHGSS Black Star Promos use their own numbering (HGSS01 onward) and carry a black star where a set symbol would be.
Collecting & Where to Buy
Call of Legends is out of print and trades on the secondary market. Main-set singles are inexpensive, while the eleven shiny legendaries carry the strongest premiums, especially in high grade.
Collector tip: the shiny legendaries (SL1–SL11) are the prize — confirm the SL numbering, and check the surface closely since the shiny finish shows wear easily.
Note: external links are provided for reference only. Always confirm a card's printing, condition and authenticity before purchasing.