Set Overview
Neo Revelation is famous for introducing Shining Pokémon — the first were Shining Gyarados and Shining Magikarp, ultra-rare secret cards printed beyond the numbered set. It also brought Ho-Oh and the legendary beasts into the TCG.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Release Date | September 21, 2001 (English) · based on the Japanese Neo set |
| Publisher | Wizards of the Coast |
| Total Cards | 66 cards (64 numbered + 2 Shining secrets) |
| Holographic Rares | 14 holo rares (cards 1–14) plus 2 Shining secret rares |
| Notable Printings | 1st Edition · Unlimited |
| Key Chase Card | Shining Gyarados 65/64 (Shining) |
About the Set
Neo Revelation introduced the Shining Pokémon subset — recoloured, ultra-rare cards numbered past the set total (65/64 and 66/64). Shining Gyarados, a red Gyarados, is the better known of the two. The set also features Ho-Oh and the roaming legendary beasts. Cards 1–14 are the standard holo rares.
How to identify it: look for the Neo set symbol in the bottom-right. The two Shining cards are numbered 65/64 and 66/64, above the set total. 1st Edition copies carry the “1st EDITION” stamp on the lower-left.
Printings: 1st Edition & Unlimited
Each card exists in two main printings. The difference is the single biggest factor in value, so it is worth checking before you buy.
| Printing | How to spot it | Rarity |
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| 1st Edition | A black “1st EDITION” stamp on the lower-left of the artwork. The first, smaller print run. | First run — most valuable |
| Unlimited | No stamp. Otherwise identical to the 1st Edition card. | The main, long run — most common |
Quick check: a 1st Edition stamp on the lower-left means the first run; no stamp means Unlimited.
Complete Card Gallery
All 66 cards from Neo Revelation. Click any card to view it full size — use the arrow keys (or swipe) to move through the set.
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38![Unown [B] 39/64](https://bills-archive.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/tcgdex_cards_small/neo3/neo3-39_unown-b.webp)
39![Unown [Y] 40/64](https://bills-archive.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/tcgdex_cards_small/neo3/neo3-40_unown-y.webp)
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57![Unown [K] 58/64](https://bills-archive.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/tcgdex_cards_small/neo3/neo3-58_unown-k.webp)
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The two Shining secrets are the headline cards; Ho-Oh and Lugia lead the standard holos.
| Card | Name | Why it matters |
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Shining Gyarados 65/64 Shining Secret Rare | The first Shining Pokémon and the set’s biggest chase — a red Gyarados numbered 65/64. |
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Shining Magikarp 66/64 Shining Secret Rare | The second Shining card, a golden Magikarp numbered 66/64. |
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Ho-oh 7/64 Holographic Rare | The legendary Ho-Oh’s holo, a highlight of the standard rares. |
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Lugia 20/64 Rare | A second Lugia to close out the Neo run, this time as a non-holo rare. |
Promo Cards
By the Neo Revelation era (late 2001), the Wizards Black Star Promos had reached the high #40s and #50s. They were not part of any set — the series ran to 53 cards — but these are from the same window.
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#53PromoWizards Black Star Promos use their own numbering (#1–#53) and carry a black star where a set symbol would be.
Collecting & Where to Buy
Neo Revelation is out of print and trades only on the secondary market. The two Shining cards — Gyarados especially — carry by far the biggest premiums; standard Unlimited cards are inexpensive.
Collector tip: the Shining cards are numbered 65/64 and 66/64 — confirm the numbering and 1st Edition vs Unlimited before paying a premium.
Note: external links are provided for reference only. Always confirm a card's printing, condition and authenticity before purchasing.