Era 2003-2007

ex block (ADV · PCG)

2003-2007: the ADV then PCG series, the golden age of vintage Japanese cards.

The ADV (2003-2004) and PCG (2004-2007) series form the ex block: Pokémon-ex, Gold Stars, δ Delta Species, Team Rocket’s Pokémon… Many cards from these series exist in 1st Edition, like this Crawdaunt (mark in the bottom left corner).

Good to know The ex block is the most sought-after era of vintage Japanese cards, along with Old Back.