Ask longtime collectors which classic-era set gives them the biggest headache to complete, and Skyridge comes up again and again.
The Final e-Card Set
Released in 2003, Skyridge closed out the e-Card trilogy that began with Expedition and continued through Aquapolis. It was also the last set produced under Wizards of the Coast before Nintendo and The Pokémon Company took the reins directly.
A Scarcity Collectors Still Feel Today
Skyridge is generally believed to have had a noticeably smaller print run than the sets before it, and its Crystal Pokémon cards, continuing the concept from Aquapolis, are especially hard to find in good condition. That combination has made Skyridge a benchmark for scarcity from the base era.
Frequently asked questions
Why is Skyridge considered so rare?
Skyridge, released in 2003, is widely believed to have had a much smaller print run than earlier sets, which is why collectors consider it one of the scarcest and most valuable sets from the original Wizards of the Coast era.
Was Skyridge the last set from Wizards of the Coast?
Yes, Skyridge was the final Pokémon TCG set produced under the Wizards of the Coast license before Nintendo and The Pokémon Company brought production in-house.
Did Skyridge also feature Crystal Pokémon?
It did. Skyridge continued the Crystal Pokémon concept introduced in Aquapolis, and its Crystal cards remain some of the most desirable pulls from the entire e-Card era.