Series
Eras
200
This Series debuted Special Illustration Rares.
Scarlet and Violet
200
This era sparked the most interest in the TCG (Looking at you Logan Paul).
Modern
400
This Series debuted Tera Pokemon.
Scarlet and Violet
400
This era had most if its promos in magazines.
Vintage
600
This series debuted ex cards.
EX Ruby & Sapphire
600
This era introduced full art textured cards.
Mid (Black and White specifically)
800
This series features only one set.
(Two possible answers.)
Legendary Collection or Call of Legends
800
This era printed the first Latias card.
Vintage
1000
This series had the first McDonalds collection.
Black & White
1000
Official Pokemon cards began being made in China in this era.
1200
This series has first Elite Trainer Box.
Black and White
