First edition Pokmon cards are the original cards that were released in the Pokmon Trading Card Game. They are highly sought-after by collectors, as they are often more valuable than later editions. There are a few key ways to determine if a Pokmon card is a first edition.
One of the most important things to look for is the edition symbol. First edition cards will have a black star in a yellow circle on the bottom left corner of the card. Another way to tell if a card is a first edition is to look at the copyright date. First edition cards will have a copyright date of 1999, while later editions will have a copyright date of 2000 or later.