Starting in 2002, Pokémon renamed their regional tournaments “Battle Roads,” doing away with the unique tournament circuit names of previous years. The Spring Battle Road and Summer Battle Road names were then used from 2002 to 2009, after which the tournament series was renamed yet again. But the series name wasn’t the only thing changing.
The 2002 tournaments were held at a crucial point in Pokémon history. A new reverse-side design was implemented for the eSeries release. To help with this transition, competitors were allowed to use cards showcasing original and new backs with various restrictions and changes.
The top three finishers in each division at each of the summer tournaments were awarded customized trophy cards such as the No. 3 Trainer. Each card showcases the winner’s name and the tournament in which they earned the card. But herein lies another change. The 2002 competitions were the last Battle Road tournaments at which winners were awarded customized cards, adding an extra layer of allure.
This NM-MT+ 8.5 is a pop 1 in the BGS registry with just one copy ranking higher.
The certification number on this card has been checked against the third-party grader's online database and is active as of 01/13/2026.
