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By: Oliver Copeland
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- Last Updated: February 6, 2024
"I know I'm not the only one who cherishes the memory of finding these packs in my Frosted Flakes."
In Canada, back in 1999, kids were lucky enough to find packs of Pokémon cards inside their cereal boxes.
Kellogg’s, one of the biggest food manufacturing companies in North America, made cereal that every Canadian kid loved. This ranged from Frosted Flakes to Froot Loops and if your parents didn’t buy them then you could always sneak some at your friends house.
But another huge franchise in 1999 was of course, Pokémon. Finding toys in cereal was nothing new but Kellogg’s was now hiding Pokémon cards inside their dry breakfasts.
These are known as the Kellogg’s Pokémon Game Tip Cards.
Set Details
There are a total of 20 cards to collect, but they don’t have specific set numbers. Instead, collectors choose to sort them by Pokédex number. Here is the list:
- Bulbasaur
- Charmander
- Squirtle
- Pidgey
- Pikachu
- Clefairy
- Jigglypuff
- Meowth
- Psyduck
- Growlithe
- Poliwag
- Geodude
- Slowpoke
- Doduo
- Grimer
- Cubone
- Horsea
- Jynx
- Eevee
- Snorlax
The cards came in clear plastic packs, and each contained 3 cards at random.
There was also an exclusive Kellogg’s Pokémon Game Tip Cards binder. Customers would be required to collect a certain number of tickets they could cut out of the cereal box, and upon sending them in to Kellogg’s, they would receive the binder in the mail.
Overall, this is a great little set for any collector!
Card Details
Each card featured a tip for either Pokémon SNAP or Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow version. Some of these tips included secret items or methods of waking up a Pokémon to the player can snap a photo.
Canada’s second language is French, and so each card is double-sided with English on one side and French on the other.
Grading
Looking at the PSA population report, we can see that a total of 49 Kellogg’s Game Tip Cards have been graded, and none have ever been graded at a 10.
Are They Valuable Today?
You might be wondering if these Kellogg’s cards are valuable in the modern day when Pokémon cards sell for high prices.
Unfortunately, you won’t be retiring on these!
The Kellogg’s cards seem to sell for a few bucks a piece. Most can be found in mint condition for less than $5 on eBay.
However, as previously mentioned, not many have been graded by PSA, and none in a 10. If you really wanted to have a cool little piece to your collection, the first ever PSA 10 Kellogg’s Pokémon card would be neat and probably sell well!
Final Thoughts
I know I’m not the only one who cherishes the memory of finding these packs in my Frosted Flakes. This small set hold much more weight in nostalgia than gold, but I kind of love that.
If you collect Pokémon cards, then completing these set could be a swift and easy win. With 20 cards total plus the special binder, you could have a nice little gem on your hands!
