Pokémon Tazos

Pokémon Tazos are small collectible round discs that were found in bags of chips made by and its subsidiaries around the world, in the 1990s and 2000s. While Tazos do not exclusively feature Pokémon, they did adopt the phrase "Gotta Catch 'em All!" as part of their slogan. Pokémon Tazos feature not only Pokémon species, but human characters from as well. Some Tazos, rarer than the others, had holograms.
Traditionally, Tazos are played in a manner similar to . Players form equal stacks of face-down Tazos and try to "win" Tazos from the other player by throwing a Tazo at the stack and keeping any Tazos that land face-up after being knocked over.
Pokémon Tazos are also assigned types with strengths and weaknesses printed on the back. Human characters are considered strong against all types. 
Pokémon Tazos were available in many countries worldwide, including , several n countries, , , , , a few countries in the , including and , and in certain Asian countries, including and .
==Indonesia==
The quite popular collectible Pokémon Tazos were available in after the popularity of in SCTV and early Indosiar. These collectible toys can be found in three different snacks, Chiki, Cheetos, and JetZ. They were produced by , an Indonesian snack food company—joint venture company with . Most Pokémon had English names in these merchandise, except for , , , , , , and , which are misnamed as Sandsru, Glumbu, Dagtrio, Miawth, Gardie, Windie, and Electroda, respectively. Moreover, there are two versions (with the different background) of the same Pokémon; , , , and , with the latter contains the different name #062 instead. However, unlike the American releases, the types on the back were completely removed.
The first releases came with two different Tazos, namely Tazos Spin and Tazos Smash. Tazos Spin has several small incisions around the tip, which can be used to assemble and connect in many ways, and Tazos Smash are flower-shaped Tazos with several crackable gaps. were featured in addition to five human characters who were included: Ash, Brock, Misty, Joy, and Jenny.
The holographic Tazos called Tazos 3D were also available, which feature all 56 different Pokémon with evolutionary stages from Generation I. The Tazos with the identity name and address fills were also available for limited times. After the Johto saga was broadcasted on Indosiar, there were final releases called Pentazo, pentagonal Tazos that identical with Tazos Spin. These Tazos introduced the newly ; however, they are not exceed over 202 (#202 , with exception of #201 ). Most Pokémon had English names in these merchandise, except for , , and Wobbuffet, which are misnamed as Baylif, Feraligatar, and Bagitu, respectively. After several months since release, some Pentazos can be found outside the snack bags.
====List of Pokémon in Tazos Spin====
#001 
#002 
#003 
#004 
#005 
#006 
#007 
#008 
#009 
#010 
#012 
#013 
#015 
#017 
#018 
#019 
#020 
#021 
#022 
#023 
#024 
#025 (×2)
#026 (×2)
#027 
#028 
#029 
#030 
#031 
#032 
#033 
#034 
#035 
#036 
#037 (×2)
#038 
#039 
#040 
#041 
#042 
#043 
#044 
#045 
#046 
#047 
#048 
#050 
#051 
#052 
#053 
#054 
#055 
#056 
#057 
#058 
#059 
#060 
#061 (×2)
#063 
#064 
#065 
#066 
#067 
#068 
#069 
#070 
#071 
#072 
#073 
#074 
#075 
#076 
#077 
#078 
#079 
#080 
#081 
#082 
#083 
#084 
#085 
#086 
#088 
#090 
#091 
#092 
#094 
#095 
#096 
#097 
#098 
#099 
#100 
#101 
#102 
#103 
#104 
#105 
#106 
#107 
#108 
#109 
#110 
#111 
#112 
#113 
#114 
#115 
#116 
#117 
#118 
#119 
#121 
#122 
#123 
#124 
#125 
#126 
#127 
#128 
#129 
#130 
#131 
#132 
#133 
#134 
#135 
#136 
#137 
#138 
#139 
#140 
#141 
#142 
#143 
#144 
#145 
#146 
#147 
#148 
#149 
#150 
#151 
#1001 
#1002 
#1003 
Joy
Jenny
:Unavailable
#011 
#014 
#016 
#049 
#062 
#087 
#089 
#093 
#120 
====List of Pokémon in Tazos Smash====
#001 
#004 
#005 
#007 
#026 
#035 
#039 
#054 
#061 
#066 
#067 
#077 
#079 
#083 
#092 
#095 
#106 
#107 
#108 
#113 
#114 
#115 
#122 
#123 
#124 
#125 
#126 
#127 
#128 
#130 
#131 
#132 
#133 
#134 
#135 
#136 
#137 
#139 
#140 
#142 
#143 
#144 
#145 
#146 
#149 
#150 
#151 
#1001 
#1002 
#1003 
====List of Pokémon in Tazos 3D====
#001 ↔ #002 ↔ #003 
#004 ↔ #005 ↔ #006 
#007 ↔ #008 ↔ #009 
#010 ↔ #011 ↔ #012 
#013 ↔ #014 ↔ #015 
#016 ↔ #017 ↔ #018 
#019 ↔ #020 
#021 ↔ #022 
#023 ↔ #024 
#025 ↔ #026 
#027 ↔ #028 
#029 ↔ #030 ↔ #031 
#032 ↔ #033 ↔ #034 
#035 ↔ #036 
#037 ↔ #038 
#039 ↔ #040 
#041 ↔ #042 
#043 ↔ #044 ↔ #045 
#046 ↔ #047 
#048 ↔ #049 
#050 ↔ #051 
#052 ↔ #053 
#054 ↔ #055 
#056 ↔ #057 
#058 ↔ #059 
#060 ↔ #061 ↔ #062 
#063 ↔ #064 ↔ #065 
#066 ↔ #067 ↔ #068 
#069 ↔ #070 ↔ #071 
#072 ↔ #073 
#074 ↔ #075 ↔ #076 
#077 ↔ #078 
#079 ↔ #080 
#081 ↔ #082 
#084 ↔ #085 
#086 ↔ #087 
#088 ↔ #089 
#090 ↔ #091 
#092 ↔ #093 ↔ #094 
#096 ↔ #097 
#098 ↔ #099 
#100 ↔ #101 
#102 ↔ #103 
#104 ↔ #105 
#109 ↔ #110 
#111 ↔ #112 
#116 ↔ #117 
#118 ↔ #119 
#120 ↔ #121 
#129 ↔ #130 
#133 ↔ #134 
#133 ↔ #135 
#133 ↔ #136 
#138 ↔ #139 
#140 ↔ #141 
#147 ↔ #148 ↔ #149 
====List of Pokémon in Tazos ID Card====
#001 
#004 
#006 
#007 
#009 
#010 
#012 
#018 
#024 
#025 
#026 
#027 
#033 
#036 
#037 
#039 
#040 
#046 
#048 
#050 
#052 
#054 
#057 
#058 
#059 
#072 
#080 
#082 
#085 
#090 
#094 
#098 
#100 
#103 
#109 
#110 
#112 
#116 
#119 
#122 
#129 
#130 
#133 
#135 
#140 
#143 
Ali
====List of Pokémon in Pentazo====
#152 
#153 
#154 
#155 
#156 
#157 
#158 
#159 
#160 
#161 
#162 
#163 
#164 
#165 
#166 
#167 
#168 
#169 
#170 
#171 
#172 
#173 
#174 
#175 
#176 
#177 
#178 
#179 
#180 
#181 
#182 
#183 
#184 
#185 
#186 
#187 
#188 
#189 
#190 
#191 
#192 
#193 
#194 
#195 
#196 
#197 
#198 
#199 
#200 
#202 
==The Netherlands==
In the Netherlands the discs were called Pokémon Flippos and given away from March 2001.http://www.everyoneweb.com/presentation_tier/Index.aspx?WebID=weggevertjes&BoomID=B1&KnooppuntID=K470&KnoopOpen=Truehttp://www.pokemon-paradijs.com/flippo/flippo.php There was a daily Pokémon Flippo Update on Fox Kids Netherlands from 2001 to 2002. It was at that time a craze with children.
The complete set consists of 70 Flippos with effect and 4 Slammer Flippos. First came a folder in which there was room for 25 Flippos. Those Flippos have all affect and therefore all 2 or 3 images. Then came an addition for the next series Flippos, the Evolutions. These also feature two or three different Pokémon. Finally, there was another addition for the Powerplay Flippo of 46 until 70, of which number 66 until 70 were Trainer Flippos. Then came the Slammer Flippos A until D. These Flippos are up to 2 mm thick and have no effect.
Each series also contained a map with an overview of the new Flippos where you could tick off which Flippos you had.
At Celebi Tour at Kidsworld which was located at Jaarbeurs in Utrecht from October 27 to 29 2001, visitors could complete their collection.
Overview of Pokémon Flippos
File:Dutch Pokémon Flippo Album.jpg|Pokémon Flippo album
File:Dutch Pokémon Flippo Album back.jpg|Back of Pokémon Flippo album
File:Dutch Pokémon Flippo How To Play.jpg|How to play Pokémon Powerplay
File:Dutch Pokémon Flippo Logo.png|thumb|Pokémon Flippo logo
File:Dutch Pokémon Flippo Logo Evolutions.png|thumb|Pokémon Flippo Evolutions logo
File:Dutch Pokémon Flippo Logo Powerplay.png|thumb|Pokémon Powerplay Flippo logo
File:Dutch Pokémon Flippo Logo Slammer.png|thumb|Pokémon Slammer Flippo logo
===Pokémon Surprise Flippos===
In 2001 Pokémon Surprise Flippos were issued by Smiths. This series consisted of both Flippos and stickers. On each flippo a sticker was pasted. The packaging of the number 1 to 40 was transparent, but because there was a sticker on the Flippo you could still not see what number Flippo you had until you pulled the sticker off.
There was also a Flippo Collector for sale. This consisted of 10 parts which could be folded like a book or could be put up as a colorful display. When the sticker is removed from the Flippo, the Flippo becomes transparent. There was also a piece of cardboard with the Flippo Collector included to stick on stickers (doubles) and a large poster to collect all the stickers. There were 45 Flippos to collect:
1 to 15, included in larger one person bags sold at gas stations, sports canteens and supermarkets.
16 to 40, were included in family bags.
41 to 45, were included in 'dispenser bags'. Stickers 41 to 45 have a glow-in-the-dark edge. These Flippos had a white paper packaging.
Overview of Pokémon Surprise Flippos
File:Dutch Pokémon Flippo Collector.jpg|Surprise Pokémon Flippo Collector which contains in this case all Flippos
File:Dutch Pokémon Flippo Sticker Poster.JPG|Surprise Pokémon Flippo Stickerposter
File:Dutch Pokémon Flippo Sticker Poster Back.JPG|Back of Surprise Pokémon Flippo Stickerposter with a playfield
File:Dutch Pokémon Flippo Cardboard.jpg|Cardboard to stick doubles on
File:Dutch Pokémon Flippo Cardboard Back.jpg|Back of the cardboard with information about collecting
File:Dutch Pokémon Flippo Logo Surprise.png|thumb|Surprise Pokémon Flippo logo
==United Kingdom==
In the United Kingdom, a total of two sets of Pokémon Tazos were distributed in special promotional packets of snacks between 2000 and 2001.
===Cheetos Pokémon Tazos===
The first UK set contained 25 standard Tazos and was distributed exclusively in promotional packets of in 2000. This release featured an image of flipping a Tazo on the rear and the type the Pokémon on the front was strong against.
====List of Cheetos Pokémon Tazos====
Tazo Number	Featured Character	Front	Rear
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File:Walkers Cheetos UK Pokemon Tazo Rear.png|Rear of a Cheetos Pokémon Tazo
==="Moving" Pokémon Tazos===
The second set of Pokémon Tazos released in the United Kingdom consisted of 25 "moving" lenticular Tazos showcasing characters to tie in with the release of in 2001. A total of 60 million Tazos were produced and distributed in promotional packets of , , French Fries, and https://www.thegrocer.co.uk/tazos-bag-a-head-start-for-walkers/66896.article. The rear of the Tazos featured Pokédex information from the character on the front, including Number, Type, Height and Weight. Following the popularity of this campaign, a second phase of Tazos was released to expand the set, with 10 numbered Tazos (26-35) and 3 ultra-rare "Special Edition" Tazos.
Selected retailers and wholesalers also sold Pokémon Tazo Holders in three different colors during this promotion for 39 pence each. They were available in Gold, Silver and Glow in the Dark and each contained one free Tazo.
====List of Pokémon "Moving" Tazos====
Tazo Number	Featured Character	Front	Rear
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2 	 	 	
3 	 	 	
4 	 	 	
5 	 	 	
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File:Walkers Pokemon Moving Tazo Packet.png|Promotional packet of Walkers French Fries
File:Pokemon Tazos Holder UK.jpg|A glow in the dark Tazo holder
==Gallery==
File:Tazos scan.jpg|n versions of front and back of a Tazo and a holographic Tazo
File:Dutch Pokémon Flippo Sticker Poster.JPG|Pokémon Tazos from 
File:Dutch Pokémon Flippo Sticker Poster Back.JPG|Pokémon Tazos from 
==Trivia==
* Following the popularity of the Pokémon Tazos almost two decades ago in , Pokémon Coins are available in 2 packs and could be found in the Chiki Balls snack bag starting from August 2021. The brand name was changed by company as it no longer has an affiliation with .
==References==
Category:Collectible discs