I got these cards from someone getting rid of their collection. The info I have on these is as follows:
They got these cards from their dad when he was in Japan about 17-18 yrs ago. The cards came as a set of 78... all cards are there. They all show 1st Edition and are Holographic - I see the "R" is for a Team Rocket set. I also know they are from the Wizards of the Coast card company.
As you can see from the pics the card fronts seem offset and have a brick looking background (vs plain color background that early sets have), you can see Pokemon evolutions are wrong (some are correct). Many, but not all, Pokemon names are the Japanese/American names, yet their pre-evolution (right above the Japanese name) shows their true American name (like from Squirtle to Yamikarasu).
Across the bottom it reads:
Illus. Mitsuhiro. Arita 1995.96.98 Nintendo.Creatures.GAMEFREAK. 1999-2000 Wizards. #/78*
I can get more info if needed, just looking for further info, what set, are these rare, fakes, or misprints, etc. and if they have any potential value/worth. Thanks all!