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# Pokémon: De Film - Mewtwo tegen Mew (Warner Bros., 2000) Dutch VHS

![The front and back covers of a Dutch Pokémon movie VHS tape, showing Pikachu, Mewtwo, and Mew, along with an open case revealing the tape. - view 1](https://smpgbcsonkmwzognzosu.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/curiosity-images/f3f7d233-9518-4bcf-9846-1529d72bd697/1-1773770909089.jpg)

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Estimated value

$15 - $45 

Rarity

Ordinary(3/10) 

Category

[Toys & Games](/archive/toys)

Brand

[Pokémon](/brands/pokemon)

Era

2000 

Origin

🇳🇱 Netherlands 

Authenticity

Very High (90%) 

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## POKÉMON: DE FILM - MEWTWO TEGEN MEW (WARNER BROS., 2000) DUTCH VHS: IDENTIFICATION

A PAL standard VHS copy of the first Pokémon theatrical release in the Dutch language market. This edition is housed in a white plastic clamshell case with a paper sleeve insert. The front cover features a prominent yellow sticker advertising an exclusive Mewtwo trading card, which was a specific promotional tie-in for the home video release. The tape itself remains in its original black plastic housing with a Warner Home Video (Benelux) label and a designated 'Aankoopbewijs 18020' proof of purchase sticker on the left spool window.

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## CROSS-CULTURAL PARALLELS

### Where This Object Echoes

Dutch Media Landscape 1990-2005 

Reflects the localization push of Japanese anime into European languages during the late 1990s and early 2000s.

### Ritual & Ceremonial Use

-   • The 'blind pull' of secondary market trading cards included in physical media launches. 

### Meaning Through Time

2000s 

A premium home entertainment event for children.

2020s 

An archival nostalga object representing the peak of the VHS format's dominance.

## PRODUCTION & LINE HISTORY

Released in the Benelux region in 2000 by Warner Home Video, this Dutch-dubbed version followed the massive global success of the 1998 Japanese original and 1999 North American release. During this production era, the inclusion of a Wizards of the Coast promo card (Mewtwo #14) was the primary ... 

Released in the Benelux region in 2000 by Warner Home Video, this Dutch-dubbed version followed the massive global success of the 1998 Japanese original and 1999 North American release. During this production era, the inclusion of a Wizards of the Coast promo card (Mewtwo #14) was the primary driver for retail sales. The copyright on the reverse cites 1997, 1998 Nintendo/Creatures/Game Freak, while the package design is dated 2000. 

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## COLLECTOR NOTES

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The Dutch theatrical release occurred in April 2000, roughly six months before this home video version reached the Benelux market.

## SCARCITY

Ordinary 40-55% 

Common Legendary 

Standard antiques commonly found at estate sales and flea markets. Plentiful supply meets modest demand.

Rarity 3/10. Curiosa currently catalogues 14 toys items at rarity 3 or higher.

### Typical Characteristics

-   Moderate production runs
-   Common at estate sales
-   Entry-level collectibles

### AUTHENTICITY CONFIDENCE

Very High (90% confidence) 

#### Confidence Factors

-   Presence of region-specific Benelux tax/proof-of-purchase 'Aankoopbewijs' sticker
-   Period-accurate Warner Bros. Family Entertainment branding and EAN-13 barcode

[How does authenticity detection work?](/fake-art-detection)

## TOY SPECIALIST'S TAKE

Toy Historian & Collector-Dealer

Toy Specialist

The item shows all correct regional markers, barcodes, and manufacturing details for a 2000 Benelux release.

### KEY EVIDENCE

-   1 Authentic Warner Home Video Benelux labeling with 18020 SKU 
-   2 Presence of Dutch-language 'AL' (Alle Leeftijden) age rating icon 
-   3 EAN-13 barcode (8711691180200) specifically registered to Warner Benelux 
-   4 Original color-matched promotional sticker for the Mewtwo TCG card 

### WHAT WOULD IMPROVE CERTAINTY

-   → Check inside the case to see if the original Mewtwo Black Star Promo card is still present 
-   → Visually inspect the tape ribbon for 'white frosting' (fungal mold) which is common in older VHS tapes 

COLLECTOR GLOSSARY (2 terms) 

## CONDITION & GRADE

Good (G/VG) 

### Grading breakdown

Minor scuffing on the exterior plastic and slight shelf wear to the paper insert edges prevent a higher grade.

### Condition

The paper insert shows minor edge wear and light yellowing consistent with standard retail storage. The internal tape label is intact with no visible mold on the magnetic ribbon visible through the spool windows.

## TOY MARKET VALUE

$15 - $45

Updated: May 10, 2026

How we estimate value 

### Who buys this

Nostalgic collectors of the Dutch-dubbed Pokémon series and specific Black Star Promo completionists.

### What increases value

-   • Presence of the original trading card (if included) 
-   • Condition of the paper insert spine (no sun-fading) 
-   • Language-specific rarity for the Dutch market 

### What lowers value

-   • Tape mold significantly devalues the item to zero utility 
-   • Absence of the promotional card mentioned on the cover sticker 

### What makes top-tier examples

-   • Factory shrink-wrap with original Warner watermarked tear-strip 

### Grade & condition

Insert crispness, plastic clarity, presence of original inserts, and tape playback quality.

### Rarity & demand

Ordinary Moderate demand Moderate liquidity 

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