I’m looking for this specific book. The Japanese title is ポケモンカードゲームはじめてブック(おうよう編). It was distributed at official Pokémon Gym events in Japan around 2006-ish. This specific version that I’m looking for, the (おうよう編) version, has Stage 1 evolutions on the cover—Raichu, Charmeleon, Grovyle, Wartortle, etc.
I’ve not seen this particular version sell before, so I’m not sure what it would normally be valued at. The other Beginning Books I have from the DP era, I was able to mostly buy for less than $20 on Mercari/Yahoo Japan/etc., but seeing as how this one seems to be more rare, I’ll start by offering $60, since a buy price is required per the forum rules. I’m willing to negotiate, though. That said, if anybody has this book, even if you don’t particularly want to sell it, please reach out to me regardless.