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{{merge|Supporter card (TCG)}}
A '''Supporter card''' in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] is a type of {{TCG|Trainer card}} that is usually especially powerful. As a result of this, a player may only play one Supporter card each turn.
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==e-Card era releases==
==={{TCG|Expedition Base Set}}===
*{{TCG ID|Expedition|Bill's Maintenance|137}}
*{{TCG ID|Expedition|Copycat|138}}
*{{TCG ID|Expedition|Mary's Impulse|142}}
*{{TCG ID|Expedition|Pokémon Nurse|145}}
*{{TCG ID|Expedition|Professor Elm's Training Method|148}}
*{{TCG ID|Expedition|Professor Oak's Research|149}}


==={{TCG|Aquapolis}}===
Supporters first appeared in the {{TCG|Expedition Base Set}}, and instantly were included in most decks. A Supporter card, when played, will remain on the playing field until the end of the player's turn, rather than going directly to the discard pile after use.
*{{TCG ID|Aquapolis|Forest Guardian|123}}
*{{TCG ID|Aquapolis|Juggler|126}}
*{{TCG ID|Aquapolis|Pokémon Fan Club|130}}
*{{TCG ID|Aquapolis|Seer|133}}
*{{TCG ID|Aquapolis|Town Volunteers|136}}
*{{TCG ID|Aquapolis|Traveling Salesman|137}}


==={{TCG|Skyridge}}===
Since {{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}}, Supporters became their own class of card, disallowing cards that do not ''explicitly'' tell the player to search for a Supporter card from seeking these cards from their deck or discard pile. In {{TCG|Unlimited format}} games (as all older Trainer and Supporter cards have since been rotated out of {{TCG|Modified format}}), older cards that refer only to "Trainer cards" in their text may be used to search for Supporter cards as well as {{TCG|Stadium card}}s.
*{{TCG ID|Skyridge|Apricorn Maker|121}}
*{{TCG ID|Skyridge|Desert Shaman|123}}
*{{TCG ID|Skyridge|Fisherman|125}}
*{{TCG ID|Skyridge|Oracle|138}}
*{{TCG ID|Skyridge|Relic Hunter|120}}


==EX era release==
Many veteran players who had been playing the game since its early years were critical of Supporter cards when first released, the main complaint being that most, if not all, cards that allowed players to draw cards were Supporter cards that could only be played once per turn, which would slow down decks and increase the amount of luck needed to successfully run a deck.
===={{TCG|EX Ruby & Sapphire}}====
*{{TCG ID|EX Ruby & Sapphire|Lady Outing|83}}
*{{TCG ID|EX Ruby & Sapphire|Professor Birch|89}}


==={{TCG|EX Sandstorm}}===
==See also==
*{{TCG ID|EX Sandstorm|Lanette's Net Search|87}}
*{{TCG|List of all Supporter cards}}
*{{TCG ID|EX Sandstorm|Wally's Training|89}}


==={{TCG|EX Dragon}}===
==In other languages==
*{{TCG ID|EX Dragon|Mr. Briney's Compassion|87}}
Brazilian Portuguese: '''Apoiador''' ('''Suporte''' is also seen)<br />
*{{TCG ID|EX Dragon|TV Reporter|88}}
German: '''Unterstützer''' ('''Supporter''' is also seen)


==={{TCG|EX Team Magma vs Team Aqua}}===
[[Category:TCG]]
*{{TCG ID|EX Team Magma vs Team Aqua|Archie|71}}
*{{TCG ID|EX Team Magma vs Team Aqua|Maxie|73}}
*{{TCG ID|EX Team Magma vs Team Aqua|Team Aqua Conspirator|77}}
*{{TCG ID|EX Team Magma vs Team Aqua|Team Aqua Schemer|69}}
*{{TCG ID|EX Team Magma vs Team Aqua|Team Magma Conspirator|82}}
*{{TCG ID|EX Team Magma vs Team Aqua|Team Magma Schemer|70}}
 
==={{TCG|EX Hidden Legends}}===
*{{TCG ID|EX Hidden Legends|Steven's Advice|92}}
 
==={{TCG|EX FireRed & LeafGreen}}===
*{{TCG ID|EX FireRed & LeafGreen|Bill's Maintenance|87}}
*{{TCG ID|EX FireRed & LeafGreen|Celio's Network|88}}
*{{TCG ID|EX FireRed & LeafGreen|Professor Oak's Research|98}}
 
==={{TCG|EX Team Rocket Returns}}===
*{{TCG ID|EX Team Rocket Returns|Copycat|83}}
*{{TCG ID|EX Team Rocket Returns|Here Comes Team Rocket!|111}}
*{{TCG ID|EX Team Rocket Returns|Rocket's Admin.|86}}
*{{TCG ID|EX Team Rocket Returns|Rocket's Mission|88}}
 
==={{TCG|EX Deoxys}}===
*{{TCG ID|EX Deoxys|Lady Outing|87}}
*{{TCG ID|EX Deoxys|Professor Cozmo's Discovery|90}}
 
==={{TCG|EX Emerald }}===
*{{TCG ID|EX Emerald|Lanette's Net Search|77}}
*{{TCG ID|EX Emerald|Mr. Stone's Project|79}}
*{{TCG ID|EX Emerald|Professor Birch|82}}
*{{TCG ID|EX Emerald|Scott|84}}
*{{TCG ID|EX Emerald|Wally's Training|85}}
 
==={{TCG|EX Unseen Forces}}===
*{{TCG ID|EX Unseen Forces|Mary's Request|86}}
*{{TCG ID|EX Unseen Forces|Professor Elm's Training Method|89}}
 
==Delta Species era release==
==={{TCG|EX Delta Species}}===
*{{TCG ID|EX Delta Species|Holon Mentor|93}}
*{{TCG ID|EX Delta Species|Holon Researcher|95}}
*{{TCG ID|EX Delta Species|Holon Scientist|97}}
*{{TCG ID|EX Delta Species|Holon Lass|92}}
*{{TCG ID|EX Delta Species|Holon Farmer|91}}
 
==={{TCG|EX Legend Maker}}===
*{{TCG ID|EX Legend Maker|Fieldworker|73}}
 
==={{TCG|EX Holon Phantoms}}===
*{{TCG ID|EX Holon Phantoms|Holon Adventurer|85}}
*{{TCG ID|EX Holon Phantoms|Mr. Stone's Project|88}}
*{{TCG ID|EX Holon Phantoms|Professor Cozmo's Discovery|89}}
 
==={{TCG|EX Crystal Guardians}}===
*{{TCG ID|EX Crystal Guardians|Bill's Maintenance|71}}
*{{TCG ID|EX Crystal Guardians|Castaway|72}}
*{{TCG ID|EX Crystal Guardians|Celio's Network|73}}
 
==={{TCG|EX Dragon Frontiers}}===
*{{TCG ID|EX Dragon Frontiers|Copycat|73}}
*{{TCG ID|EX Dragon Frontiers|Holon Mentor|75}}
*{{TCG ID|EX Dragon Frontiers|Island Hermit|76}}
*{{TCG ID|EX Dragon Frontiers|Mr. Stone's Project|77}}
*{{TCG ID|EX Dragon Frontiers|Professor Elm's Training Method|79}}
*{{TCG ID|EX Dragon Frontiers|Professor Oak's Research|80}}
*{{TCG ID|EX Dragon Frontiers|TV Reporter|82}}
 
==={{TCG|EX Power Keepers}}===
*{{TCG ID|EX Power Keepers|Professor Birch|80}}
*{{TCG ID|EX Power Keepers|Scott|81}}
*{{TCG ID|EX Power Keepers|Steven's Advice|83}}
 
==DP era release==
==={{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}}===
*{{TCG ID|Diamond & Pearl|Professor Rowan|112}}
*{{TCG ID|Diamond & Pearl|Rival|113}}
 
==={{TCG|Mysterious Treasures}}===
*{{TCG ID|Mysterious Treasures|Bebe's Search|109}}
*{{TCG ID|Mysterious Treasures|Fossil Excavator|111}}
*{{TCG ID|Mysterious Treasures|Team Galactic's Wager|115}}
 
==={{TCG|Secret Wonders}}===
*{{TCG ID|Secret Wonders|Bebe's Search|119}}
*{{TCG ID|Secret Wonders|Professor Oak's Visit|122}}
*{{TCG ID|Secret Wonders|Professor Rowan|123}}
*{{TCG ID|Secret Wonders|Rival|124}}
*{{TCG ID|Secret Wonders|Roseanne's Research|125}}
*{{TCG ID|Secret Wonders|Team Galactic's Mars|126}}
 
==={{TCG|Great Encounters}}===
*{{TCG ID|Great Encounters|Felicity's Drawing|98}}
 
==={{TCG|Majestic Dawn}}===
*{{TCG ID|Majestic Dawn|Fossil Excavator|82}}
*{{TCG ID|Majestic Dawn|Mom's Kindness|83}}
 
==={{TCG|Legends Awakened}}===
*{{TCG ID|Legends Awakened|Buck's Training|130}}
*{{TCG ID|Legends Awakened|Cynthia's Feelings|131}}
 
==={{TCG|Stormfront}}===
*{{TCG ID|Stormfront|Marley's Request|87}}
 
==Platinum era release==
==={{TCG|Platinum}}===
*{{TCG ID|Platinum|Cyrus's Conspiracy|105}}
*{{TCG ID|Platinum|Looker's Investigation|109}}
 
==={{TCG|Rising Rivals}}===
*{{TCG ID|Rising Rivals|Aaron's Collection|88}}
*{{TCG ID|Rising Rivals|Bebe's Search|89}}
*{{TCG ID|Rising Rivals|Bertha's Warmth|90}}
*{{TCG ID|Rising Rivals|Flint's Willpower|91}}
*{{TCG ID|Rising Rivals|Lucian's Assignment|92}}
*{{TCG ID|Rising Rivals|Underground Expedition|97}}
*{{TCG ID|Rising Rivals|Volkner's Philosophy|98}}
 
==={{TCG|Supreme Victors}}===
*{{TCG ID|Supreme Victors|Cynthia's Guidance|136}}
*{{TCG ID|Supreme Victors|Cyrus's Initiative|137}}
*{{TCG ID|Supreme Victors|Palmer's Contribution|139}}
 
==={{TCG|Platinum: Arceus}}===
*{{TCG ID|Arceus|Department Store Girl|85}}
*{{TCG ID|Arceus|Professor Oak's Visit|90}}
 
==LEGEND era release==
==={{TCG|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}===
*{{TCG|Bill}}
*{{TCG|Copycat}}
*{{TCG|Fisherman}}
*{{TCG|Pokémon Collector}}
*{{TCG|Professor Elm's Training Method}}
*{{TCG|Professor Oak's New Theory}}
 
==={{TCG|Unleashed}}===
*{{TCG|Cheerleader's Cheer}}
*{{TCG|Emcee's Chatter}}
*{{TCG|Engineer's Adjustments}}
*{{TCG|Interviewer's Questions}}
*{{TCG|Judge}}
 
==={{TCG|Undaunted}}===
*{{TCG|Flower Shop Lady}}
*{{TCG|Sage's Training}}
*{{TCG|Team Rocket's Trickery}}
 
==={{TCG|Triumphant}}===
*{{TCG|Black Belt}}
*{{TCG|Seeker}}
*{{TCG|Twins}}
 
==={{TCG|Call of Legends}}===
*{{TCG|Cheerleader's Cheer}}
*{{TCG|Copycat}}
*{{TCG|Interviewer's Questions}}
*{{TCG|Professor Elm's Training Method}}
*{{TCG|Professor Oak's New Theory}}
*{{TCG|Sage's Training}}
 
==Black & White era release==
==={{TCG|Black & White}}===
*{{TCG|Professor Juniper}}
 
==={{TCG|Emerging Powers}}===
*{{TCG|Bianca}}
*{{TCG|Cheren}}
 
==={{TCG|Noble Victories}}===
*{{TCG|N}}
 
==POP Series==
==={{TCG|POP Series 2}}===
*{{TCG|Mr. Briney's Compassion}}
 
==={{TCG|POP Series 8}}===
*{{TCG ID|POP Series 8|Roseanne's Research|11}}
 
=={{TCG|Pokémon Web}}==
* [[Bill's Teleporter (TCG)|Bill's Teleporter]]
* [[Rocket's Sneak Attack (TCG)|Rocket's Sneak Attack]]
 
==Japanese promotional cards==
* [[Bill (TCG)|Bill]] (E-series)
 
[[Category:TCG lists]]
[[Category:Trainers - Supporter|*]]
[[Category:Trainers - Supporter|*]]

Revision as of 06:33, 18 August 2012

A Supporter card in the Pokémon Trading Card Game is a type of Trainer card that is usually especially powerful. As a result of this, a player may only play one Supporter card each turn.

Supporters first appeared in the Expedition Base Set, and instantly were included in most decks. A Supporter card, when played, will remain on the playing field until the end of the player's turn, rather than going directly to the discard pile after use.

Since Diamond & Pearl, Supporters became their own class of card, disallowing cards that do not explicitly tell the player to search for a Supporter card from seeking these cards from their deck or discard pile. In Unlimited format games (as all older Trainer and Supporter cards have since been rotated out of Modified format), older cards that refer only to "Trainer cards" in their text may be used to search for Supporter cards as well as Stadium cards.

Many veteran players who had been playing the game since its early years were critical of Supporter cards when first released, the main complaint being that most, if not all, cards that allowed players to draw cards were Supporter cards that could only be played once per turn, which would slow down decks and increase the amount of luck needed to successfully run a deck.

See also

In other languages

Brazilian Portuguese: Apoiador (Suporte is also seen)
German: Unterstützer (Supporter is also seen)