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[[File:GreninjaXY41.jpg|180px|right|thumb|Greninja, a Pokémon card that was released in the {{TCG|XY}} expansion]] | [[File:GreninjaXY41.jpg|180px|right|thumb|Greninja, a Pokémon card that was released in the {{TCG|XY}} expansion]] | ||
A '''Pokémon''' in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] is any card on which there is a Pokémon that is represented as they are in the {{pkmn|games}}. Pokémon are used in the TCG to battle an opponent's Pokémon, much like Trainers battle in the games. | A '''Pokémon''' in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] (abbreviated TCG) is any card on which there is a Pokémon that is represented as they are in the {{pkmn|games}}. Pokémon are used in the TCG to battle an opponent's Pokémon, much like Trainers battle in the games. Pokemon cards are one of categories of cards in the TCG, which also include {{TCG|Energy card}}s, and {{TCG|Trainer card}}s. | ||
==Contents== | ==Contents== | ||
Each card has at least one attack listed, sometimes up to three, and most attacks use a set amount of [[Energy card]]s that the Pokémon must have attached to it in order to use that attack. They will also have a value designated as their Hit Points, which runs no lower than 30, and no higher than | Each card has at least one attack listed, sometimes up to three or four, and most attacks use a set amount of [[Energy card]]s that the Pokémon must have attached to it in order to use that attack. They will also have a value designated as their Hit Points, which runs no lower than 30, and no higher than 250. | ||
Also printed on each card is {{TCG|Type}}, | Also printed on each card is {{TCG|Type}}, [[Rarity]], [[List of Pokémon Trading Card Game expansions|expansion or set]], set number and a [[Pokédex]] entry as flavor text. | ||
Some cards may also contain a Weakness, Resistance, Retreat | Some cards may also contain a {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Weakness}}, {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Resistance}}, {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Retreat cost}} or an {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Ability}}, {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Poké-POWER}} or {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Poké-BODY}}. | ||
==Stages== | ==Stages== | ||
Pokémon cards have four stages: | Pokémon cards have four stages: | ||
* [[Baby Pokémon (TCG)|Baby]], which is considered one stage lower than basic Pokémon. However, they are not required to play their evolved forms. They represent [[Baby Pokémon]] in the games. | * [[Baby Pokémon (TCG)|Baby]], which is considered one stage lower than basic Pokémon. However, they are not required to play their evolved forms. They represent [[Baby Pokémon]] in the games. | ||
* [[Basic Pokémon (TCG)|Basic]], which is a Pokémon that does not evolve from any other (excluding Baby Pokémon). Pokémon which do not evolve to or from another Pokémon and | * [[Basic Pokémon (TCG)|Basic]], which is a Pokémon that does not evolve from any other (excluding Baby Pokémon). Pokémon which do not evolve to or from another Pokémon, {{TCG|Pokémon SP}}, and {{TCG|Pokémon EX}} are also classified as Basic. | ||
* [[Stage 1 Pokémon (TCG)|Stage 1]], which is a Pokémon which has evolved from a Basic Pokémon | * [[Stage 1 Pokémon (TCG)|Stage 1]], which is a Pokémon which has evolved from a Basic Pokémon. | ||
* [[Stage 2 Pokémon (TCG)|Stage 2]], which is a Pokémon which has evolved from a Stage 1 Pokémon. | * [[Stage 2 Pokémon (TCG)|Stage 2]], which is a Pokémon which has evolved from a Stage 1 Pokémon. | ||
==Pokémon card variants== | |||
===Pokémon-EX=== | |||
{{main|Pokémon-EX (TCG)}} | |||
'''Pokémon-EX''' are {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Basic Pokémon}} with significantly higher {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Hit Points}} compared to the majority of regular Basic Pokémon. They were first introduced in the {{TCG|Next Destinies}} [[List of Pokémon Trading Card Game expansions|expansion]], replacing {{TCG|Pokémon LV.X}} {{TCG|Pokémon LEGEND|Legendary Pokémon}}. Similar to the {{TCG|Pokémon-ex}} released during the {{DL|Pokémon Trading Card Game|EX Series}}, when a Pokémon-EX is defeated, the opponent takes two {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Prize Card}}s instead of one. | |||
===M Pokémon-EX=== | |||
'''M Pokémon-EX''' were introduced in {{TCG|XY}} [[List of Pokémon Trading Card Game expansions|expansion]] and introduce the [[Mega Evolution]] mechanic featured in [[Pokémon X and Y]]. They are identified by a stylized {{Mega}} graphic on the card name. M Pokémon-EX can only be played by Mega Evolving from basic {{TCG|Pokémon-EX}}. Doing so ends a players {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|turn}} immediately. Other than this, M Pokémon-EX share the same rules and design as regular Pokémon-EX and {{TCG|Evolution|evolving Pokémon}}, with the addition of boosted {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Hit Points}} and more powerful {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Attack}}s. | |||
===Pokémon LEGEND=== | |||
{{main|Pokémon LEGEND (TCG)}} | |||
'''Legend cards''' or '''Legendary Pokémon''' first appeared in {{TCG|HeartGold & SoulSilver}} [[List of Pokémon Trading Card Game expansions|expansion]] as one of the two variants of {{TCG|Pokémon LV.X}}: the top half and the bottom half. Both card halves use the same name, so each one counts toward the four card of the same name [[Deck]] rule. Pokémon Legend cards cannot be played during setup, and both card halves must be played on the Bench at the same time. The two cards count as one card while in play. | |||
===Restored Pokémon=== | |||
A '''Restored Pokémon''' is a form of Pokémon that is revived to life from a {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Fossil card}}. Only eleven Pokémon classified as Restored Pokémon ({{TCG|Aerodactyl}}, {{TCG|Amaura}}, {{TCG|Anorith}}, {{TCG|Archen}}, {{TCG|Cranidos}}, {{TCG|Kabuto}}, {{TCG|Lileep}}, {{TCG|Omanyte}}, {{TCG|Shieldon}}, {{TCG|Tirtouga}}, and {{TCG|Tyrunt}}) have appeared so far. In order to play a Restored Pokémon, the player must first play the respective Fossil card, search the bottom seven cards of their [[Deck]] for the corresponding Pokémon, and then place it onto his or her {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Bench}}. This type of card was reintroduced in the {{TCG|Noble Victories}} [[List of Pokémon Trading Card Game expansions|expansion]]. | |||
{{Project TCG notice}} | {{Project TCG notice}} | ||
[[Category:Pokémon Trading Card Game]] | |||
[[Category:Pokémon trading card classifications]] | [[Category:Pokémon trading card classifications]] | ||
[[Category:Pokémon cards|*]] | |||
[[fr:Carte Pokémon]] | [[fr:Carte Pokémon]] | ||
[[it:Carte Pokémon (GCC)]] | [[it:Carte Pokémon (GCC)]] | ||
[[ja:ポケモン (カードゲーム)]] | [[ja:ポケモン (カードゲーム)]] | ||
Revision as of 23:53, 14 December 2015
A Pokémon in the Pokémon Trading Card Game (abbreviated TCG) is any card on which there is a Pokémon that is represented as they are in the games. Pokémon are used in the TCG to battle an opponent's Pokémon, much like Trainers battle in the games. Pokemon cards are one of categories of cards in the TCG, which also include Energy cards, and Trainer cards.
Contents
Each card has at least one attack listed, sometimes up to three or four, and most attacks use a set amount of Energy cards that the Pokémon must have attached to it in order to use that attack. They will also have a value designated as their Hit Points, which runs no lower than 30, and no higher than 250.
Also printed on each card is Type, Rarity, expansion or set, set number and a Pokédex entry as flavor text.
Some cards may also contain a Weakness, Resistance, Retreat cost or an Ability, Poké-POWER or Poké-BODY.
Stages
Pokémon cards have four stages:
- Baby, which is considered one stage lower than basic Pokémon. However, they are not required to play their evolved forms. They represent Baby Pokémon in the games.
- Basic, which is a Pokémon that does not evolve from any other (excluding Baby Pokémon). Pokémon which do not evolve to or from another Pokémon, Pokémon SP, and Pokémon EX are also classified as Basic.
- Stage 1, which is a Pokémon which has evolved from a Basic Pokémon.
- Stage 2, which is a Pokémon which has evolved from a Stage 1 Pokémon.
Pokémon card variants
Pokémon-EX
- Main article: Pokémon-EX (TCG)
Pokémon-EX are Basic Pokémon with significantly higher Hit Points compared to the majority of regular Basic Pokémon. They were first introduced in the Next Destinies expansion, replacing Pokémon LV.X Legendary Pokémon. Similar to the Pokémon-ex released during the EX Series, when a Pokémon-EX is defeated, the opponent takes two Prize Cards instead of one.
M Pokémon-EX
M Pokémon-EX were introduced in XY expansion and introduce the Mega Evolution mechanic featured in Pokémon X and Y. They are identified by a stylized 
graphic on the card name. M Pokémon-EX can only be played by Mega Evolving from basic Pokémon-EX. Doing so ends a players turn immediately. Other than this, M Pokémon-EX share the same rules and design as regular Pokémon-EX and evolving Pokémon, with the addition of boosted Hit Points and more powerful Attacks.
Pokémon LEGEND
- Main article: Pokémon LEGEND (TCG)
Legend cards or Legendary Pokémon first appeared in HeartGold & SoulSilver expansion as one of the two variants of Pokémon LV.X: the top half and the bottom half. Both card halves use the same name, so each one counts toward the four card of the same name Deck rule. Pokémon Legend cards cannot be played during setup, and both card halves must be played on the Bench at the same time. The two cards count as one card while in play.
Restored Pokémon
A Restored Pokémon is a form of Pokémon that is revived to life from a Fossil card. Only eleven Pokémon classified as Restored Pokémon (Aerodactyl, Amaura, Anorith, Archen, Cranidos, Kabuto, Lileep, Omanyte, Shieldon, Tirtouga, and Tyrunt) have appeared so far. In order to play a Restored Pokémon, the player must first play the respective Fossil card, search the bottom seven cards of their Deck for the corresponding Pokémon, and then place it onto his or her Bench. This type of card was reintroduced in the Noble Victories expansion.
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