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[[File:KyogreGroudonLEGENDUndaunted87.jpg|thumb|250px|right|An example of a complete Pokémon LEGEND]]
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'''Pokémon LEGEND''' are a variant of [[legendary Pokémon]] found in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]. They first appeared in the {{TCG|HeartGold & SoulSilver}} expansion as one of two replacement variants for {{TCG|Pokémon LV.X|Pokémon LV.''X''}}. Pokémon LEGEND are one or two Pokémon comprised of two different cards: the first is the top half of the card and the second is the bottom half of the card. Pokémon LEGEND always have LEGEND at the end of their names and, as a result, differ from their regular variants. However, both halves of the card have the same name, so only two copies of a complete Pokémon LEGEND card can be used in a deck. During gameplay, Pokémon LEGEND cannot be played during setup and are exempt from anything that affects Basic Pokémon or Evolution cards, though anything that affects Unevolved Pokémon will affect Pokémon LEGEND. Both halves of the card must be played to the Bench at the same time, and count as one card while in play. Outside of play, each half is treated as a separate card.
'''Pokémon LEGEND''' are a variant of {{TCG|Pokémon}} found in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]. They only feature [[Legendary Pokémon]]. They first appeared in the {{TCG|HeartGold & SoulSilver}} expansion as one of two replacement variants for {{TCG|Pokémon LV.X|Pokémon LV.''X''}}. Pokémon LEGEND are Pokémon consisting of two different cards: the first is the top half of the card and the second is the bottom half of the card. Pokémon LEGEND always have LEGEND at the end of their names, distinguishing them from normal Pokémon card names. However, both halves of a single Pokémon LEGEND have the same name, so only two copies of a complete Pokémon LEGEND can be used in a deck.
 
Both halves of a Pokémon LEGEND must be played to the [[Bench]] at the same time, and count as one card while in play. Outside of play, each half is treated as a separate card.
 
Pokémon LEGEND have the unique stage of LEGEND, therefore making them unevolved Pokémon that are also not {{TCG|Basic Pokémon}}. As they are not Basic Pokémon, Pokémon LEGEND cannot be put into play at the start of the game. While not in play, the only attributes of a Pokémon LEGEND that can be referenced are their card type, name, Pokémon type and stage. (These attributes are printed on both pieces of a Pokémon LEGEND) Since all other attributes are not included on both cards, those attributes cannot be referenced by other cards while the Pokémon is not in play. (The most common examples of effects that would attempt to reference attributes in this manner are effects that search for cards in the [[deck]].)


In terms of the design of a complete card, the illustration takes up three-quarters of the entire space, with the card text positioned around it on the bottom half of the second card, broken into pieces as if the text was being pushed aside by the illustration. The entire card is also holographic. All Pokémon LEGEND are either fully illustrated or cooperatively illustrated by special effects wizard [[Shinji Higuchi]], and are the only cards to display the illustrator name in both English and Japanese.
In terms of the design of a complete card, the illustration takes up three-quarters of the entire space, with the card text positioned around it on the bottom half of the second card, broken into pieces as if the text was being pushed aside by the illustration. The entire card is also holographic. All Pokémon LEGEND are either fully illustrated or cooperatively illustrated by special effects wizard [[Shinji Higuchi]], and are the only cards to display the illustrator name in both English and Japanese.
Starting from the {{TCG|Unleashed}} set, Pokémon LEGEND cards are introduced that depict two Pokémon on a single game object instead of just one. These cards are named after both Pokémon, connected by an ampersand, and use LEGEND as a suffix. They have two {{TCG|type}}s and two Weaknesses, representing the types and weaknesses of each Pokémon. When these Pokémon LEGEND are [[fainting|Knocked Out]], the opponent takes two [[Prize card]]s instead of one.


==Pokémon that have appeared as Pokémon LEGEND==
==Pokémon that have appeared as Pokémon LEGEND==
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Latest revision as of 21:34, 4 March 2024

Pokémon Legend redirects here. For other uses, see Legendary (disambiguation).
An example of a complete Pokémon LEGEND

Pokémon LEGEND are a variant of Pokémon found in the Pokémon Trading Card Game. They only feature Legendary Pokémon. They first appeared in the HeartGold & SoulSilver expansion as one of two replacement variants for Pokémon LV.X. Pokémon LEGEND are Pokémon consisting of two different cards: the first is the top half of the card and the second is the bottom half of the card. Pokémon LEGEND always have LEGEND at the end of their names, distinguishing them from normal Pokémon card names. However, both halves of a single Pokémon LEGEND have the same name, so only two copies of a complete Pokémon LEGEND can be used in a deck.

Both halves of a Pokémon LEGEND must be played to the Bench at the same time, and count as one card while in play. Outside of play, each half is treated as a separate card.

Pokémon LEGEND have the unique stage of LEGEND, therefore making them unevolved Pokémon that are also not Basic Pokémon. As they are not Basic Pokémon, Pokémon LEGEND cannot be put into play at the start of the game. While not in play, the only attributes of a Pokémon LEGEND that can be referenced are their card type, name, Pokémon type and stage. (These attributes are printed on both pieces of a Pokémon LEGEND) Since all other attributes are not included on both cards, those attributes cannot be referenced by other cards while the Pokémon is not in play. (The most common examples of effects that would attempt to reference attributes in this manner are effects that search for cards in the deck.)

In terms of the design of a complete card, the illustration takes up three-quarters of the entire space, with the card text positioned around it on the bottom half of the second card, broken into pieces as if the text was being pushed aside by the illustration. The entire card is also holographic. All Pokémon LEGEND are either fully illustrated or cooperatively illustrated by special effects wizard Shinji Higuchi, and are the only cards to display the illustrator name in both English and Japanese.

Starting from the Unleashed set, Pokémon LEGEND cards are introduced that depict two Pokémon on a single game object instead of just one. These cards are named after both Pokémon, connected by an ampersand, and use LEGEND as a suffix. They have two types and two Weaknesses, representing the types and weaknesses of each Pokémon. When these Pokémon LEGEND are Knocked Out, the opponent takes two Prize cards instead of one.

Pokémon that have appeared as Pokémon LEGEND

Pokémon LEGEND
Cards listed with a blue background are only legal to use in the current Expanded format.
Cards listed with a green background are legal to use in both the current Standard and Expanded formats.
Card Type English
Expansion
Rarity # Japanese
Expansion
Rarity #
Ho-Oh LEGEND Fire HeartGold & SoulSilver Rare Holo LEGEND 111/123 HeartGold Collection Rare Holo LEGEND 015/070
HeartGold & SoulSilver Rare Holo LEGEND 112/123 HeartGold Collection Rare Holo LEGEND 016/070
Lugia LEGEND Water HeartGold & SoulSilver Rare Holo LEGEND 113/123 SoulSilver Collection Rare Holo LEGEND 029/070
HeartGold & SoulSilver Rare Holo LEGEND 114/123 SoulSilver Collection Rare Holo LEGEND 030/070
Entei & Raikou
LEGEND
FireLightning Unleashed Rare Holo LEGEND 90/95 Reviving Legends Rare Holo LEGEND 063/080
Unleashed Rare Holo LEGEND 91/95 Reviving Legends Rare Holo LEGEND 064/080
Raikou & Suicune
LEGEND
LightningWater Unleashed Rare Holo LEGEND 92/95 Reviving Legends Rare Holo LEGEND 067/080
Unleashed Rare Holo LEGEND 93/95 Reviving Legends Rare Holo LEGEND 068/080
Suicune & Entei
LEGEND
WaterFire Unleashed Rare Holo LEGEND 94/95 Reviving Legends Rare Holo LEGEND 065/080
Unleashed Rare Holo LEGEND 95/95 Reviving Legends Rare Holo LEGEND 066/080
Kyogre & Groudon
LEGEND
WaterFighting Undaunted Rare Holo LEGEND 87/90 Clash at the Summit Rare Holo LEGEND 070/080
Undaunted Rare Holo LEGEND 88/90 Clash at the Summit Rare Holo LEGEND 071/080
Rayquaza & Deoxys
LEGEND
ColorlessPsychic Undaunted Rare Holo LEGEND 89/90 Clash at the Summit Rare Holo LEGEND 074/080
Undaunted Rare Holo LEGEND 90/90 Clash at the Summit Rare Holo LEGEND 075/080
Darkrai & Cresselia
LEGEND
DarknessPsychic Triumphant Rare Holo LEGEND 99/102 Lost Link Rare Holo LEGEND 035/040
Triumphant Rare Holo LEGEND 100/102 Lost Link Rare Holo LEGEND 036/040
Palkia & Dialga
LEGEND
WaterMetal Triumphant Rare Holo LEGEND 101/102 Clash at the Summit Rare Holo LEGEND 072/080
Triumphant Rare Holo LEGEND 102/102 Clash at the Summit Rare Holo LEGEND 073/080
 


In other languages

Language Title
France Flag.png French Pokémon LÉGENDE
Germany Flag.png German Pokémon-LEGENDEN
Italy Flag.png Italian Pokémon LEGGENDA
Brazil Flag.png Brazilian Portuguese Pokémon LENDA
Spain Flag.png Spanish Pokémon LEYENDA



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