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[[File:Pokémon TCG logo.png|right|200px|thumb|International Logo]] | [[File:Pokémon TCG logo.png|right|200px|thumb|International Logo]] | ||
The '''Pokémon Trading Card Game''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンカードゲーム''', ''Pokémon Card Game''), often abbreviated as '''Pokémon TCG''', is a tabletop game that involves collecting, trading and playing with Pokémon-themed playing cards. It has its own set of rules and uses many motifs derived from the [[core series|games]]. There are cards for every [[List of Pokémon by National Pokédex number|species]] of Pokémon, as well as [[Trainer card (TCG)|cards]] featuring characters, items and other themes of the franchise, each with a different use. The artwork for the cards is provided by numerous artists. | The '''Pokémon Trading Card Game''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンカードゲーム''', ''Pokémon Card Game''), often abbreviated as '''Pokémon TCG''', is a tabletop game that involves collecting, trading and playing with Pokémon-themed playing cards. It has its own set of rules and uses many motifs derived from the [[core series|video games]]. There are cards for every [[List of Pokémon by National Pokédex number|species]] of Pokémon, as well as [[Trainer card (TCG)|cards]] featuring characters, items and other themes of the franchise, each with a different use. The artwork for the cards is provided by numerous artists. | ||
The Pokémon TCG is a popular and steady aspect of the [[Pokémon]] franchise and is played and enjoyed by many fans. Nearly 15 billion Pokémon Trading Card Game cards have been produced worldwide. The game is part of the [[Play! Pokémon]] organized play along with the video game series. | The Pokémon TCG is a popular and steady aspect of the [[Pokémon]] franchise and is played and enjoyed by many fans. Nearly 15 billion Pokémon Trading Card Game cards have been produced worldwide. The game is part of the [[Play! Pokémon]] organized play along with the video game series and is also used in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game Online]]. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
[[File:JPCardback.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Original back of Japanese cards]] | [[File:JPCardback.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Original back of Japanese cards]] | ||
The Pokémon Trading Card Game was originally published in Japan in 1996 by Media Factory. While other Pokémon card series existed in the past, this was the first card game based on the [[Pokémon]] series. The first Pokémon TCG sets took inspiration from the then released {{game2|Red|Green|Blue}} and initially featured illustrations by [[Ken Sugimori]], [[Mitsuhiro Arita]] and [[Keiji Kinebuchi]]. Soon new expansions began to release with many new artists contributing artwork. Three years later, in 1999, Pokémon TCG was introduced in North America by [[Wizards of the Coast]] with [[Base Set]], and worldwide soon after. In 2003, Wizards of the Coast's license was transferred to the [[The Pokémon Company]] by [[Nintendo]]. | The Pokémon Trading Card Game was originally published in Japan in 1996 by Media Factory. While other Pokémon card series existed in the past, this was the first card game based on the [[Pokémon]] series. The first Pokémon TCG sets took inspiration from the then released {{game2|Red|Green|Blue}} video games and initially featured illustrations by [[Ken Sugimori]], [[Mitsuhiro Arita]] and [[Keiji Kinebuchi]]. Soon new expansions began to release with many new artists contributing artwork. Three years later, in 1999, Pokémon TCG was introduced in North America by [[Wizards of the Coast]] with the [[Base Set]], and worldwide soon after. In 2003, Wizards of the Coast's license was transferred to the [[The Pokémon Company]] by [[Nintendo]]. | ||
New features constantly appear in the Pokémon TCG. With the release of {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}, the ''Neo Series'', a new Series of expansions, started bringing the [[Generation II|new Pokémon]] into play.{{TCG|Metal|Two}} {{TCG|Darkness|new}} {{TCG|type}}s of Pokémon cards were also introduced, along with {{TCG|Light Pokémon}} and {{TCG|Dark Pokémon}}. These were eventually discontinued to prevent confusion with the Darkness type, but returned in with the release of {{TCG|Neo Destiny}}. The ''e-Card Series'' used [[Game Boy Advance]] add-on [[e-Reader]] to display Pokédex data about the Pokémon, play a minigame, play various tunes in a Melody Box, or activate a special attack for that Pokémon. The ''EX Series '' was released next, introducing {{TCG|Pokémon-ex}} into the game. The ''Diamond & Pearl Series'' brought {{TCG|Pokémon LV.X}}, which were stronger, "Leveled-up" versions of final evolutions. Pokémon LV.X essentially replaced Pokémon-ex and continued until {{TCG|Platinum: Arceus}}. The ''HeartGold & SoulSilver Series'' featured two more types of card, {{TCG|Pokémon LEGEND}}, two-part cards with one Pokémon on each card, and {{TCG|Pokémon Prime}}, Pokémon with powerful and/or tactical attacks and {{TCG|Poké-Power}}s or {{TCG|Poké-Body}}s. | New features constantly appear in the Pokémon TCG. With the release of {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}, the ''Neo Series'', a new Series of expansions, started bringing the [[Generation II|new Pokémon]] into play.{{TCG|Metal|Two}} {{TCG|Darkness|new}} {{TCG|type}}s of Pokémon cards were also introduced, along with {{TCG|Light Pokémon}} and {{TCG|Dark Pokémon}}. These were eventually discontinued to prevent confusion with the Darkness type, but returned in with the release of {{TCG|Neo Destiny}}. The ''e-Card Series'' used [[Game Boy Advance]] add-on [[e-Reader]] to display Pokédex data about the Pokémon, play a minigame, play various tunes in a Melody Box, or activate a special attack for that Pokémon. The ''EX Series '' was released next, introducing {{TCG|Pokémon-ex}} into the game. The ''Diamond & Pearl Series'' brought {{TCG|Pokémon LV.X}}, which were stronger, "Leveled-up" versions of final evolutions. Pokémon LV.X essentially replaced Pokémon-ex and continued until {{TCG|Platinum: Arceus}}. The ''HeartGold & SoulSilver Series'' featured two more types of card, {{TCG|Pokémon LEGEND}}, two-part cards with one Pokémon on each card, and {{TCG|Pokémon Prime}}, Pokémon with powerful and/or tactical attacks and {{TCG|Poké-Power}}s or {{TCG|Poké-Body}}s. With the release of {{TCG|Black & White}}, Pokémon Powers ([[#Poké-BODY|Poké-BODY]] and [[#Poké-POWER|Poké-POWER]]) were combined into one mechanic and renamed [[Ability|Abilities]]. ''Pokémon-ex'' returned as {{TCG|Pokémon-EX}} in the ''Black & White Series'' starting with the {{TCG|Next Destinies}} expansion. ''M-Pokémon-EX'' were introduced in {{TCG|XY}} expansion and introduce the [[Mega Evolution]] mechanic featured in [[Pokémon X and Y]] to the TCG. | ||
With the release of the ''EX Series'' worldwide, Pokémon TCG started publishing under [[Nintendo]], instead of Wizards of the Coast. Several years later [[The Pokémon Company]] replaced Media Factory in distributing the cards in Japan starting with the ''Diamond & Pearl Series''. | With the release of the ''EX Series'' worldwide, Pokémon TCG started publishing under [[Nintendo]], instead of Wizards of the Coast. Several years later [[The Pokémon Company]] replaced Media Factory in distributing the cards in Japan starting with the ''Diamond & Pearl Series''. | ||
Two [[Game Boy Color]] video games based on the card game were created; {{ga|Pokémon Trading Card Game}} was released in 1998 and worldwide in 2000, and its sequel, [[Pokémon Card GB2: Here Comes Team GR!]], was released three years later. [[Pokémon Card Game: How to Play DS]] was released in Japan in 2011 and taught players how to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Other media related to Pokémon TCG include several {{pkmn|manga}} titles, such as the series [[How I Became a Pokémon Card]]. | Two [[Game Boy Color]] video games based on the card game were created; {{ga|Pokémon Trading Card Game}} was released in 1998 and worldwide in 2000, and its sequel, [[Pokémon Card GB2: Here Comes Team GR!]], was released three years later. [[Pokémon Card Game: How to Play DS]] was released in Japan in 2011 and taught players how to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game. In 2011, the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game Online]] was introduced as a ''browser-based'' game but later became a downloadable game for PC and Mac, Other media related to Pokémon TCG include several {{pkmn|manga}} titles, such as the series [[How I Became a Pokémon Card]]. | ||
==How to play== | ==How to play== | ||
[[File:Cardback.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Back of an English language card]] | [[File:Cardback.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Back of an English language card]] | ||
{{main|Glossary (TCG)}} | |||
Players must build a [[deck]] of sixty cards using a combination of various ''"{{TCG|Pokémon}}"'' cards (the main type of cards, used to battle), ''"{{TCG|Trainer card|Trainer}}"'' cards (cards with special effects) and ''"{{TCG|Energy card|Energy}}"'' cards (cards that are required to perform most moves). To win, players must: | Players must build a [[deck]] of sixty cards using a combination of various ''"{{TCG|Pokémon}}"'' cards (the main type of cards, used to battle), ''"{{TCG|Trainer card|Trainer}}"'' cards (cards with special effects) and ''"{{TCG|Energy card|Energy}}"'' cards (cards that are required to perform most moves). To win, players must: | ||
* 1.) Take their six [[Glossary (TCG)#Prize Card|prize cards]] by ''"knocking out"'' their opponent's Pokémon by using various attacks to reduce the opponent's [[Glossary (TCG)#Hit Points|HP to zero]]. | * 1.) Take their six [[Glossary (TCG)#Prize Card|prize cards]] by ''"knocking out"'' their opponent's Pokémon by using various attacks to reduce the opponent's [[Glossary (TCG)#Hit Points|HP to zero]]. | ||
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==Card types== | ==Card types== | ||
{{main|Card types}} | {{main|Card types}} | ||
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==={{TCG|Pokémon|Pokémon card|Pokémon cards}}=== | |||
*{{TCG|Basic Pokémon}} | |||
*{{TCG|Evolution}} | |||
*{{DL|Evolution|Baby Pokémon}} | |||
*{{DL|Glossary (TCG)|Restored Pokémon}} | |||
*{{TCG|Dark Pokémon}} | |||
*{{TCG|Light Pokémon}} | |||
*{{TCG|Shining Pokémon}} | |||
*{{TCG|Crystal Pokémon}} | |||
*{{TCG|Pokémon-ex}} | |||
*{{TCG|Pokémon ☆}} | |||
*{{TCG|δ Delta Species}} | |||
*{{TCG|Owner's Pokémon}} | |||
*{{TCG|Pokémon LV.X}} | |||
*{{TCG|Pokémon SP}} | |||
*{{TCG|Pokémon LEGEND}} | |||
*{{TCG|Pokémon Prime}} | |||
*{{TCG|Pokémon-EX}} | |||
*{{TCG|M-Pokémon-EX}} | |||
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==={{TCG|Trainer card|Trainer cards}}=== | |||
*{{TCG|Ace Spec card}} | |||
*Goldenrod Game Corner | |||
*{{TCG|Item card}} | |||
*{{TCG|Pokémon Tool}} | |||
*Rocket's Secret Machine | |||
*{{TCG|Stadium card}} | |||
*{{TCG|Supporter card}} | |||
*{{TCG|Technical Machine}} | |||
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==={{TCG|Energy card|Energy cards}}=== | |||
*Basic Energy cards | |||
*[[List of Special Energy cards|Special Energy cards]] | |||
===Miscellaneous card information=== | |||
On the bottom right corner of most cards, there is a small logo that indicates its rarity. | On the bottom right corner of most cards, there is a small logo that indicates its rarity. | ||
*[[File:Rarity Common.png]] (Common) | *[[File:Rarity Common.png]] (Common) | ||
*[[File:Rarity Uncommon.png]] (Uncommon) | *[[File:Rarity Uncommon.png]] (Uncommon) | ||
*[[File:Rarity Rare.png]] (Rare) | *[[File:Rarity Rare.png]] (Rare) | ||
No symbol usually denotes a card that is part of a promotional set or a Basic Energy card. | No symbol usually denotes a card that is part of a promotional set or a Basic Energy card. | ||
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==Wizards of the Coast sets== | ==Wizards of the Coast sets== | ||
[[Image:Wizards.png|right|thumb|Wizards of the Coast were the western distributors of the game between 1999 and 2003]] | [[Image:Wizards.png|right|thumb|Wizards of the Coast were the western distributors of the game between 1999 and 2003]] | ||
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{{exp|Jungle}} {{TCG|Jungle}} | | width="33%" style="vertical-align:top;" | | ||
===[[Generation I]]=== | |||
{{exp|Fossil}} {{TCG|Fossil}} | ===Original Series=== | ||
*{{exp|Base Set}} {{TCG|Base Set}} | |||
{{exp|Base Set 2}} {{TCG|Base Set 2}} | *{{exp|Jungle}} {{TCG|Jungle}} | ||
*{{exp|Fossil}} {{TCG|Fossil}} | |||
{{exp|Team Rocket}} {{TCG|Team Rocket}} | *{{exp|Base Set 2}} {{TCG|Base Set 2}} | ||
*{{exp|Team Rocket}} {{TCG|Team Rocket}} | |||
{{exp|Gym Heroes}} {{TCG|Gym Heroes}} | *{{exp|Gym Heroes}} {{TCG|Gym Heroes}} | ||
*{{exp|Gym Challenge}} {{TCG|Gym Challenge}} | |||
{{exp|Gym Challenge}} {{TCG|Gym Challenge}} | |||
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===[[Generation II]]=== | |||
===Neo Series=== | ===Neo Series=== | ||
{{exp|Neo Genesis}} {{TCG|Neo Genesis}} | *{{exp|Neo Genesis}} {{TCG|Neo Genesis}} | ||
*{{exp|Neo Discovery}} {{TCG|Neo Discovery}} | |||
{{exp|Neo Discovery}} {{TCG|Neo Discovery}} | *{{exp|Neo Revelation}} {{TCG|Neo Revelation}} | ||
*{{exp|Neo Destiny}} {{TCG|Neo Destiny}} | |||
{{exp|Neo Revelation}} {{TCG|Neo Revelation}} | |||
{{exp|Neo Destiny}} {{TCG|Neo Destiny}} | |||
===Legendary Collection Series=== | ===Legendary Collection Series=== | ||
[[File:None2.png|7px]][[File:SetSymbolLegendary Collection.png|16px]][[File:None2.png|7px]] {{TCG|Legendary Collection}} | *[[File:None2.png|7px]][[File:SetSymbolLegendary Collection.png|16px]][[File:None2.png|7px]] {{TCG|Legendary Collection}} | ||
===e-Card Series=== | ===e-Card Series=== | ||
{{exp|Expedition}} {{TCG|Expedition Base Set}} | *{{exp|Expedition}} {{TCG|Expedition Base Set}} | ||
*{{exp|Aquapolis}} {{TCG|Aquapolis}} | |||
{{exp|Aquapolis}} {{TCG|Aquapolis}} | *{{exp|Skyridge}} {{TCG|Skyridge}} | ||
{{exp|Skyridge}} {{TCG|Skyridge}} | |||
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===Promotional series=== | ===Promotional series=== | ||
*{{TCG|Southern Islands}} | *{{TCG|Southern Islands}} | ||
*{{TCG|Wizards Black Star Promos}} | *{{TCG|Wizards Black Star Promos}} | ||
*{{TCG|Best of Game Cards}} | *{{TCG|Best of Game Cards}} | ||
===Unreleased sets=== | ===Unreleased sets=== | ||
*{{TCG|Crosstrainer}} | *{{TCG|Crosstrainer}} | ||
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*{{TCG|Jamboree}} | *{{TCG|Jamboree}} | ||
*{{TCG|Legendary Collection 2}} | *{{TCG|Legendary Collection 2}} | ||
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==Nintendo sets== | ==Nintendo sets== | ||
[[Image:Nintendo logo.png|thumb|right|Nintendo has since taken over the TCG from Wizards]] | [[Image:Nintendo logo.png|thumb|right|Nintendo has since taken over the TCG from Wizards]] | ||
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===[[Generation III]]=== | |||
===EX Series=== | ===EX Series=== | ||
{{exp|Ruby and Sapphire}} {{TCG|EX Ruby & Sapphire}} | *{{TCG|EX Trainer Kit}} | ||
*{{TCG|EX Battle Stadium}} | |||
{{exp|Sandstorm}} {{TCG|EX Sandstorm}} | *{{TCG|EX Trainer Kit 2}} | ||
*{{TCG|EX Series Value Pack}} | |||
{{exp|Dragon}} {{TCG|EX Dragon}} | *{{exp|Ruby and Sapphire}} {{TCG|EX Ruby & Sapphire}} | ||
*{{exp|Sandstorm}} {{TCG|EX Sandstorm}} | |||
{{exp|Team Magma vs Team Aqua}} {{TCG|EX Team Magma vs Team Aqua}} | *{{exp|Dragon}} {{TCG|EX Dragon}} | ||
*{{exp|Team Magma vs Team Aqua}} {{TCG|EX Team Magma vs Team Aqua}} | |||
{{exp|Hidden Legends}} {{TCG|EX Hidden Legends}} | *{{exp|Hidden Legends}} {{TCG|EX Hidden Legends}} | ||
*{{exp|FireRed and LeafGreen}} {{TCG|EX FireRed & LeafGreen}} | |||
{{exp|FireRed and LeafGreen}} {{TCG|EX FireRed & LeafGreen}} | *{{exp|Team Rocket Returns}} {{TCG|EX Team Rocket Returns}} | ||
*{{exp|Deoxys}} {{TCG|EX Deoxys}} | |||
{{exp|Team Rocket Returns}} {{TCG|EX Team Rocket Returns}} | *{{exp|Emerald}} {{TCG|EX Emerald}} | ||
*{{exp|Unseen Forces}} {{TCG|EX Unseen Forces}} | |||
{{exp|Deoxys}} {{TCG|EX Deoxys}} | *{{exp|Delta Species}} {{TCG|EX Delta Species}} | ||
*{{exp|Legend Maker}} {{TCG|EX Legend Maker}} | |||
{{exp|Emerald}} {{TCG|EX Emerald}} | *{{exp|Holon Phantoms}} {{TCG|EX Holon Phantoms}} | ||
*{{exp|Crystal Guardians}} {{TCG|EX Crystal Guardians}} | |||
{{exp|Unseen Forces}} {{TCG|EX Unseen Forces}} | *{{exp|Dragon Frontiers}} {{TCG|EX Dragon Frontiers}} | ||
*{{exp|Power Keepers}} {{TCG|EX Power Keepers}} | |||
{{exp|Delta Species}} {{TCG|EX Delta Species}} | |||
{{exp|Legend Maker}} {{TCG|EX Legend Maker}} | |||
{{exp|Holon Phantoms}} {{TCG|EX Holon Phantoms}} | |||
{{exp|Crystal Guardians}} {{TCG|EX Crystal Guardians}} | |||
{{exp|Dragon Frontiers}} {{TCG|EX Dragon Frontiers}} | |||
{{exp|Power Keepers}} {{TCG|EX Power Keepers}} | |||
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===[[Generation IV]]=== | |||
===Diamond & Pearl Series=== | ===Diamond & Pearl Series=== | ||
{{exp|Diamond and Pearl}} {{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}} | *{{TCG|Diamond & Pearl Trainer Kit}} | ||
*{{exp|Diamond and Pearl}} {{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}} | |||
{{exp|Mysterious Treasures}} {{TCG|Mysterious Treasures}} | *{{exp|Mysterious Treasures}} {{TCG|Mysterious Treasures}} | ||
*{{exp|Secret Wonders}} {{TCG|Secret Wonders}} | |||
{{exp|Secret Wonders}} {{TCG|Secret Wonders}} | *{{exp|Great Encounters}} {{TCG|Great Encounters}} | ||
*{{exp|Majestic Dawn}} {{TCG|Majestic Dawn}} | |||
{{exp|Great Encounters}} {{TCG|Great Encounters}} | *{{exp|Legends Awakened}} {{TCG|Legends Awakened}} | ||
*{{exp|Stormfront}} {{TCG|Stormfront}} | |||
{{exp|Majestic Dawn}} {{TCG|Majestic Dawn}} | |||
{{exp|Legends Awakened}} {{TCG|Legends Awakened}} | |||
{{exp|Stormfront}} {{TCG|Stormfront}} | |||
===Platinum Series=== | ===Platinum Series=== | ||
{{exp|Platinum}} {{TCG|Platinum}} | *{{exp|Platinum}} {{TCG|Platinum}} | ||
*{{exp|Rising Rivals}} {{TCG|Rising Rivals}} | |||
{{exp|Rising Rivals}} {{TCG|Rising Rivals}} | *{{exp|Supreme Victors}} {{TCG|Supreme Victors}} | ||
*{{exp|Arceus|Arceus}} {{TCG|Platinum: Arceus|Arceus}} | |||
{{exp|Supreme Victors}} {{TCG|Supreme Victors}} | |||
{{exp|Arceus|Arceus}} {{TCG|Platinum: Arceus|Arceus}} | |||
===HeartGold & SoulSilver Series=== | ===HeartGold & SoulSilver Series=== | ||
{{exp|HeartGold and SoulSilver}} {{TCG|HeartGold & SoulSilver}} | *{{TCG|HS Trainer Kit}} | ||
*{{exp|HeartGold and SoulSilver}} {{TCG|HeartGold & SoulSilver}} | |||
{{exp|Unleashed}} {{TCG|Unleashed}} | *{{exp|Unleashed}} {{TCG|Unleashed}} | ||
*{{exp|Undaunted}} {{TCG|Undaunted}} | |||
{{exp|Undaunted}} {{TCG|Undaunted}} | *{{exp|Triumphant}} {{TCG|Triumphant}} | ||
{{exp|Triumphant}} {{TCG|Triumphant}} | |||
===Call of Legends Series=== | ===Call of Legends Series=== | ||
*{{exp|Call of Legends}} {{TCG|Call of Legends}} | |||
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===[[Generation V]]=== | |||
===Black & White Series=== | ===Black & White Series=== | ||
{{exp|Black and White}} {{TCG|Black & White}} | *{{TCG|Black & White Trainer Kit}} | ||
*{{exp|Black and White}} {{TCG|Black & White}} | |||
{{exp|Emerging Powers}} {{TCG|Emerging Powers}} | *{{exp|Emerging Powers}} {{TCG|Emerging Powers}} | ||
*{{exp|Noble Victories}} {{TCG|Noble Victories}} | |||
{{exp|Noble Victories}} {{TCG|Noble Victories}} | *{{exp|Next Destinies}} {{TCG|Next Destinies}} | ||
*{{exp|Dark Explorers}} {{TCG|Dark Explorers}} | |||
{{exp|Next Destinies}} {{TCG|Next Destinies}} | *{{exp|Dragons Exalted}} {{TCG|Dragons Exalted}} | ||
*{{exp|Dragon Vault}} {{TCG|Dragon Vault}} | |||
{{exp|Dark Explorers}} {{TCG|Dark Explorers}} | *{{exp|Boundaries Crossed}} {{TCG|Boundaries Crossed}} | ||
*{{exp|Plasma Storm}} {{TCG|Plasma Storm}} | |||
{{exp|Dragons Exalted}} {{TCG|Dragons Exalted}} | *{{exp|Plasma Freeze}} {{TCG|Plasma Freeze}} | ||
*{{exp|Plasma Blast}} {{TCG|Plasma Blast}} | |||
{{exp|Boundaries Crossed}} {{TCG|Boundaries Crossed}} | *{{exp|Legendary Treasures}} {{TCG|Legendary Treasures}} | ||
{{exp|Plasma Storm}} {{TCG|Plasma Storm}} | |||
{{exp|Plasma Freeze}} {{TCG|Plasma Freeze}} | |||
{{exp|Plasma Blast}} {{TCG|Plasma Blast}} | |||
{{exp|Legendary Treasures}} {{TCG|Legendary Treasures}} | |||
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===[[Generation VI]]=== | |||
=== XY Series === | === XY Series === | ||
{{exp|Kalos_Starter_Set}} {{TCG|Kalos Starter Set}} | *{{TCG|XY Trainer Kit}} | ||
*{{exp|Kalos_Starter_Set}} {{TCG|Kalos Starter Set}} | |||
*{{exp|XY}} {{TCG|XY}} | |||
*{{exp|Flashfire}} {{TCG|Flashfire}} | |||
*{{exp|Furious Fists}} {{TCG|Furious Fists}} | |||
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===[[Play! Pokémon#World Championships|World Championship sets]]=== | |||
*{{DL|Theme Deck (TCG)|2004 World Championships}} | |||
*{{DL|Theme Deck (TCG)|2005 World Championships}} | |||
*{{DL|Theme Deck (TCG)|2006 World Championships}} | |||
*{{DL|Theme Deck (TCG)|2007 World Championships}} | |||
*{{DL|Theme Deck (TCG)|2008 World Championships}} | |||
*{{DL|Theme Deck (TCG)|2009 World Championships}} | |||
*{{DL|Theme Deck (TCG)|2010 World Championships}} | |||
*{{DL|Theme Deck (TCG)|2011 World Championships}} | |||
*{{DL|Theme Deck (TCG)|2012 World Championships}} | |||
*{{DL|Theme Deck (TCG)|2013 World Championships}} | |||
===Promotional series=== | ===Promotional series=== | ||
*{{TCG| | ''[[Play! Pokémon#POP packs|POP Series]]'' | ||
*{{TCG| | *{{TCG|POP Series 1}} | ||
*{{TCG| | *{{TCG|POP Series 2}} | ||
*{{TCG|POP Series 3}} | |||
*{{TCG|POP Series 4}} | |||
*{{TCG|POP Series 5}} | |||
*{{TCG|POP Series 6}} | |||
*{{TCG|POP Series 7}} | |||
*{{TCG|POP Series 8}} | |||
*{{TCG|POP Series 9}} | |||
''{{TCG|Black Star Promos}}'' | |||
*{{TCG|Nintendo Black Star Promos}} | *{{TCG|Nintendo Black Star Promos}} | ||
*{{TCG|DP Black Star Promos}} | *{{TCG|DP Black Star Promos}} | ||
*{{TCG|HGSS Black Star Promos}} | *{{TCG|HGSS Black Star Promos}} | ||
*{{TCG|BW Black Star Promos}} | *{{TCG|BW Black Star Promos}} | ||
*{{TCG|XY Black Star Promos}} | *{{TCG|XY Black Star Promos}} | ||
''{{TCG|McDonald's Collection}}'' | |||
* {{TCG|McDonald's Collection 2011}} | |||
* {{TCG|McDonald's Collection 2012}} | |||
*{{TCG| | * {{TCG|McDonald's Collection 2014}} | ||
*{{TCG| | |} | ||
*{{TCG| | |||
==Japanese sets== | ==Japanese sets== | ||
[[File:TCG Card Back Japanese.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Back of the current Japanese language card, since 2002]] | [[File:TCG Card Back Japanese.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Back of the current Japanese language card, since 2002]] | ||
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===Exclusive sets=== | |||
*{{TCG|Vending Machine cards}} | *{{TCG|Vending Machine cards}} | ||
*{{TCG|Video Introduction Set}} | *{{TCG|Video Introduction Set}} | ||
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*{{TCG|Pokémon Web}} | *{{TCG|Pokémon Web}} | ||
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===Exclusive decks=== | |||
*e-Series | *e-Series | ||
**{{TCG|Theater Limited VS Pack}} | **{{TCG|Theater Limited VS Pack}} | ||
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**{{TCG|Leafeon vs Metagross Expert Deck}} | **{{TCG|Leafeon vs Metagross Expert Deck}} | ||
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===Promotional series=== | |||
*{{TCG|Unnumbered Promotional cards}} | *{{TCG|Unnumbered Promotional cards}} | ||
*{{TCG|P Promotional cards}} | *{{TCG|P Promotional cards}} | ||
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*{{TCG|BW-P Promotional cards}} | *{{TCG|BW-P Promotional cards}} | ||
*{{TCG|Unreleased cards}} | *{{TCG|Unreleased cards}} | ||
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==See also== | |||
*[[Play! Pokémon]] Pokémon Organized Play | |||
*{{TCG|Glossary|Glossary of TCG terms}} | |||
*[[Pokémon Trading Card Game Online]] | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/ Pokémon.com TCG | *[http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/ Pokémon.com] Official English TCG Website | ||
*[http://www.pokemon-card.com Pokémon-Card.com] Official Japanese TCG | *[http://www.pokemontcg.com/forums/ Pokemontcg.com/forums/] Official English TCG Forums | ||
*[http://www.pokemon-card.com Pokémon-Card.com] Official Japanese TCG Website (Japanese) | |||
*[http://www.pokegym.net The PokéGym] | *[http://www.pokegym.net The PokéGym] | ||
*[http://www.pokebeach.com PokéBeach] | *[http://www.pokebeach.com PokéBeach] | ||
*[http:// | *[http://www.marriland.com Pokémon Marriland] | ||
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Revision as of 21:07, 17 September 2014
- This article is about the Trading Card Game itself. For the Game Boy game related to this game, see Pokémon Trading Card Game (game).
The Pokémon Trading Card Game (Japanese: ポケモンカードゲーム, Pokémon Card Game), often abbreviated as Pokémon TCG, is a tabletop game that involves collecting, trading and playing with Pokémon-themed playing cards. It has its own set of rules and uses many motifs derived from the video games. There are cards for every species of Pokémon, as well as cards featuring characters, items and other themes of the franchise, each with a different use. The artwork for the cards is provided by numerous artists.
The Pokémon TCG is a popular and steady aspect of the Pokémon franchise and is played and enjoyed by many fans. Nearly 15 billion Pokémon Trading Card Game cards have been produced worldwide. The game is part of the Play! Pokémon organized play along with the video game series and is also used in the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online.
History
The Pokémon Trading Card Game was originally published in Japan in 1996 by Media Factory. While other Pokémon card series existed in the past, this was the first card game based on the Pokémon series. The first Pokémon TCG sets took inspiration from the then released Pokémon Red, Green, and Blue video games and initially featured illustrations by Ken Sugimori, Mitsuhiro Arita and Keiji Kinebuchi. Soon new expansions began to release with many new artists contributing artwork. Three years later, in 1999, Pokémon TCG was introduced in North America by Wizards of the Coast with the Base Set, and worldwide soon after. In 2003, Wizards of the Coast's license was transferred to the The Pokémon Company by Nintendo.
New features constantly appear in the Pokémon TCG. With the release of Pokémon Gold and Silver, the Neo Series, a new Series of expansions, started bringing the new Pokémon into play.Two new types of Pokémon cards were also introduced, along with Light Pokémon and Dark Pokémon. These were eventually discontinued to prevent confusion with the Darkness type, but returned in with the release of Neo Destiny. The e-Card Series used Game Boy Advance add-on e-Reader to display Pokédex data about the Pokémon, play a minigame, play various tunes in a Melody Box, or activate a special attack for that Pokémon. The EX Series was released next, introducing Pokémon-ex into the game. The Diamond & Pearl Series brought Pokémon LV.X, which were stronger, "Leveled-up" versions of final evolutions. Pokémon LV.X essentially replaced Pokémon-ex and continued until Platinum: Arceus. The HeartGold & SoulSilver Series featured two more types of card, Pokémon LEGEND, two-part cards with one Pokémon on each card, and Pokémon Prime, Pokémon with powerful and/or tactical attacks and Poké-Powers or Poké-Bodys. With the release of Black & White, Pokémon Powers (Poké-BODY and Poké-POWER) were combined into one mechanic and renamed Abilities. Pokémon-ex returned as Pokémon-EX in the Black & White Series starting with the Next Destinies expansion. M-Pokémon-EX were introduced in XY expansion and introduce the Mega Evolution mechanic featured in Pokémon X and Y to the TCG.
With the release of the EX Series worldwide, Pokémon TCG started publishing under Nintendo, instead of Wizards of the Coast. Several years later The Pokémon Company replaced Media Factory in distributing the cards in Japan starting with the Diamond & Pearl Series.
Two Game Boy Color video games based on the card game were created; Pokémon Trading Card Game was released in 1998 and worldwide in 2000, and its sequel, Pokémon Card GB2: Here Comes Team GR!, was released three years later. Pokémon Card Game: How to Play DS was released in Japan in 2011 and taught players how to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game. In 2011, the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online was introduced as a browser-based game but later became a downloadable game for PC and Mac, Other media related to Pokémon TCG include several manga titles, such as the series How I Became a Pokémon Card.
How to play
- Main article: Glossary (TCG)
Players must build a deck of sixty cards using a combination of various "Pokémon" cards (the main type of cards, used to battle), "Trainer" cards (cards with special effects) and "Energy" cards (cards that are required to perform most moves). To win, players must:
- 1.) Take their six prize cards by "knocking out" their opponent's Pokémon by using various attacks to reduce the opponent's HP to zero.
- 2.) Players may also win when their opponent runs out of Pokémon on the field, which includes their Active Pokémon and Bench Pokémon, or
- 3.) If their opponent cannot draw a card from their deck at the beginning of their turn.
New cards and decks are constantly being released and players may choose to integrate these cards into their current deck or use pre-made decks. The Pokémon TCG requires a deck of 60 cards for standard play, though Shorter matches can be held with "half-decks" consisting of 30 cards instead. During a 60 card match, only four of any one card, excluding Basic Energy cards, are allowed in each deck. This is further limited to two of any one card in a half-deck match.
Many fans have also created their own game rules and playing methods and have websites devoted to providing alternative playing methods. These rules and methods are not allowed in Play! Pokémon competitions.
Card types
- Main article: Card types
Pokémon card |
Trainer cards
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Energy cards
Miscellaneous card informationOn the bottom right corner of most cards, there is a small logo that indicates its rarity. No symbol usually denotes a card that is part of a promotional set or a Basic Energy card. |
Wizards of the Coast sets
Generation IOriginal Series |
Generation IINeo SeriesLegendary Collection Seriese-Card Series |
Promotional seriesUnreleased sets |
Nintendo sets
Japanese sets
Exclusive sets |
Exclusive decks
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Promotional series |
See also
- Play! Pokémon Pokémon Organized Play
- Glossary of TCG terms
- Pokémon Trading Card Game Online
External links
- Pokémon.com Official English TCG Website
- Pokemontcg.com/forums/ Official English TCG Forums
- Pokémon-Card.com Official Japanese TCG Website (Japanese)
- The PokéGym
- PokéBeach
- Pokémon Marriland
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This article is part of Project TCG, a Bulbapedia project that aims to report on every aspect of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. |