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==Release information== | ==Release information== | ||
[[Image:PikachuWinnerSilverMedal.jpg|left|180px|Silver Medal variant]] | [[Image:PikachuWinnerSilverMedal.jpg|left|180px|Silver Medal variant]] | ||
This card was released as a promotional card, and comes in two versions. In Japan, a gold medal version was awarded to the champions of the Spring Gym Challenge in 2004, 2005, 2006 and | This card was released as a promotional card, and comes in two versions. In Japan, a gold medal version was awarded to the champions of the Spring Gym Challenge in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 and again in 2009. A silver medal version was also awarded to runners-up in the same competitions.<br> | ||
The English versions were released through Battle Road tournaments, beginning in Spring 2007. Gold medal versions are awarded to those participating in Spring Battle Road tournaments, while the silver medal versions are awarded to those participating in Autumn Battle Road tournaments. The seasonal variants are further distinguished by featuring a blue stamp (Spring) and an orange stamp (Autumn), as well as the season years in which the card was awarded.<br> | |||
Another Japanese version with different artwork by [[Yusuke Ishikawa]] was awarded to winners of the Pokémon Plaza Challenge Card Get Battle in May 2009. | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*The Japanese 2006 version has a gold foil "Gym☆Challenge 2006" stamp below the artwork, distinguishing it from the 2004 and 2005 versions. Subsequent prints have the DP-on Trainer design and also feature a black star promo symbol. | |||
*The DPt-P print is the first numbered Victory Medal card and differs by featuring {{p|Giratina}} in it's Origin Forme, as opposed to {{p|Pikachu}} in the illustration. The card also has a gold foil stamp below the artwork that reads "For the Winner of the Pokémon Card Game". Oddly, this is in English instead of Japanese. | |||
===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
{{Project TCGDex notice}} | {{Project TCGDex notice}} | ||
[[Category:Trainer cards]] | [[Category:Trainer cards]] | ||
[[Category:Promotional cards]] | [[Category:Promotional cards]] | ||
[[Category:Illus. by Takumi Akabane]] | [[Category:Illus. by Takumi Akabane]] | ||
[[Category:Illus. by Yusuke Ishikawa]] | |||
[[Category:Holographic cards]] | [[Category:Holographic cards]] | ||
[[ja:勝利のメダル]] | [[ja:勝利のメダル]] |
Revision as of 16:18, 3 May 2009
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Victory Medal (Japanese: 勝利のメダル Victory Medal) is a Trainer. It was released as a promotional card.
Card text
Release information
This card was released as a promotional card, and comes in two versions. In Japan, a gold medal version was awarded to the champions of the Spring Gym Challenge in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 and again in 2009. A silver medal version was also awarded to runners-up in the same competitions.
The English versions were released through Battle Road tournaments, beginning in Spring 2007. Gold medal versions are awarded to those participating in Spring Battle Road tournaments, while the silver medal versions are awarded to those participating in Autumn Battle Road tournaments. The seasonal variants are further distinguished by featuring a blue stamp (Spring) and an orange stamp (Autumn), as well as the season years in which the card was awarded.
Another Japanese version with different artwork by Yusuke Ishikawa was awarded to winners of the Pokémon Plaza Challenge Card Get Battle in May 2009.
Trivia
- The Japanese 2006 version has a gold foil "Gym☆Challenge 2006" stamp below the artwork, distinguishing it from the 2004 and 2005 versions. Subsequent prints have the DP-on Trainer design and also feature a black star promo symbol.
- The DPt-P print is the first numbered Victory Medal card and differs by featuring Giratina in it's Origin Forme, as opposed to Pikachu in the illustration. The card also has a gold foil stamp below the artwork that reads "For the Winner of the Pokémon Card Game". Oddly, this is in English instead of Japanese.