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δ Delta Species (TCG)

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δ Delta Species (Japanese: δ-デルタ種 δ-Delta Species) are a special kind of Pokémon found in the TCG. The term is often shortened to δ, DS, or Delta. They first appeared in the EX Delta Species expansion, and were last released in the EX Dragon Frontiers expansion.

According to the backstory offered in EX Delta Species, Pokémon become δ Delta Species upon exposure to electromagnetic waves, which were produced by scientists in Holon attempting to locate Mew. Why the scientists chose to use Greek letter δ is debated. While it appears to come from the scientific use to denote a change, the uppercase Δ would have been more appropriate, as it determines a major change. Another common theory is that Delta is the fourth letter of the Greek alphabet, and δ Delta Species are the fourth sort of Pokémon after normal Pokémon, Pokémon-ex, Pokémon Star, and Dark Pokémon in the EX series. Another possibility is that Delta Species has the same initials as the Nintendo DS, which was recently released at the time.

δ Delta Species are different than normal Pokémon, as their type is not what they would be expected to be. For example, Rayquaza δ becomes a dual-typed Lightning/Metal Pokémon, as opposed to a Colorless-type. Dual type Pokémon δ always have Metal as their secondary type, and it is nearly always fully evolved Pokémon or legendary Pokémon that display this. However, with the release of EX Dragon Frontiers, no Pokémon δ displayed this Metal dual type, leading some to believe that these Pokémon became δ Delta Species naturally or the trait was outbred on the island habitats in which they live.

In EX Delta Species, if a Delta Species Pokémon had one of its types changed to something other than Metal, it was always either to Fire or Lightning. This is likely due to the fact that, since these two types are based upon one of the game types each, whereas others are based on more, all cards of those two types shared a single weakness among them: Water and Fighting, respectively. Thus, Fire Pokémon and Lightning Pokémon became more playable by diversifying their weaknesses. Later sets did not do this, however, and Delta Species Pokémon could be of any type.

In terms of card design, δ Delta Species have a coil design going around their image border, and the evobox circle becomes a large letter δ; Basic Pokémon have an empty letter δ.

The designation of δ Delta Species does not affect the name of a Pokémon, e.g. a normal Dragonite can evolve from a Dragonair δ and vice versa. If a card wishes to reference δ Delta Species, it uses the text "Pokémon that has δ on its card."

List of expansions that contain δ Delta Species

Pokémon found as δ Delta Species

Pokémon Type Delta type Card Expansion
Charmander Fire-attack.png Lightning-attack.png Charmander δ EX Crystal Guardians
Charmander Fire-attack.png Lightning-attack.png Charmander δ POP Series 5
Charmeleon Fire-attack.png Lightning-attack.png Charmeleon δ EX Crystal Guardians
Charmeleon Fire-attack.png Lightning-attack.png Charmeleon δ POP Series 5
Charizard Fire-attack.png Lightning-attack.pngMetal-attack.png Charizard δ EX Crystal Guardians
Charizard Fire-attack.png Darkness-attack.png Charizard ☆ δ EX Dragon Frontiers
Blastoise Water-attack.png Fighting-attack.pngMetal-attack.png Blastoise δ EX Crystal Guardians
Beedrill Grass-attack.png Grass-attack.pngMetal-attack.png Beedrill δ EX Delta Species
Pidgey Colorless-attack.png Lightning-attack.png Pidgey δ EX Holon Phantoms
Pidgeotto Colorless-attack.png Lightning-attack.png Pidgeotto δ EX Holon Phantoms
Pidgeot Colorless-attack.png Lightning-attack.pngMetal-attack.png Pidgeot δ EX Holon Phantoms
Fearow Colorless-attack.png Lightning-attack.png Fearow δ EX Crystal Guardians
Ekans Grass-attack.png Fire-attack.png Ekans δ EX Dragon Frontiers
Arbok Grass-attack.png Fire-attack.png Arbok δ EX Dragon Frontiers
Pichu Lightning-attack.png Metal-attack.png Pichu δ EX Holon Phantoms
Pikachu Lightning-attack.png Metal-attack.png Pikachu δ EX Legend Maker
Pikachu Lightning-attack.png Metal-attack.png Pikachu δ EX Holon Phantoms
Pikachu Lightning-attack.png Metal-attack.png Pikachu δ POP Series 5
Raichu Lightning-attack.png Metal-attack.png Raichu δ EX Holon Phantoms
Sandslash Fighting-attack.png Fighting-attack.pngMetal-attack.png Sandslash δ EX Delta Species
Nidoran♀ Grass-attack.png Metal-attack.png Nidoran♀ δ EX Dragon Frontiers
Nidorina Grass-attack.png Metal-attack.png Nidorina δ EX Dragon Frontiers
Nidoqueen Grass-attack.png/Fighting-attack.png Metal-attack.png Nidoqueen δ EX Dragon Frontiers
Nidoran♂ Grass-attack.png Darkness-attack.png Nidoran♂ δ EX Dragon Frontiers
Nidorino Grass-attack.png Darkness-attack.png Nidorino δ EX Dragon Frontiers
Nidoking Grass-attack.png/Fighting-attack.png Darkness-attack.png Nidoking δ EX Dragon Frontiers
Vulpix Fire-attack.png Psychic-attack.png Vulpix δ EX Dragon Frontiers
Ninetales Fire-attack.png Psychic-attack.png Ninetales δ EX Dragon Frontiers
Oddish Grass-attack.png Water-attack.png Oddish δ EX Holon Phantoms
Gloom Grass-attack.png Psychic-attack.png Gloom δ EX Holon Phantoms
Vileplume Grass-attack.png Psychic-attack.pngMetal-attack.png Vileplume δ EX Holon Phantoms
Bellossom Grass-attack.png Water-attack.png Bellossom δ EX Holon Phantoms
Crobat Grass-attack.png Grass-attack.pngMetal-attack.png Crobat δ EX Delta Species
Meowth Colorless-attack.png Darkness-attack.pngMetal-attack.png Meowth δ EX Holon Phantoms
Meowth Colorless-attack.png Darkness-attack.png Meowth δ POP Series 5
Persian Colorless-attack.png Darkness-attack.pngMetal-attack.png Persian δ EX Holon Phantoms
Psyduck Water-attack.png Lightning-attack.png Psyduck δ EX Holon Phantoms
Golduck Water-attack.png Lightning-attack.png Golduck δ EX Holon Phantoms
Mankey Fighting-attack.png Fire-attack.png Mankey δ EX Holon Phantoms
Primeape Fighting-attack.png Fire-attack.png Primeape δ EX Holon Phantoms
Seel Water-attack.png Colorless-attack.png Seel δ EX Dragon Frontiers
Dewgong Water-attack.png Colorless-attack.png Dewgong δ EX Dragon Frontiers
Shellder Water-attack.png Fighting-attack.png Shellder δ EX Dragon Frontiers
Cloyster Water-attack.png Fighting-attack.png Cloyster δ EX Dragon Frontiers
Kingler Water-attack.png Fire-attack.pngMetal-attack.png Kingler δ EX Crystal Guardians
Exeggcute Grass-attack.png/Psychic-attack.png Fighting-attack.png Exeggcute δ EX Holon Phantoms
Exeggutor Grass-attack.png/Psychic-attack.png Fighting-attack.png Exeggutor δ EX Holon Phantoms
Marowak Fighting-attack.png Fighting-attack.pngMetal-attack.png Marowak δ EX Delta Species
Lickitung Colorless-attack.png Psychic-attack.png Lickitung δ EX Dragon Frontiers
Horsea Water-attack.png Fire-attack.png Horsea δ EX Holon Phantoms
Horsea Water-attack.png Fighting-attack.png Horsea δ EX Dragon Frontiers
Horsea Water-attack.png Fighting-attack.png Horsea δ EX Dragon Frontiers
Seadra Water-attack.png Fire-attack.png Seadra δ EX Holon Phantoms
Seadra Water-attack.png Fighting-attack.png Seadra δ EX Dragon Frontiers
Seadra Water-attack.png Fighting-attack.png Seadra δ EX Dragon Frontiers
Kingdra Water-attack.png Fire-attack.pngMetal-attack.png Kingdra δ EX Holon Phantoms
Kingdra Water-attack.png Fighting-attack.png Kingdra ex δ EX Dragon Frontiers
Starmie Water-attack.png/Psychic-attack.png Water-attack.pngMetal-attack.png Starmie δ EX Delta Species
Starmie Water-attack.png/Psychic-attack.png Water-attack.pngMetal-attack.png Starmie δ EX Delta Species
Smoochum Psychic-attack.png/Water-attack.png Fire-attack.png Smoochum δ EX Dragon Frontiers
Jynx Psychic-attack.png/Water-attack.png Fire-attack.png Jynx δ EX Dragon Frontiers
Elekid Lightning-attack.png Fighting-attack.png Elekid δ EX Dragon Frontiers
Electabuzz Lightning-attack.png Fighting-attack.png Electabuzz δ EX Dragon Frontiers
Pinsir Grass-attack.png Fighting-attack.png Pinsir δ EX Dragon Frontiers
Magikarp Water-attack.png Metal-attack.png Magikarp δ EX Holon Phantoms
Gyarados Water-attack.png Lightning-attack.pngMetal-attack.png Gyarados δ EX Holon Phantoms
Gyarados Water-attack.png Fire-attack.png Gyarados ☆ δ EX Holon Phantoms
Eevee Colorless-attack.png Metal-attack.png Eevee δ EX Delta Species
Vaporeon Water-attack.png Water-attack.pngMetal-attack.png Vaporeon δ EX Delta Species
Jolteon Lightning-attack.png Lightning-attack.pngMetal-attack.png Jolteon δ EX Delta Species
Flareon Fire-attack.png Fire-attack.pngMetal-attack.png Flareon δ EX Delta Species
Espeon Psychic-attack.png Psychic-attack.pngMetal-attack.png Espeon δ EX Delta Species
Umbreon Darkness-attack.png Darkness-attack.pngMetal-attack.png Umbreon δ EX Delta Species
Omanyte Water-attack.png/Fighting-attack.png Psychic-attack.png Omanyte δ EX Holon Phantoms
Omastar Water-attack.png/Fighting-attack.png Psychic-attack.png Omastar δ EX Holon Phantoms
Kabuto Fighting-attack.png/Water-attack.png Lightning-attack.png Kabuto δ EX Holon Phantoms
Kabutops Fighting-attack.png/Water-attack.png Lightning-attack.png Kabutops δ EX Holon Phantoms
Aerodactyl Fighting-attack.png/Colorless-attack.png Fire-attack.png Aerodactyl δ EX Holon Phantoms
Snorlax Colorless-attack.png Grass-attack.png Snorlax δ EX Dragon Frontiers
Dratini Colorless-attack.png Lightning-attack.png Dratini δ EX Delta Species
Dratini Colorless-attack.png Lightning-attack.png Dratini δ EX Delta Species
Dratini Colorless-attack.png Grass-attack.png Dratini δ EX Dragon Frontiers
Dragonair Colorless-attack.png Lightning-attack.png Dragonair δ EX Delta Species
Dragonair Colorless-attack.png Lightning-attack.png Dragonair δ EX Delta Species
Dragonair Colorless-attack.png Grass-attack.png Dragonair δ EX Dragon Frontiers
Dragonite Colorless-attack.png Lightning-attack.pngMetal-attack.png Dragonite δ EX Delta Species
Dragonite Colorless-attack.png Grass-attack.png Dragonite ex δ EX Dragon Frontiers
Mewtwo Psychic-attack.png Fire-attack.pngMetal-attack.png Mewtwo δ EX Delta Species
Mewtwo Psychic-attack.png Lightning-attack.png Mewtwo δ EX Holon Phantoms
Mew Psychic-attack.png Fire-attack.png Mew δ POP Series 5
Mew Psychic-attack.png Water-attack.png Mew ☆ δ EX Dragon Frontiers
Chikorita Grass-attack.png Fighting-attack.png Chikorita δ EX Dragon Frontiers
Bayleef Grass-attack.png Fighting-attack.png Bayleef δ EX Dragon Frontiers
Meganium Grass-attack.png Fighting-attack.png Meganium δ EX Dragon Frontiers
Cyndaquil Fire-attack.png Psychic-attack.png Cyndaquil δ EX Dragon Frontiers
Quilava Fire-attack.png Psychic-attack.png Quilava δ EX Dragon Frontiers
Typhlosion Fire-attack.png Psychic-attack.png Typhlosion δ EX Dragon Frontiers
Totodile Water-attack.png Lightning-attack.png Totodile δ EX Dragon Frontiers
Croconaw Water-attack.png Lightning-attack.png Croconaw δ EX Dragon Frontiers
Feraligatr Water-attack.png Lightning-attack.png Feraligatr δ EX Dragon Frontiers
Ledyba Grass-attack.png Metal-attack.png Ledyba δ EX Dragon Frontiers
Ledian Grass-attack.png Metal-attack.png Ledian δ EX Dragon Frontiers
Togepi Colorless-attack.png Water-attack.png Togepi δ EX Dragon Frontiers
Togetic Colorless-attack.png Water-attack.png Togetic δ EX Dragon Frontiers
Natu Psychic-attack.png Darkness-attack.png Natu δ EX Dragon Frontiers
Xatu Psychic-attack.png Darkness-attack.png Xatu δ EX Dragon Frontiers
Mareep Lightning-attack.png Colorless-attack.png Mareep δ EX Dragon Frontiers
Flaaffy Lightning-attack.png Colorless-attack.png Flaaffy δ EX Dragon Frontiers
Ampharos Lightning-attack.png Colorless-attack.png Ampharos δ EX Dragon Frontiers
Azumarill Water-attack.png Water-attack.pngMetal-attack.png Azumarill δ EX Delta Species
Wooper Water-attack.png Grass-attack.png Wooper δ EX Dragon Frontiers
Quagsire Water-attack.png Grass-attack.png Quagsire δ EX Dragon Frontiers
Gligar Fighting-attack.png Lightning-attack.png Gligar δ EX Dragon Frontiers
Heracross Grass-attack.png Fire-attack.png Heracross δ EX Dragon Frontiers
Mantine Water-attack.png Lightning-attack.png Mantine δ EX Dragon Frontiers
Smeargle Colorless-attack.png Psychic-attack.png Smeargle δ EX Dragon Frontiers
Larvitar Fighting-attack.png Fire-attack.png Larvitar δ EX Delta Species
Larvitar Fighting-attack.png Lightning-attack.png Larvitar δ EX Dragon Frontiers
Pupitar Fighting-attack.png Fire-attack.png Pupitar δ EX Delta Species
Pupitar Fighting-attack.png Lightning-attack.png Pupitar δ EX Dragon Frontiers
Tyranitar Fighting-attack.png/Darkness-attack.png Fire-attack.pngMetal-attack.png Tyranitar δ EX Delta Species
Tyranitar Fighting-attack.png/Darkness-attack.png Lightning-attack.png Tyranitar ex δ EX Dragon Frontiers
Treecko Grass-attack.png Psychic-attack.png Treecko δ EX Crystal Guardians
Treecko Grass-attack.png Psychic-attack.png Treecko δ POP Series 4
Grovyle Grass-attack.png Psychic-attack.png Grovyle δ EX Crystal Guardians
Mightyena Darkness-attack.png Darkness-attack.pngMetal-attack.png Mightyena δ EX Delta Species
Ludicolo Water-attack.png/Grass-attack.png Fire-attack.png Ludicolo δ EX Crystal Guardians
Taillow Colorless-attack.png Fire-attack.png Taillow δ EX Dragon Frontiers
Swellow Colorless-attack.png Fire-attack.png Swellow δ EX Dragon Frontiers
Pelipper Water-attack.png Lightning-attack.png Pelipper δ EX Crystal Guardians
Pelipper Water-attack.png Lightning-attack.png Pelipper δ POP Series 5
Ralts Psychic-attack.png Fire-attack.png Ralts δ EX Dragon Frontiers
Kirlia Psychic-attack.png Fire-attack.png Kirlia δ EX Dragon Frontiers
Gardevoir Psychic-attack.png Psychic-attack.pngMetal-attack.png Gardevoir δ EX Delta Species
Gardevoir Psychic-attack.png Fire-attack.png Gardevoir ex δ EX Dragon Frontiers
Carvanha Water-attack.png/Darkness-attack.png Fighting-attack.png Carvanha δ EX Holon Phantoms
Sharpedo Water-attack.png/Darkness-attack.png Fighting-attack.png Sharpedo δ EX Holon Phantoms
Trapinch Fighting-attack.png Grass-attack.png Trapinch δ EX Holon Phantoms
Trapinch Fighting-attack.png Psychic-attack.png Trapinch δ EX Dragon Frontiers
Trapinch Fighting-attack.png Psychic-attack.png Trapinch δ EX Dragon Frontiers
Vibrava Fighting-attack.png/Colorless-attack.png Grass-attack.png Vibrava δ EX Holon Phantoms
Vibrava Fighting-attack.png/Colorless-attack.png Psychic-attack.png Vibrava δ EX Dragon Frontiers
Flygon Fighting-attack.png/Colorless-attack.png Grass-attack.pngMetal-attack.png Flygon δ EX Holon Phantoms
Flygon Fighting-attack.png/Colorless-attack.png Psychic-attack.png Flygon ex δ EX Dragon Frontiers
Swablu Colorless-attack.png Water-attack.png Swablu δ EX Dragon Frontiers
Altaria Colorless-attack.png Water-attack.png Altaria ex δ EX Dragon Frontiers
Zangoose Colorless-attack.png Metal-attack.png Zangoose δ POP Series 5
Cacturne Grass-attack.png/Darkness-attack.png Fighting-attack.png Cacturne δ EX Crystal Guardians
Lileep Fighting-attack.png/Grass-attack.png Darkness-attack.png Lileep δ EX Holon Phantoms
Cradily Fighting-attack.png/Grass-attack.png Darkness-attack.pngMetal-attack.png Cradily δ EX Holon Phantoms
Anorith Fighting-attack.png/Grass-attack.png Metal-attack.png Anorith δ EX Holon Phantoms
Armaldo Fighting-attack.png/Grass-attack.png Fighting-attack.pngMetal-attack.png Armaldo δ EX Holon Phantoms
Feebas Water-attack.png Fire-attack.png Feebas δ EX Dragon Frontiers
Milotic Water-attack.png Fire-attack.png Milotic δ EX Dragon Frontiers
Tropius Grass-attack.png Metal-attack.png Tropius δ EX Dragon Frontiers
Chimecho Psychic-attack.png Metal-attack.png Chimecho δ EX Holon Phantoms
Chimecho Psychic-attack.png Metal-attack.png Chimecho δ POP Series 4
Bagon Colorless-attack.png Fire-attack.png Bagon δ EX Delta Species
Bagon Colorless-attack.png Fire-attack.png Bagon δ EX Delta Species
Bagon Colorless-attack.png Water-attack.png Bagon δ EX Dragon Frontiers
Shelgon Colorless-attack.png Fire-attack.png Shelgon δ EX Delta Species
Shelgon Colorless-attack.png Fire-attack.png Shelgon δ EX Delta Species
Shelgon Colorless-attack.png Water-attack.png Shelgon δ EX Dragon Frontiers
Salamence Colorless-attack.png Fire-attack.pngMetal-attack.png Salamence δ EX Delta Species
Salamence Colorless-attack.png Water-attack.png Salamence ex δ EX Dragon Frontiers
Beldum Metal-attack.png/Psychic-attack.png Lightning-attack.png Beldum δ EX Delta Species
Metang Metal-attack.png/Psychic-attack.png Lightning-attack.png Metang δ EX Delta Species
Metagross Metal-attack.png/Psychic-attack.png Lightning-attack.pngMetal-attack.png Metagross δ EX Delta Species
Latias Colorless-attack.png/Psychic-attack.png Lightning-attack.pngMetal-attack.png Latias δ EX Delta Species
Latias Colorless-attack.png/Psychic-attack.png Fire-attack.png Latias δ EX Holon Phantoms
Latias Colorless-attack.png/Psychic-attack.png Fire-attack.png Latias δ EX Holon Phantoms
Latias Colorless-attack.png/Psychic-attack.png Fire-attack.png Latias ex δ EX Dragon Frontiers
Latios Colorless-attack.png/Psychic-attack.png Lightning-attack.pngMetal-attack.png Latios δ EX Delta Species
Latios Colorless-attack.png/Psychic-attack.png Water-attack.png Latios δ EX Holon Phantoms
Latios Colorless-attack.png/Psychic-attack.png Water-attack.png Latios δ EX Holon Phantoms
Latios Colorless-attack.png/Psychic-attack.png Water-attack.png Latios ex δ EX Dragon Frontiers
Rayquaza Colorless-attack.png Lightning-attack.pngMetal-attack.png Rayquaza δ EX Delta Species
Rayquaza Colorless-attack.png Water-attack.pngMetal-attack.png Rayquaza δ EX Holon Phantoms
Rayquaza Colorless-attack.png Fire-attack.png Rayquaza δ EX Holon Phantoms
Rayquaza Colorless-attack.png Lightning-attack.png Rayquaza ex δ EX Dragon Frontiers
Deoxys Psychic-attack.png Darkness-attack.png Deoxys δ EX Holon Phantoms
Deoxys Psychic-attack.png Metal-attack.png Deoxys δ EX Holon Phantoms
Deoxys Psychic-attack.png Colorless-attack.png Deoxys δ EX Holon Phantoms
Deoxys Psychic-attack.png Lightning-attack.png Deoxys δ EX Holon Phantoms
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