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[[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''' or just '''TCG''', is a tabletop game that involves collecting, trading and playing with Pokémon themed playing cards. It has its own set of rules but uses many motifs and ideas derived from the [[core series|video games]]. There are {{TCG|Pokémon|Pokémon card}}s for every [[List of Pokémon by National Pokédex number|species]] of Pokémon, as well as {{TCG|Trainer card}}s featuring characters, items and other themes of the franchise (each with a different use) and {{TCG|Energy card}}s to power various actions. 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. 23.6 billion Pokémon Trading Card Game cards have been produced worldwide in 12 languages, and being sold in 74 countries and regions.<ref>http://www.pokemon.co.jp/corporate/en/data/</ref> 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==
[[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}} video games and initially featured illustrations by [[Ken Sugimori]], [[Mitsuhiro Arita]] and [[Keiji Kinebuchi]]. Soon new [[List of Pokémon Trading Card Game expansions|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 Pokémon Company International]] by [[Nintendo]].

New features constantly appear in the Pokémon TCG. With the release of {{game|Gold and Silver|s}} video games, the ''[[#Neo Series|Neo Series]]'' (the second series of [[List of Pokémon Trading Card Game expansions|expansions]]), started bringing several [[Generation II|new Pokémon]] into play. The {{TCG|Metal}} and {{TCG|Darkness}} {{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 {{tcg|Darkness|Darkness type}}, but returned briefly with the release of the {{TCG|Neo Destiny}} expansion. The ''[[#e-Card Series|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|EX Series]]'' was released next (the first series released by [[The Pokémon Company International]] instead of [[Wizards of the Coast]]), introducing the stronger {{TCG|Pokémon-ex}} into the game. The ''[[#Diamond & Pearl Series|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 the {{TCG|Platinum: Arceus}} expansion. The ''[[#HeartGold & SoulSilver Series|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. With the release of the {{TCG|Black & White}} expansion, {{TCG|Poké-Power}}s ({{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Poké-POWER}}s and {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Poké-BODY}}s) were combined into one mechanic and renamed {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Ability|Abilities}}. ''Pokémon-ex'' returned as {{TCG|Pokémon-EX}} in the ''[[#Black & White Series|Black & White Series]]'' starting with the {{TCG|Next Destinies}} expansion. The {{TCG|Dragon}} Pokémon {{TCG|type}} was introduced in the {{TCG|Dragon Vault}} expansion of the ''Black & White Series''. ''{{DL|Pokémon-EX (TCG)|M Pokémon-EX}}'' were introduced in the {{TCG|XY}} expansion and introduce the [[Mega Evolution]] mechanic featured in the [[Pokémon X and Y]] video games to the TCG.  The ''[[#XY Series|XY Series]]'' also introduced the {{TCG|Fairy}} {{TCG|type}} Pokémon. {{TCG|Pokémon-GX}} was introduced in the ''Sun & Moon Series''.

With the release of the ''[[#EX Series|EX Series]]'' worldwide, Pokémon TCG started publishing directly under [[Nintendo]] via its whole owned subsidiary [[The Pokémon Company International]], instead of [[Wizards of the Coast]]. In 2006, [[The Pokémon Company]] replaced Media Factory in distributing the cards in Japan starting with the ''[[#Diamond & Pearl Series|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 TCG. In 2011, the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game Online]] was introduced as a ''browser-based'' game but later became a downloadable game for PC, Mac, and iPad.  Other media related to Pokémon TCG include several {{pkmn|manga}} titles, such as the series [[How I Became a Pokémon Card]].

==How to play==
[[File:Cardback.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Back of an English language card]]
:''See the {{TCG|Appendix:Glossary}} for a definition of most the Pokémon Trading Card Game terms.''
:''Also see the [http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/play-online/tutorial/ Step-by-step Web Browser TCG Tutorials] on [[Pokémon.com]] for a visual introduction to the card game.''
The ''Pokémon Trading Card Game'' is a two player game for all ages.  Each player builds a [[Deck]] of sixty (60) cards using a combination of various ''"{{TCG|Pokémon|Pokémon card}}s"'' (the main type of cards used to battle), ''"{{TCG|Trainer card}}s"'' (cards with special effects), and ''"{{TCG|Energy card}}s"'' (cards that are required to perform most "''{{TCG|Attack}}s''"). New cards and decks are constantly being released, and players may purchase "''{{TCG|Booster pack}}s''" to integrate these cards into their own decks or purchase pre-made "''{{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Trainer kit}}s''" or "''{{TCG|Theme deck|Theme Deck}}s''" that already have all the cards needed to play. The ''Pokémon Trading Card Game'' officially requires a deck of 60 cards for {{TCG|Standard format|Standard}} or {{TCG|Expanded format|Expanded}} play, though shorter {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Match}}es can be held with "''{{TCG|Half Deck}}s''" consisting of 30 cards instead. During a 60 card match, only four of any one card, excluding {{TCG|Energy card|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.

===Who goes first?===
A game of the ''Pokémon Trading Card Game'' is called a "''{{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Match}}''". To begin a match, players need a {{TCG|Coin}} or a six-sided die (where the ''even number'' sides represent ''Heads'' and the ''odd number'' sides represent ''Tails''). One player calls ''heads'' or ''tails'', while the other player flips the coin or rolls the die. If the player calling the coin flip gets his choice (heads or tails), that player gets to choose which player goes first. If the player calling the coin flip does not get his choice, the player flipping the coin gets to choose which player goes first. The player who goes first is not allowed to {{TCG|Attack}} on that player's first turn.

===Setup===
After determining which player goes first, both players place their {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Shuffle|Shuffled deck}} face down on the upper right side of their respective half of the player area or "''{{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Field}}''". The field is roughly split in half with each player utilizing the half closest to them. The players then each take seven cards from the top of their respective decks. These cards go into their "''{{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Hand}}''". Players then place one {{TCG|Pokémon|Basic Pokémon}} from their hand face down in front of them toward the upper center of their half of the field as their "''{{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Active Pokémon}}''". If they have more than one Basic Pokémon, they may place the rest face down directly in from of them in their "''{{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Bench}}''". No more than five Pokémon may occupy a given player’s Bench at the same time. {{DL|Evolution|In the TCG|Evolved Pokémon}} count as only one Pokémon when in play on the field. If a player does not have any Basic Pokémon in their hand during setup, they must reshuffle all the cards in their hand back into their deck, and then draw seven more cards. Repeat this process until each player can play a Basic Pokémon as their Active Pokémon. If a player has to reshuffle to get a Basic Pokémon into play, that player’s opponent gets to take an extra card from the top of their deck and put it into their hand (one card per each reshuffle). Next, each player sets aside six cards from the top of their deck face down to the left side of their half of the field. These six cards are their "''{{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Prize Card|Prize card}}s''". Finally, each player reveals (or flips over) their Active and Bench Pokémon.

===Turns===
A player’s turn consists of the following:
# First, draw a card from the top of that player's deck;
# Attach one {{TCG|Energy card}} to one of that player’s Pokémon in play (either {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Active Pokémon|Active}} or {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Bench|Bench Pokémon}});
# Play {{TCG|Pokémon|Basic Pokémon}} to that player's Bench,
# {{DL|Evolution|In the TCG|Evolve}} any of that player's Pokémon in play;
# [[Retreat cost|Retreat]] that player's Active Pokémon if the Active Pokémon can satisfy the {{TCG|Energy card}} retreat cost;
# Play any {{TCG|Trainer card}}s in that player's {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Hand}} pertaining to the rules on each Trainer card and then typically placing that Trainer card face up in the player’s "''{{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Discard Pile}}''", which is locked on the right side of the player's field just below that player's deck;
# Use any {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Ability|Abilities}} or {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Pokémon Power}}s that appear on that player's Active or Bench Pokémon, and
# Finally, "''{{TCG|Attack}}''" if that player has the appropriate {{TCG|Energy card|Energy card(s)}} attached on that player's {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Active Pokémon}}. Attacking '''always ends''' that player’s turn. The first player to have a turn is not allowed to attack, but all other actions are allowed as described above.
Other than the first and last actions, players may perform any action in any order. Players alternate turns until one player wins the game.

===Damage===
Pokémon {{TCG|Attack}}s typically cause {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Damage}} or apply a {{TCG|Special Conditions|Special condition}}.  Special conditions have their own unique rules. Damage to all Pokémon in play is tracked with {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Damage|Damage Counters}} or dice. When the damage to a given Pokémon equals or exceeds that Pokémon’s {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Hit Points}}, it is "''{{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Knock Out|Knocked Out}}''" and placed face up in the player’s {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Discard Pile}} along with any other cards that were attached to it (such as {{TCG|Energy card}}s). When an {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Active Pokémon}} is knocked out, the player's whose Pokémon was knocked out must replace the former Active Pokémon with another Pokémon from that player's {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Bench}}. At the same time, the player who knocked out his or her opponent's Pokémon gets to take any one of that player's remaining face down {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Prize card}}s and put that prize card into that player's hand.

===Winning a match===
To win a match, players must:
# Take their six [[Appendix:Glossary (TCG)#Prize Card|prize cards]] by {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Knock Out|knocking out}} their opponent's Pokémon by using {{TCG|Attack}}s to reduce the opponent's [[Appendix:Glossary (TCG)#Hit Points|HP to zero]].
# Players may also win when their opponent ''runs out of Pokémon'' on the field of play, which includes their [[Appendix:Glossary (TCG)#Active Pokémon|Active Pokémon]] and [[Appendix:Glossary (TCG)#Bench|Bench Pokémon]], or
# If their opponent ''cannot draw a card'' from their [[Deck]] at the beginning of their turn.

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==[[Card types]]==
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==={{TCG|Pokémon|Pokémon card}}===
*{{TCG|Basic Pokémon}}
*{{TCG|Evolution}} - Stage 1 and Stage 2
*{{DL|Evolution|Baby Pokémon}}
*{{TCG|Crystal Pokémon}}
*{{TCG|Dark Pokémon}}
*{{TCG|Light Pokémon}}
*{{TCG|M Pokémon-EX}}
*{{TCG|Owner's Pokémon}}
*{{TCG|Pokémon BREAK}}
*{{TCG|Pokémon-EX}}
*{{TCG|Pokémon-ex}}
*{{TCG|Pokémon-GX}}
*{{TCG|Pokémon LEGEND}}
*{{TCG|Pokémon LV.X}}
*{{TCG|Pokémon Prime}}
*{{TCG|Pokémon SP}}
*{{TCG|Pokémon ☆}}
*{{TCG|Restored Pokémon}}
*{{TCG|Shining Pokémon}}
*{{DL|Team Plasma|In the TCG|Team Plasma cards}}
*{{TCG|δ Delta Species}}

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==={{TCG|Trainer card}}s===
*{{TCG|Ace Spec card}}
*{{TCG|Goldenrod Game Corner card}}
*{{TCG|Item card}}
*{{TCG|Pokémon Tool}}
*{{TCG|Rocket's Secret Machine card}}
*{{TCG|Stadium card}}
*{{TCG|Supporter card}}
*{{TCG|Technical Machine}}
==={{TCG|Energy card}}s===
*{{DL|Energy card (TCG)|Basic Energy cards}}
*{{DL|Energy card (TCG)|Special Energy cards}}
===[[Rarity|Miscellaneous card information]]===
On the bottom right corner of most cards, there is a small logo that indicates its rarity.
*[[File:Rarity Common.png]] (Common)
*[[File:Rarity Uncommon.png]] (Uncommon)
*[[File:Rarity Rare.png]] (Rare)
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==
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===[[Generation I]]===
====Original Series====
*{{exp|Base Set}} {{TCG|Base Set}}
*{{exp|Jungle}} {{TCG|Jungle}}
*{{exp|Fossil}} {{TCG|Fossil}}
*{{exp|Base Set 2}} {{TCG|Base Set 2}}
*{{exp|Team Rocket}} {{TCG|Team Rocket}}
*{{exp|Gym Heroes}} {{TCG|Gym Heroes}}
*{{exp|Gym Challenge}} {{TCG|Gym Challenge}}
===[[Generation II]]===
====Neo Series====
*{{exp|Neo Genesis}} {{TCG|Neo Genesis}}
*{{exp|Neo Discovery}} {{TCG|Neo Discovery}}
*{{exp|Neo Revelation}} {{TCG|Neo Revelation}}
*{{exp|Neo Destiny}} {{TCG|Neo Destiny}}
====Legendary Collection Series====
*[[File:None2.png|7px]][[File:SetSymbolLegendary Collection.png|16px]][[File:None2.png|7px]] {{TCG|Legendary Collection}}
====e-Card Series====
*{{exp|Expedition}} {{TCG|Expedition Base Set}}
*{{exp|Aquapolis}} {{TCG|Aquapolis}}
*{{exp|Skyridge}} {{TCG|Skyridge}}

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[[Image:Wizards.png|right|thumb|Wizards of the Coast were the western distributors of the game between 1999 and 2003|200px]]
==={{DL|Promotional cards (TCG)|Wizards of the Coast sets era|Promotional series}}===
*{{exp|Southern Islands}} {{TCG|Southern Islands}}
*{{exp|Best}} {{TCG|Best of Game Cards}}
*{{exp|Promo}} {{TCG|Wizards Black Star Promos}}
*[[File:Gold W.jpg|40px]] {{TCG|W Promotional cards}}
*[[Miscellaneous Promotional cards (TCG)/1999-2004]]
===Unreleased sets===
*{{TCG|Crosstrainer}}
*{{TCG|Unnamed Wizards Set}}
*{{TCG|Jamboree}}
*{{TCG|Legendary Collection 2}}
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==Nintendo sets==
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===[[Generation III]]===
====EX Series====
*{{exp|Ruby and Sapphire}} {{TCG|EX Ruby & Sapphire}}
*{{exp|Sandstorm}} {{TCG|EX Sandstorm}}
*{{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|FireRed and LeafGreen}} {{TCG|EX FireRed & LeafGreen}}
*{{exp|Team Rocket Returns}} {{TCG|EX Team Rocket Returns}}
*{{exp|Deoxys}} {{TCG|EX Deoxys}}
*{{exp|Emerald}} {{TCG|EX Emerald}}
*{{exp|Unseen Forces}} {{TCG|EX Unseen Forces}}
*{{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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[[Image:Nintendo logo.png|thumb|right|Nintendo has since taken over the TCG from Wizards of the Coast.]]
===[[Generation IV]]===
====Diamond & Pearl Series====
*{{exp|Diamond and Pearl}} {{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}}
*{{exp|Mysterious Treasures}} {{TCG|Mysterious Treasures}}
*{{exp|Secret Wonders}} {{TCG|Secret Wonders}}
*{{exp|Great Encounters}} {{TCG|Great Encounters}}
*{{exp|Majestic Dawn}} {{TCG|Majestic Dawn}}
*{{exp|Legends Awakened}} {{TCG|Legends Awakened}}
*{{exp|Stormfront}} {{TCG|Stormfront}}
====Platinum Series====
*{{exp|Platinum}} {{TCG|Platinum}}
*{{exp|Rising Rivals}} {{TCG|Rising Rivals}}
*{{exp|Supreme Victors}} {{TCG|Supreme Victors}}
*{{exp|Arceus|Arceus}} {{TCG|Platinum: Arceus|Arceus}}
====HeartGold & SoulSilver Series====
*{{exp|HeartGold and SoulSilver}} {{TCG|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}
*{{exp|Unleashed}}  {{TCG|Unleashed}} 
*{{exp|Undaunted}} {{TCG|Undaunted}}
*{{exp|Triumphant}} {{TCG|Triumphant}}
====Call of Legends Series====
*{{exp|Call of Legends}} {{TCG|Call of Legends}}

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===[[Generation V]]===
====Black & White Series====
*{{exp|Black and White}} {{TCG|Black & White}}
*{{exp|Emerging Powers}} {{TCG|Emerging Powers}}
*{{exp|Noble Victories}} {{TCG|Noble Victories}}
*{{exp|Next Destinies}} {{TCG|Next Destinies}}
*{{exp|Dark Explorers}} {{TCG|Dark Explorers}}
*{{exp|Dragons Exalted}} {{TCG|Dragons Exalted}}
*{{exp|Dragon Vault}} {{TCG|Dragon Vault}} — mini set
*{{exp|Boundaries Crossed}} {{TCG|Boundaries Crossed}}
*{{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 ====
*{{exp|Kalos_Starter_Set}} {{TCG|Kalos Starter Set}} — minor expansion
*{{exp|XY}} {{TCG|XY}}
*{{exp|Flashfire}} {{TCG|Flashfire}}
*{{exp|Furious Fists}} {{TCG|Furious Fists}}
*{{exp|Phantom Forces}} {{TCG|Phantom Forces}}
*{{exp|Primal Clash}} {{TCG|Primal Clash}}
*{{exp|Double Crisis}} {{TCG|Double Crisis}} — mini set
*{{exp|Roaring Skies}} {{TCG|Roaring Skies}}
*{{exp|Ancient Origins}} {{TCG|Ancient Origins}}
==== XY BREAK Series ====
*{{exp|BREAKthrough}} {{TCG|BREAKthrough}}
*{{exp|BREAKpoint}} {{TCG|BREAKpoint}}
*{{exp|Generations}} {{TCG|Generations}}
*{{exp|Fates Collide}} {{TCG|Fates Collide}}
*{{exp|Steam Siege}} {{TCG|Steam Siege}}
*{{exp|Evolutions}} {{TCG|Evolutions}} 

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===[[Generation VII]]===
==== Sun & Moon Series ====
*{{exp|Sun and Moon}} {{TCG|Sun & Moon}}
*{{exp|Guardians Rising}} {{TCG|Guardians Rising}}
*{{exp|Burning Shadows}} {{TCG|Burning Shadows}}
*{{exp|Shining Legends}} {{TCG|Shining Legends}}
*{{exp|Crimson Invasion}} {{TCG|Crimson Invasion}}
*{{exp|Ultra Prism}} {{TCG|Ultra Prism}}
*{{exp|Forbidden Light}} {{TCG|Forbidden Light}}
*{{exp|Celestial Storm}} {{TCG|Celestial Storm}}

==={{TCG|World Championships Deck}}s===
*{{DL|World Championships Deck (TCG)|2004 World Championships}}
*{{DL|World Championships Deck (TCG)|2005 World Championships}}
*{{DL|World Championships Deck (TCG)|2006 World Championships}}
*{{DL|World Championships Deck (TCG)|2007 World Championships}}
*{{DL|World Championships Deck (TCG)|2008 World Championships}}
*{{DL|World Championships Deck (TCG)|2009 World Championships}}
*{{DL|World Championships Deck (TCG)|2010 World Championships}}
*{{DL|World Championships Deck (TCG)|2011 World Championships}}
*{{DL|World Championships Deck (TCG)|2012 World Championships}}
*{{DL|World Championships Deck (TCG)|2013 World Championships}}
*{{DL|World Championships Deck (TCG)|2014 World Championships}}
*{{DL|World Championships Deck (TCG)|2015 World Championships}}
*{{DL|World Championships Deck (TCG)|2016 World Championships}}
*{{DL|World Championships Deck (TCG)|2017 World Championships}}

==={{TCG|Deck#Trainer_Kit|Trainer Kit}}s===
*{{TCG|EX Trainer Kit}}
*{{TCG|EX Trainer Kit 2}}
*{{TCG|Diamond & Pearl Trainer Kit}}
*{{TCG|HS Trainer Kit}}
*{{TCG|Black & White Trainer Kit}}
*{{TCG|XY Trainer Kit}}
*{{TCG|XY Trainer Kit: Bisharp & Wigglytuff}}
*{{TCG|XY Trainer Kit: Latias & Latios}}
*{{TCG|XY Trainer Kit: Pikachu Libre & Suicune}}
*{{TCG|Sun & Moon Trainer Kit: Lycanroc & Alolan Raichu}}
*{{TCG|Sun & Moon Trainer Kit: Alolan Sandslash & Alolan Ninetales}}

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==={{DL|Promotional cards (TCG)|Nintendo sets era|Promotional series}}===
''Miscellaneous cards''
*[[Miscellaneous Promotional cards (TCG)/2005-2010|Miscellaneous Promotional cards 2005-2010]]
*{{DL|Miscellaneous Promotional cards (TCG)|2011|Miscellaneous Promotional cards 2011}}
*{{DL|Miscellaneous Promotional cards (TCG)|2012|Miscellaneous Promotional cards 2012}}
*{{DL|Miscellaneous Promotional cards (TCG)|2013|Miscellaneous Promotional cards 2013}}
*{{DL|Miscellaneous Promotional cards (TCG)|2014|Miscellaneous Promotional cards 2014}}
*{{DL|Miscellaneous Promotional cards (TCG)|2015|Miscellaneous Promotional cards 2015}}
*{{DL|Miscellaneous Promotional cards (TCG)|2016|Miscellaneous Promotional cards 2016}}
''Miscellaneous sets''
*[[File:Kids WB logo.png|22px]][[File:None2.png|7px]] {{TCG|Poké Card Creator Pack}} — ''EX Series'' (non-tournament legal)
*{{exp|Pokemon Rumble}} {{TCG|Pokémon Rumble}} — ''Platinum Series''
*{{exp|Best}} {{TCG|Winner cards}}
*{{exp|Base Set}} {{TCG|Prerelease cards}}
*{{exp|Base Set}} {{TCG|Jumbo cards}} — non-tournament legal
''[[Play! Pokémon#POP packs|POP Series]]''
*{{exp|POP Series 1}} {{TCG|POP Series 1}}
*{{exp|POP Series 2}} {{TCG|POP Series 2}}
*{{exp|POP Series 3}} {{TCG|POP Series 3}}
*{{exp|POP Series 4}} {{TCG|POP Series 4}}
*{{exp|POP Series 5}} {{TCG|POP Series 5}}
*{{exp|POP Series 6}} {{TCG|POP Series 6}}
*{{exp|POP Series 7}} {{TCG|POP Series 7}}
*{{exp|POP Series 8}} {{TCG|POP Series 8}}
*{{exp|POP Series 9}} {{TCG|POP Series 9}}
''{{TCG|Black Star Promos}}''
*{{exp|Promo}} {{TCG|Nintendo Black Star Promos}}
*{{exp|Promo}} {{TCG|DP Black Star Promos}}
*{{exp|Promo}} {{TCG|HGSS Black Star Promos}}
*{{exp|Promo}} {{TCG|BW Black Star Promos}}
*{{exp|Promo}} {{TCG|XY Black Star Promos}}
*{{exp|Promo}} {{TCG|SM Black Star Promos}}
''McDonald's Collection''
*{{exp|McDonalds Collection}} {{TCG|McDonald's Collection 2011}}
*{{exp|McDonalds Collection 2012}} {{TCG|McDonald's Collection 2012}}
*{{exp|McDonalds Collection 2013}} {{TCG|McDonald's Collection 2013}} — French print only, non-tournament legal
*{{exp|McDonalds Collection 2014}} {{TCG|McDonald's Collection 2014}}
*{{exp|McDonalds Collection 2015}} {{TCG|McDonald's Collection 2015}}
*{{exp|McDonalds Collection 2016}} {{TCG|McDonald's Collection 2016}}
*{{exp|McDonalds Collection 2017}} {{TCG|McDonald's Collection 2017}}
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==Japanese sets==
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===[[Generation I]]===
====Original era====
*{{exp|Base Set}} {{TCG|Expansion Pack}}
*{{exp|Jungle}} {{TCG|Pokémon Jungle}}
*{{exp|Fossil}} {{TCG|Mystery of the Fossils}}
*{{exp|Team Rocket}} {{TCG|Rocket Gang}}
*[[File:SetSymbolGym Booster.png|32px]] {{TCG|Leaders' Stadium}}
*[[File:SetSymbolGym Booster.png|32px]] {{TCG|Challenge from the Darkness}}

===[[Generation II]]===
====Neo era====
*{{exp|Neo Genesis}} {{TCG|Gold, Silver, to a New World...}}
*{{exp|Neo Discovery}} {{TCG|Crossing the Ruins...}}
*{{exp|Neo Revelation}} {{TCG|Awakening Legends}}
*{{exp|Neo Destiny}} {{TCG|Darkness, and to Light...}}
====e-Series====
*[[File:SetSymbolBase Expansion Pack.png|30px]] {{TCG|Base Expansion Pack}}
*[[File:SetSymbolThe Town on No Map.png|30px]] {{TCG|The Town on No Map}}
*[[File:SetSymbolWind from the Sea.png|30px]] {{TCG|Wind from the Sea}}
*[[File:SetSymbolSplit Earth.png|30px]] {{TCG|Split Earth}}
*[[File:SetSymbolMysterious Mountains.png|30px]] {{TCG|Mysterious Mountains}}

===[[Generation III]]===
====ADV era====
*{{exp|Ruby and Sapphire}} {{TCG|ADV Expansion Pack}}
*{{exp|Sandstorm}} {{TCG|Miracle of the Desert}}
*{{exp|Dragon}} {{TCG|Rulers of the Heavens}}
*{{exp|Team Magma vs Team Aqua}} {{TCG|Magma VS Aqua: Two Ambitions}}
*{{exp|Hidden Legends}} {{TCG|Undone Seal}}
====PCG era====
*[[File:SetSymbolFlight of Legends.png|30px]] {{TCG|Flight of Legends}}
*{{exp|Deoxys}} {{TCG|Clash of the Blue Sky}}
*{{exp|Team Rocket Returns}} {{TCG|Rocket Gang Strikes Back}}
*{{exp|Unseen Forces}} {{TCG|Golden Sky, Silvery Ocean}}
*{{exp|Legend Maker}} {{TCG|Mirage Forest}}
*{{exp|Delta Species}} {{TCG|Holon Research Tower}}
*{{exp|Holon Phantoms}} {{TCG|Holon Phantom}}
*{{exp|Crystal Guardians}} {{TCG|Miracle Crystal}}
*{{exp|Dragon Frontiers}} {{TCG|Offense and Defense of the Furthest Ends}}

===[[Generation IV]]===
====DP era====
*[[File:SetSymbolSpace-Time Creation.png|40px]] {{TCG|Space-Time Creation}}
*[[File:SetSymbolSecret of the Lakes.png|40px]] {{TCG|Secret of the Lakes}}
*[[File:None2.png|7px]]{{exp|Power Keepers}} {{TCG|World Champions Pack}}
*[[File:SetSymbolShining Darkness.png|40px]] {{TCG|Shining Darkness}}
*[[File:SetSymbolCry from the Mysterious Temple of Anger.png|40px]] {{TCG|Cry from the Mysterious}}
*[[File:SetSymbolCry from the Mysterious Temple of Anger.png|40px]] {{TCG|Temple of Anger}}
*[[File:SetSymbolIntense Fight in the Destroyed Sky.png|40px]] {{TCG|Intense Fight in the Destroyed Sky}}
====DPt era====
*[[File:SetSymbolGalactic Conquest.png|40px]] {{TCG|Galactic's Conquest}}
*[[File:SetSymbolBonds to the End of Time.png|40px]] {{TCG|Bonds to the End of Time}}
*[[File:SetSymbolBeat of the Frontier.png|40px]] {{TCG|Beat of the Frontier}}
*[[File:SetSymbolAdvent of Arceus.png|40px]] {{TCG|Advent of Arceus}}
====LEGEND era====
*[[File:SetSymbolHeartGold Collection.png|35px]] {{TCG|HeartGold Collection}}
*[[File:SetSymbolSoulSilver Collection.png|35px]] {{TCG|SoulSilver Collection}}
*[[File:SetSymbolReviving Legends.png|35px]] {{TCG|Reviving Legends}}
*[[File:SetSymbolClash at the Summit.png|35px]] {{TCG|Clash at the Summit}}

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[[File:TCG Card Back Japanese.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Back of the current Japanese language card, since 2002]]
===[[Generation V]]===
====BW era====
*[[File:SetSymbolBlack Collection.png|40px]] {{TCG|Black Collection}}
*[[File:SetSymbolWhite Collection.png|40px]] {{TCG|White Collection}}
*[[File:SetSymbolRed Collection.png|40px]] {{TCG|Red Collection}}
*[[File:SetSymbolPsycho Drive.png|40px]] {{TCG|Psycho Drive}}
*[[File:SetSymbolHail Blizzard.png|40px]] {{TCG|Hail Blizzard}}
*[[File:SetSymbolDark Rush.png|40px]] {{TCG|Dark Rush}}
*[[FILE:SetSymbolDragon_Selection.png|40px]] {{TCG|Dragon Selection}} — mini set
*[[File:SetSymbolDragon Blast.png|40px]] {{TCG|Dragon Blast}}
*[[File:SetSymbolDragon Blade.png|40px]] {{TCG|Dragon Blade}}
*[[File:SetSymbol FreezeBolt.png|40px]] {{TCG|Freeze Bolt}}
*[[File:SetSymbolCold Flare.png|40px]] {{TCG|Cold Flare}}
*[[File:SetSymbol PlasmaGale.png|40px]] {{TCG|Plasma Gale}}
*[[File:SetSymbolSpiral Force.png|40px]] {{TCG|Spiral Force}}
*[[File:SetSymbolThunder Knuckle.png|40px]] {{TCG|Thunder Knuckle}}
*[[File:SetSymbolMegalo Cannon.png|40px]] {{TCG|Megalo Cannon}}
*[[File:SetSymbolEX Battle Boost.png|40px]] {{TCG|EX Battle Boost}}

===[[Generation VI]]===
====XY era====
*[[File:SetSymbolCollection_X.png|40px]] {{TCG|Collection X}}
*[[File:SetSymbolCollection_Y.png|40px]] {{TCG|Collection Y}}
*[[File:SetSymbolWild_Blaze.png|40px]] {{TCG|Wild Blaze}}
*[[File:SetSymbolRising_Fist.png|40px]] {{TCG|Rising Fist}}
*[[File:SetSymbolPhantom_Gate.png|40px]] {{TCG|Phantom Gate}}
*[[File:SetSymbolGaia_Volcano.png|40px]] {{TCG|Gaia Volcano}}
*[[File:SetSymbolTidal_Storm.png|40px]] {{TCG|Tidal Storm}}
*[[File:SetSymbolDoubleCrisisJP.png|40px]] {{TCG|Magma Gang vs Aqua Gang: Double Crisis}} — mini set
*[[File:SetSymbolEmerald_Break.png|40px]] {{TCG|Emerald Break}}
*[[File:SetSymbolBandit_Ring.png|40px]] {{TCG|Bandit Ring}}
*[[File:SetSymbolLegendaryShine.png|40px]] {{TCG|Legendary Shine Collection}} — mini set

====XY BREAK era====
*[[File:SetSymbolBlue_Shock.png|40px]] {{TCG|Blue Shock}}
*[[File:SetSymbolRed_Flash.png|40px]] {{TCG|Red Flash}} 
*[[File:SetSymbolRageBrokenHeavens.png|40px]] {{TCG|Rage of the Broken Heavens}}
*[[File:SetSymbolPokeKyun.png|40px]] {{TCG|PokéKyun Collection}}
*[[File:SetSymbolBreakStarterPack.png|40px]] {{TCG|Generations|Starter Pack}}
*[[File:SetSymbolAwakeningPsychicKing.png|40px]] {{TCG|Awakening Psychic King}}
*[[File:SetSymbolPremiumChampion.png|40px]] {{TCG|Premium Champion Pack}}
*[[File:SetSymbolFeverBurstFighter.png|40px]] {{TCG|Fever-Burst Fighter}}
*[[File:SetSymbolCruelTraitor.png|40px]] {{TCG|Cruel Traitor}}
*[[File:SetSymbolMythicalLegendaryDreamShine.png|40px]] {{TCG|Mythical & Legendary Dream Shine Collection}}
* {{TCG|Expansion Pack 20th Anniversary}} <!-- TODO: Missing set symbol (CP6) -->

===[[Generation VII]]===
====SM era==== <!--Missing set symbols-->
* {{TCG|Collection Sun}}
* {{TCG|Collection Moon}}
* {{TCG|Strength Expansion Pack Sun & Moon}}
* {{TCG|Islands Await You}}
* {{TCG|Alolan Moonlight}}
* {{TCG|Facing a New Trial}}
* {{TCG|The Best of XY}}
* {{TCG|To Have Seen the Battle Rainbow}}
* {{TCG|Darkness that Consumes Light}}
* {{TCG|Shining Legends}} — mini set
* {{TCG|Awakened Heroes}}
* {{TCG|Ultradimensional Beasts}}
* {{TCG|GX Battle Boost}}
* {{TCG|Ultra Sun}}
* {{TCG|Ultra Moon}}
* {{TCG|Ultra Force}}
* {{TCG|Forbidden Light}}
* {{TCG|Dragon Storm}}
* {{TCG|Champion Road}}

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===Exclusive sets===
''VS era''
*[[File:SetSymbolVS.png|45px]] {{TCG|Pokémon VS}} — minor expansion
''Web era''
*[[File:Web-Logo.png|35px]] {{TCG|Pokémon Web}} — minor expansion
''DP era''
*[[File:SetSymbolMoonlit Pursuit Dawn Dash.png|35px]]  {{TCG|Moonlit Pursuit}} — minor expansion
*[[File:SetSymbolMoonlit Pursuit Dawn Dash.png|35px]]  {{TCG|Dawn Dash}} — minor expansion
''LEGEND era''
*[[File:SetSymbolLost Link.png|35px]] {{TCG|Lost Link}} — mini set
''BW era''
*[[File:MasterDeckBuildBoxEXSymbol.png|35px]] {{TCG|Master Deck Build Box EX}} — mini set
*[[File:SetSymbolShiny Collection.png|30px]] {{TCG|Shiny Collection}} — mini set

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===Promotional sets===
''Original era''
*{{exp|Base Set}} {{TCG|Unnumbered Promotional cards}}
*[[File:SetSymbolVending.png|28px]] {{TCG|Vending Machine cards}} - Extended Sheet 1 to 3
*{{exp|Southern Islands}}  {{TCG|Southern Islands}}
''e-Card era''
*{{exp|Promo}} {{TCG|P Promotional cards}}
*[[File:SetSymbolTrainer Magazine.png|35px]] {{TCG|T Promotional cards}}
*{{exp|Promo}} {{TCG|J Promotional cards}}
*[[File:SetSymbolMcDonalds Minimum Pack.png|30px]] {{TCG|McDonald's Pokémon-e Minimum Pack}}
''ADV era''
*{{exp|Promo}} {{TCG|ADV-P Promotional cards}}
*[[File:SetSymbolPokémon Players.png|25px]][[File:None2.png|7px]] {{TCG|PLAY Promotional cards}}
''PCG era''
*{{exp|Promo}} {{TCG|PCG-P Promotional cards}}
*[[File:SetSymbolPokéPark Blue.png|35px]] {{TCG|PokéPark Blue}}
*[[File:SetSymbolPokéPark Forest.png|35px]] {{TCG|PokéPark Forest}}
''DP era''
*{{exp|Promo}} {{TCG|DP-P Promotional cards}}
*[[File:SetSymbolPokémon Players.png|25px]][[File:None2.png|7px]] {{TCG|PPP Promotional cards}}
*[[File:SetSymbolM10.png|30px]] {{TCG|10th Movie Commemoration Set}}
*[[File:MoviePremiumSheet2008Symbol.png|30px]] {{TCG|11th Movie Commemoration Set}}
''DPt era''
*{{exp|Promo}} {{TCG|DPt-P Promotional cards}}
*[[File:SetSymbolMelee Pokemon Scramble.png|30px]] {{TCG|Melee! Pokémon Scramble}}
*[[File:MovieRandomPackSymbol.png|30px]] {{TCG|Movie Commemoration Random Pack}}
''LEGEND era''
*{{exp|Promo}} {{TCG|L-P Promotional cards}}
*{{exp|Base Set}} {{TCG|World Collection|World Collection - Pikachu World 2010}}
''BW era''
*{{exp|Promo}} {{TCG|BW-P Promotional cards}}
*[[File:JourneyPartnersCollectionSheetSymbol.png|30px]] {{TCG|Journey Partners}}
''XY era''
*{{exp|Promo}} {{TCG|XY-P Promotional cards}}
''SM era''
*{{exp|Promo}} {{TCG|SM-P Promotional cards}}
''Miscellaneous''
*{{TCG|Unreleased cards}}
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==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn=神奇寶貝集換式卡片遊戲 ''{{tt|Shénqí Bǎobèi Jíhuànshì Kǎpiàn Yóuxì|Pokémon Collectible Card Game}}''
|nl=Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG)<br>{{tt|Pokémon Ruilkaartspel|Pokémon Trading Card Game}}
|fr={{tt|Cartes à Jouer et à Collectionner Pokémon|Pokémon Collectible Card Game}} (JCC)<br>{{tt|Jeu de Cartes à Collectionner Pokémon|Pokémon Collectible Card Game}} (JCC)
|de={{tt|Pokémon-Sammelkartenspiel|Pokémon Collectible Card Game}} (TCG)
|it={{tt|Gioco di Carte Collezionabili Pokémon|Pokémon Collectible Card Game}} (GCC)
|ko=포켓몬 카드 게임 ''Pokémon Card Game''<br>포켓몬 트레이딩 카드 게임 ''Pokémon Trading Card Game''
|pl=Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG)
|pt_br={{tt|Pokémon Estampas Ilustradas|Pokémon Ilustrated Pictures}} (TCG)
|pt_eu=Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG)
|ru={{tt|Покемон Коллекционная Карточная Игра|Pokémon Collectible Card Game}} (ККИ)
|es={{tt|Juego de Cartas Coleccionables Pokémon|Pokémon Collectible Card Game}} (JCC)<br>{{tt|Juego de Cartas Intercambiables Pokémon|Pokémon Trading Card Game}}
|sv={{tt|Pokémon Samlarkortspel|Pokémon Collectible Card Game}} (TCG)
}}

==See also==
*[[Play! Pokémon]] Pokémon Organized Play
*{{TCG|Appendix:Glossary|Appendix:Glossary of TCG terms}}
*[[:Category:Pokémon Trading Card Game]] for a categorized list of all articles related to the TCG
*[[Pokémon Trading Card Game Online]]
*[[Pokémon Card Game Rule Song]]

==External links==
*[http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/ Pokémon.com] The official United States Pokémon TCG website
*[http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/play-online/tutorial/ Step-by-step Web Browser TCG Tutorials] (on official website)
*[http://forums.pokemontcg.com/ forums.pokemontcg.com] Official English TCG Forums
*[http://www.pokemon-card.com Pokémon-Card.com] Official Japanese TCG Website (Japanese)

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