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:'''''Black Star Promos''' redirects here. There are also {{TFG|Black Star Promo}}s in the [[Pokémon Trading Figure Game]].
A great many '''Promotional card''' sets have been produced over the years for the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]. Unlike regular [[List of Pokémon Trading Card Game expansions|Expansion]] sets and {{TCG|Booster pack}}s, Promotional cards are not available for purchase in stores. They are given way as special gifts. Categories of Promotional cards include:
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'''Black Star Promos''' in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] have been released in five different series:
==Miscellaneous Promotional cards==
*{{TCG|Wizards Black Star Promos}}, released by [[Wizards of the Coast]]
{{main|Miscellaneous Promotional cards (TCG)}}
*{{TCG|Nintendo Black Star Promos}}, released by [[Nintendo]] during the EX Series of the TCG
These cards were and are usually distributed via various pieces of merchandise that often relate to core [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] expansion or current events in the [[Pokémon]] franchise.
*{{TCG|DP Black Star Promos}}, released by Nintendo during the Diamond & Pearl Series of the TCG
* [[Miscellaneous Promotional cards (TCG)/1999-2004]]
*{{TCG|HGSS Black Star Promos}}, released by Nintendo during the HeartGold & SoulSilver Series of the TCG
* [[Miscellaneous Promotional cards (TCG)/2005-2010]]
*{{TCG|BW Black Star Promos}}, released by Nintendo during the Black & White Series of the TCG
* {{DL|Miscellaneous Promotional cards (TCG)|2011|Miscellaneous Promotional cards (TCG)/2011}}
*{{TCG|XY Black Star Promos}}, released by Nintendo during the XY Series of the TCG
* {{DL|Miscellaneous Promotional cards (TCG)|2012|Miscellaneous Promotional cards (TCG)/2012}}
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* {{DL|Miscellaneous Promotional cards (TCG)|2013|Miscellaneous Promotional cards (TCG)/2013}}
* {{DL|Miscellaneous Promotional cards (TCG)|2014|Miscellaneous Promotional cards (TCG)/2014}}
 
=={{DL|Pokémon Trading Card Game|Wizards of the Coast sets}} era==
* {{exp|Southern Islands}} {{TCG|Southern Islands}}
* {{exp|Promo}} {{TCG|Wizards Black Star Promos}}
* {{exp|Best}} {{TCG|Best of Game Cards}}
 
=={{DL|Pokémon Trading Card Game|Nintendo sets}} era==
===POP Series===
{{main|Play! Pokémon#POP packs}}
[[Play! Pokémon]], formerly known as ''Pokémon Organized Play'' or ''POP'' for short, were special {{TCG|Booster pack}}s that contained only two cards. This series started in September 2004, with a new set released roughly once every six months, until September 2009. These cards were typically only found by participating in organized play events but were occasionally included in Value Packs sold in stores.
* {{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}}
 
===Black Star Promos===
Exclusive cards for promotional events such as tournaments, special events or through Pokémon-related merchandise. These all have a black star with the word "PROMO" written across it where the [[List of Pokémon Trading Card Game expansions|expansion]] symbol would normally occur, giving them their name as Black Star Promos. Only the first set was produced by [[Wizards of the Coast]] rather than [[Nintendo]].
* {{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}}
 
===McDonald's Collection===
Released with {{wp|McDonald's}} Happy Meals for a limited period of time and in limited regions.
* {{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}}
* {{TCG|McDonald's Collection 2014}}
 
[[ja:プロモーションカード]]
 
{{Project TCG notice}}
 
[[Category:Pokémon Trading Card Game|*]]

Revision as of 00:01, 16 October 2014

A great many Promotional card sets have been produced over the years for the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Unlike regular Expansion sets and Booster packs, Promotional cards are not available for purchase in stores. They are given way as special gifts. Categories of Promotional cards include:

Miscellaneous Promotional cards

Main article: Miscellaneous Promotional cards (TCG)

These cards were and are usually distributed via various pieces of merchandise that often relate to core Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion or current events in the Pokémon franchise.

Wizards of the Coast sets era

Nintendo sets era

POP Series

Main article: Play! Pokémon#POP packs

Play! Pokémon, formerly known as Pokémon Organized Play or POP for short, were special Booster packs that contained only two cards. This series started in September 2004, with a new set released roughly once every six months, until September 2009. These cards were typically only found by participating in organized play events but were occasionally included in Value Packs sold in stores.

Black Star Promos

Exclusive cards for promotional events such as tournaments, special events or through Pokémon-related merchandise. These all have a black star with the word "PROMO" written across it where the expansion symbol would normally occur, giving them their name as Black Star Promos. Only the first set was produced by Wizards of the Coast rather than Nintendo.

McDonald's Collection

Released with McDonald's Happy Meals for a limited period of time and in limited regions.


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