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In the '''[[Pokémon TCG]]''', there are three types of cards players can use to build their decks with; "Pokémon", "Trainers" and "Energy".
In the '''[[Pokémon TCG]]''', there are three types of cards players can use to build their decks with; "Pokémon", "Trainers" and "Energy".
*{{TCG|Pokémon card}}s are the creatures themselves, which come in four distinct {{TCG|evolution}}ary levels Each Pokémon card has some combination of attacks and Pokémon Powers.
*{{TCG|Pokémon card}}s are the creatures themselves, which come in four distinct {{TCG|evolution}}ary levels. Each Pokémon card has some combination of attacks and Pokémon Powers.
*{{TCG|Trainer card}}s generally have a one time effect and are then discarded.
*{{TCG|Trainer card}}s generally have a one time effect and are then discarded.
*{{TCG|Energy card}}s are the "fuel" necessary for Pokémon to attack. Most attacks cost at least one Energy to work.
*{{TCG|Energy card}}s are the "fuel" necessary for Pokémon to attack. Most attacks cost at least one Energy to work.

Revision as of 03:10, 2 November 2007

In the Pokémon TCG, there are three types of cards players can use to build their decks with; "Pokémon", "Trainers" and "Energy".

  • Pokémon cards are the creatures themselves, which come in four distinct evolutionary levels. Each Pokémon card has some combination of attacks and Pokémon Powers.
  • Trainer cards generally have a one time effect and are then discarded.
  • Energy cards are the "fuel" necessary for Pokémon to attack. Most attacks cost at least one Energy to work.

Each of these cards themselves have their own subtypes as well.

  • Pokémon cards include both "Basic" and "Evolution" Pokémon.
  • Trainer cards include regular trainer cards, "Stadium" cards, "Poké Tool" cards, "Technical Machine" cards, and others
  • Energy cards include Basic and Special Energy cards.