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The majority of coins released for the Pokémon Trading Card Game are made of plastic with a metallic Pokémon design on the front, which can be of anything from [[Pokémon]], game characters, and TCG-specific symbols to designs commemorating specific events. Although the majority of coins are made with the current standard of a plastic backing, throughout the history of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, coins made of cardboard and coins made of metal have also been released. Coins come in an assortment of sizes, and the metallic designs on the front also feature a variety of different [[holofoil]] patterns and colors.
The majority of coins released for the Pokémon Trading Card Game are made of plastic with a metallic Pokémon design on the front, which can be of anything from [[Pokémon]], game characters, and TCG-specific symbols to designs commemorating specific events. Although the majority of coins are made with the current standard of a plastic backing, throughout the history of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, coins made of cardboard and coins made of metal have also been released. Coins come in an assortment of sizes, and the metallic designs on the front also feature a variety of different [[holofoil]] patterns and colors.


With the English {{TCG|Next Destinies}} expansion in February 2012, The Pokémon Company International began producing colored backs alternate to the standard black. Japan has remained with the standard black, only having ever deviated from the black back for one coin during the VS Era in 2001 and one coin for the [[Pokémon 25th Anniversary]] in 2021. Up until the release of the English {{TCG|Plasma Freeze}} expansion in May 2013, all standard coins were of the same size. However, in order to remove the ''not for children under 3'' warning from their products, The Pokémon Company International began producing coins of a larger size. Japan, however, continued producing the coins at their standard size. The Pokémon Company International again increased to a jumbo size in June 2020 for the {{TCG|Battle Academy}} and now releases both the large size and jumbo size coins in tandem.
With the English {{TCG|Next Destinies}} expansion in February 2012, The Pokémon Company International began producing colored backs alternate to the standard black. Japan has remained with the standard black, only having ever deviated from the black back for one coin during the VS Era in 2001 and one coin for the [[Pokémon 25th Anniversary]] in 2021. Up until the release of the English {{TCG|Plasma Freeze}} expansion in May 2013, all standard coins were of the same size. However, in order to remove the ''not for children under 3'' warning from their products, The Pokémon Company International began producing coins of a larger size. Japan, however, continued producing the coins at their standard size. The Pokémon Company International again increased to a jumbo size in June 2020 for the {{TCG|Battle Academy 2020}} and now releases both the large size and jumbo size coins in tandem.


During [[Generation I]] and [[Generation II]], [[Wizards of the Coast]] produced cardboard and metal coins for the English release of the TCG, while Japan produced coins out of plastic. From [[Generation III]]-onwards, the vast majority of coins in all territories are made out of plastic, with other materials only used for commemorative merchandise and events.
During [[Generation I]] and [[Generation II]], [[Wizards of the Coast]] produced cardboard and metal coins for the English release of the TCG, while Japan produced coins out of plastic. From [[Generation III]]-onwards, the vast majority of coins in all territories are made out of plastic, with other materials only used for commemorative merchandise and events.
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[[File:VictiniLegendaryTreasures23.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Victory Star Victini]]
[[File:VictiniLegendaryTreasures23.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Victory Star Victini]]
Much less frequently will cards manipulate coin flips in more significant ways. {{TCG|Legendary Treasures}} {{TCG ID|Legendary Treasures|Victini|23}} has the {{a|Victory Star}} [[Ability]] that allows players to re-flip coins once per attack if they are unsatisfied with the result. Additionally, {{TCG ID|Rising Rivals|Shiftry|13}} in the {{TCG|Rising Rivals}} expansion has a {{TCG|Poké-Body}} that forces an opponent's coin flips to be treated as tails as long as Shiftry is in the Active Position. These effects are considered much more powerful than the more common coin flip based effects seen more often, and are printed very seldom.
Much less frequently will cards manipulate coin flips in more significant ways. {{TCG|Legendary Treasures}} {{TCG ID|Legendary Treasures|Victini|23}} has the {{a|Victory Star}} {{TCG|Ability}}, which allows players to re-flip coins once per attack if they are unsatisfied with the result. Starting with [[Trick Coin]] from [[Phantom Forces]], a meta-rule was added preventing players from using effects that allow them to flip coins again more than once on the same set of coin flips. Additionally, {{TCG ID|Rising Rivals|Shiftry|13}} in the {{TCG|Rising Rivals}} expansion has a {{TCG|Poké-Body}} that forces an opponent's coin flips to be treated as tails as long as Shiftry is in the Active Position. These effects are considered much more powerful than the more common coin flip based effects seen more often, and are printed very seldom. The strongest coin flip manipulation effect is on the [[Supporter]] [[Will (Cosmic Eclipse 208)|Will]], which lets the player choose the result of the next coin flip of an {{TCG|Attack}}, {{TCG|Ability}}, or {{TCG|Trainer}} card on their turn.


In place of coins, players can choose to use the second type of approved randomizer: dice. When dice are used, it's generally considered for even numbers to mean "heads" and odd numbers to mean "tails".  
In place of coins, players can choose to use the second type of approved randomizer: dice. When dice are used, it's generally considered for even numbers to mean "heads" and odd numbers to mean "tails".


===Rules of play===
===Rules of play===
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===Popularity===
===Popularity===
Coins have fallen out of favor among the Pokémon player base, who have gradually started to prefer the second officially recognized randomizer, dice, instead, for their utility and convenience, causing coins to be used progressively less as a tool for determining outcomes during a TCG match. With the frequency they are released, their occasional limited availability, and their exclusivity to certain countries such as {{pmin|Japan}}, {{pmin|the United States}}, {{pmin|the United Kingdom}}, and {{pmin|South Korea}}, coins are quickly being treated more as a collectible.
Coins have fallen out of favor among the Pokémon player base, who have gradually started to prefer the second officially recognized randomizer, dice, instead, for their utility and convenience, causing coins to be used progressively less as a tool for determining outcomes during a TCG match. With the frequency they are released, their occasional limited availability, and their exclusivity to certain countries such as {{pmin|Japan}}, {{pmin|the United States}}, {{pmin|the United Kingdom}}, and {{pmin|South Korea}}, coins are quickly being treated more as a collectible.
A lot of players tend to use coins to mark a Pokémon that has used an {{tcg|Ability}} that can only be used once per turn.


==List of coins==
==List of coins==
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|region=[[Pokémon in the United States|North America]]
|region=[[Pokémon in the United States|North America]]
|release={{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|Scarlet & Violet Blisters}}
|release={{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|Scarlet & Violet Blisters}}
|description=Jumbo-sized, Gold Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{p|Fuecoco}} released within the {{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|Scarlet & Violet Single Pack Blisters}} and  {{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|Scarlet & Violet Premium Checklane Blisters}} starting March 31, 2023
|description=Jumbo-sized, Gold Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{p|Fuecoco}} released within the {{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|Scarlet & Violet Single Pack Blisters|Scarlet & Violet Single Pack}}, {{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|Scarlet & Violet Premium Checklane Blisters|Premium Checklane}}, and {{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|Scarlet & Violet Stage 1 Blisters|Stage 1 Blisters}} March 31, 2023; also released in {{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|Trade and Play Kit}}s from April 1, 2023
}}
}}
{{TCGCoin
{{TCGCoin
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|region=North America
|region=North America
|release={{TCG|Ampharos ex Battle Deck}}<br>{{TCG|Lucario ex Battle Deck}}
|release={{TCG|Ampharos ex Battle Deck}}<br>{{TCG|Lucario ex Battle Deck}}
|description=Jumbo-sized, White Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring the {{TCG|Pokémon ex}} symbol released within the {{TCG|Ampharos ex Battle Deck|Ampharos ex}} and {{TCG|Lucario ex Battle Deck}}s starting May 5, 2023; later included in the {{TCG|Chien-Pao ex Battle Deck|Chien-Pao ex}} and {{TCG|Tinkaton ex Battle Deck}}s starting July 14, 2023
|description=Jumbo-sized, White Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring the {{TCG|Pokémon ex}} symbol released within the {{TCG|Ampharos ex Battle Deck|Ampharos ex}} and {{TCG|Lucario ex Battle Deck}}s May 5, 2023; later included in the {{TCG|Greninja ex Battle Deck|Greninja ex}} and {{TCG|Kangaskhan ex Battle Deck}}s October 6, 2023, and the {{TCG|Houndoom ex Battle Deck|Houndoom ex}} and {{TCG|Melmetal ex Battle Deck}}s April 5, 2024
}}
}}
{{TCGCoin
{{TCGCoin
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|region=North America
|region=North America
|release={{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|Paldea Evolved Blisters}}
|release={{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|Paldea Evolved Blisters}}
|description=Jumbo-sized, Gold Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{p|Quaxly}} released within the {{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|Paldea Evolved Single Pack Blisters}} and  {{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|Paldea Evolved Premium Checklane Blisters}} starting June 9, 2023
|description=Jumbo-sized, Gold Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{p|Quaxly}} released within the {{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|Paldea Evolved Single Pack Blisters|Paldea Evolved Single Pack}}, {{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|Paldea Evolved Premium Checklane Blisters|Premium Checklane}}, and {{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|Paldea Evolved Stage 1 Blisters|Stage 1 Blisters}} June 9, 2023
}}
}}
{{TCGCoin
{{TCGCoin
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|region=Japan
|region=Japan
|release=Capsule toy vending machines
|release=Capsule toy vending machines
|description=Regular-sized, Brown Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{p|Greedant}}; one of ten available on the Pokémon Center Online store from July 7, 2023 and from capsule toy vending machines present at Pokémon Centers across Japan from July 10, 2023
|description=Regular-sized, Brown Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{p|Greedent}}; one of ten available on the Pokémon Center Online store from July 7, 2023 and from capsule toy vending machines present at Pokémon Centers across Japan from July 10, 2023
}}
}}
{{TCGCoin
{{TCGCoin
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|release=Capsule toy vending machines
|release=Capsule toy vending machines
|description=Regular-sized, Gold Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{p|Meltan}}; one of ten available on the Pokémon Center Online store from July 7, 2023 and from capsule toy vending machines present at Pokémon Centers across Japan from July 10, 2023
|description=Regular-sized, Gold Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{p|Meltan}}; one of ten available on the Pokémon Center Online store from July 7, 2023 and from capsule toy vending machines present at Pokémon Centers across Japan from July 10, 2023
}}
{{TCGCoin
|border=Scarlet
|background=Violet
|image=exBD Aqua ex Coin.jpg
|date=July 14, 2023
|region=North America
|release={{TCG|Chien-Pao ex Battle Deck}}<br>{{TCG|Tinkaton ex Battle Deck}}
|description=Jumbo-sized, Aqua Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring the {{TCG|Pokémon ex}} symbol released within the {{TCG|Chien-Pao ex Battle Deck|Chien-Pao ex}} and {{TCG|Tinkaton ex Battle Deck}}s starting July 14, 2023
}}
}}
{{TCGCoin
{{TCGCoin
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|date=July 28, 2023
|date=July 28, 2023
|region=Japan
|region=Japan
|release={{TCG|2023 World Championships Yokohama Deck: Pikachu}}
|release={{TCG|2023 Pokémon World Championships Yokohama Deck: Pikachu}}
|description=Regular-sized, Gold Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{p|Pikachu}} released within the {{TCG|2023 World Championships Yokohama Deck: Pikachu}} July 28, 2023; the design is based on the {{TCG ID|Yokohama Deck|Pikachu ex|1}} artwork by [[kantaro]]
|description=Regular-sized, Gold Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{p|Pikachu}} released within the {{TCG|2023 Pokémon World Championships Yokohama Deck: Pikachu}} July 28, 2023; the design is based on the {{TCG ID|Yokohama Deck|Pikachu ex|1}} artwork by [[kantaro]]
}}
}}
{{TCGCoin
{{TCGCoin
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|region=North America
|region=North America
|release={{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|Armarouge, Revavroom & Houndstone Blister}}
|release={{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|Armarouge, Revavroom & Houndstone Blister}}
|description=Jumbo-sized, Silver Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{p|Fuecoco}} released within the {{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|Armarouge, Revavroom & Houndstone Blister}} starting August 4, 2023
|description=Jumbo-sized, Silver Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{p|Fuecoco}} released within the {{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|Armarouge, Revavroom & Houndstone Blister}} August 4, 2023
}}
}}
{{TCGCoin
{{TCGCoin
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|date=August 9, 2023
|date=August 9, 2023
|region=Japan
|region=Japan
|release=[[2023 World Championships]]
|release=[[2023 Pokémon World Championships]]
|description=Metal Coin featuring {{p|Pikachu}} available for purchase in the [[Pokémon Center Worlds Store 2023]] in the [[2023 World Championships]] from August 9-13, 2023
|description=Metal Coin featuring {{p|Pikachu}} available for purchase in the [[Pokémon Center Worlds Store 2023]] in the [[2023 Pokémon World Championships]] August 9-13, 2023
}}
}}
{{TCGCoin
{{TCGCoin
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|date=August 9, 2023
|date=August 9, 2023
|region=Japan
|region=Japan
|release=[[2023 World Championships]]
|release=[[2023 Pokémon World Championships]]
|description=Metal Coin featuring {{p|Pikachu}} available for purchase in the [[Pokémon Center Worlds Store 2023]] in the [[2023 World Championships]] from August 9-13, 2023
|description=Metal Coin featuring {{p|Pikachu}} available for purchase in the [[Pokémon Center Worlds Store 2023]] in the [[2023 Pokémon World Championships]] August 9-13, 2023
}}
}}
{{TCGCoin
{{TCGCoin
|border=Scarlet
|border=Scarlet
|background=Violet
|background=Violet
|image=None.png
|image=WCS23 Staff Fuecoco Coin.jpg
|date=August 11, 2023
|date=August 11, 2023
|region=Japan
|region=Japan
|release=[[2023 World Championships]]
|release=[[2023 Pokémon World Championships]]
|description=Metal Coin featuring {{p|Fuecoco}} available to staff of the [[2023 World Championships]] starting August 11-13, 2023
|description=Metal Coin featuring {{p|Fuecoco}} available to staff of the [[2023 Pokémon World Championships]] August 11-13, 2023
}}
}}
{{TCGCoin
{{TCGCoin
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|region=North America
|region=North America
|release={{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|Obsidian Flames Blisters}}
|release={{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|Obsidian Flames Blisters}}
|description=Jumbo-sized, Gold Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{p|Sprigatito}} released within the {{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|Obsidian Flames Single Pack Blisters}} and  {{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|Obsidian Flames Premium Checklane Blisters}} starting August 11, 2023
|description=Jumbo-sized, Gold Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{p|Sprigatito}} released within the {{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|Obsidian Flames Single Pack Blisters|Obsidian Flames Single Pack}}, {{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|Obsidian Flames Premium Checklane Blisters|Premium Checklane}}, and {{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|Obsidian Flames Stage 1 Blisters|Stage 1 Blisters}} August 11, 2023
}}
}}
{{TCGCoin
{{TCGCoin
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|region=North America
|region=North America
|release={{TCG|Meowscarada ex Deluxe Battle Deck}}
|release={{TCG|Meowscarada ex Deluxe Battle Deck}}
|description=Jumbo-sized, Green Unknown Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{p|Meowscarada}} released within the {{TCG|Meowscarada ex Deluxe Battle Deck}} starting September 1, 2023
|description=Jumbo-sized, Green Pixel Wave Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{p|Meowscarada}} released within the {{TCG|Meowscarada ex Deluxe Battle Deck}} September 1, 2023
}}
}}
{{TCGCoin
{{TCGCoin
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|region=North America
|region=North America
|release={{TCG|Quaquaval ex Deluxe Battle Deck}}
|release={{TCG|Quaquaval ex Deluxe Battle Deck}}
|description=Jumbo-sized, Blue Unknown Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{p|Quaquaval}} released within the {{TCG|Quaquaval ex Deluxe Battle Deck}} starting September 1, 2023
|description=Jumbo-sized, Blue Rainbow Circles Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{p|Quaquaval}} released within the {{TCG|Quaquaval ex Deluxe Battle Deck}} September 1, 2023
}}
}}
{{TCGCoin
{{TCGCoin
|border=Scarlet
|border=Scarlet
|background=Violet
|background=Violet
|image=None.png
|image=HC2023 Blue Snom Coin.png
|date=September 1, 2023
|date=September 1, 2023
|region=North America
|region=North America
|release={{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|Holiday Calendar 2023}}
|release={{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|Holiday Calendar 2023}}
|description=Unknown Coin released as one of two coins included within the {{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|Holiday Calendar 2023}} starting September 1, 2023
|description=Jumbo-sized, Blue Starlight Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{p|Snom}} released within the {{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|Holiday Calendar 2023}} September 1, 2023
}}
}}
{{TCGCoin
{{TCGCoin
|border=Scarlet
|border=Scarlet
|background=Violet
|background=Violet
|image=None.png
|image=HC2023 Blue Alolan Vulpix Coin.png
|date=September 1, 2023
|date=September 1, 2023
|region=North America
|region=North America
|release={{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|Holiday Calendar 2023}}
|release={{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|Holiday Calendar 2023}}
|description=Unknown Coin released as one of two coins included within the {{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|Holiday Calendar 2023}} starting September 1, 2023
|description=Jumbo-sized, Blue Cracked Holofoil, Black-backed Coin {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Vulpix}} released as one of two coins included within the {{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|Holiday Calendar 2023}} September 1, 2023
}}
}}
{{TCGCoin
{{TCGCoin
|border=Scarlet
|border=Scarlet
|background=Violet
|background=Violet
|image=SVEM Silver Mewtwo Coin.jpg
|image=SVEM Silver Mewtwo Coin.png
|date=September 22, 2023
|date=September 22, 2023
|region=Japan
|region=Japan
|release={{TCG|Terastal Starter Set Mewtwo ex}}
|release={{TCG|Terastal Starter Set Mewtwo ex}}
|description=Regular-sized, Silver Unknown Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Terastal {{p|Mewtwo}} released within the {{TCG|Terastal Starter Set Mewtwo ex}} starting September 22, 2023
|description=Regular-sized, Silver Cracked Ice Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{Tera}} {{p|Mewtwo}} released within the {{TCG|Terastal Starter Set Mewtwo ex}} September 22, 2023
}}
}}
{{TCGCoin
{{TCGCoin
|border=Scarlet
|border=Scarlet
|background=Violet
|background=Violet
|image=SVEL Silver Skeledirge Coin.jpg
|image=SVEL Silver Skeledirge Coin.png
|date=September 22, 2023
|date=September 22, 2023
|region=Japan
|region=Japan
|release={{TCG|Terastal Starter Set Skeledirge ex}}
|release={{TCG|Terastal Starter Set Skeledirge ex}}
|description=Regular-sized, Silver Unknown Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Terastal {{p|Skeledirge}} released within the {{TCG|Terastal Starter Set Skeledirge ex}} starting September 22, 2023
|description=Regular-sized, Silver Cracked Ice Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{Tera}} {{p|Skeledirge}} released within the {{TCG|Terastal Starter Set Skeledirge ex}} September 22, 2023
}}
}}
{{TCGCoin
{{TCGCoin
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|region=North America
|region=North America
|release={{TCG|My First Battle}}
|release={{TCG|My First Battle}}
|description=Jumbo-sized, Bronze Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{p|Bulbasaur}} and {{p|Pikachu}} released within the {{TCG|My First Battle}} starting September 29, 2023
|description=Jumbo-sized, Bronze Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{p|Bulbasaur}} and {{p|Pikachu}} released within Pikachu & Bulbasaur {{TCG|My First Battle}} sets September 29, 2023
}}
}}
{{TCGCoin
{{TCGCoin
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|region=North America
|region=North America
|release={{TCG|My First Battle}}
|release={{TCG|My First Battle}}
|description=Jumbo-sized, Bronze Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{p|Charmander}} and {{p|Squirtle}} released within the {{TCG|My First Battle}} starting September 29, 2023
|description=Jumbo-sized, Bronze Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{p|Charmander}} and {{p|Squirtle}} released within Charmander & Squirtle {{TCG|My First Battle}} sets September 29, 2023
}}
}}
{{TCGCoin
{{TCGCoin
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|region=North America
|region=North America
|release={{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|151 Ultra-Premium Collection}}
|release={{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|151 Ultra-Premium Collection}}
|description=Jumbo-sized, Pink Glitter Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{p|Mew}} released within the {{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|151 Ultra-Premium Collection}} starting October 6, 2023
|description=Jumbo-sized, Pink Glitter Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{p|Mew}} released within the {{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|151 Ultra-Premium Collection}} October 6, 2023
}}
}}
{{TCGCoin
{{TCGCoin
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|region=North America
|region=North America
|release={{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|151 Mini Tin Collection}}
|release={{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|151 Mini Tin Collection}}
|description=Jumbo-sized, Green Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring the {{ct|Grass}} symbol released within the {{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|151 Mini Tin Collection}} starting October 6, 2023
|description=Jumbo-sized, Green Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring the {{ct|Grass}} symbol released within the {{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|151 Mini Tin Collection}} October 6, 2023
}}
}}
{{TCGCoin
{{TCGCoin
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|region=North America
|region=North America
|release={{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|151 Mini Tin Collection}}
|release={{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|151 Mini Tin Collection}}
|description=Jumbo-sized, Red Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring the {{ct|Fire}} symbol released within the {{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|151 Mini Tin Collection}} starting October 6, 2023
|description=Jumbo-sized, Red Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring the {{ct|Fire}} symbol released within the {{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|151 Mini Tin Collection}} October 6, 2023
}}
}}
{{TCGCoin
{{TCGCoin
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|region=North America
|region=North America
|release={{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|151 Mini Tin Collection}}
|release={{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|151 Mini Tin Collection}}
|description=Jumbo-sized, Blue Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring the {{ct|Water}} symbol released within the {{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|151 Mini Tin Collection}} starting October 6, 2023
|description=Jumbo-sized, Blue Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring the {{ct|Water}} symbol released within the {{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|151 Mini Tin Collection}} October 6, 2023
}}
}}
{{TCGCoin
{{TCGCoin
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|region=North America
|region=North America
|release={{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|151 Mini Tin Collection}}
|release={{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|151 Mini Tin Collection}}
|description=Jumbo-sized, Yellow Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring the {{ct|Lightning}} symbol released within the {{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|151 Mini Tin Collection}} starting October 6, 2023
|description=Jumbo-sized, Yellow Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring the {{ct|Lightning}} symbol released within the {{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|151 Mini Tin Collection}} October 6, 2023
}}
}}
{{TCGCoin
{{TCGCoin
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|region=North America
|region=North America
|release={{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|151 Mini Tin Collection}}
|release={{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|151 Mini Tin Collection}}
|description=Jumbo-sized, Purple Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring the {{ct|Psychic}} symbol released within the {{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|151 Mini Tin Collection}} starting October 6, 2023
|description=Jumbo-sized, Purple Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring the {{ct|Psychic}} symbol released within the {{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|151 Mini Tin Collection}} October 6, 2023
}}
}}
{{TCGCoin
{{TCGCoin
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|region=North America
|region=North America
|release={{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|151 Mini Tin Collection}}
|release={{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|151 Mini Tin Collection}}
|description=Jumbo-sized, Brown Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring the {{ct|Fighting}} symbol released within the {{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|151 Mini Tin Collection}} starting October 6, 2023
|description=Jumbo-sized, Brown Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring the {{ct|Fighting}} symbol released within the {{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|151 Mini Tin Collection}} October 6, 2023
}}
}}
{{TCGCoin
{{TCGCoin
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|region=North America
|region=North America
|release={{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|151 Mini Tin Collection}}
|release={{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|151 Mini Tin Collection}}
|description=Jumbo-sized, Black Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring the {{ct|Darkness}} symbol released within the {{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|151 Mini Tin Collection}} starting October 6, 2023
|description=Jumbo-sized, Black Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring the {{ct|Darkness}} symbol released within the {{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|151 Mini Tin Collection}} October 6, 2023
}}
}}
{{TCGCoin
{{TCGCoin
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|region=North America
|region=North America
|release={{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|151 Mini Tin Collection}}
|release={{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|151 Mini Tin Collection}}
|description=Jumbo-sized, Gray Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring the {{ct|Metal}} symbol released within the {{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|151 Mini Tin Collection}} starting October 6, 2023
|description=Jumbo-sized, Gray Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring the {{ct|Metal}} symbol released within the {{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|151 Mini Tin Collection}} October 6, 2023
}}
}}
{{TCGCoin
{{TCGCoin
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|region=North America
|region=North America
|release={{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|151 Mini Tin Collection}}
|release={{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|151 Mini Tin Collection}}
|description=Jumbo-sized, Gold Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring the {{ct|Dragon}} symbol released within the {{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|151 Mini Tin Collection}} starting October 6, 2023
|description=Jumbo-sized, Gold Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring the {{ct|Dragon}} symbol released within the {{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|151 Mini Tin Collection}} October 6, 2023
}}
}}
{{TCGCoin
{{TCGCoin
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|region=North America
|region=North America
|release={{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|151 Mini Tin Collection}}
|release={{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|151 Mini Tin Collection}}
|description=Jumbo-sized, White Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring the {{ct|Colorless}} symbol released within the {{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|151 Mini Tin Collection}} starting October 6, 2023
|description=Jumbo-sized, White Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring the {{ct|Colorless}} symbol released within the {{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|151 Mini Tin Collection}} October 6, 2023
}}
}}
{{TCGCoin
{{TCGCoin
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|region=North America
|region=North America
|release={{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|Paradox Rift Blisters}}
|release={{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|Paradox Rift Blisters}}
|description=Jumbo-sized, Gold Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{p|Pikachu}} released within the {{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|Paradox Rift Blsiters}} starting November 3, 2023
|description=Jumbo-sized, Gold Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{p|Pikachu}} released within the {{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|Paradox Rift Single Pack Blisters|Paradox Rift Single Pack}}, {{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|Paradox Rift Premium Checklane Blisters|Premium Checklane}}, and {{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|Paradox Rift Stage 1 Blisters|Stage 1 Blisters}} November 3, 2023
}}
{{TCGCoin
|border=Scarlet
|background=Violet
|image=SVG Green Venusaur Coin.png
|date=November 10, 2023
|region=Japan
|release={{TCG|Venusaur & Charizard & Blastoise Special Deck Set ex}}
|description=Regular-sized, Green Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{p|Venusaur}} released within the {{TCG|Venusaur & Charizard & Blastoise Special Deck Set ex}} November 10, 2023
}}
{{TCGCoin
|border=Scarlet
|background=Violet
|image=SVG Orange Charizard Coin.png
|date=November 10, 2023
|region=Japan
|release={{TCG|Venusaur & Charizard & Blastoise Special Deck Set ex}}
|description=Regular-sized, Orange Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{p|Charizard}} released within the {{TCG|Venusaur & Charizard & Blastoise Special Deck Set ex}} November 10, 2023
}}
{{TCGCoin
|border=Scarlet
|background=Violet
|image=SVG Blue Blastoise Coin.png
|date=November 10, 2023
|region=Japan
|release={{TCG|Venusaur & Charizard & Blastoise Special Deck Set ex}}
|description=Regular-sized, Blue Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{p|Blastoise}} released within the {{TCG|Venusaur & Charizard & Blastoise Special Deck Set ex}} November 10, 2023
}}
{{TCGCoin
|border=Scarlet
|background=Violet
|image=F2023CC Silver Charizard Coin.jpg
|date=November 17, 2023
|region=North America
|release={{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|Fall 2023 Collector Chest}}
|description=Jumbo-sized, Silver Cracked Ice Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{Tera}} {{p|Charizard}} released within the {{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|Fall 2023 Collector Chest}} November 17, 2023
}}
{{TCGCoin
|border=Scarlet
|background=Violet
|image=PBL Silver Quaxly Coin.jpg
|date=January 5, 2024
|region=North America
|release={{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|Pawmot Two Pack Blister}}
|description=Jumbo-sized, Silver Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{p|Quaxly}} released within the {{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|Pawmot Two Pack Blister}} January 5, 2024
}}
{{TCGCoin
|border=Scarlet
|background=Violet
|image=SVHK Red Koraidon Coin.jpg
|date=January 26, 2024
|region=Japan
|release={{TCG|Ancient Koraidon ex Starter Deck & Build Set}}
|description=Regular-sized, Red Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{p|Koraidon}} released within the {{TCG|Ancient Koraidon ex Starter Deck & Build Set}} January 26, 2024
}}
{{TCGCoin
|border=Scarlet
|background=Violet
|image=SVHM Purple Miraidon Coin.jpg
|date=January 26, 2024
|region=Japan
|release={{TCG|Future Miraidon ex Starter Deck & Build Set}}
|description=Regular-sized, Purple Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{p|Miraidon}} released within the {{TCG|Future Miraidon ex Starter Deck & Build Set}} January 26, 2024
}}
{{TCGCoin
|border=Scarlet
|background=Violet
|image=WCS2023 Silver Pikachu Coin.jpg
|date=March 1, 2024
|region=North America
|release={{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|2023 Pokémon World Championships Decks}}
|description=Jumbo-sized, Silver Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{p|Pikachu}} released within the {{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|2023 Pokémon World Championships Decks}} March 1, 2024
}}
{{TCGCoin
|border=Scarlet
|background=Violet
|image=SVI Silver Pikachu Coin.png
|date=March 8, 2024
|region=Japan
|release={{TCG|Pokémon Card Game Battle Academy}}
|description=Regular-sized, Silver Rainbow Glitter Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{p|Pikachu}} released within the {{TCG|Pokémon Card Game Battle Academy}} March 8, 2024
}}
{{TCGCoin
|border=Scarlet
|background=Violet
|image=ADCS Silver ex Coin.png
|date=March 8, 2024
|region=Japan
|release={{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Era|Acrylic Damage Counter & Case Set}}
|description=Regular-sized, Silver Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring the {{TCG|Pokémon ex}} symbol released within the {{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Era|Acrylic Damage Counter & Case Set}} March 8, 2024
}}
{{TCGCoin
|border=Scarlet
|background=Violet
|image=TEFBL Gold Pawmi Coin.jpg
|date=March 22, 2024
|region=North America
|release={{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|Temporal Forces Blisters}}
|description=Jumbo-sized, Gold Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{p|Pawmi}} released within the {{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|Temporal Forces Single Pack Blisters|Temporal Forces Single Pack}}, {{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|Temporal Forces Premium Checklane Blisters|Premium Checklane}}, and {{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|Temporal Forces Stage 1 Blisters|Stage 1 Blisters}} March 22, 2024
}}
{{TCGCoin
|border=Scarlet
|background=Violet
|image=DBD Red Ninetales Coin.jpg
|date=March 22, 2024
|region=North America
|release={{TCG|Ninetales ex Deluxe Battle Deck}}
|description=Jumbo-sized, Red Flame Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{p|Ninetales}} released within the {{TCG|Ninetales ex Deluxe Battle Deck}} March 22, 2024
}}
{{TCGCoin
|border=Scarlet
|background=Violet
|image=DBD Yellow Zapdos Coin.jpg
|date=March 22, 2024
|region=North America
|release={{TCG|Zapdos ex Deluxe Battle Deck}}
|description=Jumbo-sized, Yellow Lightning Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{p|Zapdos}} released within the {{TCG|Zapdos ex Deluxe Battle Deck}} March 22, 2024
}}
{{TCGCoin
|border=Scarlet
|background=Violet
|image=IC24 Metal Armarouge Ceruledge Coin.jpg
|date=April 4, 2024
|region=[[Pokémon in the United Kingdom|Europe]]
|release=2024 Pokémon Europe International Championships
|description=Metal Coin featuring {{p|Armarouge}} and {{p|Ceruledge}} available for purchase in the [[2024 Pokémon Europe International Championships Pokémon Center]] at the 2024 Pokémon Europe International Championships from April 4-7, 2024; later available for purchase in the [[2024 Pokémon North America International Championships Pokémon Center]] at the 2024 Pokémon North America International Championships from June 6-9, 2024
}}
{{TCGCoin
|border=Scarlet
|background=Violet
|image=IPTC Pink Iono Coin.png
|date=April 5, 2024
|region=North America
|release={{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|Iono Premium Tournament Collection}}
|description=Jumbo-sized, Pink Speckle Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring [[Iono]] included in the {{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|Iono Premium Tournament Collection}} April 5, 2024
}}
{{TCGCoin
|border=Scarlet
|background=Violet
|image=PBGBL Silver Pikachu Coin.jpg
|date=April 11, 2024
|region=North America
|release={{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|Palafin, Baxcalibur & Garganacl Blister}}
|description=Jumbo-sized, Silver Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{p|Pikachu}} released within the {{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|Palafin, Baxcalibur & Garganacl Blister}} April 11, 2024
}}
{{TCGCoin
|border=Scarlet
|background=Violet
|image=PC Green Ogerpon Coin.png
|date=May 10, 2024
|region=[[Pokémon in Taiwan|Taiwan]]
|release=[[Pokémon Center Taipei]] {{TCG|Transformation Mask}} Release Event
|description=Regular-sized, Green Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{p|Ogerpon}} released as a Gift with Purchase during the [[Pokémon Center Taipei]] {{TCG|Transformation Mask}} Release Event from May 10-30, 2024; later released in the Japanese {{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Era|Ogerpon Special Jumbo Card Set}} May 17, 2024
}}
{{TCGCoin
|border=Scarlet
|background=Violet
|image=SVJL Silver Charizard Coin.png
|date=May 17, 2024
|region=Japan
|release={{TCG|Battle Master Deck Terastal Charizard ex}}
|description=Regular-sized, Silver Cracked Ice Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Terastal {{p|Charizard}} released within the {{TCG|Battle Master Deck Terastal Charizard ex}} May 17, 2024
}}
{{TCGCoin
|border=Scarlet
|background=Violet
|image=SVJP Silver Chien-Pao Coin.png
|date=May 17, 2024
|region=Japan
|release={{TCG|Battle Master Deck Chien-Pao ex}}
|description=Regular-sized, Silver Shattered Ice Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{p|Chien-Pao}} released within the {{TCG|Battle Master Deck Chien-Pao ex}} May 17, 2024
}}
{{TCGCoin
|border=Scarlet
|background=Violet
|image=TWMBL Gold Lechonk Coin.jpg
|date=May 24, 2024
|region=North America
|release={{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|Twilight Masquerade Blisters}}
|description=Jumbo-sized, Gold Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{p|Lechonk}} released within the {{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|Twilight Masquerade Single Pack Blisters|Twilight Masquerade Single Pack}}, {{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|Twilight Masquerade Premium Checklane Blisters|Premium Checklane}}, and {{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|Twilight Masquerade Stage 1 Blisters|Stage 1 Blisters}} May 24, 2024
}}
{{TCGCoin
|border=Scarlet
|background=Violet
|image=TCGBA Gold Pikachu Darkrai Armarouge Coin.jpg
|date=June 21, 2024
|region=North America
|release={{TCG|Battle Academy 2024}}
|description=Jumbo-sized, Gold Confetti Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Darkrai}}, and {{p|Armarouge}} released within the {{TCG|Battle Academy 2024}} June 21, 2024
}}
{{TCGCoin
|border=Scarlet
|background=Violet
|image=BTSCC Pink Scream Tail Coin.jpg
|date=July 5, 2024
|region=North America
|release={{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|Collector Chest (Back-to-School 2024)}}
|description=Jumbo-sized, Pink Psychedelic Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{p|Scream Tail}} released as one of two possible coins within the {{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|Collector Chest (Back-to-School 2024)}} July 5, 2024
}}
{{TCGCoin
|border=Scarlet
|background=Violet
|image=BTSCC Blue Iron Valiant Coin.jpg
|date=July 5, 2024
|region=North America
|release={{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|Collector Chest (Back-to-School 2024)}}
|description=Jumbo-sized, Blue Pixel Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{p|Iron Valiant}} released as one of two possible coins within the {{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|Collector Chest (Back-to-School 2024)}} July 5, 2024
}}
}}


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{{main|Event Coin}}
{{main|Event Coin}}


An Event Coin (Japanese: イベントコイン) is any of the collectible coins used in {{pkmn|Trading Card Game}} {{TCG GB|duel|duels}} in [[Pokémon Card GB2: Here Comes Team GR!]].
An Event Coin (Japanese: イベントコイン) is any of the collectible coins used in {{pkmn|Trading Card Game}} {{TCG GB|duel|duels}} in [[Pokémon Trading Card Game 2: The Invasion of Team GR!]].


===e-Reader===
===e-Reader===
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===Pokémon Trading Card Game Online===
===Pokémon Trading Card Game Online===
As the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game Online]] is based on the physical Pokémon Trading Card Game, the game utilizes coins in the same way. However, it also features commemorative coins that aren't physically available. For example, in the code card package received by participants of the [[2014 World Championships]], a commemorative coin was included. Each {{TCG|Theme Deck}} code card also includes the deck's coin, and older retired coins are being progressively made available by using the game's Prize Wheel.
:See also: [[List of Pokémon Trading Card Game Online gameplay items]]
As the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game Online]] was based on the physical TCG, the game utilized coins in the same way, also including some commemorative coins that aren't physically available. For example, in the [[code card]] package received by participants of the [[2014 World Championships]], a commemorative coin was included. Each {{TCG|Theme Deck}} code card also includes the deck's coin, and older retired coins were progressively made available by using the game's Prize Wheel.
 
Each deck can be assigned a coin, and when using that deck every coin flip the player performs is done using that coin. PTCGO tracks the number of times a coin flip has a heads result or a tails result during a match, displaying both counters afterward as part of the Stats screen.  


====List of exclusive coins awarded on TCGO ====
====List of exclusive coins awarded on TCGO ====
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! style="width: 50%; color: white;" | Description
! style="width: 50%; color: white;" | Description
|- style="background: #FFF;"
|- style="background: #FFF;"
| style="{{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" | [[File:TCGO Grass Energy Coin.png]]
| [[File:TCGO Grass Energy Coin.png]]
| Grass Reward Coin
| Grass Reward Coin
| style="{{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}}; text-align: left;" | Green Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{e|Grass}} symbols. Awarded to the player when reaching Grass Energy Level 1
| style="text-align: left;" | Green Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{e|Grass}} symbols. Awarded to the player when reaching Grass Energy Level 1
|- style="background: #FFF;"
|- style="background: #FFF;"
| style="{{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" | [[File:TCGO Fire Energy Coin.png]]
| [[File:TCGO Fire Energy Coin.png]]
| Fire Reward Coin
| Fire Reward Coin
| style="{{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}}; text-align: left;" | Red Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{e|Fire}} symbols. Awarded to the player when reaching Fire Energy Level 1
| style="text-align: left;" | Red Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{e|Fire}} symbols. Awarded to the player when reaching Fire Energy Level 1
|- style="background: #FFF;"
|- style="background: #FFF;"
| style="{{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" | [[File:TCGO Water Energy Coin.png]]
| [[File:TCGO Water Energy Coin.png]]
| Water Reward Coin
| Water Reward Coin
| style="{{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}}; text-align: left;" | Blue Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{e|Water}} symbols. Awarded to the player when reaching Water Energy Level 1
| style="text-align: left;" | Blue Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{e|Water}} symbols. Awarded to the player when reaching Water Energy Level 1
|- style="background: #FFF;"
|- style="background: #FFF;"
| style="{{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" | [[File:TCGO Lightning Energy Coin.png]]
| [[File:TCGO Lightning Energy Coin.png]]
| Lightning Reward Coin
| Lightning Reward Coin
| style="{{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}}; text-align: left;" | Yellow Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{e|Lightning}} symbols. Awarded to the player when reaching Lightning Energy Level 1
| style="text-align: left;" | Yellow Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{e|Lightning}} symbols. Awarded to the player when reaching Lightning Energy Level 1
|- style="background: #FFF;"
|- style="background: #FFF;"
| style="{{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" | [[File:TCGO Psychic Energy Coin.png]]
| [[File:TCGO Psychic Energy Coin.png]]
| Psychic Reward Coin
| Psychic Reward Coin
| style="{{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}}; text-align: left;" | Purple Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{e|Psychic}} symbols. Awarded to the player when reaching Psychic Energy Level 1
| style="text-align: left;" | Purple Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{e|Psychic}} symbols. Awarded to the player when reaching Psychic Energy Level 1
|- style="background: #FFF;"
|- style="background: #FFF;"
| style="{{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" | [[File:TCGO Fighting Energy Coin.png]]
| [[File:TCGO Fighting Energy Coin.png]]
| Fighting Reward Coin
| Fighting Reward Coin
| style="{{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}}; text-align: left;" | Brown Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{e|Fighting}} symbols. Awarded to the player when reaching Fighting Energy Level 1
| style="text-align: left;" | Brown Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{e|Fighting}} symbols. Awarded to the player when reaching Fighting Energy Level 1
|- style="background: #FFF;"
|- style="background: #FFF;"
| style="{{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" | [[File:TCGO Darkness Energy Coin.png]]
| [[File:TCGO Darkness Energy Coin.png]]
| Darkness Reward Coin
| Darkness Reward Coin
| style="{{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}}; text-align: left;" | Dark Blue Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{e|Darkness}} symbols. Awarded to the player when reaching Darkness Energy Level 1
| style="text-align: left;" | Dark Blue Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{e|Darkness}} symbols. Awarded to the player when reaching Darkness Energy Level 1
|- style="background: #FFF;"
|- style="background: #FFF;"
| style="{{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" | [[File:TCGO Metal Energy Coin.png]]
| [[File:TCGO Metal Energy Coin.png]]
| Metal Reward Coin
| Metal Reward Coin
| style="{{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}}; text-align: left;" | Silver Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{e|Metal}} symbols. Awarded to the player when reaching Metal Energy Level 1
| style="text-align: left;" | Silver Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{e|Metal}} symbols. Awarded to the player when reaching Metal Energy Level 1
|- style="background: #FFF;"
|- style="background: #FFF;"
| style="{{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" | [[File:TCGO Dragon Energy Coin.png]]
| [[File:TCGO Dragon Energy Coin.png]]
| Dragon Reward Coin
| Dragon Reward Coin
| style="{{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}}; text-align: left;" | Green Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{e|Dragon}} symbols. Awarded to the player when reaching Dragon Energy Level 1
| style="text-align: left;" | Green Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{e|Dragon}} symbols. Awarded to the player when reaching Dragon Energy Level 1
|- style="background: #FFF;"
|- style="background: #FFF;"
| style="{{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" | [[File:TCGO Fairy Energy Coin.png]]
| [[File:TCGO Fairy Energy Coin.png]]
| Fairy Reward Coin
| Fairy Reward Coin
| style="{{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}}; text-align: left;" | Gold Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{e|Fairy}} symbols. Awarded to the player when reaching Fairy Energy Level 1
| style="text-align: left;" | Gold Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{e|Fairy}} symbols. Awarded to the player when reaching Fairy Energy Level 1
|- style="background: #FFF;"
|- style="background: #FFF;"
| style="{{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" | [[File:TCGO 2013 Worlds Red Coin.png]]
| [[File:TCGO 2013 Worlds Red Coin.png]]
| Red Worlds 2013 Pikachu Coin
| Red Worlds 2013 Pikachu Coin
| style="{{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}}; text-align: left;" | Red Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{p|Pikachu}}. Code card package received by participants of the 2013 World Championships
| style="text-align: left;" | Red Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{p|Pikachu}}. Code card package received by participants of the 2013 World Championships
|- style="background: #FFF;"
|- style="background: #FFF;"
| style="{{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" | [[File:TCGO 2014 Worlds Blue Coin.png]]
| [[File:TCGO 2014 Worlds Blue Coin.png]]
| Blue Worlds 2014 Pikachu Coin
| Blue Worlds 2014 Pikachu Coin
| style="{{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}}; text-align: left;" | Blue Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{p|Pikachu}}. Code card package received by participants of the [[2014 World Championships]]
| style="text-align: left;" | Blue Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{p|Pikachu}}. Code card package received by participants of the [[2014 World Championships]]
|- style="background: #FFF;"
|- style="background: #FFF;"
| style="{{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" | [[File:TCGO 2014 Worlds Red Coin.png]]
| [[File:TCGO 2014 Worlds Red Coin.png]]
| Red Worlds 2014 Pikachu Coin
| Red Worlds 2014 Pikachu Coin
| style="{{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}}; text-align: left;" | Red Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{p|Pikachu}}. Code card package received by participants of the [[2014 World Championships]]
| style="text-align: left;" | Red Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{p|Pikachu}}. Code card package received by participants of the [[2014 World Championships]]
|- style="background: #FFF;"
|- style="background: #FFF;"
| style="{{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" | [[File:TCGO 2015 Worlds Red Coin.png]]
| [[File:TCGO 2015 Worlds Red Coin.png]]
| Red Worlds 2015 Pikachu Coin
| Red Worlds 2015 Pikachu Coin
| style="{{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}}; text-align: left;" | Red Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{p|Pikachu}}. Code card package received by participants of the [[2015 World Championships]]
| style="text-align: left;" | Red Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{p|Pikachu}}. Code card package received by participants of the [[2015 World Championships]]
|- style="background: #FFF;"
|- style="background: #FFF;"
| style="{{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" | [[File:TCGO 2015 Worlds Silver Coin.png]]
| [[File:TCGO 2015 Worlds Silver Coin.png]]
| Silver Worlds 2015 Pikachu Coin
| Silver Worlds 2015 Pikachu Coin
| style="{{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}}; text-align: left;" | Silver Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{p|Pikachu}}. Code card package received by participants of the [[2015 World Championships]]
| style="text-align: left;" | Silver Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{p|Pikachu}}. Code card package received by participants of the [[2015 World Championships]]
|- style="background: #FFF;"
|- style="background: #FFF;"
| style="{{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" | [[File:TCGO 2016 Worlds Silver Coin.png]]
| [[File:TCGO 2016 Worlds Silver Coin.png]]
| Blue Worlds 2016 Pikachu Coin
| Blue Worlds 2016 Pikachu Coin
| style="{{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}}; text-align: left;" | Silver Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{p|Pikachu}}. Code card package received by participants of the [[2016 World Championships]]. Stated as ''Blue'' in TCGO.
| style="text-align: left;" | Silver Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{p|Pikachu}}. Code card package received by participants of the [[2016 World Championships]]. Stated as ''Blue'' in TCGO.
|- style="background: #FFF;"
|- style="background: #FFF;"
| style="{{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" | [[File:TCGO 2016 Worlds Copper Coin.png]]
| [[File:TCGO 2016 Worlds Copper Coin.png]]
| Copper Worlds 2016 Pikachu Coin
| Copper Worlds 2016 Pikachu Coin
| style="{{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}}; text-align: left;" | Copper Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{p|Pikachu}}. Code card package received by participants of the [[2016 World Championships]]
| style="text-align: left;" | Copper Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{p|Pikachu}}. Code card package received by participants of the [[2016 World Championships]]
|- style="background: #FFF;"
|- style="background: #FFF;"
| style="{{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" | [[File:TCGO 2017 Worlds Gold Coin.png]]
| [[File:TCGO 2017 Worlds Gold Coin.png]]
| Gold Worlds 2017 Pikachu Coin
| Gold Worlds 2017 Pikachu Coin
| style="{{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}}; text-align: left;" | Gold Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{p|Pikachu}}. Code card package received by participants of the [[2017 World Championships]]
| style="text-align: left;" | Gold Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{p|Pikachu}}. Code card package received by participants of the [[2017 World Championships]]
|- style="background: #FFF;"
|- style="background: #FFF;"
| style="{{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" | [[File:TCGO 2017 Worlds Silver Coin.png]]
| [[File:TCGO 2017 Worlds Silver Coin.png]]
| Silver Worlds 2017 Pikachu Coin
| Silver Worlds 2017 Pikachu Coin
| style="{{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}}; text-align: left;" | Silver Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{p|Pikachu}}. Code card package received by participants of the [[2017 World Championships]]
| style="text-align: left;" | Silver Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{p|Pikachu}}. Code card package received by participants of the [[2017 World Championships]]
|- style="background: #FFF;"
|- style="background: #FFF;"
| style="{{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" | [[File:TCGO 2018 Worlds Gold Coin.png]]
| [[File:TCGO 2018 Worlds Gold Coin.png]]
| Gold Worlds 2018 Pikachu Coin
| Gold Worlds 2018 Pikachu Coin
| style="{{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}}; text-align: left;" | Gold Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{p|Pikachu}}. Code card package received by participants of the [[2018 World Championships]]
| style="text-align: left;" | Gold Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{p|Pikachu}}. Code card package received by participants of the [[2018 World Championships]]
|- style="background: #FFF;"
|- style="background: #FFF;"
| style="{{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" | [[File:TCGO 2018 Worlds Silver Coin.png]]
| [[File:TCGO 2018 Worlds Silver Coin.png]]
| Silver Worlds 2018 Pikachu Coin
| Silver Worlds 2018 Pikachu Coin
| style="{{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}}; text-align: left;" | Silver Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{p|Pikachu}}. Code card package received by participants of the [[2018 World Championships]]
| style="text-align: left;" | Silver Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{p|Pikachu}}. Code card package received by participants of the [[2018 World Championships]]
|- style="background: #FFF;"
|- style="background: #FFF;"
| style="{{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" | [[File:TCGO 2019 Worlds Gold Coin.png|136px]]
| [[File:TCGO 2019 Worlds Gold Coin.png|136px]]
| Gold Worlds 2019 Pikachu Coin
| Gold Worlds 2019 Pikachu Coin
| style="{{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}}; text-align: left;" | Gold Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{p|Pikachu}}. Code card package received by participants of the [[2019 World Championships]]
| style="text-align: left;" | Gold Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{p|Pikachu}}. Code card package received by participants of the [[2019 World Championships]]
|- style="text-align: center; color: black; background: #FFF;"
|- style="text-align: center; color: black; background: #FFF;"
| style="{{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" | [[File:TCGO 2019 Worlds Silver Coin.png|136px]]
| [[File:TCGO 2019 Worlds Silver Coin.png|136px]]
| Silver Worlds 2019 Pikachu Coin
| Silver Worlds 2019 Pikachu Coin
| style="{{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}}; text-align: left;" | Silver Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{p|Pikachu}}. Code card package received by participants of the [[2019 World Championships]]
| style="text-align: left;" | Silver Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{p|Pikachu}}. Code card package received by participants of the [[2019 World Championships]]
|- style="text-align: center; color: black; background: #FFF;"
|- style="text-align: center; color: black; background: #FFF;"
| style="{{roundytl|5px}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" | [[File:TCGO Bidoof Coin.png]]
| style="{{roundybl|5px}};" | [[File:TCGO Bidoof Coin.png]]
| Bidoof Day Coin
| Bidoof Day Coin
| style="{{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}}; text-align: left;" | Brown Cracked Ice Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{p|Bidoof}}. Log-in bonus for all online players that logged in between July 1, 2021, at 12:01 a.m. PDT, and July 7, 2021, at 11:59 p.m. PDT to celebrate Bidoof Day on July 1, 2021.  
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}; text-align: left;" | Brown Cracked Ice Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{p|Bidoof}}. Log-in bonus for all online players that logged in between July 1, 2021, at 12:01 a.m. PDT, and July 7, 2021, at 11:59 p.m. PDT to celebrate Bidoof Day on July 1, 2021.  
|}
|}
===Pokémon Trading Card Game Live===
:See also: [[List of Pokémon Trading Card Game Live gameplay items]]
The [[Pokémon Trading Card Game Live]] utilizes coins in the same way as TCGO, also featuring commemorative coins that aren't physically available; many of which can be purchased in-game with the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game Live#Shopping|coin]] currency. Some older coins designs have not been [[Pokémon Trading Card Game Live#Transfers from TCGO|migrated]] from TCGO accounts, while others with similar layouts but different colors have been merged into a single item.
===Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket===
The [[Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket]] uses coins similarly to TCGO, including coins that are exclusive to the game and can often be bought in-game using the Tickets, Poké gold or real money.
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! style="width: 25%;" | Name
! style="width: 50%;" | Description
|- style="background: #FFF;"
| [[File:TCGP Coin Poké Ball.png|128px]]
| Poké Ball (Pokémon coin)
| style="text-align: left;" | Red White Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring a [[Poké Ball]]. Default coin.
|- style="background: #FFF;"
| [[File:TCGP Coin Eevee.png|128px]]
| Eevee (Pokémon coin)
| style="text-align: left;" | Brown Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{p|Eevee}}. Default coin.
|- style="background: #FFF;"
| [[File:TCGP Coin Special Set 01.png|128px]]
| Special Set 01 (Pokémon coin)
| style="text-align: left;" | Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring a [[Poké Ball]]. Available in the Shop; costing 12 Special Shop tickets.
|- style="background: #FFF;"
| [[File:TCGP Coin Mewtwo.png|128px]]
| Mewtwo (Pokémon coin)
| style="text-align: left;" | Purple Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{p|Mewtwo}}. Available in the Shop for a limited time, costing 6 Premium ticket.
|- style="background: #FFF;"
| [[File:TCGP Coin Erika Rainbow.png|128px]]
| Rainbow Erika (Pokémon coin)
| style="text-align: left;" | Rainbow Holofoil, featuring [[Erika]]. Available in the Shop inside the Bonuses A bundle for a limited time, costing 115 Poké gold. 
|- style="background: #FFF;"
| [[File:TCGP Coin Erika Alt.png|128px]]
| Erika Alt. (Pokémon coin)
| style="text-align: left;" | Rainbow Holofoil, featuring [[Erika]]. Available in the Shop inside the Bonuses B bundle for a limited time, costing 45 Poké gold. 
|- style="background: #FFF;"
| [[File:TCGP Coin Gardevoir.png|128px]]
| Gardevoir (Pokémon coin)
| style="text-align: left;" | Green Purple Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{p|Gardevoir}}. Available in the Shop inside the Poké Gold + Bonuses bundle for a limited time, costing $22.99.
|- style="background: #FFF;"
| style="{{roundybl|5px}};" | [[File:TCGP Coin Meowth.png|128px]]
| Meowth (Pokémon coin)
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}; text-align: left;" | Beige Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{p|Meowth}}. Available in the Shop for a limited time, costing 5 Event Shop Tickets.
|}
==In animation==
{{incomplete|section|Other coin flips and coin appearances in Path to the Peak}}
In ''[[Challenge the World!]]'', two players flipped a [[Coin (TCG)/Generations I-IV#Generation I|coin]] during a match at the [[2023 Pokémon World Championships]] to determine which of them took the first turn. The coin featured {{p|Chansey}}.
In [[Pokémon: Path to the Peak]], coins are used as per the rules of the Trading Card Game in certain scenes. Notably, in ''[[PTP02|Regionals]]'', [[Ava]] got a result of heads on a coin flip that allowed her {{p|Vileplume}}'s Dizzying Pollen {{TCG|attack}} to inflict damage and defeat [[Celestine]]'s {{p|Mismagius}}{{ex}}. The coin has a Poké Ball design for tails and a {{p|Pikachu}} design for heads.
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Pokémon's first coin

Coins (Japanese: ポケモンコイン Pokémon Coin), also officially recognized as metallic coins, are one of two types of randomizers that players can use during a Pokémon TCG match. They are obtainable via official Pokémon Trading Card Game merchandise as well as official tournaments and events.

Information

Design

The majority of coins released for the Pokémon Trading Card Game are made of plastic with a metallic Pokémon design on the front, which can be of anything from Pokémon, game characters, and TCG-specific symbols to designs commemorating specific events. Although the majority of coins are made with the current standard of a plastic backing, throughout the history of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, coins made of cardboard and coins made of metal have also been released. Coins come in an assortment of sizes, and the metallic designs on the front also feature a variety of different holofoil patterns and colors.

With the English Next Destinies expansion in February 2012, The Pokémon Company International began producing colored backs alternate to the standard black. Japan has remained with the standard black, only having ever deviated from the black back for one coin during the VS Era in 2001 and one coin for the Pokémon 25th Anniversary in 2021. Up until the release of the English Plasma Freeze expansion in May 2013, all standard coins were of the same size. However, in order to remove the not for children under 3 warning from their products, The Pokémon Company International began producing coins of a larger size. Japan, however, continued producing the coins at their standard size. The Pokémon Company International again increased to a jumbo size in June 2020 for the Battle Academy 2020 and now releases both the large size and jumbo size coins in tandem.

During Generation I and Generation II, Wizards of the Coast produced cardboard and metal coins for the English release of the TCG, while Japan produced coins out of plastic. From Generation III-onwards, the vast majority of coins in all territories are made out of plastic, with other materials only used for commemorative merchandise and events.

Japanese metallic coins have featured 6 different backing designs since their introduction in October 1996. The most frequent design started in the English EX Series and the Japanese ADV Era and features a Poké Ball design and the Pokémon logo. This design has continued to this day with only minor copyright changes. When Wizards of the Coast lost the license for the card game for EX Ruby & Sapphire onwards, coins released for English audiences were imported from Japan and distributed in English products. This remained true until August 2010 and the release of the Undaunted expansion. All coins for international audiences after this month are produced by The Pokémon Company International, however, leftover stock of the standard sized Japanese coins were still included in TCG merchandise up until April 2014, when the stock was exhausted. English coins started featuring the ™ trademark distinction on the back in August 2010, while Japanese coins maintained the ® (Registered) trademark symbol until Generation VIII in November 2019 when they also switched over to the™ trademark.

Japanese back designs

Design Description Timeframe
First Japanese back 任天堂/C/G/M October 1996-July 1998
Generation I Japanese back 任天堂/C/G July 1998-July 1999
Generation II Neo Japanese back Pokémon Card Game NEO February 2000-July 2000
Generation II PCG Japanese back Pokémon Card Game April 2001-July 2022
® Trademark Poké Ball + ® Trademark January 2003-May 2019
™ Trademark Poké Ball + ™ Trademark July 2019-Current


English back designs

Coin Back Wizards Original.png
©1999 Wizards coins
Coin Back Wizards.png
©2000 Wizards coins
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Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
Coin Metal Back Side.png
Metal Lugia coin
Coin Back Metal Pikachu.png
Metal Pikachu Coin
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
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Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
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Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
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Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
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Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori


Gameplay

Coin flips are an integral part of the design of a vast number of cards released in the TCG and are used in a variety of ways. The result of a coin flip can determine whether an effect of a card even happens: a heads after playing Pokémon Catcher or after using Neo Revelation Shining Gyarados's Outrage attack allows the effect to happen. Coin flips can result in an additional positive effect on a successful heads, or an additional negative effect on a tails. XY Spewpa's Stun Spore inflicts a Special Condition on the opponent's Active Pokémon on a success, while Platinum Vigoroth's Reckless Charge attack inflicts damage to itself on a failure. The occasional card will result in a positive effect for both a heads or a tails on a coin flip: Call of Legends Tangrowth's Plow Over attack will either Paralyze the opponent or send one of their attached Energy cards to the Lost Zone depending on the result of the flip. Cubone from Triumphant has the Bone Rush attack that calls for flipping a coin until the flip is a failure, doing damage dependent on the amount of heads achieved.

Victory Star Victini

Much less frequently will cards manipulate coin flips in more significant ways. Legendary Treasures Victini has the Victory Star Ability, which allows players to re-flip coins once per attack if they are unsatisfied with the result. Starting with Trick Coin from Phantom Forces, a meta-rule was added preventing players from using effects that allow them to flip coins again more than once on the same set of coin flips. Additionally, Shiftry in the Rising Rivals expansion has a Poké-Body that forces an opponent's coin flips to be treated as tails as long as Shiftry is in the Active Position. These effects are considered much more powerful than the more common coin flip based effects seen more often, and are printed very seldom. The strongest coin flip manipulation effect is on the Supporter Will, which lets the player choose the result of the next coin flip of an Attack, Ability, or Trainer card on their turn.

In place of coins, players can choose to use the second type of approved randomizer: dice. When dice are used, it's generally considered for even numbers to mean "heads" and odd numbers to mean "tails".

Rules of play

Play! Pokémon details several rules on coins and coin flips during TCG matches:

  • Any coin released with any Pokémon TCG product from EX Ruby & Sapphire on should be considered fair and impartial.
  • When flipped, a coin should be held at shoulder height, and fully rotate at least three times before landing on the table.
  • Coins should land as flat on the table as possible. If both players cannot agree on the result of the flip, a judge may be called to determine whether the result is conclusive or if the coin must be flipped again.
  • Coin flips that land outside the playing area (off of the table or in another game's playing area) are considered invalid and must be flipped again.
  • Once players have agreed on the result of a coin flip, it cannot be redone.
  • Once a judge has ruled that a result is conclusive, it cannot be redone.

Coins made out of materials other than plastic or metal are typically not recognized as standard randomizers for TCG matches and must be approved by both players. Additionally, the head judge of the tournament has the right to disallow any randomizer if there is reason to believe that the randomizer is unsuitable.

Popularity

Coins have fallen out of favor among the Pokémon player base, who have gradually started to prefer the second officially recognized randomizer, dice, instead, for their utility and convenience, causing coins to be used progressively less as a tool for determining outcomes during a TCG match. With the frequency they are released, their occasional limited availability, and their exclusivity to certain countries such as Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, and South Korea, coins are quickly being treated more as a collectible.

A lot of players tend to use coins to mark a Pokémon that has used an Ability that can only be used once per turn.

List of coins

The following is a list of coins released throughout the history of the Pokémon Trading Card Game in chronological order split by Generation. For the coins listed by National Pokédex number, refer here: metallic coins, metal coins, and cardboard coins.

Generations I-IV

Main article: Coin (TCG)/Generations I-IV

Generations V-VI

Main article: Coin (TCG)/Generations V-VI

Generations VII-VIII

Main article: Coin (TCG)/Generations VII-VIII

Generation IX

SVAM Green Sprigatito Coin.png Release date January 20, 2023
Region Japan
Release ex Starter Set Sprigatito & Lucario ex
Description: Regular-sized, Green Speckle Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Sprigatito released within the ex Starter Set Sprigatito & Lucario ex January 20, 2023
SVAL Red Fuecoco Coin.png Release date January 20, 2023
Region Japan
Release ex Starter Set Fuecoco & Ampharos ex
Description: Regular-sized, Red Speckle Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Fuecoco released within the ex Starter Set Fuecoco & Ampharos ex January 20, 2023
SVAW Blue Quaxly Coin.png Release date January 20, 2023
Region Japan
Release ex Starter Set Quaxly & Mimikyu ex
Description: Regular-sized, Blue Speckle Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Quaxly released within the ex Starter Set Quaxly & Mimikyu ex January 20, 2023
SVB Aqua ex Coin.png Release date January 20, 2023
Region Japan
Release Premium Trainer Box ex
Description: Regular-sized, Aqua Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring the Pokémon ex symbol released within the Premium Trainer Box ex January 20, 2023
ECS Silver Poké Ball Coin.png Release date January 20, 2023
Region Japan
Release Energy Card Set
Description: Regular-sized, Silver Brick Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring a Poké Ball design released within the Energy Card Set January 20, 2023
FEC Silver Poké Ball Coin.png Release date January 20, 2023
Region Japan
Release First Entry Campaign
Description: Regular-sized, Silver Speckle Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring a Poké Ball design released as a prize during the First Entry Campaign. Between January 20 and March 31, 2023, participating Pokémon Card Gym venues held a stamp rally that incorporated Gym Battle, New Battle, Deck As Is Battle, and Extra Battle Day events. People that participated in any of these events for the first time during the campaign were given a stamp card and could then earn stamps by participating in more events. Those that earned at least one stamp were awarded this coin.[1]
SVC Gold Pikachu Coin.png Release date March 24, 2023
Region Japan
Release ex Starter Set Pikachu ex & Pawmot
Description: Regular-sized, Gold Speckle Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Pikachu released within the ex Starter Set Pikachu ex & Pawmot March 24, 2023
SVC Silver Pikachu Coin.png Release date March 24, 2023
Region Japan
Release ex Starter Set Pikachu Special Set
Description: Regular-sized, Silver Glitter Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Pikachu released within the ex Starter Set Pikachu Special Set March 24, 2023
SVIBL Gold Fuecoco Coin.jpg Release date March 31, 2023
Region North America
Release Scarlet & Violet Blisters
Description: Jumbo-sized, Gold Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Fuecoco released within the Scarlet & Violet Single Pack, Premium Checklane, and Stage 1 Blisters March 31, 2023; also released in Trade and Play Kits from April 1, 2023
ExBD White ex Coin.jpg Release date May 5, 2023
Region North America
Release Ampharos ex Battle Deck
Lucario ex Battle Deck
Description: Jumbo-sized, White Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring the Pokémon ex symbol released within the Ampharos ex and Lucario ex Battle Decks May 5, 2023; later included in the Greninja ex and Kangaskhan ex Battle Decks October 6, 2023, and the Houndoom ex and Melmetal ex Battle Decks April 5, 2024
PALBL Gold Quaxly Coin.jpg Release date June 9, 2023
Region North America
Release Paldea Evolved Blisters
Description: Jumbo-sized, Gold Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Quaxly released within the Paldea Evolved Single Pack, Premium Checklane, and Stage 1 Blisters June 9, 2023
SVD Silver Pikachu Coin.png Release date July 7, 2023
Region Japan
Release ex Start Decks Playmat giveaway
Description: Regular-sized, Silver Cracked Ice Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Pikachu available within a sealed paper playmat given away at Pokémon Centers and participating Pokémon Card Gym venues to promote the ex Start Decks until supplies lasted
CTVM Purple Ditto Coin.jpg Release date July 7, 2023
Region Japan
Release Capsule toy vending machines
Description: Regular-sized, Purple Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Ditto; one of ten available on the Pokémon Center Online store from July 7, 2023 and from capsule toy vending machines present at Pokémon Centers across Japan from July 10, 2023
CTVM Yellow Psyduck Coin.jpg Release date July 7, 2023
Region Japan
Release Capsule toy vending machines
Description: Regular-sized, Yellow Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Psyduck; one of ten available on the Pokémon Center Online store from July 7, 2023 and from capsule toy vending machines present at Pokémon Centers across Japan from July 10, 2023
CTVM Pink Slowpoke Coin.jpg Release date July 7, 2023
Region Japan
Release Capsule toy vending machines
Description: Regular-sized, Pink Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Slowpoke; one of ten available on the Pokémon Center Online store from July 7, 2023 and from capsule toy vending machines present at Pokémon Centers across Japan from July 10, 2023
CTVM Silver Alakazam Coin.jpg Release date July 7, 2023
Region Japan
Release Capsule toy vending machines
Description: Regular-sized, Silver Splotch Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Alakazam; one of ten available on the Pokémon Center Online store from July 7, 2023 and from capsule toy vending machines present at Pokémon Centers across Japan from July 10, 2023
CTVM Gold Dragonite Coin.jpg Release date July 7, 2023
Region Japan
Release Capsule toy vending machines
Description: Regular-sized, Gold Sequin Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Dragonite; one of ten available on the Pokémon Center Online store from July 7, 2023 and from capsule toy vending machines present at Pokémon Centers across Japan from July 10, 2023
CTVM Gold Fidough Coin.jpg Release date July 7, 2023
Region Japan
Release Capsule toy vending machines
Description: Regular-sized, Gold Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Fidough; one of ten available on the Pokémon Center Online store from July 7, 2023 and from capsule toy vending machines present at Pokémon Centers across Japan from July 10, 2023
CTVM Silver Tandemaus Coin.jpg Release date July 7, 2023
Region Japan
Release Capsule toy vending machines
Description: Regular-sized, Silver Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Tandemaus; one of ten available on the Pokémon Center Online store from July 7, 2023 and from capsule toy vending machines present at Pokémon Centers across Japan from July 10, 2023
CTVM Blue Baxcalibur Coin.jpg Release date July 7, 2023
Region Japan
Release Capsule toy vending machines
Description: Regular-sized, Blue Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Baxcalibur; one of ten available on the Pokémon Center Online store from July 7, 2023 and from capsule toy vending machines present at Pokémon Centers across Japan from July 10, 2023
CTVM Brown Greedent Coin.jpg Release date July 7, 2023
Region Japan
Release Capsule toy vending machines
Description: Regular-sized, Brown Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Greedent; one of ten available on the Pokémon Center Online store from July 7, 2023 and from capsule toy vending machines present at Pokémon Centers across Japan from July 10, 2023
CTVM Gold Meltan Coin.jpg Release date July 7, 2023
Region Japan
Release Capsule toy vending machines
Description: Regular-sized, Gold Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Meltan; one of ten available on the Pokémon Center Online store from July 7, 2023 and from capsule toy vending machines present at Pokémon Centers across Japan from July 10, 2023
ExBD Aqua ex Coin.jpg Release date July 14, 2023
Region North America
Release Chien-Pao ex Battle Deck
Tinkaton ex Battle Deck
Description: Jumbo-sized, Aqua Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring the Pokémon ex symbol released within the Chien-Pao ex and Tinkaton ex Battle Decks starting July 14, 2023
WCS23 Gold Pikachu Coin.jpg Release date July 28, 2023
Region Japan
Release 2023 Pokémon World Championships Yokohama Deck: Pikachu
Description: Regular-sized, Gold Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Pikachu released within the 2023 Pokémon World Championships Yokohama Deck: Pikachu July 28, 2023; the design is based on the Pikachu ex artwork by kantaro
S2023CC Red Koraidon Coin.jpg Release date August 4, 2023
Region North America
Release Summer 2023 Collector Chest
Description: Jumbo-sized, Red Starlight Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Koraidon released as one of two possible coins within the Summer 2023 Collector Chest August 4, 2023
S2023CC Blue Miraidon Coin.jpg Release date August 4, 2023
Region North America
Release Summer 2023 Collector Chest
Description: Jumbo-sized, Blue Starlight Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Miraidon released as one of two possible coins within the Summer 2023 Collector Chest August 4, 2023
ARHBL Silver Fuecoco Coin.jpg Release date August 4, 2023
Region North America
Release Armarouge, Revavroom & Houndstone Blister
Description: Jumbo-sized, Silver Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Fuecoco released within the Armarouge, Revavroom & Houndstone Blister August 4, 2023
WCS23 Metal Pikachu Coin.jpg Release date August 9, 2023
Region Japan
Release 2023 Pokémon World Championships
Description: Metal Coin featuring Pikachu available for purchase in the Pokémon Center Worlds Store 2023 in the 2023 Pokémon World Championships August 9-13, 2023
WCS23 Yokohama Pikachu Coin.jpg Release date August 9, 2023
Region Japan
Release 2023 Pokémon World Championships
Description: Metal Coin featuring Pikachu available for purchase in the Pokémon Center Worlds Store 2023 in the 2023 Pokémon World Championships August 9-13, 2023
WCS23 Staff Fuecoco Coin.jpg Release date August 11, 2023
Region Japan
Release 2023 Pokémon World Championships
Description: Metal Coin featuring Fuecoco available to staff of the 2023 Pokémon World Championships August 11-13, 2023
OBFBL Gold Sprigatito Coin.jpg Release date August 11, 2023
Region North America
Release Obsidian Flames Blisters
Description: Jumbo-sized, Gold Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Sprigatito released within the Obsidian Flames Single Pack, Premium Checklane, and Stage 1 Blisters August 11, 2023
DBD Green Meowscarada Coin.jpg Release date September 1, 2023
Region North America
Release Meowscarada ex Deluxe Battle Deck
Description: Jumbo-sized, Green Pixel Wave Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Meowscarada released within the Meowscarada ex Deluxe Battle Deck September 1, 2023
DBD Blue Quaquaval Coin.jpg Release date September 1, 2023
Region North America
Release Quaquaval ex Deluxe Battle Deck
Description: Jumbo-sized, Blue Rainbow Circles Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Quaquaval released within the Quaquaval ex Deluxe Battle Deck September 1, 2023
HC2023 Blue Snom Coin.png Release date September 1, 2023
Region North America
Release Holiday Calendar 2023
Description: Jumbo-sized, Blue Starlight Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Snom released within the Holiday Calendar 2023 September 1, 2023
HC2023 Blue Alolan Vulpix Coin.png Release date September 1, 2023
Region North America
Release Holiday Calendar 2023
Description: Jumbo-sized, Blue Cracked Holofoil, Black-backed Coin Alolan Vulpix released as one of two coins included within the Holiday Calendar 2023 September 1, 2023
SVEM Silver Mewtwo Coin.png Release date September 22, 2023
Region Japan
Release Terastal Starter Set Mewtwo ex
Description: Regular-sized, Silver Cracked Ice Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Tera Mewtwo released within the Terastal Starter Set Mewtwo ex September 22, 2023
SVEL Silver Skeledirge Coin.png Release date September 22, 2023
Region Japan
Release Terastal Starter Set Skeledirge ex
Description: Regular-sized, Silver Cracked Ice Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Tera Skeledirge released within the Terastal Starter Set Skeledirge ex September 22, 2023
MFB Bulbasaur Pikachu Coin.jpg Release date September 29, 2023
Region North America
Release My First Battle
Description: Jumbo-sized, Bronze Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Bulbasaur and Pikachu released within Pikachu & Bulbasaur My First Battle sets September 29, 2023
MFB Charmander Squirtle Coin.jpg Release date September 29, 2023
Region North America
Release My First Battle
Description: Jumbo-sized, Bronze Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Charmander and Squirtle released within Charmander & Squirtle My First Battle sets September 29, 2023
151UPC Pink Mew Coin.jpg Release date October 6, 2023
Region North America
Release 151 Ultra-Premium Collection
Description: Jumbo-sized, Pink Glitter Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Mew released within the 151 Ultra-Premium Collection October 6, 2023
151MT Green Grass Coin.jpg Release date October 6, 2023
Region North America
Release 151 Mini Tin Collection
Description: Jumbo-sized, Green Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring the Grass-type symbol released within the 151 Mini Tin Collection October 6, 2023
151MT Red Fire Coin.jpg Release date October 6, 2023
Region North America
Release 151 Mini Tin Collection
Description: Jumbo-sized, Red Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring the Fire-type symbol released within the 151 Mini Tin Collection October 6, 2023
151MT Blue Water Coin.jpg Release date October 6, 2023
Region North America
Release 151 Mini Tin Collection
Description: Jumbo-sized, Blue Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring the Water-type symbol released within the 151 Mini Tin Collection October 6, 2023
151MT Yellow Lightning Coin.jpg Release date October 6, 2023
Region North America
Release 151 Mini Tin Collection
Description: Jumbo-sized, Yellow Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring the Lightning-type symbol released within the 151 Mini Tin Collection October 6, 2023
151MT Purple Psychic Coin.jpg Release date October 6, 2023
Region North America
Release 151 Mini Tin Collection
Description: Jumbo-sized, Purple Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring the Psychic-type symbol released within the 151 Mini Tin Collection October 6, 2023
151MT Brown Fighting Coin.jpg Release date October 6, 2023
Region North America
Release 151 Mini Tin Collection
Description: Jumbo-sized, Brown Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring the Fighting-type symbol released within the 151 Mini Tin Collection October 6, 2023
151MT Black Darkness Coin.jpg Release date October 6, 2023
Region North America
Release 151 Mini Tin Collection
Description: Jumbo-sized, Black Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring the Darkness-type symbol released within the 151 Mini Tin Collection October 6, 2023
151MT Gray Metal Coin.jpg Release date October 6, 2023
Region North America
Release 151 Mini Tin Collection
Description: Jumbo-sized, Gray Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring the Metal-type symbol released within the 151 Mini Tin Collection October 6, 2023
151MT Gold Dragon Coin.jpg Release date October 6, 2023
Region North America
Release 151 Mini Tin Collection
Description: Jumbo-sized, Gold Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring the Dragon-type symbol released within the 151 Mini Tin Collection October 6, 2023
151MT White Colorless Coin.jpg Release date October 6, 2023
Region North America
Release 151 Mini Tin Collection
Description: Jumbo-sized, White Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring the Colorless-type symbol released within the 151 Mini Tin Collection October 6, 2023
PARBL Gold Pikachu Coin.jpg Release date November 3, 2023
Region North America
Release Paradox Rift Blisters
Description: Jumbo-sized, Gold Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Pikachu released within the Paradox Rift Single Pack, Premium Checklane, and Stage 1 Blisters November 3, 2023
SVG Green Venusaur Coin.png Release date November 10, 2023
Region Japan
Release Venusaur & Charizard & Blastoise Special Deck Set ex
Description: Regular-sized, Green Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Venusaur released within the Venusaur & Charizard & Blastoise Special Deck Set ex November 10, 2023
SVG Orange Charizard Coin.png Release date November 10, 2023
Region Japan
Release Venusaur & Charizard & Blastoise Special Deck Set ex
Description: Regular-sized, Orange Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Charizard released within the Venusaur & Charizard & Blastoise Special Deck Set ex November 10, 2023
SVG Blue Blastoise Coin.png Release date November 10, 2023
Region Japan
Release Venusaur & Charizard & Blastoise Special Deck Set ex
Description: Regular-sized, Blue Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Blastoise released within the Venusaur & Charizard & Blastoise Special Deck Set ex November 10, 2023
F2023CC Silver Charizard Coin.jpg Release date November 17, 2023
Region North America
Release Fall 2023 Collector Chest
Description: Jumbo-sized, Silver Cracked Ice Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Tera Charizard released within the Fall 2023 Collector Chest November 17, 2023
PBL Silver Quaxly Coin.jpg Release date January 5, 2024
Region North America
Release Pawmot Two Pack Blister
Description: Jumbo-sized, Silver Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Quaxly released within the Pawmot Two Pack Blister January 5, 2024
SVHK Red Koraidon Coin.jpg Release date January 26, 2024
Region Japan
Release Ancient Koraidon ex Starter Deck & Build Set
Description: Regular-sized, Red Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Koraidon released within the Ancient Koraidon ex Starter Deck & Build Set January 26, 2024
SVHM Purple Miraidon Coin.jpg Release date January 26, 2024
Region Japan
Release Future Miraidon ex Starter Deck & Build Set
Description: Regular-sized, Purple Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Miraidon released within the Future Miraidon ex Starter Deck & Build Set January 26, 2024
WCS2023 Silver Pikachu Coin.jpg Release date March 1, 2024
Region North America
Release 2023 Pokémon World Championships Decks
Description: Jumbo-sized, Silver Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Pikachu released within the 2023 Pokémon World Championships Decks March 1, 2024
SVI Silver Pikachu Coin.png Release date March 8, 2024
Region Japan
Release Pokémon Card Game Battle Academy
Description: Regular-sized, Silver Rainbow Glitter Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Pikachu released within the Pokémon Card Game Battle Academy March 8, 2024
ADCS Silver ex Coin.png Release date March 8, 2024
Region Japan
Release Acrylic Damage Counter & Case Set
Description: Regular-sized, Silver Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring the Pokémon ex symbol released within the Acrylic Damage Counter & Case Set March 8, 2024
TEFBL Gold Pawmi Coin.jpg Release date March 22, 2024
Region North America
Release Temporal Forces Blisters
Description: Jumbo-sized, Gold Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Pawmi released within the Temporal Forces Single Pack, Premium Checklane, and Stage 1 Blisters March 22, 2024
DBD Red Ninetales Coin.jpg Release date March 22, 2024
Region North America
Release Ninetales ex Deluxe Battle Deck
Description: Jumbo-sized, Red Flame Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Ninetales released within the Ninetales ex Deluxe Battle Deck March 22, 2024
DBD Yellow Zapdos Coin.jpg Release date March 22, 2024
Region North America
Release Zapdos ex Deluxe Battle Deck
Description: Jumbo-sized, Yellow Lightning Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Zapdos released within the Zapdos ex Deluxe Battle Deck March 22, 2024
IC24 Metal Armarouge Ceruledge Coin.jpg Release date April 4, 2024
Region Europe
Release 2024 Pokémon Europe International Championships
Description: Metal Coin featuring Armarouge and Ceruledge available for purchase in the 2024 Pokémon Europe International Championships Pokémon Center at the 2024 Pokémon Europe International Championships from April 4-7, 2024; later available for purchase in the 2024 Pokémon North America International Championships Pokémon Center at the 2024 Pokémon North America International Championships from June 6-9, 2024
IPTC Pink Iono Coin.png Release date April 5, 2024
Region North America
Release Iono Premium Tournament Collection
Description: Jumbo-sized, Pink Speckle Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Iono included in the Iono Premium Tournament Collection April 5, 2024
PBGBL Silver Pikachu Coin.jpg Release date April 11, 2024
Region North America
Release Palafin, Baxcalibur & Garganacl Blister
Description: Jumbo-sized, Silver Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Pikachu released within the Palafin, Baxcalibur & Garganacl Blister April 11, 2024
PC Green Ogerpon Coin.png Release date May 10, 2024
Region Taiwan
Release Pokémon Center Taipei Transformation Mask Release Event
Description: Regular-sized, Green Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Ogerpon released as a Gift with Purchase during the Pokémon Center Taipei Transformation Mask Release Event from May 10-30, 2024; later released in the Japanese Ogerpon Special Jumbo Card Set May 17, 2024
SVJL Silver Charizard Coin.png Release date May 17, 2024
Region Japan
Release Battle Master Deck Terastal Charizard ex
Description: Regular-sized, Silver Cracked Ice Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Terastal Charizard released within the Battle Master Deck Terastal Charizard ex May 17, 2024
SVJP Silver Chien-Pao Coin.png Release date May 17, 2024
Region Japan
Release Battle Master Deck Chien-Pao ex
Description: Regular-sized, Silver Shattered Ice Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Chien-Pao released within the Battle Master Deck Chien-Pao ex May 17, 2024
TWMBL Gold Lechonk Coin.jpg Release date May 24, 2024
Region North America
Release Twilight Masquerade Blisters
Description: Jumbo-sized, Gold Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Lechonk released within the Twilight Masquerade Single Pack, Premium Checklane, and Stage 1 Blisters May 24, 2024
TCGBA Gold Pikachu Darkrai Armarouge Coin.jpg Release date June 21, 2024
Region North America
Release Battle Academy 2024
Description: Jumbo-sized, Gold Confetti Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Pikachu, Darkrai, and Armarouge released within the Battle Academy 2024 June 21, 2024
BTSCC Pink Scream Tail Coin.jpg Release date July 5, 2024
Region North America
Release Collector Chest (Back-to-School 2024)
Description: Jumbo-sized, Pink Psychedelic Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Scream Tail released as one of two possible coins within the Collector Chest (Back-to-School 2024) July 5, 2024
BTSCC Blue Iron Valiant Coin.jpg Release date July 5, 2024
Region North America
Release Collector Chest (Back-to-School 2024)
Description: Jumbo-sized, Blue Pixel Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Iron Valiant released as one of two possible coins within the Collector Chest (Back-to-School 2024) July 5, 2024

In the video games

Pokémon Card GB2: Here Comes Team GR!

Main article: Event Coin

An Event Coin (Japanese: イベントコイン) is any of the collectible coins used in Trading Card Game duels in Pokémon Trading Card Game 2: The Invasion of Team GR!.

e-Reader

Coin Flipper 1

Coins, specifically of the Chansey design, have been featured in two e-Reader applications, Coin Flipper 1 and Coin Flipper 2, both of which are, as their names suggest, coin tosses. This data is featured on the Chansey, and the application is similar to the Pokétch application Coin Toss.

Pokémon Trading Card Game Online

See also: List of Pokémon Trading Card Game Online gameplay items

As the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online was based on the physical TCG, the game utilized coins in the same way, also including some commemorative coins that aren't physically available. For example, in the code card package received by participants of the 2014 World Championships, a commemorative coin was included. Each Theme Deck code card also includes the deck's coin, and older retired coins were progressively made available by using the game's Prize Wheel.

Each deck can be assigned a coin, and when using that deck every coin flip the player performs is done using that coin. PTCGO tracks the number of times a coin flip has a heads result or a tails result during a match, displaying both counters afterward as part of the Stats screen.

List of exclusive coins awarded on TCGO

Image Name Description
TCGO Grass Energy Coin.png Grass Reward Coin Green Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Grass symbols. Awarded to the player when reaching Grass Energy Level 1
TCGO Fire Energy Coin.png Fire Reward Coin Red Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Fire symbols. Awarded to the player when reaching Fire Energy Level 1
TCGO Water Energy Coin.png Water Reward Coin Blue Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Water symbols. Awarded to the player when reaching Water Energy Level 1
TCGO Lightning Energy Coin.png Lightning Reward Coin Yellow Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Lightning symbols. Awarded to the player when reaching Lightning Energy Level 1
TCGO Psychic Energy Coin.png Psychic Reward Coin Purple Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Psychic symbols. Awarded to the player when reaching Psychic Energy Level 1
TCGO Fighting Energy Coin.png Fighting Reward Coin Brown Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Fighting symbols. Awarded to the player when reaching Fighting Energy Level 1
TCGO Darkness Energy Coin.png Darkness Reward Coin Dark Blue Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Darkness symbols. Awarded to the player when reaching Darkness Energy Level 1
TCGO Metal Energy Coin.png Metal Reward Coin Silver Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Metal symbols. Awarded to the player when reaching Metal Energy Level 1
TCGO Dragon Energy Coin.png Dragon Reward Coin Green Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Dragon symbols. Awarded to the player when reaching Dragon Energy Level 1
TCGO Fairy Energy Coin.png Fairy Reward Coin Gold Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Fairy symbols. Awarded to the player when reaching Fairy Energy Level 1
TCGO 2013 Worlds Red Coin.png Red Worlds 2013 Pikachu Coin Red Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Pikachu. Code card package received by participants of the 2013 World Championships
TCGO 2014 Worlds Blue Coin.png Blue Worlds 2014 Pikachu Coin Blue Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Pikachu. Code card package received by participants of the 2014 World Championships
TCGO 2014 Worlds Red Coin.png Red Worlds 2014 Pikachu Coin Red Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Pikachu. Code card package received by participants of the 2014 World Championships
TCGO 2015 Worlds Red Coin.png Red Worlds 2015 Pikachu Coin Red Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Pikachu. Code card package received by participants of the 2015 World Championships
TCGO 2015 Worlds Silver Coin.png Silver Worlds 2015 Pikachu Coin Silver Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Pikachu. Code card package received by participants of the 2015 World Championships
TCGO 2016 Worlds Silver Coin.png Blue Worlds 2016 Pikachu Coin Silver Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Pikachu. Code card package received by participants of the 2016 World Championships. Stated as Blue in TCGO.
TCGO 2016 Worlds Copper Coin.png Copper Worlds 2016 Pikachu Coin Copper Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Pikachu. Code card package received by participants of the 2016 World Championships
TCGO 2017 Worlds Gold Coin.png Gold Worlds 2017 Pikachu Coin Gold Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Pikachu. Code card package received by participants of the 2017 World Championships
TCGO 2017 Worlds Silver Coin.png Silver Worlds 2017 Pikachu Coin Silver Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Pikachu. Code card package received by participants of the 2017 World Championships
TCGO 2018 Worlds Gold Coin.png Gold Worlds 2018 Pikachu Coin Gold Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Pikachu. Code card package received by participants of the 2018 World Championships
TCGO 2018 Worlds Silver Coin.png Silver Worlds 2018 Pikachu Coin Silver Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Pikachu. Code card package received by participants of the 2018 World Championships
TCGO 2019 Worlds Gold Coin.png Gold Worlds 2019 Pikachu Coin Gold Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Pikachu. Code card package received by participants of the 2019 World Championships
TCGO 2019 Worlds Silver Coin.png Silver Worlds 2019 Pikachu Coin Silver Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Pikachu. Code card package received by participants of the 2019 World Championships
TCGO Bidoof Coin.png Bidoof Day Coin Brown Cracked Ice Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Bidoof. Log-in bonus for all online players that logged in between July 1, 2021, at 12:01 a.m. PDT, and July 7, 2021, at 11:59 p.m. PDT to celebrate Bidoof Day on July 1, 2021.

Pokémon Trading Card Game Live

See also: List of Pokémon Trading Card Game Live gameplay items

The Pokémon Trading Card Game Live utilizes coins in the same way as TCGO, also featuring commemorative coins that aren't physically available; many of which can be purchased in-game with the coin currency. Some older coins designs have not been migrated from TCGO accounts, while others with similar layouts but different colors have been merged into a single item.

Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket

The Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket uses coins similarly to TCGO, including coins that are exclusive to the game and can often be bought in-game using the Tickets, Poké gold or real money.

Image Name Description
TCGP Coin Poké Ball.png Poké Ball (Pokémon coin) Red White Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring a Poké Ball. Default coin.
TCGP Coin Eevee.png Eevee (Pokémon coin) Brown Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Eevee. Default coin.
TCGP Coin Special Set 01.png Special Set 01 (Pokémon coin) Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring a Poké Ball. Available in the Shop; costing 12 Special Shop tickets.
TCGP Coin Mewtwo.png Mewtwo (Pokémon coin) Purple Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Mewtwo. Available in the Shop for a limited time, costing 6 Premium ticket.
TCGP Coin Erika Rainbow.png Rainbow Erika (Pokémon coin) Rainbow Holofoil, featuring Erika. Available in the Shop inside the Bonuses A bundle for a limited time, costing 115 Poké gold.
TCGP Coin Erika Alt.png Erika Alt. (Pokémon coin) Rainbow Holofoil, featuring Erika. Available in the Shop inside the Bonuses B bundle for a limited time, costing 45 Poké gold.
TCGP Coin Gardevoir.png Gardevoir (Pokémon coin) Green Purple Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Gardevoir. Available in the Shop inside the Poké Gold + Bonuses bundle for a limited time, costing $22.99.
TCGP Coin Meowth.png Meowth (Pokémon coin) Beige Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Meowth. Available in the Shop for a limited time, costing 5 Event Shop Tickets.

In animation

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Reason: Other coin flips and coin appearances in Path to the Peak

In Challenge the World!, two players flipped a coin during a match at the 2023 Pokémon World Championships to determine which of them took the first turn. The coin featured Chansey.

In Pokémon: Path to the Peak, coins are used as per the rules of the Trading Card Game in certain scenes. Notably, in Regionals, Ava got a result of heads on a coin flip that allowed her Vileplume's Dizzying Pollen attack to inflict damage and defeat Celestine's Mismagiusex. The coin has a Poké Ball design for tails and a Pikachu design for heads.


References

  1. ↑ 「ファーストエントリーキャンペーン」開催！ | Pokémon Card Game Trainers Website (archived copy)
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