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Some Bulbapedia members have formed a [[Bulbapedia:Project|project]] to better organize efforts to write and improve articles about '''Pokémon Trading Cards'''. If you would like to help, please inquire on the [[{{NAMESPACE}} talk:{{PAGENAME}}|talk page]] or the [http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/forumdisplay.php?f=195 Bulbapedia forum].
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{{ProjectHeader|TCG|
This is our central hub for all things TCG! Established in 2006, Project TCG runs the largest quantity of pages of any project on our ever-growing encyclopedia. Our goal is simple: have something intelligent written about every aspect of the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]. Whether your interests are collecting, playing, or something completely different, Project TCG could certainly use your help! If none of our goals of the month strike your fancy, feel free to drop a line on [[Bulbapedia talk:Project TCG|our talk page]], and we'll set you off in the right direction! Enjoy your stay at Project TCG, and we hope the {{TCG|coin}}s flip in your favor!


==Project TCGdex==
{{color2|000|#Scope and aims|Scope and aims}} • {{color2|000|#Ongoing tasks|Ongoing tasks}} • {{color2|000|#Contacts|Contacts}} • {{color2|000|#Useful links|Useful links}} • {{color2|000|#Goals for {{#time: F}}|Goals for {{#time: F}}}} • {{color2|000|#Key templates|Key templates}}}}
===Scope and aims===
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'''Project TCGDex''' covers all entries and articles about Pokémon cards, Trainer cards, and Energy Cards from the Pokémon Trading Card Game.  Its goal is to produce the most comprehensive database available on all Pokémon Trading Cards, from basic information to the most technical aspects possible.
{{ProjectBox|width=35%|Scope and aims|
Project TCG covers all aspects of the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]], which includes cards, expansions, promotional merchandise, TCG side games, TCG manga, competitive play, and much much more.


===Participants===
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To join the project, simply add your name to the bottom of this list:
{{ProjectBox|width=30%|Useful links|
:A name in italics is for an active admin; a name in bold is for an active user. Also, active users who know a lot about the project are at the top under the founder.
*[[:Category:TCG stubs]]
* '''{{U|Plau}}''' - Founder; return from the dead, quite a few old cards. Adding anything that's missing.
*[[:Category:Pokémon Trading Card Game]]
* '''''{{U|Maverick Nate}}''''' - Various things that will hopefully get done soon. {{bp|Project Leaders|Project Leader}}.
*[http://www.pokemon-card.com/ Japanese official TCG website]
* '''''{{U|Cipher}}''''' - Preparing articles for the release of {{TCG|Bonds to the End of Time}} in May 2009. PUI caught me out with Platinum.
*[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/product-gallery/ English official site TCG merchandise]
* ''{{U|shiningpikablu252}}'' - Working on various odds and ends.  Also does some of TTEchidna's dirty work.  Given that most of my physical card collection consists of cards whose articles already have images, you won't be seeing many images from me...
* ''{{U|Politoed666}}'' - Working on occasional needed scans, occasionally writing articles.
* ''{{U|TTEchidna}}'' - Making sure everything runs smoothly.
* ''{{U|Kogoro}}'' - Tons of cards from {{TCG|Base Set}} to {{TCG|Stormfront}}, planning to scan as many as possible!
* '''{{U|JessTehSkox}}''' - Been working on a lot of older card articles....mostly the Origins sections, since it seemed odd to have such a section on all the TCG articles that's completely empty on 95% of them!
* '''{{U|Ultamatecharizard}}''' - I got a big drawer of cards and I'll help out little by little.
* '''{{U|Nick15}}''' - I started a good portion of the articles on the earliest sets, as well as contributed information to many others. I still have a lot of clear memories on the sets, cards and games and spend what spare time I have fixing errors. I'm also laying the foundation on all the artiicles relating to fake cards and the making of fakes.
* {{U|Netto-kun}}
* {{U|Groudon465}}
* {{U|Tina}}
* {{U|Pachirisulover12}}
* {{U|Berrymaster}}
* {{U|thevictor390}}
* {{U|Drapion}}
* {{U|PokePal}}
* {{U|KriZ}}
* {{U|Puff}} - Trying to help with Typo's and older cards.
* {{U|Xaigon paladin}}
* {{U|Christiangamer7}}
* {{U|Lemonnlime}}
* {{U|Lavacrust}}
* {{U|SupremeBlisseyFan}}
* {{U|Charmander234}}
* {{U|Icelilly}}
* {{U|H4r8z0r}}
* {{U|** LV X **}} - I've got loads of old cards, so am putting in some missing images
* {{U|emo-fairy}} -i have a few cards
* {{U|ShinjiLover}}: Whenever I can work, I'll see what I got!
* {{U|Runey676}}: Have some cards to upload, every little helps I guess.
* {{U|Salmesectra}}: Have a bunch of old and new cards.  Can't wait to start!
* {{u|DAWN FAN}}
* {{u|Darkrai Master}} sorry if my pics are too small and crooked
* {{U|Xihtro}}
* {{U|Pikawitchu}} I'm adding images that are needed.
* {{U|Cold}}
* {{U|Substy}}
* {{U|Akivalevi}}
* {{U|Sivart345}} --Been fixing the templates.
* {{U|Zedbill}} Adding Pictures where I can.
* {{U|Water555}} Doing what I can
* {{U|BumpyBuddy}} - Got some rare cards. Going to a prerelease tournament soon.
* {{U|Yankee217}}- no promises but I'll try!
* {{U|EpicFail}}- Got a bunch of Hoenn cards and some odds and ends. Fixing some gaps.
* {{U|TokoyamiTheDark}}- Have over 1,000 English Pokemon cards, all Movie Half Decks, many Japanese cards as well as some German and French cards
* {{U|Rukasu}} - adding images where there isn't any. trying my best!
* {{u|CuboneKing}} - Origins.
* {{u|Mamoswine Gliscor}} - I go to Prereleases. I add needed info for cards early, as well as fix errors.
* {{U|Dragonrider777}} - I have way too many cards and i'm trying to add Trading Card info!!!
* {{U|Houndoomforpresident}}
* {{U|6259}}
* {{U|Hurricane}}
* {{U|Marlo}} - I have TONS of cards, and I can add high-resolution scans of any card I own.
* {{U|Jade106}} A Bulbapedia newby.
* {{U|Pokelova}}
* {{U|duardognn}}


===Structure===
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{{ProjectBox|width=35%|headerspan=3|Contacts|
{{Stafflink|Maverick Nate}}
{{Stafflink|nuva-kal}}
{{Stafflink|4iamking}}
{{Stafflink|glik}}
{{Stafflink|Ruixiang95}}
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===Goals===
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# Create Pokémon Trading Card pages.  The [[Dark Metal Energy (TCG)]] and [[Charizard (Base Set 4)]] page are good examples.
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{{ProjectBox|width=50%|Ongoing tasks|
*Current and upcoming English expansions and special expansions
*Current and upcoming Japanese expansions and subsets


===Infoboxes===
*Keep the following frequently outdated pages up to date:
* {{Template|PokémoncardInfobox}}
**[[Pokémon ex (TCG)]]
** {{Template|PokémoncardInfobox/Expansion}}
**[[Scarlet & Violet TCG Series merchandise]]
** {{Template|PokémoncardInfobox/Footer}}
**[[Scarlet & Violet TCG Era merchandise]]
**[[List of English Trainer cards]]
**[[Item card (TCG)]]
**[[Pokémon Tool card (TCG)]]
**[[Supporter card (TCG)]]
**[[Stadium card (TCG)]]
**[[Illustration rare card (TCG)]]
**[[Ultra rare card (TCG)]]
**[[Special illustration rare card (TCG)]]
**[[Hyper rare card (TCG)]]
}}


* {{Template|TrainercardInfobox}}
{{ProjectBox|width=50%|Goals for {{#time: F}}|
** {{Template|TrainercardInfobox/ReleaseInfo}}
*Create the following pages:
** {{Template|TrainercardInfobox/Expansion}}
**[[Sun & Moon Player's Guide (TCG)]]
** {{Template|TrainercardInfobox/Footer}}
**[[Do the Wave (TCG)]]
**[[Pokémon Card Game BW National Illustrated Encyclopedia]]


* {{Template|EnergyCardInfobox}}
*The following articles are in need of expansion:
** {{Template|EnergyCardInfobox/Expansion}}
**[[5ban Graphics]]
** {{Template|EnergyCardInfobox/Footer}}
**[[Rarity]]
**[[Pokémon Card Game: How to Play DS]]
**[[Let's Play the Pokémon Card Game XY!]]
*Add content from the Illust Collection}}
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{{ProjectBox|width=100%|colspan=2|Key templates|
 
When entering information into any of the infoboxes, ensure that you preview before saving the page, as minor mistakes in spelling may make portions of them not work. Instructions on how each of the infoboxes work can be found on their respective discussion pages. As the TCG is a constantly evolving game, new parameters may be added to accommodate new game mechanics. Refer to these pages, or inspect the templates themselves to see new changes.
====Pokémon cards====
*{{Template|PokémoncardInfobox}}
**{{Template|PokémoncardInfobox/Expansion}}
**{{Template|PokémoncardInfobox/Footer}}
*{{Template|Cardtext/Header}}
*{{Template|Cardtext/Ability}}
*{{Template|Cardtext/Attack}}
====Trainer cards====
*{{Template|TCGTrainerCardInfobox}}
**{{Template|TCGTrainerCardInfobox/ReleaseInfo}}
**{{Template|TCGTrainerCardInfobox/Expansion}}
**{{Template|TCGTrainerCardInfobox/Footer}}
*{{Template|TCGTrainerText}}
====Energy cards====
*{{Template|TCGEnergyCardInfobox}}
**{{Template|TCGEnergyCardInfobox/Expansion}}
**{{Template|TCGEnergyCardInfobox/Footer}}
*{{Template|Cardtext/Energy}}
====Cards by Pokémon articles====
*{{Template|Card list/header}}
*{{Template|Card list/card}}
*{{Template|Card list/release}}
*{{Template|Card list/divider}}


===Other templates===
===Other templates===
* {{Template|Project TCG notice}} - to be used at the bottom of every Pokémon article.
*{{Template|Project TCG notice}} -- to be used on the bottom of every TCG article.
{{Project TCGDex notice}}
 
* {{Template|User Project TCGDex}} - for project participants to place in their user profile.
{{User Project TCGDex}}
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====Link templates====
These link templates are particularly useful for making lists of the cards available in the different sets or theme decks.
* {{Template|TCG}} - This link template is for cards which appear widely in the game, such as energy cards. To use this link template, type in <nowiki>{{TCG|Card Name}}</nowiki>.  For example, <nowiki>{{TCG|Dark Metal Energy}}</nowiki> would result in {{TCG|Dark Metal Energy}}.
* {{Template|TCG ID}} - This link template is for cards which appear in only certain sets, such as Pokémon cards and trainer cards. To use this link template, type in <nowiki>{{TCG ID|Set Name|Card Name|Number}}</nowiki>.  For example, <nowiki>{{TCG ID|Base Set|Charizard|4}}</nowiki> would result in {{TCG ID|Base Set|Charizard|4}}.
* {{Template|ct}} - This link template is to link to the TCG types, much like the {{template|type2}} template links to types from the handheld games.


==Other projects==
*{{Template|TCG Unreleased}} -- denotes a foreign language card not yet revealed in English.
===Parent project===
This project has no parent project.
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The parent of this project is [[Bulbapedia:Project X|Project X]].
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===Subprojects===
*{{Template|TCG Pre-prerelease}} -- denotes a card that has been revealed in English, but has not yet been released or distributed in any pre-release event.
The descendants of this project are:
*{{bp|Project Decks}}


[[Category:Bulbapedia projects|{{PAGENAME}}]]
*{{Template|User Project TCG}} -- for project participants to place in their user profile.
}}
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[[Category:Bulbapedia projects|TCG]]

Latest revision as of 13:30, 9 March 2024

Welcome to Project TCG!
Project TCG logo.png

This is our central hub for all things TCG! Established in 2006, Project TCG runs the largest quantity of pages of any project on our ever-growing encyclopedia. Our goal is simple: have something intelligent written about every aspect of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Whether your interests are collecting, playing, or something completely different, Project TCG could certainly use your help! If none of our goals of the month strike your fancy, feel free to drop a line on our talk page, and we'll set you off in the right direction! Enjoy your stay at Project TCG, and we hope the coins flip in your favor!

Scope and aimsOngoing tasksContactsUseful linksGoals for AprilKey templates

Links
Scope and aims

Project TCG covers all aspects of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, which includes cards, expansions, promotional merchandise, TCG side games, TCG manga, competitive play, and much much more.


Useful links


Contacts
IconBPLeadershipBoardSm.png Maverick Nate Editor-in-Chief
IconBPLeadershipBoardSm.png nuva-kal Leadership Board
IconBPAdministratorSm.png 4iamking Administrator
IconBPAdministratorSm.png glik Administrator
IconBPJuniorAdministratorSm.png Ruixiang95 Junior Administrator
Ongoing tasks
  • Current and upcoming English expansions and special expansions
  • Current and upcoming Japanese expansions and subsets
Goals for April
Key templates

When entering information into any of the infoboxes, ensure that you preview before saving the page, as minor mistakes in spelling may make portions of them not work. Instructions on how each of the infoboxes work can be found on their respective discussion pages. As the TCG is a constantly evolving game, new parameters may be added to accommodate new game mechanics. Refer to these pages, or inspect the templates themselves to see new changes.

Pokémon cards

Trainer cards

Energy cards

Cards by Pokémon articles

Other templates

  • {{TCG Pre-prerelease}} -- denotes a card that has been revealed in English, but has not yet been released or distributed in any pre-release event.