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The '''Dragon type''' (Japanese: '''ドラゴン''' ''Dragon'') is one of the eleven {{TCG|Type|TCG types}}. It is represented by the color gold and symbolized by a serpentine figure. | The '''Dragon type''' (Japanese: '''ドラゴン''' ''Dragon'') is one of the eleven {{TCG|Type|TCG types}}. It is represented by the color gold and symbolized by a serpentine figure. | ||
The Dragon type contains most {{type|Dragon}} Pokémon found in the main series video games. For example, {{p|Salamence}}, {{p|Rayquaza}}, and {{p|Haxorus}} are | The Dragon type contains most {{type|Dragon}} Pokémon found in the main series video games. For example, {{p|Salamence}}, {{p|Rayquaza}}, and {{p|Haxorus}} are Dragon types in the TCG. All Dragon-type Pokémon represented in the TCG so far have received Dragon-type cards from {{TCG|Dragons Exalted}} onward, except for [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] {{TCG|Ampharos}}, [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] {{TCG|Sceptile}}, and {{TCG|Tyrunt}}. Prior to this, all Dragon types were generally {{TCG|Colorless}} types. | ||
Unlike all other types, there is no Dragon type {{DL|Energy card (TCG)|Basic Energy}} card, and no Pokémon can use a Dragon type energy in its {{TCG|Attack}}. | Unlike all other types, there is no Dragon type {{DL|Energy card (TCG)|Basic Energy}} card, and no Pokémon can use a Dragon type energy in its {{TCG|Attack}}. | ||
Dragon Pokémon cards were associated with two non-Colorless types of energy costs in their attacks (for example, {{TCG ID|Roaring Skies|Zekrom|64}}'s attack costs used {{e|Lightning}} and {{e|Fire}} | Dragon Pokémon cards were associated with two non-Colorless types of energy costs in their attacks (for example, {{TCG ID|Roaring Skies|Zekrom|64}}'s attack costs used {{e|Lightning}} and {{e|Fire}} even though it was not {{type|Fire}}). After [[Generation VII]], especially with the release of {{TCG|Ultra Prism}}, most Dragon Pokémon cards with secondary types in the [[Core series]] do not use an energy cost type that does not correspond to their secondary type. | ||
==Battle properties== | ==Battle properties== | ||
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The Dragon type (Japanese: ドラゴン Dragon) is one of the eleven TCG types. It is represented by the color gold and symbolized by a serpentine figure.
The Dragon type contains most Dragon-type Pokémon found in the main series video games. For example, Salamence, Rayquaza, and Haxorus are Dragon types in the TCG. All Dragon-type Pokémon represented in the TCG so far have received Dragon-type cards from Dragons Exalted onward, except for Mega Ampharos, Mega Sceptile, and Tyrunt. Prior to this, all Dragon types were generally Colorless types.
Unlike all other types, there is no Dragon type Basic Energy card, and no Pokémon can use a Dragon type energy in its Attack.
Dragon Pokémon cards were associated with two non-Colorless types of energy costs in their attacks (for example, Zekrom's attack costs used 
and 
even though it was not Fire-type). After Generation VII, especially with the release of Ultra Prism, most Dragon Pokémon cards with secondary types in the Core series do not use an energy cost type that does not correspond to their secondary type.
Battle properties
Generally, Dragon Pokémon have a weakness to:
- Dragon*
- Fairy*
These types are generally weak to Dragon Pokémon:
- Dragon*
Dragon Pokémon in the TCG
See Category:Dragon-type Pokémon cards for all Pokémon cards that have this type.
In other languages
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