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==Release information==
==Release information==
This card was included in the English {{TCG|XY}} expansion, first released in the Japanese {{TCG|Collection Y}}. It was later reprinted in the English {{TCG|XY Trainer Kit}}. In Japan, it was included in the {{TCG|M Master Deck Build Box Power Style}} and {{TCG|M Master Deck Build Box Speed Style}}, both released August 7, 2015. It was reprinted again in the {{TCG|BREAKthrough}} expansion, previously released in the Japanese {{TCG|Raichu BREAK Evolution Pack}}.
This card was included in the English {{TCG|XY}} expansion, first released in the Japanese {{TCG|Collection Y}}. It was later reprinted in the English {{TCG|XY Trainer Kit}}. In Japan, it was included in the {{TCG|M Master Deck Build Box Power Style}} and {{TCG|M Master Deck Build Box Speed Style}}, both released August 7, 2015. It was reprinted again in the {{TCG|BREAKthrough}} expansion, previously released in the Japanese {{TCG|Raichu BREAK Evolution Pack|Raichu}} and {{TCG|Noivern BREAK Evolution Pack}}s, and later in the Japanese {{TCG|BREAK Starter Pack}}. During the Sun & Moon Era in Japan, it was reprinted in the {{TCG|Premium Trainer Box}} and {{TCG|Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Deck Build Boxes|Ultra Sun Deck Build Box}}. Despite the change in Trainer card layout for the Sun & Moon Era, these prints still use the previous card layout. A new print with artwork by [[Yoshinobu Saito]] was included in the {{TCG|Battle Arena Decks—Mega Charizard X vs. Mega Blastoise}} as a {{TCG|Yellow A Alternate cards|Yellow A Alternate card}}.
 
===Gallery===
{{TCGGallery
|type=Item
|image1=ProfessorLetterXY123.jpg
|set1=XY
|illus1=5ban Graphics
|image2=ProfessorLetterBREAKthrough146a.jpg
|caption2={{TCG|Yellow A Alternate cards|Yellow A Alternate art}} print<br>Illus. [[Yoshinobu Saito]]
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
===Origin===
===Origin===
The {{key|VI|Prof's Letter}} is a [[key item]] introduced in the [[Generation VI]] [[Pokémon games]].
The [[Prof's Letter]] is a [[Key Item]] introduced in the [[Generation VI]] [[Pokémon games]].


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[[Category:BREAKthrough cards]]
[[Category:BREAKthrough cards]]
[[Category:Raichu BREAK Evolution Pack cards]]
[[Category:Raichu BREAK Evolution Pack cards]]
[[Category:Noivern BREAK Evolution Pack cards]]
[[Category:BREAK Starter Pack cards]]
[[Category:Premium Trainer Box cards]]
[[Category:Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Deck Build Boxes cards]]
[[Category:Illus. by 5ban Graphics]]
[[Category:Illus. by 5ban Graphics]]
[[Category:Illus. by Yoshinobu Saito]]
[[Category:Holographic cards]]
[[Category:Yellow A Alternate cards]]


[[de:Brief vom Prof. (TCG)]]
[[de:Brief vom Prof. (TCG)]]
[[es:Carta del Profesor (TCG)]]
[[fr:Lettre du Professeur (XY 123)]]
[[fr:Lettre du Professeur (XY 123)]]
[[it:Lettera del Prof (XY 123)]]
[[ja:はかせのてがみ (カードゲーム)]]
[[ja:はかせのてがみ (カードゲーム)]]
[[zh:博士的信(TCG)]]
[[zh:博士的信(TCG)]]

Revision as of 01:06, 11 December 2021

Trainer Item
Professor's Letter
はかせのてがみ Dr.'s Letter
ProfessorLetterBREAKthrough146a.jpg
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Professor's Letter (Japanese: はかせのてがみ Dr.'s Letter) is an Item card. It was first released as part of the XY expansion.

Card text

All prints
ACE SPEC You can't have more than 1 ACE SPEC card in your deck.
ACE SPEC You can't have more than 1 ACE SPEC card in your deck.
Team Plasma
Team Plasma
ACE SPEC You can't have more than 1 ACE SPEC card in your deck.
Team Flare TCG logo.png FLARE
Prism Star (Prism Star) Rule
You can't have more than 1 Prism Star card with the same name in your deck. If a Prism Star card would go to the discard pile, put it in the Lost Zone instead.
TAG TEAM
Single Strike
Rapid Strike
Fusion Strike
Ancient
Ancient
{{{ruletext}}}
VSTAR Power
Search your deck for up to 2 basic Energy cards, reveal them, and put them into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward.
 
Do Nothing  
At the beginning of your turn, flip a coin. If heads, you can do nothing during your turn. If tails, your opponent can do nothing during his or her next turn.
Ability
Do Nothing
 
At the beginning of your turn, flip a coin. If heads, you can do nothing during your turn. If tails, your opponent can do nothing during his or her next turn.
 
Do Nothing  
At the beginning of your turn, flip a coin. If heads, you can do nothing during your turn. If tails, your opponent can do nothing during his or her next turn.
You may play as many Item cards as you like during your turn (before your attack).


Release information

This card was included in the English XY expansion, first released in the Japanese Collection Y. It was later reprinted in the English XY Trainer Kit. In Japan, it was included in the M Master Deck Build Box Power Style and M Master Deck Build Box Speed Style, both released August 7, 2015. It was reprinted again in the BREAKthrough expansion, previously released in the Japanese Raichu and Noivern BREAK Evolution Packs, and later in the Japanese BREAK Starter Pack. During the Sun & Moon Era in Japan, it was reprinted in the Premium Trainer Box and Ultra Sun Deck Build Box. Despite the change in Trainer card layout for the Sun & Moon Era, these prints still use the previous card layout. A new print with artwork by Yoshinobu Saito was included in the Battle Arena Decks—Mega Charizard X vs. Mega Blastoise as a Yellow A Alternate card.

Gallery

ProfessorLetterXY123.jpg
XY print
Illus. 5ban Graphics
ProfessorLetterBREAKthrough146a.jpg
Yellow A Alternate art print
Illus. Yoshinobu Saito
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
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
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


Trivia

Origin

The Prof's Letter is a Key Item introduced in the Generation VI Pokémon games.


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