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'''Rarity''' or '''availability''' describes how frequently a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} appears in the {{pkmn2|wild}}, or how easily it can be {{pkmn2|caught}} and added to the [[Pokédex]] through other means.
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The rarity of a Pokémon may vary between different [[core series|games]] or [[region]]s, or even between locations in the same region.
'''Rarity''' is a term used to describe how difficult it is to obtain a particular card from a set in the {{pkmn|Trading Card Game}}.


==Rarity levels==
==Rarity levels==
===Common===
===Common===
Common Pokémon are the most plentiful and easy to come by.  Not only are they abundant, but they usually have a high [[catch rate]] as well.  Most of the Pokémon in this group are basic, [[evolution|unevolved]] Pokémon.
Common cards are are marked with a circle ({{rar|Common}}), and usually consist of basic, [[evolution|unevolved]] Pokémon.
 
In the {{pkmn|Trading Card Game}} and {{pkmn|Trading Figure Game}}, common Pokémon are marked with a circle ({{rar|Common}}).


===Uncommon===
===Uncommon===
Uncommon Pokémon are not as easily found as common Pokémon, and may take some effort to locate and capture.  Both [[evolution|evolved]] and unevolved Pokémon are often found in this group.
Uncommon cards are marked with a diamond ({{rar|Uncommon}}), and can consist of both [[evolution|evolved]] and unevolved Pokémon.
 
In the {{pkmn|Trading Card Game}} and {{pkmn|Trading Figure Game}}, uncommon Pokémon are marked with a diamond ({{rar|Uncommon}}).


===Rare===
===Rare===
Rare Pokémon are the most difficult to locate and capture in the wild.  Some rare Pokémon cannot be captured in the wild, and must be evolved or obtained through other means.  [[Evolution|Evolved]] and [[Legendary Pokémon]] frequently fall into this group.
Rare cards are marked with a star ({{rar|Rare}}), and usually consist of [[Evolution|evolved]] and [[Legendary Pokémon]].
 
In the {{pkmn|Trading Card Game}} and {{pkmn|Trading Figure Game}}, rare Pokémon are marked with a star ({{rar|Rare}}).
 
===One-time Pokémon===
These are Pokémon that only appear once per Pokémon game, if at all. [[Legendary Pokémon]] are most common in this tier, though there are several others, such as {{p|Hitmonchan}}, who are only available once without {{pkmn|breeding}}. Often, in the {{Trading Card Game}}, they are [[holographic card]]s, though being a holographic card does not automatically guarantee that a Pokémon is a one-time Pokémon.
 
===Swarm===
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Pokémon that only appear in a swarm. In [[Generation II]], many Pokémon swarmed, and players were alerted to this by a call from a Trainer on their [[Pokégear]]. In [[Generation III]], it was announced on the many televisions. In [[Generation IV]], it is announced by {{ga|Dawn}}/{{ga|Lucas}}'s sister in [[Sandgem Town]], who hears about it on [[television]]. In {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} it is announced on Mary & Oak's radio station on the Pokégear. In [[Generation V]], it is announced through the message boards. It was removed in [[Generation VI]].


==See also==
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* [[List of Pokémon by availability]]


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Revision as of 02:56, 12 May 2014

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Please feel free to edit this article to add missing information and complete it.
Reason: other TCG rarities such as holofoil, etc.

Rarity is a term used to describe how difficult it is to obtain a particular card from a set in the Trading Card Game.

Rarity levels

Common

Common cards are are marked with a circle (Common), and usually consist of basic, unevolved Pokémon.

Uncommon

Uncommon cards are marked with a diamond (Uncommon), and can consist of both evolved and unevolved Pokémon.

Rare

Rare cards are marked with a star (Rare), and usually consist of evolved and Legendary Pokémon.

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