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The big one. Going off the rule book here, so "attribute" is now "characteristic" in all cases and "label with a bar" shows up to equivalentize to Ultra Beast . Rules named, and rephrased. New lines added, highlighing how V-ness is true of all cards downstream (and how the game avoids that when necessary), obscure V-Union rules, and the secret backstory of VSTAR. (Don't get too hyped about the last one)
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'''Pokémon V''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンV''' ''Pokémon V'') are a type of {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} found in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]. They were first introduced in the {{TCG|Sword & Shield}} expansion. Pokémon V have a stylized {{TCGV}} graphic on the card name. | '''Pokémon V''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンV''' ''Pokémon V'') are a type of {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} found in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]. They were first introduced in the {{TCG|Sword & Shield}} expansion. Pokémon V have a stylized {{TCGV}} graphic on the card name. | ||
In terms of gameplay, Pokémon V are similar to both the {{TCG|Pokémon-EX}} from the Black & White and XY Series and the {{TCG|Pokémon-GX}} from the Sun & Moon Series; they typically have more {{TCG|HP}} and stronger attacks than regular Pokémon. However, when a Pokémon V is Knocked Out, the opponent takes two {{TCG|Prize card}}s instead of one. All Pokémon V are {{TCG|Basic Pokémon}}. | In terms of gameplay, Pokémon V are similar to both the {{TCG|Pokémon-EX}} from the Black & White and XY Series and the {{TCG|Pokémon-GX}} from the Sun & Moon Series; they typically have more {{TCG|HP}} and stronger attacks than regular Pokémon. However, Pokémon V have the '''V rule''', contained within a {{TCG|Rule Box}}, that says when a Pokémon V is Knocked Out, the opponent takes two {{TCG|Prize card}}s instead of one. All Pokémon V are {{TCG|Basic Pokémon}}. | ||
Aesthetically, the artwork on Pokémon V covers most of the card, with the background illustration fading into the bottom-most area, while still having the Pokémon break the card's borders (following on previous Pokémon variant cards). As such, the card text presented across the artwork is outlined, resembling {{TCG|Full Art card}}s. Pokémon V cards feature a black border, black sections that highlight its HP and {{TCG|type}}, its {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Weakness}}, {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Resistance}}, and [[Retreat cost]], its {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Rule Box}}, as well as a {{TCGV}} symbol in the top left corner. Pokémon V included in main expansions and subsets are usually accompanied by embossed Full Art prints. Some have an alternate version of the Pokémon's artwork. While they typically feature 3D illustrations like the preceding {{TCG|Pokémon-GX}}, they feature less generic background patterns. Starting with the {{TCG|Battle Styles}} expansion, select Pokémon V also began to receive a Special Full Art print and, as with the comparable {{TCG|TAG TEAM}} Pokémon-GX introduced in {{TCG|Team Up}}, feature traditionally-drawn illustrations. | Aesthetically, the artwork on Pokémon V covers most of the card, with the background illustration fading into the bottom-most area, while still having the Pokémon break the card's borders (following on previous Pokémon variant cards). As such, the card text presented across the artwork is outlined, resembling {{TCG|Full Art card}}s. Pokémon V cards feature a black border, black sections that highlight its HP and {{TCG|type}}, its {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Weakness}}, {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Resistance}}, and [[Retreat cost]], its {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Rule Box}}, as well as a {{TCGV}} symbol in the top left corner. Pokémon V included in main expansions and subsets are usually accompanied by embossed Full Art prints. Some have an alternate version of the Pokémon's artwork. While they typically feature 3D illustrations like the preceding {{TCG|Pokémon-GX}}, they feature less generic background patterns. Starting with the {{TCG|Battle Styles}} expansion, select Pokémon V also began to receive a Special Full Art print and, as with the comparable {{TCG|TAG TEAM}} Pokémon-GX introduced in {{TCG|Team Up}}, feature traditionally-drawn illustrations. | ||
Pokémon V and | Pokémon V is unique among the TCG mechanics in that there are a number of other evolutionary stages related to it. Two of them are Pokémon VMAX and Pokémon VSTAR, evolutions of Pokémon V. The last is Pokémon V-UNION, which are unrelated evolutionarily. Cards of those groups are considered to be Pokémon V in addition to their stage. As such, in the rare times where text exclusively refers to cards that are Pokémon V and not any of the other stages, it will use the phrase "Basic Pokémon V". All of these further groups have their own {{TCG|Rule Box}}es, with their own separate rules. | ||
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[[File:VictiniVMAXBattleStyles22.jpg|thumb|200px|left|An example of a Pokémon VMAX]] | [[File:VictiniVMAXBattleStyles22.jpg|thumb|200px|left|An example of a Pokémon VMAX]] | ||
[[File:EeveeVMAXSWSHPromo87.jpg|thumb|200px|right|An example of a Pokémon VMAX based on a [[Gigantamax]] Pokémon]] | [[File:EeveeVMAXSWSHPromo87.jpg|thumb|200px|right|An example of a Pokémon VMAX based on a [[Gigantamax]] Pokémon]] | ||
Debuting alongside the Pokémon V in the Sword & Shield expansion were '''Pokémon VMAX''', which represent the [[Dynamax]], [[Gigantamax]], and [[Eternamax]] mechanics of [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] in the TCG. These cards are identified by a {{VMAX}} graphic on the card name. Pokémon VMAX evolve from its respective Pokémon V and feature boosted HP and more powerful attacks. | Debuting alongside the Pokémon V in the Sword & Shield expansion were '''Pokémon VMAX''', which represent the [[Dynamax]], [[Gigantamax]], and [[Eternamax]] mechanics of [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] in the TCG. These cards are identified by a {{VMAX}} graphic on the card name. Pokémon VMAX evolve from its respective Pokémon V and feature boosted HP and more powerful attacks. Pokémon VMAX have the '''VMAX rule''', contained in a Rule Box, that says when a Pokémon VMAX is Knocked Out, the opponent takes three Prize cards instead of one. Pokémon VMAX are still considered as Pokémon V when interacting with certain card effects. | ||
While keeping the same layout of Pokémon V, Pokémon VMAX cards are all printed in the etched Full Art style, often with a multi-colored background and multi-colored tinges to the graphics around it. Pokémon VMAX included in main expansions and subsets are typically accompanied by {{TCG|Secret card|Secret}} Rainbow Rare (Hyper Rare in Japan) prints that utilize the same artwork. Select Pokémon VMAX also received Special Full Art prints starting with the Battle Styles expansion. The top left of all Pokémon VMAX cards feature | While keeping the same layout of Pokémon V, Pokémon VMAX cards are all printed in the etched Full Art style, often with a multi-colored background and multi-colored tinges to the graphics around it. Pokémon VMAX included in main expansions and subsets are typically accompanied by {{TCG|Secret card|Secret}} Rainbow Rare (Hyper Rare in Japan) prints that utilize the same artwork. Select Pokémon VMAX also received Special Full Art prints starting with the Battle Styles expansion. The top left of all Pokémon VMAX cards feature a bar below the Pokémon's name, indicating whether it is a [[Dynamax]], a [[Gigantamax]], or an [[Eternamax]] Pokémon, although this label does nothing in terms of gameplay. | ||
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Introduced in the Sword & Shield Series as {{TCG|SWSH Black Star Promos|SWSH Black Star Promotional cards}}, '''Pokémon V-UNION''' are a variation of Pokémon V. These cards are identified by a {{V-UNION}} graphic on the card name, and a single Pokémon V-UNION consists of four different cards with the same name. Each Pokémon V-UNION can only be played once per game per Pokémon name. For example, [[Pikachu V-UNION (SWSH Promo 139)|Pikachu V-UNION]] and [[Morpeko V-UNION (SWSH Promo 215)|Morpeko V-UNION]] can both be played in the same game, but Pikachu V-UNION cannot be played a second time. In order to play a Pokémon V-UNION, the four cards that make up the V-UNION must first be in the [[Appendix:Glossary (TCG)#Discard Pile|discard pile]]. Then, all four cards are put onto the [[Bench]] as a single Pokémon card that has all of the {{TCG|attack}}s and other attributes of each part. | Introduced in the Sword & Shield Series as {{TCG|SWSH Black Star Promos|SWSH Black Star Promotional cards}}, '''Pokémon V-UNION''' are a variation of Pokémon V. These cards are identified by a {{V-UNION}} graphic on the card name, and a single Pokémon V-UNION consists of four different cards with the same name. Each Pokémon V-UNION can only be played once per game per Pokémon name. For example, [[Pikachu V-UNION (SWSH Promo 139)|Pikachu V-UNION]] and [[Morpeko V-UNION (SWSH Promo 215)|Morpeko V-UNION]] can both be played in the same game, but Pikachu V-UNION cannot be played a second time. In order to play a Pokémon V-UNION, the four cards that make up the V-UNION must first be in the [[Appendix:Glossary (TCG)#Discard Pile|discard pile]]. Then, all four cards are put onto the [[Bench]] as a single Pokémon card that has all of the {{TCG|attack}}s and other attributes of each part. | ||
Pokémon V-UNION have a unique legality rule. All four cards that are part of the same V-UNION in a deck must be from the same set and drawn by the same artist. <ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/rules Rulebook]</ref> In other words, mixing and matching different illustrations is not allowed. | |||
While keeping the same layout of Pokémon V, Pokémon V-UNION cards split their artwork and some | Pokemon V-UNION use V-UNION as their evolutionary stage, so they are considered to be neither {{TCG|Basic Pokémon}} nor Evolution Pokémon. The '''V-UNION rule''', contained within a Rule Box, says when a Pokémon V-UNION is [[Appendix:Glossary (TCG)#Knock Out|Knocked Out]], the opponent takes three Prize cards instead of one. Pokémon V-UNION are still considered as Pokémon V when interacting with certain card effects. All Pokémon V-UNION cards that have been released feature the '''Union Gain''' attack. | ||
While keeping the same layout of Pokémon V, Pokémon V-UNION cards split their artwork and some characteristics across each part; because of this, all characteristics except card type, name, Energy type and stage (which are included in each part) cannot be referenced by other cards while the Pokémon is not in play. (The most common examples of effects that would attempt to reference characteristics in this manner are effects that search for cards in the [[deck]].) Part of this clause means that V-UNION cards only have their Rule Box while they are in play <ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/pokemon-v-union-arrive-in-the-pokemon-tcg Pokémon V-UNION Arrive in the Pokémon TCG], [[Pokémon.com]]</ref>. While not officially labeled as Full Art cards, the artwork covers the entire card in the same fashion as Pokémon VMAX cards, although only the collective border of the card is embossed to look like shattered stone. | |||
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==Pokémon VSTAR== | ==Pokémon VSTAR== | ||
[[File:ArceusVSTARBrilliantStars123.jpg|thumb|200px|right|An example of a Pokémon VSTAR]] | [[File:ArceusVSTARBrilliantStars123.jpg|thumb|200px|right|An example of a Pokémon VSTAR]] | ||
The fourth variant of Pokémon V is '''Pokémon VSTAR''', which debuted in the {{TCG|Brilliant Stars}} expansion. These cards are identified by a {{VSTAR}} graphic on the card name. Pokémon VSTAR evolve from a Pokémon V depicting the same species of Pokémon, and Pokémon VSTAR have the unique stage of VSTAR instead of being {{TCG|Stage 1 Pokémon}}. They feature increased Hit Points and more powerful attacks, as well as an exclusive mechanic called '''VSTAR Power'''. VSTAR Powers can be either a powerful attack or potent {{TCG|Ability}}. However, a player is limited to using one VSTAR Power per game. To track if a player has used a VSTAR Power during a game, each player has a VSTAR {{TCG|marker}}. Players flip their VSTAR marker to its reverse face after using a VSTAR Power, which is a physical reminder that that player cannot use a second VSTAR Power. | The fourth variant of Pokémon V is '''Pokémon VSTAR''', which debuted in the {{TCG|Brilliant Stars}} expansion. These cards are identified by a {{VSTAR}} graphic on the card name. Pokémon VSTAR evolve from a Pokémon V depicting the same species of Pokémon, and Pokémon VSTAR have the unique stage of VSTAR instead of being {{TCG|Stage 1 Pokémon}}. They feature increased Hit Points and more powerful attacks, as well as an exclusive mechanic called '''VSTAR Power'''. VSTAR Powers can be either a powerful attack or potent {{TCG|Ability}}. However, a player is limited to using one VSTAR Power per game. To track if a player has used a VSTAR Power during a game, each player has a VSTAR {{TCG|marker}}. Players flip their VSTAR marker to its reverse face after using a VSTAR Power, which is a physical reminder that that player cannot use a second VSTAR Power. Pokémon VSTAR have the '''VSTAR rule''', contained within a Rule Box, that says when a Pokémon VSTAR is Knocked Out, the opponent takes two Prize cards instead of one. Pokémon VSTAR are still considered as Pokémon V when interacting with certain card effects. | ||
While keeping the same layout of Pokémon V, Pokémon VSTAR cards have a white, pearlescent border with gold accents, in contrast to Pokémon V's black border and white accents. All Pokémon VSTAR cards are etched, including the Regular prints. All Regular prints of Pokémon VSTAR depict the Pokémon surrounded by a golden aura. The bottom third of every Pokémon VSTAR card contains the card's VSTAR Power, which is displayed against a dark background with a bright spherical star in the center. All VSTAR Powers, whether they are attacks or Abilities, have the word "Star" in their names. | While keeping the same layout of Pokémon V, Pokémon VSTAR cards have a white, pearlescent border with gold accents, in contrast to Pokémon V's black border and white accents. All Pokémon VSTAR cards are etched, including the Regular prints. All Regular prints of Pokémon VSTAR depict the Pokémon surrounded by a golden aura. The bottom third of every Pokémon VSTAR card contains the card's VSTAR Power, which is displayed against a dark background with a bright spherical star in the center. All VSTAR Powers, whether they are attacks or Abilities, have the word "Star" in their names. | ||
VSTAR Powers are also present in three {{TCG|Pokémon Tool card}}s: {{TCG ID|Silver Tempest|Earthen Seal Stone|154}}, {{TCG ID|Silver Tempest|Forest Seal Stone|156}}, and {{TCG ID|Crown Zenith|Sky Seal Stone|143}}. These Pokémon Tool cards can be attached to a Pokémon V in order to access their VSTAR Powers. | VSTAR Powers are also present in three {{TCG|Pokémon Tool card}}s: {{TCG ID|Silver Tempest|Earthen Seal Stone|154}}, {{TCG ID|Silver Tempest|Forest Seal Stone|156}}, and {{TCG ID|Crown Zenith|Sky Seal Stone|143}}. These Pokémon Tool cards can be attached to a Pokémon V in order to access their VSTAR Powers. | ||
Pokémon VSTAR are Pokémon V that have received power from {{TCG ID|Brilliant Stars|Arceus VSTAR|123}}.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/sword-shield-brilliant-stars Brilliant Stars Overview]</ref> <ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmkYNwVfbO8 Brilliant Stars commercial]</ref> | |||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* [[Rule Box (TCG)]] | * [[Rule Box (TCG)]] | ||
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