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Hmm, nah, "received power" is boring. Punching up Gave V-Union a proper aesthetic paragraph, splitting off the game play stuff to it's own paragraph.
(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-UNION== | ==Pokémon V-UNION== | ||
[[File:MewtwoV-UNIONSWSHPromo159.jpg|thumb|200px|left|An example of a Pokémon V-UNION, comprising four cards that combine into one larger card]] | [[File:MewtwoV-UNIONSWSHPromo159.jpg|thumb|200px|left|An example of a Pokémon V-UNION, comprising four cards that combine into one larger card]] | ||
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. (Since each card has the same name, this means only a single V-UNION of each species can be played total, since even one full set means the deck is already at "at capacity" for that card 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. The cards are arranged in a 2 by 2 square. | ||
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. | 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. | ||
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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. | 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 | While a Pokémon V-UNION's cards are not in play, the only characteristics that can be referenced on them by other cards are their name, Stage, card type, and Energy type. (All of these happen to be printed on each individual card in a V-UNION.) (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 do not have their Rule Box while they are not 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>. | ||
A combined Pokémon V UNION card looks very similar overall to a Pokémon V, just with the artwork and characteristics spread across each portion. 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. Directly below the name of the card in the top left corner is a "How to play a Pokémon V-UNION" field, which describes how to play a Pokémon V-UNION. However, the nature of a card made up of other cards means there are new elements on each of the component cards. Each one uses its border to display the name, stage, and Energy type of the card if that card would not otherwise have that information. The non-top left cards also include the "How to play a Pokémon V-UNION" field in smaller font. Lastly, the set symbol, collector number, {{TCG|regulation mark}}, and illustration credit, are all seen on the borders of the individual cards and not where they would otherwise be on the combined card. | |||
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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 | Pokémon VSTAR are Pokémon V that have been blessed with celestial 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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