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{{split|articles for each Owner's Pokémon that have cards referencing the Owner and/or a mechanical theme}} | {{split|articles for each Owner's Pokémon that have cards referencing the Owner and/or a mechanical theme}} | ||
[[File:BrockSandslashGymHeroes23.jpg|thumb|200px|right|{{TCG ID|Gym Heroes|Brock's Sandslash|23}}, one of Brock's Pokémon and an example of an Owner's Pokémon]] | [[File:BrockSandslashGymHeroes23.jpg|thumb|200px|right|{{TCG ID|Gym Heroes|Brock's Sandslash|23}}, one of Brock's Pokémon and an example of an Owner's Pokémon. On top of the name of the card including "Brock's", [[Brock]] himself is seen in the bottom right corner of the card. That image is overlaid on the [[Boulder Badge]].]] | ||
'''Owner's Pokémon''' are a variant of {{ | '''Owner's Pokémon''' are a variant of {{TCG|Pokémon}} in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] that have the name of a {{pkmn|Trainer}}, organization, or location as part of the card's name. The ones using the name of a Trainer are sometimes known as '''Trainers' Pokémon'''<ref>Pokémon Trading Card Game Rules</ref>. These Pokémon were introduced in the {{TCG|Gym Heroes}} expansion. In fact, both Gym Heroes and the subsequently released {{TCG|Gym Challenge}} have Owner's Pokémon as the only kind of Pokémon in the set. | ||
As the name of the owner is part of the name of the card, a deck may include up to 4 each of the regular and specific Owner's versions of the same species. Owner's Pokémon can only evolve from an Owner's Pokémon with the same owner. For example, {{TCG ID|Gym Heroes|Brock's Sandslash|23}} has an "evolves from Pokémon" field that specifies that it evolves from cards named Brock's Sandshrew. Thus, it can evolve from the card {{TCG ID|Gym Heroes|Brock's Sandshrew|71}} but not a card that is named {{TCG|Sandshrew}}. Non-Owner's Pokémon cannot evolve from an Owner's Pokémon either. To continue the example, a normal {{TCG|Sandslash}} card specifies it evolves from cards named Sandshrew, so it cannot evolve from a card named Brock's Sandshrew. Owner's Pokémon are often designed to synergize with specific {{TCG|Trainer card}}s, particularly {{TCG|Stadium card}}s, which were also introduced in Gym Heroes. | As the name of the owner is part of the name of the card, a deck may include up to 4 each of the regular and specific Owner's versions of the same species. Owner's Pokémon can only evolve from an Owner's Pokémon with the same owner. For example, {{TCG ID|Gym Heroes|Brock's Sandslash|23}} has an "evolves from Pokémon" field that specifies that it evolves from cards named Brock's Sandshrew. Thus, it can evolve from the card {{TCG ID|Gym Heroes|Brock's Sandshrew|71}} but not a card that is named {{TCG|Sandshrew}}. Non-Owner's Pokémon cannot evolve from an Owner's Pokémon either. To continue the example, a normal {{TCG|Sandslash}} card specifies it evolves from cards named Sandshrew, so it cannot evolve from a card named Brock's Sandshrew. Owner's Pokémon are often designed to synergize with specific {{TCG|Trainer card}}s, particularly {{TCG|Stadium card}}s, which were also introduced in Gym Heroes. | ||
[[File:JasmineSteelixVS32.jpg|thumb|200px|right|{{TCG ID|VS|Jasmine's Steelix|32}}, one of Jasmine's Pokémon and an example of an Owner's Pokémon from {{TCG|Pokémon VS}}. Notice that it lacks an "Evolves from Pokémon" field. It is a Basic Pokémon, so it does not evolve from any {{TCG|Onix}} card.]] | |||
[[File:JasmineSteelixVS32.jpg|thumb|200px|right|{{TCG ID|VS|Jasmine's Steelix|32}}, one of Jasmine's Pokémon and an example of an Owner's Pokémon from {{TCG|Pokémon VS}}. Notice that it lacks an "Evolves from Pokémon" field. It is a Basic Pokémon, so it does not evolve from any {{TCG|Onix}} card. Also note that [[Jasmine]]'s icon is now below the artwork instead of in the lower right corner.]] | |||
The Japanese-exclusive {{TCG|Pokémon VS}} expansion introduced a different style of Owner's Pokémon that do not evolve and are always Basic Pokémon regardless of the evolution stage that cards depicting that Pokémon usually use. This style appears on cards outside of Pokémon VS for promotional releases, primarily relating to [[Pokémon movie]]s. Despite many Owner's Pokémon featuring {{pkmn|anime}} and movie characters, it wasn't until the {{TCG|ADV-P Promotional cards}} that [[Ash Ketchum]] was featured as one of these owners. "VS-style" Owner's Pokémon have not been featured in any main expansions since their debut, and are rarely released outside Japan. | The Japanese-exclusive {{TCG|Pokémon VS}} expansion introduced a different style of Owner's Pokémon that do not evolve and are always Basic Pokémon regardless of the evolution stage that cards depicting that Pokémon usually use. This style appears on cards outside of Pokémon VS for promotional releases, primarily relating to [[Pokémon movie]]s. Despite many Owner's Pokémon featuring {{pkmn|anime}} and movie characters, it wasn't until the {{TCG|ADV-P Promotional cards}} that [[Ash Ketchum]] was featured as one of these owners. "VS-style" Owner's Pokémon have not been featured in any main expansions since their debut, and are rarely released outside Japan. | ||
Aesthetically, Owner's Pokémon tend to feature an an image of the owner on the right side of the card. In the Original Series, | Aesthetically, Owner's Pokémon tend to feature an an image of the owner on the right side of the card. For people, this is a an icon of their head. For organizations, it is usually a logo. However, Rocket's Pokémon seen in {{TCG|Team Rocket}} are the exception and use a [[Team Rocket Grunt]]. Locations instead use a stylized icon representing a portion of the place. Cards based on real world promotions often use a logo from the event they are from, sometimes stamping it over a corner of the art instead of using a dedicated space. on the card. Some cards, especially those released as promotional cards after the EX Series, do not have any image for the owner at all. The sheer number of these cards mean that there is plenty of variation, especially in various one-off releases. | ||
In the Original Series, these icons are found in the bottom right of the card, and are placed on top of a relevant symbol. For example, the Gym Leaders usually use the [[Gym Badge]] the respective leader gives out. Owner's Pokémon from {{TCG|Pokémon VS}} and related sets put the icons inline with the Pokédex information, meaning they went below the artwork. The EX series moved icons back to the lower right corner of the card, without including any symbols. Instead they "pop out" from a white bar in the that corner, which is drawn similarly to the bottom border of the artwork. Even then, nether Team Magma's Pokémon nor Team Aqua's Pokémon follow this, instead only using the team's logo. In the EX Series, cards owned by [[villainous team]]s have special flourishes around the artwork window and type icon. | |||
Frequently, but not always, the layout an Owner's Pokémon uses results in the card not including a [[Pokédex entry]]. This varies by the series and release. Sometimes, these cards have original text in that field instead of borrowing from one of the video games. | |||
When card text refers to these cards, they use phrases like: "Pokémon that has an owner in its name" for any Owner's Pokémon. This is rare, as cards much more frequently check for Pokémon with a specific owner. Those cards use phrases like, "Pokémon with Brock in its name", " cards with Erika in their names", "Pokémon that has {{TCG|Dark Pokémon|Dark}} or Rocket's in its name" and so on. | When card text refers to these cards, they use phrases like: "Pokémon that has an owner in its name" for any Owner's Pokémon. This is rare, as cards much more frequently check for Pokémon with a specific owner. Those cards use phrases like, "Pokémon with Brock in its name", " cards with Erika in their names", "Pokémon that has {{TCG|Dark Pokémon|Dark}} or Rocket's in its name" and so on. | ||
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{{TCG|Team Plasma}} cards from the {{TCG|Black & White}} Series depict the Pokémon of [[Team Plasma]], along with the people who work for them, the tools at their disposal, and the locations they are associated with. However, instead of changing the name of the card or putting a symbol on the card, these cards display the Team Plasma title, along with blue borders and a watermark of the Team Plasma shield. | {{TCG|Team Plasma}} cards from the {{TCG|Black & White}} Series depict the Pokémon of [[Team Plasma]], along with the people who work for them, the tools at their disposal, and the locations they are associated with. However, instead of changing the name of the card or putting a symbol on the card, these cards display the Team Plasma title, along with blue borders and a watermark of the Team Plasma shield. | ||
{{TCG|Regional variants}} are forms of Pokémon from specific regions. This is depicted in the TCG by changing the name of the card to include the relevant adjective. | |||
The {{TCG|Trainer Gallery}} cards from {{TCG|Cosmic Eclipse}} and the {{TCG|Sword & Shield}} Series show a Pokémon and a Trainer together, usually but not always depicting a partnership between them. The name of the card also does not change. | The {{TCG|Trainer Gallery}} cards from {{TCG|Cosmic Eclipse}} and the {{TCG|Sword & Shield}} Series show a Pokémon and a Trainer together, usually but not always depicting a partnership between them. The name of the card also does not change. | ||
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===[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX|Rescue Team DX]]'s Pokémon=== | ===[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX|Rescue Team DX]]'s Pokémon=== | ||
Rescue Team DX's Pokémon represent Pokémon from the game [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX]]. Only one such Pokémon was released, as a {{TCG|S-P Promotional cards|S-P Promotional card}} tied to the release of the game. The game's logo is placed over the bottom right portion of the illustration. | |||
{{cardlist/header|Rescue Team DX's Pokémon|Lightning|char=yes}} | {{cardlist/header|Rescue Team DX's Pokémon|Lightning|char=yes}} | ||
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|S-P Promo|Rescue Team DX's Pikachu|36}}|type=Lightning|jpset=S-P Promotional cards|jpnum=036/S-P}} | {{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|S-P Promo|Rescue Team DX's Pikachu|36}}|type=Lightning|jpset=S-P Promotional cards|jpnum=036/S-P}} | ||
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{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|S-P|Poké-lun TV's Pikachu and Friends|Promo}}|type=Lightning|jpset=S-P Promotional cards|jpnum=S-P}} | {{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|S-P|Poké-lun TV's Pikachu and Friends|Promo}}|type=Lightning|jpset=S-P Promotional cards|jpnum=S-P}} | ||
{{cardlist/footer|Lightning}} | {{cardlist/footer|Lightning}} | ||
==References== | |||
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