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 The face side of each code card has a unique 11-digit alpha-numeric code and an equivalent [[QR Code]] that can be redeemed on the [[Pokémon.com|official Pokémon website]] or in-game. Each card can only be redeemed once. The card also provides instructions on how to redeem the code, including a website address. The reverse side of the card features art related to the TCGO/TCG Live.
-The reverse side of the code card is colour coded with the highlight colours defining the language of the product that the code card was pulled from. This has no effect on the redemption of the code as any code of any language can be redeemed in the game, and cards will display in the language that the user defines in their game settings. English code cards have green accents, German code cards have red accents, French code cards have blue accents, Italian code cards have orange accents, Spanish code cards have pink accents while Portuguese code cards have purple accents.
+For cards released around {{TCG|Phantom Forces}} and TCG Live's debut, there were generally two designs. For a code card obtained in a Booster pack, the design on the reverse of the card (and the text on the face of the card) provided a clue as to whether the guaranteed [[Rarity#Rare|Rare]] card was a Regular Rare (dark green background on the reverse of the card, with text on the face that read "''Use this code to unlock your online booster pack. Visit: www.pokemon.com/redeem''") or a [[Holofoil]] Rare, Ultra Rare or {{TCG|Secret card|Secret Rare}} (silver and green background on the reverse of the card, with text on the face that read "''Use this code to unlock your online reward. Visit: www.pokemon.com/tcgo''"). Some promotional products that included code cards could include a silver and green code card, or a unique themed code card that matches the style of the product (for example, the [[a:File:CodeCard ChesnaughtEXTin.jpg|Chesnaught]] code card from its respective [[XY TCG Series merchandise#Kalos Power Tins|Kalos Power Tins]]).
-For cards released between {{TCG|Phantom Forces}} and TCG Live's debut, there were generally two designs. For a code card obtained in a Booster pack, the design on the reverse of the card (and the text on the face of the card) provided a clue as to whether the guaranteed [[Rarity#Rare|Rare]] card was a Regular Rare (dark green background on the reverse of the card, with text on the face that read "''Use this code to unlock your online booster pack. Visit: www.pokemon.com/redeem''") or a [[Holofoil]] Rare, Ultra Rare or {{TCG|Secret card|Secret Rare}} (silver and green background on the reverse of the card, with text on the face that read "''Use this code to unlock your online reward. Visit: www.pokemon.com/tcgo''"). Some promotional products that included code cards could include a silver and green code card, or a unique themed code card that matches the style of the product (for example, the [[a:File:CodeCard ChesnaughtEXTin.jpg|Chesnaught]] code card from its respective [[XY TCG Series merchandise#Kalos Power Tins|Kalos Power Tins]]).
+This coloring changes depending on the product's language, having no effect on the redemption as any code of any language can be redeemed in the game, and cards will display in the language that the user defines in their game settings: green accents for English code cards, red for German, blue for French, orange for Italian, pink for Spanish, purple for Portuguese and yellow accents for Russian code cards.
 In TCG Live, code redemption is limited depending of the product. When a new set releases in-game, the count for all products is reset. This limit has been set so players would not exploit the new crafting feature, which rewards players with a new currency when they obtain cards they have already reached the limit for. Using this currency, players can craft any card they desire in the game, which could be easily exploitable by using various codes of the same product. Once the maximum amount has been reached, a small amount of currency per code will be granted instead.
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 As a general rule:
 * All standard 60-card Theme Decks will unlock their respective cards, as well as a coin. All of these cards are tradable and can be used in any way desired.
-* Elite Trainer Boxes unlock {{DL|Pokémon Trading Card Game Online|Gameplay items}} including a deckbox and sleeves. Most will unlock no cards (though the Booster packs included with an Elite Trainer Box will each have their own code cards that can be redeemed). These items can be traded as well.
+* Elite Trainer Boxes unlock {{DL|Pokémon Trading Card Game Online|Gameplay items}} including a deckbox and sleeves. Most will unlock no cards (though the Booster packs included with an Elite Trainer Box will each have their own code cards that can be redeemed). These items were tradeable in TCGO.
-* Booster packs will unlock a random Booster pack from that expansion. It will not be the same set of cards that was inside the physical Booster pack. A Booster pack that yields a physical Holographic, Ultra or Secret Rare card may provide a TCGO card of different Rarity.
+* Booster packs will unlock a random Booster pack from that expansion. It will not be the same set of cards that was inside the physical Booster pack. A Booster pack that yields a physical Holographic, Ultra or Secret Rare card may provide a virtual card of a different Rarity.
 * If an online code card is included, multipack boxes such as the {{DL|XY_TCG_Series_merchandise|Charizard-EX Box}} and tins will unlock rewards ranging from a single card to a full 60-card deck, depending on the product the code card came with.