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 ==Pokémon card variants==
-===Pokémon Lv. X===
+===Pokémon ex===
-'''Pokémon Lv. X''' originate from the Diamond & Pearl sets. Unfortunately, all Pokémon Lv. X cards have been banned since they were added to the Unlimited list in 2014. Lv. X cards go a bit further into evolution. The same rules apply when they turn into a Lv. X as they do in evolution, but now, the Pokémon gets even more '''HP''', more '''Attacks, Poké-Power's,''' and '''Poké-Body's''', a possible change in weakness and/or resistance, but they're allowed to use the Attacks, Poké-Power's, and Poké-Body's of their previous form.
+{{main|Pokémon ex (TCG)}}
+'''Pokémon ex''' were a major mechanic during the {{DL|Pokémon Trading Card Game|EX Series}}. These Pokémon had extra {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Hit Points}} and stronger Poké-Powers/Poké-Bodies or {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Attack}}s with the drawback of an opponent taking 2 {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Prize Card}}s when that Pokémon ex was knocked out.
-===Pokémon Prime===
+===Pokémon ☆===
-A '''Pokémon Prime''' card stems from the '''Heart Gold & Soul Silver''' sets. The cards themselves are fairly normal, but the line around the cards image is gold and has massive spike-like prints sprouting from those lines. The picture is of a close up image of the Pokémon itself.
+{{main|Pokémon ☆ (TCG)}}
+'''Pokémon ☆''' were [[Shiny Pokémon|shiny]] Basic Pokémon (regardless of their evolution stage) first introduced in the {{TCG|EX Team Rocket Returns}} expansion. Players cannot have any duplicate copies of a Pokémon ☆ card in their deck.
+===Delta Pokémon===
+{{main|δ Delta Species (TCG)}}
+'''δ Delta Species Pokémon''' are Pokémon from the TCG-exclusive [[Holon]] region which were exposed to electromagnetic waves, getting new typings (sometimes as a dual-typed Pokémon) but retaining their original weaknesses/resistances. The designation of δ Delta Species does not affect the name of a Pokémon, e.g. a normal Dragonite can evolve from a Dragonair δ and vice versa.
+===Lv. X Pokémon===
+{{main|Pokémon LV.X (TCG)}}
+'''Lv. X Pokémon''' originate from the {{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}} sets and go a step further into evolution. The same rules apply when a regular Pokémon evolves into a Lv. X as they do in evolution, but they're allowed to use the attacks, Poké-Powers, and Poké-Bodies of their previous form.
+===Pokémon SP===
+{{main|Pokémon SP (TCG)}}
+'''Pokémon SP''' and their variants are Basic Pokémon (regardless of their evolution stage) debuted in the {{TCG|Platinum}} expansion with 2x damage weaknesses as opposed to taking +20 damage like the other cards at their time.
+===Pokémon LEGEND===
+{{main|Pokémon LEGEND (TCG)}}
+'''LEGEND cards''' first appeared in the {{TCG|HeartGold & SoulSilver}} [[List of Pokémon Trading Card Game expansions|expansion]] as one of the replacements for LV. X Pokémon. Pokémon LEGEND are one or two Pokémon consisting of two different cards: the top and bottom half, which have the same name and need to be played on the Bench at the same time (the two cards count as one while in play). When a LEGEND Pokémon is knocked out, the opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
 ===Pokémon-EX===
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 '''Pokémon-EX''' are {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Basic Pokémon}} with significantly higher {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Hit Points}} compared to the majority of regular Basic Pokémon. They were first introduced in the {{TCG|Next Destinies}} [[List of Pokémon Trading Card Game expansions|expansion]], replacing {{TCG|Pokémon LV.X}} {{TCG|Pokémon LEGEND|Legendary Pokémon}}. Similar to the {{TCG|Pokémon-ex}} released during the {{DL|Pokémon Trading Card Game|EX Series}}, when a Pokémon-EX is defeated, the opponent takes two {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Prize Card}}s instead of one.
-===M Pokémon-EX===
+Later in the {{TCG|XY}} [[List of Pokémon Trading Card Game expansions|expansion]] to implement the [[Mega Evolution]] mechanic, the '''M-Pokémon-EX''' were featured. M-Pokémon-EX can only be played by Mega Evolving from basic Pokémon-EX; doing so ends that player's {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|turn}} unless he or she has the corresponding Spirit Link tool attached to the Pokémon. Other than this, M-Pokémon-EX share the same rules and design as regular Pokémon-EX and {{TCG|Evolution|evolving Pokémon}}, with the addition of more {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Hit Points}} and more powerful {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Attack}}s.
-'''M Pokémon-EX''' were introduced in {{TCG|XY}} [[List of Pokémon Trading Card Game expansions|expansion]] and introduce the [[Mega Evolution]] mechanic featured in [[Pokémon X and Y]]. They are identified by a stylized {{Mega}} graphic on the card name. M Pokémon-EX can only be played by Mega Evolving from basic {{TCG|Pokémon-EX}}.  Doing so ends a players {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|turn}} immediately.(unless a player has the corresponding spirit link) Other than this, M Pokémon-EX share the same rules and design as regular Pokémon-EX and {{TCG|Evolution|evolving Pokémon}}, with the addition of boosted {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Hit Points}} and more powerful {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Attack}}s.
-===Pokémon LEGEND===
-{{main|Pokémon LEGEND (TCG)}}
-'''Legend cards''' or '''Legendary Pokémon''' first appeared in {{TCG|HeartGold & SoulSilver}} [[List of Pokémon Trading Card Game expansions|expansion]] as one of the two variants of {{TCG|Pokémon LV.X}}: the top half and the bottom half.  Both card halves use the same name, so each one counts toward the four card of the same name [[Deck]] rule. Pokémon Legend cards cannot be played during setup, and both card halves must be played on the Bench at the same time.  The two cards count as one card while in play.
 ===Restored Pokémon===
-A '''Restored Pokémon''' is a form of Pokémon that is revived to life from a {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Fossil card}}. Only eleven Pokémon classified as Restored Pokémon ({{TCG|Aerodactyl}}, {{TCG|Amaura}}, {{TCG|Anorith}}, {{TCG|Archen}}, {{TCG|Cranidos}}, {{TCG|Kabuto}}, {{TCG|Lileep}}, {{TCG|Omanyte}}, {{TCG|Shieldon}}, {{TCG|Tirtouga}}, and {{TCG|Tyrunt}}) have appeared so far. In order to play a Restored Pokémon, the player must first play the respective Fossil card, search the bottom seven cards of their [[Deck]] for the corresponding Pokémon, and then place it onto his or her {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Bench}}. This type of card was reintroduced in the {{TCG|Noble Victories}} [[List of Pokémon Trading Card Game expansions|expansion]].
+{{main|Restored Pokémon (TCG)}}
+A '''Restored Pokémon''' is a form of Pokémon that requires the player to first play the respective Fossil item card, search the bottom seven cards of their [[Deck]] for the corresponding Pokémon, and then place it onto his or her {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Bench}}. Restored Pokémon were present during Genereations V and VI of the TCG, these pokémon later reverted to evolving from an [[Unidentified Fossil (Ultra Prism 134)|universal fossil item]].
 ===Pokémon BREAK===
 {{main|Pokémon BREAK (TCG)}}
-'''Pokémon BREAK''' are a special type of Pokémon card first introduced in the XY BREAKthrough expansion. A Pokémon BREAK card evolves from the non-BREAK version, and keeps weakness/resistance, attacks, and abilities from it's prior evolution.BREAK Pokemon add 1-2 new abilities or attacks. Pokémon BREAK cards are placed sideways on the top half of the Pokémon it evolves from.
+'''Pokémon BREAK''' are a special type of Pokémon card first introduced in the XY {{TCG|BREAKthrough}} expansion. A Pokémon BREAK card evolves from its non-BREAK version, and keeps weakness/resistance, attacks, and abilities from it's prior evolution. BREAK Pokémon adds new abilities or attacks. Pokémon BREAK cards are placed sideways on the top half of the Pokémon it evolves from.
+===Pokémon-GX===
+{{main|Pokémon-GX (TCG)}}
+'''Pokémon-GX''' were first introduced in the {{TCG|Sun & Moon}} expansion. A Pokémon-GX was the same stage of its original card, meaning Zoroark-GX was a Stage 1 Pokémon, because Zoroark as a normal Pokémon is a Stage 1. Similar to Pokémon-EX, Pokémon-GX allowed the opponent to take 2 prize cards when it was Knocked Out. However, they introduced a new attack in Pokémon cards; GX attacks are powerful moves exclusive (at first) to Pokémon GX with the drawback of each player only being able to use one GX attack per game.
+Later introduced in the Sun & Moon expansion {{TCG|Team Up}}, '''TAG TEAM Pokémon''' are Basic Pokémon-GX that features two or three Pokémon on a card instead of the normal one. Their GX attacks also have an extra effect when they have extra energy attached or specific Supporter cards are played on the same turn.  When a TAG TEAM Pokémon is knocked out, the opponent takes 3 prize cards.
+===Prism Star Pokémon===
+{{main|Prism Star (TCG)}}
+'''Prism Star Pokémon''' cards came with the expansion set {{TCG|Ultra Prism}} released during Generation VII. These cards only featured Legendaries as Basic Pokémon. Players cannot have any duplicate copies of a Prism Star card in their deck, and when these Pokémon were removed from play, they would be sent to the {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Lost Zone}} instead.
-===Pokémon GX===
+===Pokémon V===
-'''Pokémon GX''' were first introduced in the Sun & Moon expansion. A Pokémon GX was the same stage of its original card, meaning '''Lapras-GX''' was a Basic Pokémon, because Lapras as a normal Pokémon is a Basic. The final stage of evolution was the only stage a Pokémon GX card was made as (With '''Eevee-GX''' being an exception. Although '''Mr. Mime-GX''' is also annoying because they evolve from Mime Jr. except they don't in the card game. Would they fix that?). In relation to '''Pokémon EXs''', Pokémon GXs allowed the opponent to take 2 {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Prize Card}}s when it was Knocked Out. However, they introduced a new Attack in Pokémon cards. A '''GX-Attack''' was an Attack that could only be applied on a Pokémon GX. It allowed the player to do overwhelming damage, mess with their deck, and effect the opponent's game strategy. Of course, there's a catch. You can only use these GX-Attacks once in a ''WHOLE GAME''. Meaning, once a GX-Attack has been used by a player, that player can't use another one, regardless the amount of GXs they play. This introduced new challenges and a new counter. A '''GX Counter''' is now included with the '''Poison, Burn, and Damage counters''' that you get with a '''Theme Deck'''.
+{{main|Pokémon V (TCG)}}
+Released with the {{TCG|Sword & Shield}} expansions, '''Pokémon V''' are Basic Pokémon with more HP and powerful attacks than regular counterparts like Pokémon-EX, giving the opponent 2 prize cards when knocked out as well. Some Pokémon V can evolve into '''Pokémon VMAX''' cards, an implementation of the [[Dynamax]]/[[Gigantamax]] mechanics from the Generation VIII games. When a Pokémon VMAX is knocked out, the opponent takes 3 prize cards instead.
-===Pokémon ♢ (Prism)===
+===Minor Attributes===
-'''Pokémon ♢''' cards come from the expansion set '''Ultra Prism''' released during '''Sun & Moon'''. These cards only host '''Legendary''' Pokémon and the Energy Cost for those Pokémon is always the same as the type of Pokémon it is. Pokémon ♢ also brought back the '''Lost Zone'''. (Basically a place where cards disappear forever.) When a Pokémon ♢ is Knocked Out, it goes to the Lost Zone.
+*{{TCG|Owner's Pokémon}}
+*{{TCG|Dark Pokémon}}
+*{{TCG|Light Pokémon}}
+*{{TCG|Crystal Pokémon}}
+*{{TCG|Shining Pokémon}}
+*{{TCG|Pokémon Prime}}
+*{{TCG|Team Plasma}}
+*[[Ancient Trait]]s
+*{{TCG|Ultra Beast}}s
-===Pokémon TAG TEAM===
-A '''Pokémon TAG TEAM''' was first introduced in the Sun & Moon expansion, TEAM UP. A Pokémon TAG TEAM hosts two Pokémon on a card instead of the normal one. TAG TEAM cards also introduced the first rule to say: "When your TAG TEAM is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 3 {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Prize Card}}s." Each TAG TEAM is also a Basic GX Pokémon (unless a Trainer card, in which case they are a Supporter). With the GX in their name, this tells you that they have a GX-Attack. However, unlike most GX-Attacks, they have an extra optional effect. A + is added to each of those Pokémon's Energy Cost. This means the player may choose to have extra Energy for an extra effect, such as '''Machamp & Marshadow-GXs''' GX-Attack. The normal effect does 200 damage for 2 Fighting and 1 Colorless. However, if you have 1 extra Energy attached to it, that Pokémon can't be Knocked Out by damage from an opponent's Attack during their next turn. There are only two TAG TEAM Pokémon-GXs that don't have this effect. '''Solgaleo & Lunala-GX''' and '''Reshiram & Zekrom-GX'''. You must play a specific Supporter card for the effect to come into play. TAG TEAM can also host three Pokémon on one card. '''Moltres & Articuno & Zapdos-GX''', '''Arceus & Dialga & Palkia-GX''', and '''Togepi & Cleffa & Igglybuff-GX''' are the only cards that are this way.
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