8
edits
Shining Pokémon (TCG): Difference between revisions
no edit summary
No edit summary |
No edit summary |
||
| Line 7: | Line 7: | ||
Perhaps chosen because of their appearences in the [[Pokémon anime]] and [[Pokémon Gold and Silver]], {{p|Magikarp}} and {{p|Gyarados}} were the first Shining Pokémon featured in the TCG, included in Neo Revelation as secret cards. When released in Japan, their prices skyrocketed overseas, with collectors paying $300+ for them each. The odds of finding them in a Booster Pack were stated as 300:1, reflecting the chances of encountering a Shining Pokémon in the games. The prices came down with the release of the set in English, but the cards remained difficult to obtain. | Perhaps chosen because of their appearences in the [[Pokémon anime]] and [[Pokémon Gold and Silver]], {{p|Magikarp}} and {{p|Gyarados}} were the first Shining Pokémon featured in the TCG, included in Neo Revelation as secret cards. When released in Japan, their prices skyrocketed overseas, with collectors paying $300+ for them each. The odds of finding them in a Booster Pack were stated as 300:1, reflecting the chances of encountering a Shining Pokémon in the games. The prices came down with the release of the set in English, but the cards remained difficult to obtain. | ||
Shining Pokémon appeared again in {{TCG|Neo Destiny}} and once again they mostly feature they alternate coloration. In addition the character art was given a reflective foil treatment, making the Pokémon literally "shine" (the only exception to this is Shining {{p|Mew}}, which was released as a promotional card in Japan only and is | Shining Pokémon appeared again in {{TCG|Neo Destiny}} and once again they mostly feature they alternate coloration. In addition the character art was given a reflective foil treatment, making the Pokémon literally "shine" (the only exception to this is Shining {{p|Mew}}, which was released as a promotional card in Japan only and is holo with an additional glitter coating). | ||
The Shining Pokémon in Neo Destiny were once again secret cards and featured a unique rarity symbol of 3 stars. This has never been used again in the TCG. | The Shining Pokémon in Neo Destiny were once again secret cards and featured a unique rarity symbol of 3 stars. This has never been used again in the TCG. | ||