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:''If you were looking for | :''If you were looking for shining Pokémon found in the Pokémon games, see [[alternate coloration]].'' | ||
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'''Shining Pokémon''' are a type of [[Pokémon]] found in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] that depict the [[Alternate coloration|alternate color]] variation of a Pokémon. | '''Shining Pokémon''' are a type of [[Pokémon]] found in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] that depict the [[Alternate coloration|alternate color]] variation of a Pokémon. | ||
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First introduced in {{TCG|Neo Revelation}}, the Shining Pokémon created quite a stir in the TCG community, both for their rarity and use of multiple Energy-type attacks. They were also bound by a special rule that allowed only 1 Shining Pokémon in a deck. | First introduced in {{TCG|Neo Revelation}}, the Shining Pokémon created quite a stir in the TCG community, both for their rarity and use of multiple Energy-type attacks. They were also bound by a special rule that allowed only 1 Shining Pokémon in a deck. | ||
Perhaps chosen because of their | Perhaps chosen because of their appearances 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 | Shining Pokémon appeared again in {{TCG|Neo Destiny}} and once again feature alternate-colored Pokémon. 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 reminiscent of the [[Image:ShinyGSStars.png]] used for alternate-colored Pokémon in the games. This has never been used again in the TCG. | |||
The concept of Shining Pokémon was carried over to the e-Series in the form of {{TCG|Crystal Pokémon}} in the {{TCG|Aquapolis}} and {{TCG|Skyridge}} Expansions, although actual alternate color Pokémon would not be seen in the TCG again until {{TCG|EX Team Rocket Returns}} in the form of [[Pokémon Star (TCG)|Pokémon]] {{Star}}. | The concept of Shining Pokémon was carried over to the e-Series in the form of {{TCG|Crystal Pokémon}} in the {{TCG|Aquapolis}} and {{TCG|Skyridge}} Expansions, although actual alternate color Pokémon would not be seen in the TCG again until {{TCG|EX Team Rocket Returns}} in the form of [[Pokémon Star (TCG)|Pokémon]] {{Star}}. | ||
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==Pokémon that have Shining counterparts== | ==Pokémon that have Shining counterparts== | ||
*{{p|Gyarados}} - {{TCG ID|Neo Revelation|Shining Gyarados|65}} | *{{p|Gyarados}} - {{TCG ID|Neo Revelation|Shining Gyarados|65}} | ||
*{{p|Magikarp}} - {{TCG ID|Neo Revelation|Shining Magikarp|66}} | *{{p|Magikarp}} - {{TCG ID|Neo Revelation|Shining Magikarp|66}} |
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