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This has been a long time coming. Mega Evolution Pokémon is the proper name, the limited number of times Mega Evolution Pokémon-EX is used in comparison indicates that is a mistake. Therefore, section rename and Primal Reversion split from it. (the long name is still in the article). Detangled aesthetic info such that it's always the second paragraph and gameplay is always the first paragraph. New paragraph for Spirit Links. Named rules and Rule Boxes, noted Pokedex absence.
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(This has been a long time coming. Mega Evolution Pokémon is the proper name, the limited number of times Mega Evolution Pokémon-EX is used in comparison indicates that is a mistake. Therefore, section rename and Primal Reversion split from it. (the long name is still in the article). Detangled aesthetic info such that it's always the second paragraph and gameplay is always the first paragraph. New paragraph for Spirit Links. Named rules and Rule Boxes, noted Pokedex absence.) |
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[[File:Pokémon-EX TCG.png|thumb|180px|right|Promotional artwork of Pokémon-EX]] | [[File:Pokémon-EX TCG.png|thumb|180px|right|Promotional artwork of Pokémon-EX]] | ||
'''Pokémon-EX''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンEX''' ''Pokémon EX''), officially written '''Pokémon-''EX''''', are a type of {{ | '''Pokémon-EX''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンEX''' ''Pokémon EX''), officially written '''Pokémon-''EX''''', are a type of {{TCG|Pokémon}} found in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]. They were first introduced in the {{TCG|Next Destinies}} expansion. Pokémon-EX have a stylized {{EX}} graphic on the card name. | ||
Most Pokémon-EX are {{TCG|Basic Pokémon}}, | Most Pokémon-EX are {{TCG|Basic Pokémon}}, regardless of the stage that the species of Pokémon normally uses. ({{TCG|Mega Evolution|Mega Evolution Pokémon}} are an exception.) Pokémon-EX have significantly higher HP compared to the majority of regular Pokémon in the [[Pokemon Trading Card Game#Black & White Series|Black & White]] {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Series}} and the [[Pokemon Trading Card Game#XY Series|XY Series]] Pokémon-EX have the Pokémon-EX rule, printed in a {{TCG|Rule Box}} in the lower right corner of the card. The Pokémon-EX rule makes it so that when a Pokémon-EX is [[fainting|Knocked Out]], the opponent takes two {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Prize card}}s instead of one. | ||
The artwork on the Pokémon-EX cards mirrors the style introduced on {{TCG|Pokémon LV.X}}: having the Pokémon break the borders of the illustration. They also include special characteristics influenced by the card type and the Pokémon depicted. For example, Groudon-EX features crumbling rock and Kyurem-EX features a frozen card border. | The artwork on the Pokémon-EX cards mirrors the style introduced on {{TCG|Pokémon LV.X}}: having the Pokémon break the borders of the illustration. They also include special characteristics influenced by the card type and the Pokémon depicted. For example, Groudon-EX features crumbling rock and Kyurem-EX features a frozen card border. Most Pokémon-EX cards have an additional {{TCG|Full Art card|Full Art}} printing, which does not change the card border in this way. | ||
== Mega Evolution Pokémon | Pokémon-EX do not have a [[Pokédex]] entry or Pokédex information. | ||
''' Mega Evolution Pokémon-EX''' were introduced in the {{TCG|XY}} expansion | |||
== Mega Evolution Pokémon== | |||
'''Mega Evolution Pokémon''', sometimes known as '''Mega Evolution Pokémon-EX''' were introduced in the {{TCG|XY}} expansion. <ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/play-pokemon/about/pokemon-tcg-glossary Pokémon TCG Glossary]</ref> They adapt the [[Mega Evolution]] mechanic from the [[Generation VI]] video games to the TCG. They are identified by the "MEGA" evolution stage and a stylized {{Mega}} graphic (spelled "Mega") as a prefix of the card name. Mega Evolution Pokémon are still Pokémon-EX. Mega Evolution Pokémon evolve from a regular Pokémon-EX of the same species. They have the Mega Evolution rule, which is printed in a Rule Box just below the card's artwork. The Mega Evolution rule makes it so that when a Pokémon evolves into a Mega Evolution Pokémon, the players turn immediately ends. Additionally, the Pokémon-EX rule is still found on these cards, so when they are Knocked Out, the opponent takes two Prize cards instead of one. Mega Evolution Pokémon have increased HP and more powerful attacks compared to other Pokémon, including other Pokémon-EX | |||
The Mega Evolution rule can be circumvented through the use of {{TCG|Spirit Link}} cards. These are {{TCG|Pokémon Tool card}}s specific to each species of Pokémon. When a Pokémon evolves into a Mega Evolution Pokémon, if it has the Spirit Link corresponding to the species of the evolution attached to it, the turn does not end. | |||
Mega Evolution Pokémon share the same design elements as regular Pokémon-EX. Mega Evolution Pokémon also feature the name of the attack on the card as part of the artwork, which is displayed in English on Japanese and Korean cards and in Japanese on cards released in other regions and on Japanese UR variants. | |||
Mega Evolution Pokémon do not have a Pokédex entry or Pokédex information. | |||
[[Atsushi Nagashima]], the game director for the TCG, has stated that Mega Evolution is exclusive to Pokémon-EX because it would be impractical to evolve a single Pokémon three times during a game, and implementing Mega Evolution in that manner would constrain deck-building.<ref>[https://www.gamespot.com/articles/how-pokemon-cards-are-made/1100-6459450/ How Pokemon Cards Are Made, GameSpot]</ref> | [[Atsushi Nagashima]], the game director for the TCG, has stated that Mega Evolution is exclusive to Pokémon-EX because it would be impractical to evolve a single Pokémon three times during a game, and implementing Mega Evolution in that manner would constrain deck-building.<ref>[https://www.gamespot.com/articles/how-pokemon-cards-are-made/1100-6459450/ How Pokemon Cards Are Made, GameSpot]</ref> | ||
==Primal Reversion Pokémon== | |||
'''Primal Reversion Pokémon''' were introduced in the {{TCG|Primal Clash}} expansion. They adapt the [[Primal Reversion]] mechanic from the [[Generation VI]] video games to the TCG. They follow the exact same rules as Mega Evolution, down to even having the stage "MEGA" and being treated as though they are Mega Evolution Pokémon by other cards as a result. They are still Pokémon-EX and still have the relevant {{TCG|Rule Box}} on them. There are also Spirit Links for the two eligible species. However, the names used by the cards are different. The Mega Evolution rule is replaced by a functionally identical Primal Reversion rule, and these cards' names use "Primal" as a prefix before the species name. Additionally, all Primal Reversion Pokémon have an {{TCG|Ancient Trait}} | |||
Primal Reversion Pokémon share the same design elements as Mega Evolution Pokémon. A banner denoting "Primal Reversion" is located just below the picture of the "Evolves from" field. | |||
Mega Evolution Pokémon do not have a Pokédex entry or Pokédex information. | |||
==Pokémon that have appeared as Pokémon-EX== | ==Pokémon that have appeared as Pokémon-EX== | ||