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{{search|Trading Card Game itself|the [[Game Boy Color]] game|Pokémon Trading Card Game (video game)}} | {{search|Trading Card Game itself|the [[Game Boy Color]] game|Pokémon Trading Card Game (video game)}} | ||
[[File:Pokémon TCG logo.png|right|200px|thumb|International logo]] | [[File:Pokémon TCG logo.png|right|200px|thumb|International logo]] | ||
The '''Pokémon Trading Card Game''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンカードゲーム''', ''Pokémon Card Game''), often abbreviated as '''Pokémon TCG''' or just '''PTCG''' (Japanese: '''ポケカ''' ''Pokéca''), is a tabletop game that involves collecting, trading and playing with Pokémon-themed playing cards. It has its own set of rules but uses many motifs and ideas derived from the [[core series|video games]]. There are {{TCG|Pokémon|Pokémon card}}s for every [[List of Pokémon by National Pokédex number|species]] of Pokémon, as well as {{TCG|Trainer card}}s featuring characters, items and other themes of the franchise (each with a different use) and {{TCG|Energy card}}s to power attacks. The artwork for the cards is often created specifically for the TCG by numerous artists, though occasionally pre-existing art made for the core series is used. | The '''Pokémon Trading Card Game''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンカードゲーム''', ''Pokémon Card Game''), often abbreviated as '''Pokémon TCG''' or just '''PTCG''' (Japanese: '''ポケカ''' ''Pokéca''), is a tabletop game developed by [[Creatures, Inc.]] that involves collecting, trading and playing with Pokémon-themed playing cards. It has its own set of rules but uses many motifs and ideas derived from the [[core series|video games]]. There are {{TCG|Pokémon|Pokémon card}}s for every [[List of Pokémon by National Pokédex number|species]] of Pokémon, as well as {{TCG|Trainer card}}s featuring characters, items and other themes of the franchise (each with a different use) and {{TCG|Energy card}}s to power attacks. The artwork for the cards is often created specifically for the TCG by numerous artists, though occasionally pre-existing art made for the core series is used. | ||
The Pokémon TCG is a popular and steady aspect of the [[Pokémon]] franchise and is played and enjoyed by many fans. As of the end of March 2023, over 52.9 billion Pokémon Trading Card Game cards have been produced worldwide in 14 languages, and being sold in 89 countries and regions.<ref>[https://corporate.pokemon.co.jp/en/aboutus/figures/ Pokémon in Figures｜The Pokémon Company]</ref> The game is part of the [[Play! Pokémon]] organized play along with the video game series and is also used in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game Live]]. | The Pokémon TCG is a popular and steady aspect of the [[Pokémon]] franchise and is played and enjoyed by many fans. As of the end of March 2023, over 52.9 billion Pokémon Trading Card Game cards have been produced worldwide in 14 languages, and being sold in 89 countries and regions.<ref>[https://corporate.pokemon.co.jp/en/aboutus/figures/ Pokémon in Figures｜The Pokémon Company]</ref> The game is part of the [[Play! Pokémon]] organized play along with the video game series and is also used in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game Live]]. | ||
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With the release of the ''[[#EX Series|EX Series]]'' worldwide, Pokémon TCG was published by [[The Pokémon Company International|Pokémon USA]] and distributed by [[Nintendo of America]], instead of [[Wizards of the Coast]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20131017132016/http://www.seattlepi.com/business/article/It-s-Wizards-vs-Pokemon-as-ex-partners-square-off-1126716.php It's Wizards vs. Pokemon as ex-partners square off | Seattle Post-Intelligencer], archived October 17th, 2013</ref> In 2006, Nintendo of America transferred distribution responsibilities to Pokémon USA.<ref>[https://icv2.com/articles/games/view/7925/pokemon-usa-charge Pokemon USA In Charge | ICv2]</ref> In 2000, [[The Pokémon Company]] replaced Media Factory in publishing the cards in Japan starting with the [[Awakening Legends (TCG)|Awakening Legends]] expansion. Media Factory continued to distribute the cards until the ''[[#DP_era|DP era]]''.{{fact}} | With the release of the ''[[#EX Series|EX Series]]'' worldwide, Pokémon TCG was published by [[The Pokémon Company International|Pokémon USA]] and distributed by [[Nintendo of America]], instead of [[Wizards of the Coast]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20131017132016/http://www.seattlepi.com/business/article/It-s-Wizards-vs-Pokemon-as-ex-partners-square-off-1126716.php It's Wizards vs. Pokemon as ex-partners square off | Seattle Post-Intelligencer], archived October 17th, 2013</ref> In 2006, Nintendo of America transferred distribution responsibilities to Pokémon USA.<ref>[https://icv2.com/articles/games/view/7925/pokemon-usa-charge Pokemon USA In Charge | ICv2]</ref> In 2000, [[The Pokémon Company]] replaced Media Factory in publishing the cards in Japan starting with the [[Awakening Legends (TCG)|Awakening Legends]] expansion. Media Factory continued to distribute the cards until the ''[[#DP_era|DP era]]''.{{fact}} | ||
Two [[Game Boy Color]] video games based on the card game were created: {{ | Two [[Game Boy Color]] video games based on the card game were created: {{vg|Pokémon Trading Card Game}} was released in 1998 and worldwide in 2000, and its sequel, [[Pokémon Trading Card Game 2: The Invasion of Team GR!]], was released three years later. [[Pokémon Card Game: How to Play DS]] was released in Japan in 2011 and taught players how to play the Pokémon TCG. In 2011, the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game Online]] was introduced as a ''browser-based'' game but later became a downloadable game for PC, Mac, and iPad. Other media related to Pokémon TCG include several {{pkmn|manga}} titles, such as the series [[How I Became a Pokémon Card]]. | ||
==How to play== | ==How to play== | ||
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*{{exp|Crystal Guardians}} {{TCG|Miracle Crystal}} | *{{exp|Crystal Guardians}} {{TCG|Miracle Crystal}} | ||
*{{exp|Dragon Frontiers}} {{TCG|Offense and Defense of the Furthest Ends}} | *{{exp|Dragon Frontiers}} {{TCG|Offense and Defense of the Furthest Ends}} | ||
*[[File:None2.png|7px]]{{exp|Power Keepers}} {{TCG|World Champions Pack}} | |||
===[[Generation IV]]=== | ===[[Generation IV]]=== | ||
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*[[File:SetSymbolSpace-Time Creation.png|40px]] {{TCG|Space-Time Creation}} | *[[File:SetSymbolSpace-Time Creation.png|40px]] {{TCG|Space-Time Creation}} | ||
*[[File:SetSymbolSecret of the Lakes.png|40px]] {{TCG|Secret of the Lakes}} | *[[File:SetSymbolSecret of the Lakes.png|40px]] {{TCG|Secret of the Lakes}} | ||
*[[File:SetSymbolShining Darkness.png|40px]] {{TCG|Shining Darkness}} | *[[File:SetSymbolShining Darkness.png|40px]] {{TCG|Shining Darkness}} | ||
*[[File:SetSymbolMoonlit Pursuit Dawn Dash.png|40px]] {{TCG|Moonlit Pursuit}} | |||
*[[File:SetSymbolMoonlit Pursuit Dawn Dash.png|40px]] {{TCG|Dawn Dash}} | |||
*[[File:SetSymbolCry from the Mysterious Temple of Anger.png|40px]] {{TCG|Cry from the Mysterious}} | *[[File:SetSymbolCry from the Mysterious Temple of Anger.png|40px]] {{TCG|Cry from the Mysterious}} | ||
*[[File:SetSymbolCry from the Mysterious Temple of Anger.png|40px]] {{TCG|Temple of Anger}} | *[[File:SetSymbolCry from the Mysterious Temple of Anger.png|40px]] {{TCG|Temple of Anger}} | ||
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*[[File:SetSymbolSoulSilver Collection.png|35px]] {{TCG|SoulSilver Collection}} | *[[File:SetSymbolSoulSilver Collection.png|35px]] {{TCG|SoulSilver Collection}} | ||
*[[File:SetSymbolReviving Legends.png|35px]] {{TCG|Reviving Legends}} | *[[File:SetSymbolReviving Legends.png|35px]] {{TCG|Reviving Legends}} | ||
*[[File:SetSymbolLost Link.png|35px]] {{TCG|Lost Link}} — mini set | |||
*[[File:SetSymbolClash at the Summit.png|35px]] {{TCG|Clash at the Summit}} | *[[File:SetSymbolClash at the Summit.png|35px]] {{TCG|Clash at the Summit}} | ||
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*[[File:SetSymbolSpiral Force.png|40px]] {{TCG|Spiral Force}} | *[[File:SetSymbolSpiral Force.png|40px]] {{TCG|Spiral Force}} | ||
*[[File:SetSymbolThunder Knuckle.png|40px]] {{TCG|Thunder Knuckle}} | *[[File:SetSymbolThunder Knuckle.png|40px]] {{TCG|Thunder Knuckle}} | ||
*[[File:SetSymbolShiny Collection.png|40px]] {{TCG|Shiny Collection}} — mini set | |||
*[[File:SetSymbolMegalo Cannon.png|40px]] {{TCG|Megalo Cannon}} | *[[File:SetSymbolMegalo Cannon.png|40px]] {{TCG|Megalo Cannon}} | ||
*[[File:SetSymbolEX Battle Boost.png|40px]] {{TCG|EX Battle Boost}} | *[[File:SetSymbolEX Battle Boost.png|40px]] {{TCG|EX Battle Boost}} | ||
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''Web era'' | ''Web era'' | ||
*[[File:Pokémon Card web Icon.png|35px]] {{TCG|Pokémon Web}} — minor expansion | *[[File:Pokémon Card web Icon.png|35px]] {{TCG|Pokémon Web}} — minor expansion | ||
{{Col-2}} | {{Col-2}} | ||