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|reprint1=ComputerSearchBoundariesCrossed137.jpg
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|recaption1={{TCG|Boundaries Crossed}} print<br>Illus. [[Ryo Ueda]]
|recaption1={{TCG|Boundaries Crossed}} print<br>Illus. [[Ryo Ueda]]
|class=Trainer
|class=ACE
|subclass=Item
|subclass=Item
}}
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{{TCGTrainerCardInfobox/Expansion|class=Item|jpdeckkit={{TCG|Extra Regulation Box}}|jpcardno=046/048}}
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{{TCGTrainerCardInfobox/Expansion|class=Item|jpexpansion={{TCG|S-P Promotional cards}}|jpcardno=350/S-P}}
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{{TCGTrainerCardInfobox/Footer|class=Item}}
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'''Computer Search''' (Japanese: '''パソコン通信''' ''Personal Computer Communication'') is an {{TCG|Ace Spec card|Ace Spec}} {{TCG|Item card}}. It was first released in the {{TCG|Base Set}} as a {{TCG|Trainer card}}.
'''Computer Search''' (Japanese: '''パソコン{{ruby|通信|つうしん}}''' ''Personal Computer Communication'') is an {{TCG|ACE SPEC card|ACE SPEC}} {{TCG|Item card}}. It was first released in the {{TCG|Base Set}} as a {{TCG|Trainer card}}.


==Card text==
==Card text==
{{TCGTrainerText
{{TCGTrainerText
|border=707070
|position=Top
|position=Top
|class=Item
|class=Item
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}}
}}
{{TCGTrainerText
{{TCGTrainerText
|position=Bottom
|position=Middle
|class=Item
|class=Item
|subclass=Ace
|subclass=ACE
|rule=Item
|rule=Item
|print=Boundaries Crossed print
|print=Boundaries Crossed print
|effect=Discard 2 cards from your hand. (If you can't discard 2 cards, you can't play this card.) Search your deck for a card and put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward.
|effect=Discard 2 cards from your hand. (If you can't discard 2 cards, you can't play this card.) Search your deck for a card and put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward.
}}
{{TCGTrainerText
|position=Bottom
|class=Item
|rule=SWSH Item
|print=Pokémon Trading Card Game Classic print
|effect=You can use this card only if you discard 2 other cards from your hand.
Search your deck for a card and put it into your hand. Then, shuffle your deck.
}}
}}


==Release information==
==Release information==
===Original Series===
===Original Series===
This card was included in the {{TCG|Base Set}} with artwork by [[Keiji Kinebuchi]], first released in the Japanese {{TCG|Expansion Pack}}. Prototype {{TCG|Pokémon League}}s were given the {{TCG|Trainer Deck B}}, which included this card, before the Base Set's official release. This print has a red border and "Trainer Deck B" printed on the back. Outside Japan, it was reprinted in the {{TCG|Base Set 2}} expansion. This card was also featured in the {{ga|Pokémon Trading Card Game}} and [[Pokémon Card GB2: Here Comes Team GR!]] for [[Game Boy Color]].
This card was included in the {{TCG|Base Set}} with artwork by [[Keiji Kinebuchi]], first released in the Japanese {{TCG|Expansion Pack}}. Prototype {{TCG|Pokémon League}}s were given the {{TCG|Trainer Deck B}}, which included this card, before the Base Set's official release. This print has a red border and "Trainer Deck B" printed on the back. Outside Japan, it was reprinted in the {{TCG|Base Set 2}} expansion. This card was also featured in the {{vg|Pokémon Trading Card Game}} and [[Pokémon Trading Card Game 2: The Invasion of Team GR!]] for [[Game Boy Color]].
{{TCGGallery
{{TCGGallery
|class=ACE
|type=Item
|type=Item
|image1=TCG1 A44 Computer Search.png
|image1=TCG1 A44 Computer Search.png
|size1=64px
|size1=64px
|caption1={{ga|Pokémon Trading Card Game|GB1}} {{GB|1|Colosseum}} sprite
|caption1={{TCG GB1}} {{GB|1|Colosseum}} sprite
|image2=TCG2 C57 Computer Search.png
|image2=TCG2 C57 Computer Search.png
|size2=64px
|size2=64px
|caption2=[[Pokémon Card GB2: Here Comes Team GR!|GB2]] {{GB|2|Island of Fossil}} sprite
|caption2={{TCG GB2}} {{GB|2|Island of Fossil}} sprite
}}
}}


===Black & White Series===
===Black & White Series===
Computer Search was later included in the {{TCG|Boundaries Crossed}} expansion as an {{TCG|Ace Spec card|Ace Spec}} {{TCG|Item card}} with updated artwork by [[Ryo Ueda]], first released in the Japanese {{TCG|Cold Flare}} expansion.
Computer Search was later included in the {{TCG|Boundaries Crossed}} expansion as an {{TCG|ACE SPEC card|ACE SPEC}} {{TCG|Item card}} with updated artwork by [[Ryo Ueda]], first released in the Japanese {{TCG|Cold Flare}} expansion.


===Sun & Moon Series===
===Sun & Moon Series===
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===Sword & Shield Series===
===Sword & Shield Series===
Similar to the Sun & Moon Series, another Non Holofoil version of the Boundaries Crossed print was released in Japan to promote the Extra Regulation format. Starting December 16, 2022, participating Pokémon Card Gym venues distributed {{TCGMerch|Sword & Shield|Era|Extra Battle Day Promo Card Pack}}s to people competing in Extra Battle Day tournaments. One pack was given to each participant that won a game, while three packs were given to the overall winner of a tournament. One pack was also given to winners of {{wp|rock paper scissors}} competitions.<ref>[https://www.pokemon-card.com/info/003741.html ''「エクストラバトルの日」開催決定!'' | Pokémon Card Game Trainers Website] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20221228141542/https://www.pokemon-card.com/info/003741.html archived copy])</ref> Each pack contained one of ten {{TCG|S-P Promotional cards}}, which included this print. This print also features the Extra Battle Day logo in the bottom right corner.
Similar to the Sun & Moon Series, another Non Holofoil version of the Boundaries Crossed print was released in Japan to promote the Extra Regulation format. Starting December 16, 2022, participating Pokémon Card Gym venues distributed {{TCGMerch|Sword & Shield|Era|Extra Battle Day Promo Card Pack}}s to people competing in Extra Battle Day tournaments. One pack was given to each participant that won a game, while three packs were given to the overall winner of a tournament. One pack was also given to winners of {{wp|rock paper scissors}} competitions.<ref>[https://www.pokemon-card.com/info/003741.html ''「エクストラバトルの日」開催決定!'' | Pokémon Card Game Trainers Website] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20221228141542/https://www.pokemon-card.com/info/003741.html archived copy])</ref> Each pack contained one of ten {{TCG|S-P Promotional cards}}, which included this print. This print also features the Extra Battle Day logo in the bottom right corner.
===Scarlet & Violet Series===
This card was reprinted in Holofoil as an Item card with its original {{TCG|Base Set}} artwork in the {{TCG|Pokémon Trading Card Game Classic}}. This reprint lacks a regulation mark and is thus not legal for tournament play.


===Gallery===
===Gallery===
{{TCGGallery
{{TCGGallery
|class=ACE
|type=Item
|type=Item
|image1=ComputerSearchBaseSet71.jpg
|image1=ComputerSearchBaseSet71.jpg
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
Even though the Boundaries Crossed version is technically considered a reprint, the Base Set print cannot be substituted for it in sanctioned play. This is because the newer version has had a "major text change" (the Ace Spec designation).
Even though the Boundaries Crossed version is technically considered a reprint, the Base Set print cannot be substituted for it in sanctioned play. This is because the newer version has had a "major text change" (the ACE SPEC designation).
===Origin===
===Origin===
This card represents the concept of [[PC]] storage in the [[Pokémon games]].
This card represents the concept of [[PC]] storage in the [[Pokémon games]].
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[[Category:Extra Regulation Box cards]]
[[Category:Extra Regulation Box cards]]
[[Category:S-P Promotional cards]]
[[Category:S-P Promotional cards]]
[[Category:Pokémon Trading Card Game Classic cards]]
[[Category:Pokémon Card Game Classic cards]]
[[Category:Illus. by Keiji Kinebuchi]]
[[Category:Illus. by Keiji Kinebuchi]]
[[Category:Illus. by Ryo Ueda]]
[[Category:Illus. by Ryo Ueda]]