Lucario VSTAR (SWSH Promo 214): Difference between revisions

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This card was released as a {{TCG|SWSH Black Star Promos|SWSH Black Star Promo}} with artwork by [[aky CG Works]] and the collection number SWSH214. It was available in the {{TCGMerch|Sword & Shield|Series|Lucario VSTAR Premium Collection}} from April 8, 2022; a {{TCG|Jumbo cards|Jumbo}} version was also included in the collection. In Japan, it was released in the {{TCG|Lucario VSTAR Starter Set}}. In Japan, a Rainbow Rare print with artwork by the same artist was available as a {{TCG|S-P Promotional cards|S-P Promotional card}} in Lucario HR Competitions. These Limited format events were hosted at Pokémon Centers and participating Pokémon Card Gym stores in three phases between September 30 and December 31, 2022. People wishing to partake were required to register through the Player's Club website—the acceptance period for the first phase was open from September 20 until September 26; the second phase ran from September 30 up to October 20; the third phase ran from November 1 up to November 17. All valid registrants were entered into a lottery to allocate positions, the results of which were announced after each entry period closed. The first set of Lucario HR Competitions was held between September 30 and October 31; the second set was held between November 1 and 30; the third set was held between December 1 and 31.<ref name="HR">[https://www.pokemon-card.com/info/003526.html ''「ルカリオHR争奪戦」開催決定！'' | Pokémon Card Game Trainers Website] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20220819061146/https://www.pokemon-card.com/info/003526.html archived copy])</ref> A maximum of 16 places were available per day at each event.<ref>[https://www.pokemon-card.com/ex/sealed ''「シールド戦」特設サイト'' | Pokémon Card Game Trainers Website] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20220821010717/https://www.pokemon-card.com/ex/sealed archived copy])</ref> Entrants received ten {{TCG|Incandescent Arcana}} booster packs and a promotional {{TCG ID|S-P Promo|Barry|303}} {{TCG|Supporter card}} upon paying the entry fee; 12 copies each of basic {{TCG|Grass Energy|Grass}}, {{TCG|Fire Energy|Fire}}, {{TCG|Water Energy|Water}}, {{TCG|Psychic Energy|Psychic}}, and [[Metal Energy (Basic)|Metal Energy]] were also loaned to them. Entrants were required to use these cards and construct a 40-card deck to use in games with four Prize cards. Each Lucario HR Competition consisted of up to four 4-player round-robin qualifying rounds with the top player from each group going on to compete in a 4-player single-elimination tournament. Those reaching the single-elimination tournament were given a copy of a {{TCG|Full Art card|Full Art}} {{TCG ID|S-P Promo|Lucario V|304}}, while the overall winners of a Lucario HR Competition were given a copy of the Rainbow Rare print of this card.<ref name="HR" />

The Rainbow Rare print could also be obtained through the Sealed Battle at Home Campaign, which similarly ran from September 30 until December 31, 2022.<ref name="HRSealed">[https://www.pokemon-card.com/info/003542.html ''家でシールド戦を楽しもう！「お家でシールド戦」キャンペーンが開催！'' | Pokémon Card Game Trainers Website] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20221002133527/https://www.pokemon-card.com/info/003542.html archived copy])</ref> The intention of the campaign was to emulate physical Lucario HR Competitions by using the same resources in a home-based game. People wishing to take part were required to complete an application form on the Pokémon Card Game Trainers Website detailing their Player ID, registered email address, and a valid code for the deck they used, which could be obtained by building it in the Deck Construction section of the site. Only one entry per person would be accepted. All valid applicants were entered into a lottery to win one of the 6,000 prizes on offer—2,000 of these were a copy of the Rainbow Rare print of this card (prize A); 4,000 of these were a copy of the Full Art Lucario V (prize B).<ref name="HRSealed" />

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