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A Stage 1 Pokémon can be placed on top of any {{TCG|Pokémon}} with the same name as the name in the "evolves from" field on the Stage 1 Pokémon, and taking this action means that Pokémon [[evolution#In the TCG|evolves]] into the Stage 1 Pokémon. Usually, the name corresponds with the name of an unevolved Basic Pokémon that is the prior evolution of the species depicted on the Stage 1 Pokémon card, though many variations on Pokémon cards change this parameter. Some Stage 1 Pokemon evolve from | A Stage 1 Pokémon can be placed on top of any {{TCG|Pokémon}} with the same name as the name in the "evolves from" field on the Stage 1 Pokémon, and taking this action means that Pokémon [[evolution#In the TCG|evolves]] into the Stage 1 Pokémon. Usually, the name corresponds with the name of an unevolved Basic Pokémon that is the prior evolution of the species depicted on the Stage 1 Pokémon card, though many variations on Pokémon cards change this parameter. Some Stage 1 Pokemon evolve from {{TCG|Fossil Trainer card}}s, which are {{TCG|Trainer card}}s that are being treated as Basic Pokemon while in play. However, in some cases, the Basic Pokémon is an [[evolution#In the TCG|evolved Pokémon]]. This is usually because the Basic Pokémon evolved from a {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Baby Pokémon}}. In other cases, usually involving interactions between [[Fossil Pokémon]] from different {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Series}}, a Stage 1 Pokémon can evolve into a Stage 1 Pokémon. | ||
To reiterate, only the name of the card being evolved from matters, and all other characteristics and designations of the card being evolved from have no effect on if a Stage 1 Pokémon card can be played unless those characteristics explicitly say that they do. One such effect is seen on [[Ditto ♢ (Lost Thunder 154)|Ditto Prism Star]], which can use its Almighty Evolution {{TCG|Ability}} to allow any Stage 1 Pokémon to evolve from it. | To reiterate, only the name of the card being evolved from matters, and all other characteristics and designations of the card being evolved from have no effect on if a Stage 1 Pokémon card can be played unless those characteristics explicitly say that they do. One such effect is seen on [[Ditto ♢ (Lost Thunder 154)|Ditto Prism Star]], which can use its '''Almighty Evolution''' {{TCG|Ability}} to allow any Stage 1 Pokémon to evolve from it. Another is [[Eevee-GX (SM Promo 174)|Eevee]]{{GX}}'s '''Ascension DNA''' Ability, which allows [[Eeveelution#In the TCG|cards that evolve from Eevee]] to evolve from Eevee-GX despite the the fact Eevee-GX does not have the name of "{{TCG|Eevee}}". | ||
When a Stage 1 Pokémon enters play through evolution, it is an {{DL|Evolution|In the TCG|evolved Pokémon}}. In rare cases caused by certain effects, a Stage 1 Pokémon can enter play without evolving from another Pokémon. In those instances, it is possible to have a Stage 1 Pokémon that is an {{DL|Evolution|Unevolved Pokémon|unevolved Pokémon}}. | When a Stage 1 Pokémon enters play through evolution, it is an {{DL|Evolution|In the TCG|evolved Pokémon}}. In rare cases caused by certain effects, a Stage 1 Pokémon can enter play without evolving from another Pokémon. In those instances, it is possible to have a Stage 1 Pokémon that is an {{DL|Evolution|Unevolved Pokémon|unevolved Pokémon}}. | ||
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[[File:CranidosAstralRadiance76.jpg|250px|thumb|left|This {{TCG ID|Astral Radiance|Cranidos|76}} card evolves from {{TCG|Unidentified Fossil}} and is a Stage 1, unlike in the video games where {{p|Cranidos}} does not evolve from any other Pokemon]] | [[File:CranidosAstralRadiance76.jpg|250px|thumb|left|This {{TCG ID|Astral Radiance|Cranidos|76}} card evolves from {{TCG|Unidentified Fossil}} and is a Stage 1, unlike in the video games where {{p|Cranidos}} does not evolve from any other Pokemon]] | ||
[[File:MagmortarUnifiedMinds22.jpg|250px|thumb|right|{{TCG|Magmortar}} evolves from {{TCG|Magmar}}, which is a {{TCG|Basic Pokémon}}. So, Magmortar is a Stage 1 Pokémon]] | [[File:MagmortarUnifiedMinds22.jpg|250px|thumb|right|{{TCG|Magmortar}} evolves from {{TCG|Magmar}}, which is a {{TCG|Basic Pokémon}}. So, Magmortar is a Stage 1 Pokémon]] | ||
In most cases, Stage 1 Pokémon are Pokemon that have evolved a single time in the [[Generation]] they were introduced in. Examples of this are {{TCG|Boldore}}, {{TCG|Raichu}}, and {{TCG|Alcremie}}. Some exceptions to this are certain [[Cross-generational evolutions]] introduced in [[Generation 4]], namely {{TCG|Magmortar}}, {{TCG|Electivire}}, and {{TCG|Roserade}}. They evolve from Pokémon already designated as {{TCG|Basic Pokémon}} and are therefore also Stage 1 Pokémon. Another group of exceptions are Pokémon that are restored from [[Fossils]]. Except for in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game#Black & White series|Black & White series]] and [[Pokémon Trading Card Game#XY series|XY series]], these Pokémon evolve from a Fossil card | In most cases, Stage 1 Pokémon are Pokemon that have evolved a single time in the [[Generation]] they were introduced in. Examples of this are {{TCG|Boldore}}, {{TCG|Raichu}}, and {{TCG|Alcremie}}. Some exceptions to this are certain [[Cross-generational evolutions]] introduced in [[Generation 4]], namely {{TCG|Magmortar}}, {{TCG|Electivire}}, and {{TCG|Roserade}}. They evolve from Pokémon already designated as {{TCG|Basic Pokémon}} and are therefore also Stage 1 Pokémon. Another group of exceptions are Pokémon that are restored from [[Fossils]]. Except for in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game#Black & White series|Black & White series]] and [[Pokémon Trading Card Game#XY series|XY series]], these Pokémon evolve from a {{TCG|Fossil Trainer card}}, and are also Stage 1 Pokémon. | ||
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