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[[File:VictiniVMAXBattleStyles22.jpg|thumb|200px|left|An example of a Pokémon VMAX]] | [[File:VictiniVMAXBattleStyles22.jpg|thumb|200px|left|An example of a Pokémon VMAX]] | ||
[[File:EeveeVMAXSWSHPromo87.jpg|thumb|200px|right|An example of a Pokémon VMAX based on a [[Gigantamax]] Pokémon]] | [[File:EeveeVMAXSWSHPromo87.jpg|thumb|200px|right|An example of a Pokémon VMAX based on a [[Gigantamax]] Pokémon]] | ||
Debuting alongside the Pokémon V in the Sword & Shield expansion were '''Pokémon VMAX''', which represent the [[Dynamax]], [[Gigantamax]], and [[Eternamax]] mechanics of [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] in the TCG. These cards are identified by a {{VMAX}} graphic on the card name. Pokémon VMAX evolve from its respective Pokémon V and feature boosted HP and more powerful attacks. Pokémon VMAX have the '''VMAX rule''', contained in a Rule Box, that says when a Pokémon VMAX is Knocked Out, the opponent takes three Prize cards instead of one. Pokémon VMAX | Debuting alongside the Pokémon V in the Sword & Shield expansion were '''Pokémon VMAX''', which represent the [[Dynamax]], [[Gigantamax]], and [[Eternamax]] mechanics of [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] in the TCG. These cards are identified by a {{VMAX}} graphic on the card name. Pokémon VMAX evolve from its respective Pokémon V and feature boosted HP and more powerful attacks. Pokémon VMAX have the '''VMAX rule''', contained in a Rule Box, that says when a Pokémon VMAX is Knocked Out, the opponent takes three Prize cards instead of one. When card text refers to Pokémon V, they also include Pokémon VMAX. | ||
While keeping the same layout of Pokémon V, Pokémon VMAX cards are all printed in the etched Full Art style, often with a multi-colored background and multi-colored tinges to the graphics around it. Pokémon VMAX included in main expansions and subsets are typically accompanied by {{TCG|Secret card|Secret}} Rainbow Rare (Hyper Rare in Japan) prints that utilize the same artwork. Select Pokémon VMAX also received Special Full Art prints starting with the Battle Styles expansion. The top left of all Pokémon VMAX cards feature a bar below the Pokémon's name, indicating whether it is a [[Dynamax]], a [[Gigantamax]], or an [[Eternamax]] Pokémon, although this label does nothing in terms of gameplay. | While keeping the same layout of Pokémon V, Pokémon VMAX cards are all printed in the etched Full Art style, often with a multi-colored background and multi-colored tinges to the graphics around it. Pokémon VMAX included in main expansions and subsets are typically accompanied by {{TCG|Secret card|Secret}} Rainbow Rare (Hyper Rare in Japan) prints that utilize the same artwork. Select Pokémon VMAX also received Special Full Art prints starting with the Battle Styles expansion. The top left of all Pokémon VMAX cards feature a bar below the Pokémon's name, indicating whether it is a [[Dynamax]], a [[Gigantamax]], or an [[Eternamax]] Pokémon, although this label does nothing in terms of gameplay. | ||
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{{TCG|Raid Battle|Pokémon Trading Card Game Raid Battle}} has three Pokémon VMAX cards that are '''Boss Pokémon'''. These cards are only for use in this game, being featured as the opponent to a team of four players. Their layout is entirely non-standard, referencing the mechanics seen in Pokémon Trading Card Game Raid Battle such as Level and numbered attacks while lacking elements seen on normal cards like the Rule Box, Weakness, Resistance, attack costs, and even Stage. | |||
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Pokémon V-UNION have a unique legality rule. All four cards that are part of the same V-UNION in a deck must be from the same set and drawn by the same artist.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/rules Rulebook]</ref> In other words, mixing and matching different illustrations is not allowed. | Pokémon V-UNION have a unique legality rule. All four cards that are part of the same V-UNION in a deck must be from the same set and drawn by the same artist.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/rules Rulebook]</ref> In other words, mixing and matching different illustrations is not allowed. | ||
Pokemon V-UNION use V-UNION as their evolutionary stage, so they are considered to be neither {{TCG|Basic Pokémon}} nor Evolution Pokémon. The '''V-UNION rule''', contained within a Rule Box, says when a Pokémon V-UNION is [[Appendix:Glossary (TCG)#Knock Out|Knocked Out]], the opponent takes three Prize cards instead of one. Pokémon V-UNION | Pokemon V-UNION use V-UNION as their evolutionary stage, so they are considered to be neither {{TCG|Basic Pokémon}} nor Evolution Pokémon. The '''V-UNION rule''', contained within a Rule Box, says when a Pokémon V-UNION is [[Appendix:Glossary (TCG)#Knock Out|Knocked Out]], the opponent takes three Prize cards instead of one. When card text refers to Pokémon V, they also include Pokémon V-UNION. All Pokémon V-UNION cards that have been released feature the '''Union Gain''' attack. | ||
While a Pokémon V-UNION's cards are not in play, the only characteristics that can be referenced on them by other cards are their name, Stage, card type, and Energy type. (All of these happen to be printed on each individual card in a V-UNION.) (The most common examples of effects that would attempt to reference characteristics in this manner are effects that search for cards in the [[deck]].) Part of this clause means that V-UNION cards do not have their Rule Box while they are not in play.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/pokemon-v-union-arrive-in-the-pokemon-tcg Pokémon V-UNION Arrive in the Pokémon TCG], [[Pokémon.com]]</ref> | While a Pokémon V-UNION's cards are not in play, the only characteristics that can be referenced on them by other cards are their name, Stage, card type, and Energy type. (All of these happen to be printed on each individual card in a V-UNION.) (The most common examples of effects that would attempt to reference characteristics in this manner are effects that search for cards in the [[deck]].) Part of this clause means that V-UNION cards do not have their Rule Box while they are not in play.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/pokemon-v-union-arrive-in-the-pokemon-tcg Pokémon V-UNION Arrive in the Pokémon TCG], [[Pokémon.com]]</ref> | ||
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==Pokémon VSTAR== | ==Pokémon VSTAR== | ||
[[File:ArceusVSTARBrilliantStars123.jpg|thumb|200px|right|An example of a Pokémon VSTAR]] | [[File:ArceusVSTARBrilliantStars123.jpg|thumb|200px|right|An example of a Pokémon VSTAR]] | ||
The fourth variant of Pokémon V is '''Pokémon VSTAR''', which debuted in the {{TCG|Brilliant Stars}} expansion. These cards are identified by a {{VSTAR}} graphic on the card name. Pokémon VSTAR evolve from a Pokémon V depicting the same species of Pokémon, and Pokémon VSTAR have the unique stage of VSTAR instead of being {{TCG|Stage 1 Pokémon}}. They feature increased Hit Points and more powerful attacks, as well as an exclusive mechanic called '''VSTAR Power'''. VSTAR Powers can be either a powerful attack or potent {{TCG|Ability}}. However, a player is limited to using one VSTAR Power per game. To track if a player has used a VSTAR Power during a game, each player has a VSTAR {{TCG|marker}}. Players flip their VSTAR marker to its reverse face after using a VSTAR Power, which is a physical reminder that that player cannot use a second VSTAR Power. Pokémon VSTAR have the '''VSTAR rule''', contained within a Rule Box, that says when a Pokémon VSTAR is Knocked Out, the opponent takes two Prize cards instead of one. Pokémon VSTAR | The fourth variant of Pokémon V is '''Pokémon VSTAR''', which debuted in the {{TCG|Brilliant Stars}} expansion. These cards are identified by a {{VSTAR}} graphic on the card name. Pokémon VSTAR evolve from a Pokémon V depicting the same species of Pokémon, and Pokémon VSTAR have the unique stage of VSTAR instead of being {{TCG|Stage 1 Pokémon}}. They feature increased Hit Points and more powerful attacks, as well as an exclusive mechanic called '''VSTAR Power'''. VSTAR Powers can be either a powerful attack or potent {{TCG|Ability}}. However, a player is limited to using one VSTAR Power per game. To track if a player has used a VSTAR Power during a game, each player has a VSTAR {{TCG|marker}}. Players flip their VSTAR marker to its reverse face after using a VSTAR Power, which is a physical reminder that that player cannot use a second VSTAR Power. Pokémon VSTAR have the '''VSTAR rule''', contained within a Rule Box, that says when a Pokémon VSTAR is Knocked Out, the opponent takes two Prize cards instead of one. When card text refers to Pokémon V, they also include Pokémon VSTAR. | ||
While keeping the same layout of Pokémon V, Pokémon VSTAR cards have a white, pearlescent border with gold accents, in contrast to Pokémon V's black border and white accents. All Pokémon VSTAR cards are etched, including the Regular prints. All Regular prints of Pokémon VSTAR depict the Pokémon surrounded by a golden aura. The bottom third of every Pokémon VSTAR card contains the card's VSTAR Power, which is displayed against a dark background with a bright spherical star in the center. All VSTAR Powers, whether they are attacks or Abilities, have the word "Star" in their names. | While keeping the same layout of Pokémon V, Pokémon VSTAR cards have a white, pearlescent border with gold accents, in contrast to Pokémon V's black border and white accents. All Pokémon VSTAR cards are etched, including the Regular prints. All Regular prints of Pokémon VSTAR depict the Pokémon surrounded by a golden aura. The bottom third of every Pokémon VSTAR card contains the card's VSTAR Power, which is displayed against a dark background with a bright spherical star in the center. All VSTAR Powers, whether they are attacks or Abilities, have the word "Star" in their names. | ||