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[[File:PL4 Booster Salamence.jpg|180px|right|thumb|{{p|Salamence}} Booster pack from the {{TCG|Platinum: Arceus|Arceus}} expansion]] | [[File:PL4 Booster Salamence.jpg|180px|right|thumb|{{p|Salamence}} Booster pack from the {{TCG|Platinum: Arceus|Arceus}} expansion]] | ||
'''Booster packs''' are packs of | '''Booster packs''' are typically packs of 10 cards from a given [[List of Pokémon Trading Card Game expansions|expansion]] in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]. Boosters offer the chance to acquire cards to strengthen [[Theme Deck]]s, create {{DL|Deck|Constructed Deck|new decks}}, or customize old ones. Boosters contain cards that vary by [[Rarity]] level, representing how likely or unlikely the card may be found in a booster. These Rarity levels include Common ({{rar|Common}}), Uncommon ({{rar|Uncommon}}), and Rare ({{rar|Rare}}) cards, as well as occasionally ''"super rare"'' cards such as {{TCG|Pokémon-ex}}, {{TCG|Pokémon Star}}, {{TCG|Shining Pokémon}}, {{TCG|Pokémon LV.X}} or {{TCG|Pokémon LEGEND}}. | ||
:''Note:For a | :''Note: For a fully description of Common ({{rar|Common}}), Uncommon ({{rar|Uncommon}}), and Rare ({{rar|Rare}}) cards see the [[Rarity]] article.'' | ||
Booster packs have contained varying amounts of cards over the years. From the first Base Set expansion through to Neo Destiny, | Booster packs have contained varying amounts of cards over the years. From the first {{TCG|Base Set}} expansion through to {{TCG|Neo Destiny}}, boosters contained 11 cards. Beginning with the {{TCG|Expedition Base Set|e-Card Series}} and continuing through the entirety of the {{TCG|EX Power Keepers|EX Series}}, boosters had only 9 cards. Since the release of the first {{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}} era [[List of Pokémon Trading Card Game expansions|expansion]], booster size was increased to 10. | ||
Every Booster pack is guaranteed to contain at least | ==Pull ratio== | ||
Every Booster pack is guaranteed to contain at least 1 {{DL|Rarity|Rare}} ({{rar|Rare}}) card, generally 3 {{DL|Rarity|Uncommon}} ({{rar|Uncommon}}) cards, and the remainder are {{DL|Rarity|Common}} ({{rar|Common}}). However, the Rare card(s) may have a rarity of Rare (★), [[Holofoil]] rare, or be a ''"super rare"'' card mentioned above, such as a {{TCG|Pokémon-ex}}. Since the release of the {{TCG|Legendary Collection}} expansion, one '''Reverse-Holo''' (also known as ''Reverse foil'') print of a Common, Uncommon, or Rare card has also been included in every pack. A Reverse-Holo card is identical to its normal counterpart aside from a Holofoil effect in the picture or card background. Reverse-Holo cards in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game#Sets|EX Series]] also contain a stamp of the [[List of Pokémon Trading Card Game expansions|expansion]] logo in the bottom right corner of the picture. The inclusion of Reverse-Holo rare and Holofoil rare cards created the potential that one pack may contain two rare cards. | |||
==Pokémon Trading Card Game Online== | ==Pokémon Trading Card Game Online== | ||
Digital copies of physical Booster packs | Digital copies of physical Booster packs may be redeemed using unique {{DL|Pokémon Trading Card Game Online|Redemption codes}} in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game Online]]. They can only be found on specially marked packs with the wording ''"Contains 1 code card"'' on the back of the Booster packs. Digital 10-card boosters are also used as an award through several different features of the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online. Finally, special 5-card Booster packs are uniquely available within the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online. 5-card boosters contain 3 common ({{rar|Common}}), 1 uncommon ({{rar|Uncommon}}), and possibly 1 rare ({{rar|Rare}}) cards from a given [[List of Pokémon Trading Card Game expansions|expansion]]. They may be purchased for 95 [[Trainer Token]]s in the {{DL|Pokémon Trading Card Game Online|Shop|in-game Shop}}. | ||
{{Project TCG notice}} | {{Project TCG notice}} |
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