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[[File:PL4 Booster1.jpg|180px|right|thumb|Salamence Booster pack in {{TCG|Platinum: Arceus|Arceus}} expansion]] | [[File:PL4 Booster1.jpg|180px|right|thumb|Salamence Booster pack in {{TCG|Platinum: Arceus|Arceus}} expansion]] | ||
'''Booster packs''' are packs of 9 to 11 cards in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]. Boosters are more commonly bought over decks due to stronger cards and the fact that Theme Decks always are fixed packs. On rare occasions, a {{TCG|Pokémon LV.X}}, {{TCG|Pokémon-ex}}, {{TCG|Pokémon Star}}, {{TCG|Shining Pokémon}} or {{TCG|Pokémon LEGEND}} can be found inside. Each pack contained a mixed amount of Pokémon cards, Trainer or Supporter cards, and Energy cards. These are often used to build a deck from scratch, or to strengthen a | '''Booster packs''' are packs of 9 to 11 cards in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]. Boosters are more commonly bought over decks due to stronger cards and the fact that Theme Decks always are fixed packs. On rare occasions, a {{TCG|Pokémon LV.X}}, {{TCG|Pokémon-ex}}, {{TCG|Pokémon Star}}, {{TCG|Shining Pokémon}} or {{TCG|Pokémon LEGEND}} can be found inside. Each pack contained a mixed amount of Pokémon cards, Trainer or Supporter cards, and Energy cards. These are often used to build a deck from scratch, or to strengthen a [[Theme Deck]]. | ||
These packs have had varying amounts of cards over the years. From the first Base Set expansion through to Neo Destiny of the TCG, packs contained 11 cards. Beginning with the e-Card series and continuing through the entirety of the EX series, packs had only 9 cards. On the release of the first {{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}} era expansion, the pack size was increased to 10. | These packs have had varying amounts of cards over the years. From the first Base Set expansion through to Neo Destiny of the TCG, packs contained 11 cards. Beginning with the e-Card series and continuing through the entirety of the EX series, packs had only 9 cards. On the release of the first {{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}} era expansion, the pack size was increased to 10. | ||