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'''Diamond & Pearl''' (Japanese: '''時空の創造''' ''Space-Time Creation'') is the name given to the first expansion of cards of the Diamond & Pearl era of the Trading Card Game, introducing both new and returning game mechanics. The first cards in this set saw their debut in the 2006 {{TCG|Entry Pack}}s, shortly after the Japanese release of {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, while the full expansion made its debut on November 30, 2006 in Japan and May 23, 2007 in North America. North American prerelease tournaments were held on May | '''Diamond & Pearl''' (Japanese: '''時空の創造''' ''Space-Time Creation'') is the name given to the first expansion of cards of the Diamond & Pearl era of the Trading Card Game, introducing both new and returning game mechanics. The first cards in this set saw their debut in the 2006 {{TCG|Entry Pack}}s, shortly after the Japanese release of {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, while the full expansion made its debut on November 30, 2006 in Japan and May 23, 2007 in North America. North American prerelease tournaments were held on May 12–13 and 19-20, 2007. | ||
==Background information== | ==Background information== | ||
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*Several rules have been changed: | *Several rules have been changed: | ||
**A 2003 ruling disallowed the player who took the first turn from drawing a card; this rule has now been withdrawn. | **A 2003 ruling disallowed the player who took the first turn from drawing a card; this rule has now been withdrawn. | ||
**No Trainer cards, Supporter cards, or Stadium cards can be played during the first turn; however, cards depicting a Pokémon [[ | **No Trainer cards, Supporter cards, or Stadium cards can be played during the first turn; however, cards depicting a Pokémon [[Fossil]] can be played during the setup phase, as long as at least a normal Basic Pokémon can be played as well. Fossils also no longer count as a free KO, and a prize is to be drawn if it is Knocked Out. | ||
**Half decks are now allowed only two copies of cards besides basic Energy cards. Full 60-card decks retain the four-card rule. | **Half decks are now allowed only two copies of cards besides basic Energy cards. Full 60-card decks retain the four-card rule. | ||
*Packs of cards saw an increase from 9 cards to 10 in English, a welcome change for players and collectors alike. The contents of a pack are now: | *Packs of cards saw an increase from 9 cards to 10 in English, a welcome change for players and collectors alike. The contents of a pack are now: | ||