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{{search|variant of Pokémon introduced in the Black & White Series|the Pokémon introduced during the EX Series|Pokémon-ex (TCG)}} | {{search|variant of Pokémon introduced in the Black & White Series|the Pokémon introduced during the EX Series|Pokémon-ex (TCG)}} ''For the variant introduced in the Scarlet and Violet Series, see [[Pokémon ex (TCG)]].'' | ||
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[[File: | [[File:Pokémon-EX TCG.png|thumb|180px|right|Promotional artwork of Pokémon-EX]] | ||
'''Pokémon-EX''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンEX''' ''Pokémon EX'') are a | [[File:MewtwoEXNextDestinies54.jpg|thumb|200px|left|{{TCG ID|Next Destinies|Mewtwo-EX|54}}, perhaps the most iconic Pokémon-EX]] | ||
'''Pokémon-EX''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンEX''' ''Pokémon EX''), officially written '''Pokémon-''EX''''', are a type of {{TCG|Pokémon}} found in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]. They were first introduced in the {{TCG|Next Destinies}} expansion. Pokémon-EX have a stylized {{EX}} graphic on the card name. | |||
Most Pokémon-EX are {{TCG|Basic Pokémon}}, regardless of the stage that the species of Pokémon normally uses. ({{TCG|Mega Evolution|Mega Evolution Pokémon}} and [[Primal Reversion#In the TCG|Primal Reversion Pokémon]] are exceptions.) Pokémon-EX have significantly higher {{TCG|HP}} and stronger {{TCG|attack}}s compared to the majority of regular Pokémon in the [[Pokemon Trading Card Game#Black & White Series|Black & White]] {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Series}} and the [[Pokemon Trading Card Game#XY Series|XY Series]] Pokémon-EX have the Pokémon-EX rule, printed in a {{TCG|Rule Box}} in the lower right corner of the card. The Pokémon-EX rule makes it so that when a Pokémon-EX is [[fainting|Knocked Out]], the opponent takes two {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Prize card}}s instead of one. | |||
The artwork on the Pokémon-EX cards mirrors the style introduced on {{TCG|Pokémon LV.X}}: having the Pokémon break the borders of the illustration. They also include special characteristics influenced by the card type and the Pokémon depicted. For example, Groudon-EX features crumbling rock and Kyurem-EX features a frozen card border. | The artwork on the Pokémon-EX cards mirrors the style introduced on {{TCG|Pokémon LV.X}}: having the Pokémon break the borders of the illustration. They also include special characteristics influenced by the card type and the Pokémon depicted. For example, {{TCG ID|Dark Explorers|Groudon-EX|54}} features crumbling rock and {{TCG ID|Next Destinies|Kyurem-EX|38}} features a frozen card border. Most Pokémon-EX cards have an additional {{TCG|Full Art card|Full Art}} printing, which does not change the card border in this way. | ||
== | Pokémon-EX do not have a [[Pokédex]] entry or Pokédex information. | ||
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''' | ==Mega Evolution Pokémon== | ||
[[File:MAudinoEXMAudinoEXMegaBattleDeck12.jpg|thumb|200px|right|An example of a Mega Evolution Pokémon]] | |||
'''Mega Evolution Pokémon''', sometimes known as '''Mega Evolution Pokémon-EX''', were introduced in the {{TCG|XY}} expansion. <ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/play-pokemon/about/pokemon-tcg-glossary Pokémon TCG Glossary]</ref> They adapt the [[Mega Evolution]] mechanic from the [[Generation VI]] video games to the TCG. They are identified by the "MEGA" [[Evolution#In the TCG|evolution stage]] and a stylized {{Mega}} graphic (spelled "Mega") as a prefix of the card name. Cards describing the stage of these Pokémon use the term "Mega Evolution Pokémon". Mega Evolution Pokémon are still Pokémon-EX. Mega Evolution Pokémon [[evolution#In the TCG|evolve]] from a regular Pokémon-EX of the same species. They have the Mega Evolution rule, which is printed in a Rule Box just below the card's artwork. The Mega Evolution rule makes it so that when a Pokémon evolves into a Mega Evolution Pokémon, the players turn immediately ends. Additionally, the Pokémon-EX rule is still found on these cards, so when they are Knocked Out, the opponent takes two Prize cards instead of one. Mega Evolution Pokémon have increased HP and a more powerful attack compared to other Pokémon, including other Pokémon-EX. However, all Mega Evolution Pokémon only have one attack and cannot have an {{TCG|Ability}}. ({{TCG ID|Fates Collide|M Alakazam-EX|26}} works around this by triggering the Ability of the Pokémon it evolves from, {{TCG ID|Fates Collide|Alakazam-EX|25}}) | |||
[[File:GengarSpiritLinkPhantomForces95.jpg|thumb|200px|left|An example of a Spirit Link card, which allows for bypassing the effects of the Mega Evolution rule]] | |||
The Mega Evolution rule can be circumvented through the use of {{TCG|Spirit Link}} cards. These are {{TCG|Pokémon Tool card}}s specific to each species of Pokémon, which were first relased in {{TCG|Phantom Forces}}. When a Pokémon evolves into a Mega Evolution Pokémon, if it has the Spirit Link corresponding to the species of the evolution attached to it, the turn does not end. All Mega Evolution Pokémon have a Spirit Link except for {{TCG ID|Furious Fists|M Heracross-EX|5}}. | |||
Mega Evolution Pokémon share the same design elements as regular Pokémon-EX. Mega Evolution Pokémon also feature the name of the attack on the card as part of the artwork, which is displayed in English on Japanese and Korean cards and in Japanese on cards released in other regions and on Japanese UR variants. | |||
Mega Evolution Pokémon do not have a Pokédex entry or Pokédex information. | |||
[[Atsushi Nagashima]], the game director for the TCG, has stated that Mega Evolution is exclusive to Pokémon-EX because it would be impractical to evolve a single Pokémon three times during a game, and implementing Mega Evolution in that manner would constrain deck-building.<ref>[https://www.gamespot.com/articles/how-pokemon-cards-are-made/1100-6459450/ How Pokemon Cards Are Made, GameSpot]</ref> | |||
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==Primal Reversion Pokémon== | |||
[[File:PrimalKyogreEXPrimalClash55.jpg|thumb|200px|right|{{TCG ID|Primal Clash|Primal Kyogre-EX|55}}, one of very few Primal Reversion Pokémon]] | |||
[[File:PrimalKyogreEXArtAcademyPromo.jpg|thumb|200px|left|This printing of Primal Kyogre-EX is from the {{DL|Illustration contests|Pokémon Art Academy Competition|Pokémon Art Academy Competition}}, and was printed in the normal card frame with normal card artwork instead of the usual Primal Reversion Pokémon style.]] | |||
'''Primal Reversion Pokémon''' were introduced in the {{TCG|Primal Clash}} expansion. They adapt the [[Primal Reversion]] mechanic from the [[Generation VI]] video games to the TCG. There are only four of these cards: {{TCG ID|Primal Clash|Primal Kyogre-EX|55}} and {{TCG ID|Primal Clash|Primal Groudon-EX|86}} from Primal Clash and {{TCG ID|Ancient Origins|Primal Kyogre-EX|96}} and {{TCG ID|Ancient Origins|Primal Groudon-EX|97}} from {{TCG|Ancient Origins}}. | |||
They follow the exact same rules as Mega Evolution, down to even having the stage "MEGA" and being treated as though they are Mega Evolution Pokémon by other cards as a result. They are still Pokémon-EX and still have the relevant {{TCG|Rule Box}} on them. There are also Spirit Links for the two eligible species. However, the names used by the cards are different. The Mega Evolution rule is replaced by a functionally identical Primal Reversion rule, and these cards' names use "Primal" as a prefix before the species name instead of {{Mega}}. While Primal Reversion Pokémon still only have a single attack and lack an Ability, they all have an {{TCG|Ancient Trait}}. | |||
Primal Reversion Pokémon share the same design elements as Mega Evolution Pokémon. A banner denoting "Primal Reversion" is located just below the picture of the "Evolves from" field. | |||
Primal Reversion Pokémon do not have a Pokédex entry or Pokédex information. | |||
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==Pokémon that have appeared as Pokémon-EX== | ==Pokémon that have appeared as Pokémon-EX== | ||
{{cardlist/header|Pokémon{{EX}}|Rainbow|char=yes}} | |||
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Shaymin-EX (Next Destinies 5)|Shaymin]]{{EX}}|type=Grass|enset=Next Destinies|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=5/99|jpset=Psycho Drive|jprarity=R|jpnum=005/052|enset2=Next Destinies|enrarity2=Rare Ultra|ennum2=94/99|jpset2=Psycho Drive|jprarity2=SR|jpnum2=053/052|enset3=Legendary Treasures|enrarity3=Rare Ultra|ennum3=RC21/RC25|jpset3=Shiny Collection|jprarity3=SR|jpnum3=021/020}} | |||
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Reshiram-EX (Next Destinies 22)|Reshiram]]{{EX}}|type=Fire|enset=Next Destinies|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=22/99|jpset=Reshiram EX Battle Strength Deck|jpnum=004/018|enset2 | |||
{{cardlist/div|Primal Pokémon{{EX}}|Rainbow}} | {{cardlist/div|Primal Pokémon{{EX}}|Rainbow}} | ||
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Primal Kyogre-EX (Primal Clash 55)|Primal Kyogre]]{{EX}}|type=Water | {{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Primal Kyogre-EX (Primal Clash 55)|Primal Kyogre]]{{EX}}|type=Water|enset=Primal Clash|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=55/160|enset2=Primal Clash|enrarity2=Rare Ultra|ennum2=149/160|jpset=Tidal Storm|jprarity=RR|jpnum=032/070|jpset2=Tidal Storm|jprarity2=SR|jpnum2=073/070}} | ||
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Primal Groudon-EX (Primal Clash 86)|Primal Groudon]]{{EX}}|type=Fighting | {{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Primal Groudon-EX (Primal Clash 86)|Primal Groudon]]{{EX}}|type=Fighting|enset=Primal Clash|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=86/160|enset2=Primal Clash|enrarity2=Rare Ultra|ennum2=151/160|jpset=Gaia Volcano|jprarity=RR|jpnum=040/070|jpset2=Gaia Volcano|jprarity2=SR|jpnum2=074/070|jpset3=Premium Champion Pack|jpnum3=073/131}} | ||
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Primal Kyogre-EX (Ancient Origins 96)|Primal Kyogre]]{{EX}}|type=Water|enset=Ancient Origins|enrarity=Rare Ultra|ennum=96/98|jpset=Bandit Ring|jprarity=UR|jpnum=093/081}} | |||
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Primal Groudon-EX (Ancient Origins 97)|Primal Groudon]]{{EX}}|type=Fighting|enset=Ancient Origins|enrarity=Rare Ultra|ennum=97/98|jpset=Bandit Ring|jprarity=UR|jpnum=094/081}} | |||
{{cardlist/footer|Rainbow}} | |||
{{ | ==Trivia== | ||
* Prior to the release of the {{tcg|Legendary Treasures}} expansion, all Pokémon-EX were either {{pkmn2|Legendary}} or [[Mythical Pokémon]]. | |||
* Pikachu-EX is the only Pokémon featured as a Pokémon-EX to not be fully evolved, barring Mega Evolution and Primal Reversion. | |||
* Magearna-EX is the only [[Generation VII]] Pokémon to be featured as a Pokémon-EX. | |||
==See also== | |||
* {{TCG|Pokémon V}} | |||
==References== | |||
{{reflist}} | |||
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[[Category:Pokémon card classifications]] | [[Category:Pokémon card classifications]] | ||
[[Category:Pokémon-EX cards|*]] | [[Category:Pokémon-EX cards|*]] | ||
[[Category:Pokémon cards with a Rule Box]] | |||
[[de:Pokémon-EX]] | [[de:Pokémon-EX]] | ||
[[es:Carta de Pokémon#Pokémon-EX 2]] | |||
[[fr:Pokémon-EX]] | [[fr:Pokémon-EX]] | ||
[[it:Pokémon EX (GCC)]] | [[it:Pokémon EX (GCC)]] | ||
[[ja:ポケモンEX]] | [[ja:ポケモンEX]] | ||
[[zh: | [[zh:宝可梦EX（TCG）]] | ||