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The '''Pokémon Trading Card Game''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンカードゲーム''', ''Pokémon Card Game''), often abbreviated as '''Pokémon TCG''' or just '''TCG''', is a tabletop game that involves collecting, trading and playing with Pokémon themed playing cards. It has its own set of rules but uses many motifs and ideas derived from the [[core series|video games]]. There are {{TCG|Pokémon|Pokémon card}}s for every [[List of Pokémon by National Pokédex number|species]] of Pokémon, as well as {{TCG|Trainer card}}s featuring characters, items and other themes of the franchise (each with a different use) and {{TCG|Energy card}}s to power various actions. The artwork for the cards is provided by numerous artists. | The '''Pokémon Trading Card Game''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンカードゲーム''', ''Pokémon Card Game''), often abbreviated as '''Pokémon TCG''' or just '''TCG''', is a tabletop game that involves collecting, trading and playing with Pokémon themed playing cards. It has its own set of rules but uses many motifs and ideas derived from the [[core series|video games]]. There are {{TCG|Pokémon|Pokémon card}}s for every [[List of Pokémon by National Pokédex number|species]] of Pokémon, as well as {{TCG|Trainer card}}s featuring characters, items and other themes of the franchise (each with a different use) and {{TCG|Energy card}}s to power various actions. The artwork for the cards is provided by numerous artists. | ||
The Pokémon TCG is a popular and steady aspect of the [[Pokémon]] franchise and is played and enjoyed by many fans. As of the end of March | The Pokémon TCG is a popular and steady aspect of the [[Pokémon]] franchise and is played and enjoyed by many fans. As of the end of March 2021, over 34.1 billion Pokémon Trading Card Game cards have been produced worldwide in 13 languages, and being sold in 76 countries and regions.<ref>[https://corporate.pokemon.co.jp/en/aboutus/figures/ Pokémon in Figures｜The Pokémon Company]</ref> The game is part of the [[Play! Pokémon]] organized play along with the video game series and is also used in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game Online]]. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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*{{exp|Rebel Clash}} {{TCG|Rebel Clash}} | *{{exp|Rebel Clash}} {{TCG|Rebel Clash}} | ||
*{{exp|Darkness Ablaze}} {{TCG|Darkness Ablaze}} | *{{exp|Darkness Ablaze}} {{TCG|Darkness Ablaze}} | ||
*{{exp|Champion Path}} {{TCG|Champion's Path}} | *{{exp|Champion Path}} {{TCG|Champion's Path}} | ||
*{{exp|Vivid Voltage}} {{TCG|Vivid Voltage}} | *{{exp|Vivid Voltage}} {{TCG|Vivid Voltage}} | ||
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*{{exp|Pokemon Rumble}} {{TCG|Pokémon Rumble}} — ''Platinum Series'' | *{{exp|Pokemon Rumble}} {{TCG|Pokémon Rumble}} — ''Platinum Series'' | ||
*[[File:Yellow A symbol.png]] {{TCG|Yellow A Alternate cards}} — ''XY and Sun & Moon Series'' | *[[File:Yellow A symbol.png]] {{TCG|Yellow A Alternate cards}} — ''XY and Sun & Moon Series'' | ||
*{{exp|Pokémon Futsal Collection}} {{TCG|Pokémon Futsal Collection}} — ''Sword & Shield Series'' | |||
*{{exp|Base Set}} {{TCG|Prerelease cards}} | *{{exp|Base Set}} {{TCG|Prerelease cards}} | ||
*{{exp|Base Set}} {{TCG|Jumbo cards}} — non-tournament legal | *{{exp|Base Set}} {{TCG|Jumbo cards}} — non-tournament legal | ||
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* [[File:SetSymbolGG End.png|40px]]{{TCG|GG End}} | * [[File:SetSymbolGG End.png|40px]]{{TCG|GG End}} | ||
* [[File:SetSymbolSky Legend.png|40px]]{{TCG|Sky Legend}} | * [[File:SetSymbolSky Legend.png|40px]]{{TCG|Sky Legend}} | ||
* [[File:SetSymbolGreat Detective Pikachu.png|40px]]{{TCG|Detective Pikachu}} — mini set | * [[File:SetSymbolGreat Detective Pikachu.png|40px]]{{TCG|Great Detective Pikachu}} — mini set | ||
* [[File:SetSymbolMiracle Twin.png|40px]]{{TCG|Miracle Twin}} | * [[File:SetSymbolMiracle Twin.png|40px]]{{TCG|Miracle Twin}} | ||
* [[File:SetSymbolRemix Bout.png|40px]]{{TCG|Remix Bout}} | * [[File:SetSymbolRemix Bout.png|40px]]{{TCG|Remix Bout}} | ||