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==History== | ==History== | ||
[[File:JPCardback.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Original back of Japanese cards]] | [[File:JPCardback.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Original back of Japanese cards]] | ||
The Pokémon Trading Card Game was originally published in Japan in October 1996 by [[Media Factory]]. While other series of | The Pokémon Trading Card Game was originally published in Japan in October 1996 by [[Media Factory]]. While other series of collectible Pokémon cards existed in the past (such as the [[Pocket Monsters Carddass Trading Cards]] released in September 1996), this was the first card game based on the [[Pokémon]] series. The first Pokémon TCG sets took inspiration from the then released {{game2|Red|Green|Blue}} video games and initially featured illustrations by [[Ken Sugimori]], [[Mitsuhiro Arita]] and [[Keiji Kinebuchi]]. Soon new [[List of Pokémon Trading Card Game expansions|expansions]] began to release with many new artists contributing artwork. Three years later in 1999, Pokémon TCG was introduced in North America by [[Wizards of the Coast]] with the {{TCG|Base Set}}, and worldwide soon after. In 2003, Wizards of the Coast's license was transferred to [[The Pokémon Company International]]. | ||
With the release of {{game|Gold and Silver|s}} video games, the ''[[#Neo Series|Neo Series]]'' (the second series of [[List of Pokémon Trading Card Game expansions|expansions]]), started bringing several [[Generation II|new Pokémon]] into play. The {{TCG|Metal}} and {{TCG|Darkness}} {{TCG|type}}s of Pokémon cards were also introduced, along with {{TCG|Light Pokémon}} and {{TCG|Dark Pokémon}}. These were eventually discontinued to prevent confusion with the {{tcg|Darkness|Darkness type}}, but returned briefly with the release of the {{TCG|Neo Destiny}} expansion. The ''[[#e-Card Series|e-Card Series]]'' used [[Game Boy Advance]] add-on [[e-Reader]] to display [[Pokédex]] data about the Pokémon, play a minigame, play various tunes in a [[Melody Box]], or activate a special attack for that Pokémon. The ''[[#EX Series|EX Series]]'' was released next (the first series released by [[The Pokémon Company International]] instead of [[Wizards of the Coast]]), introducing the stronger {{TCG|Pokémon-ex}} into the game. The ''[[#Diamond & Pearl Series|Diamond & Pearl Series]]'' brought {{TCG|Pokémon LV.X}}, which were stronger, "Leveled-up" versions of final evolutions. Pokémon LV.X essentially replaced Pokémon-ex and continued until the {{TCG|Platinum: Arceus}} expansion. The ''[[#HeartGold & SoulSilver Series|HeartGold & SoulSilver Series]]'' featured two more types of card, {{TCG|Pokémon LEGEND}}, two-part cards with one Pokémon on each card, and {{TCG|Pokémon Prime}}, Pokémon with powerful and/or tactical attacks. With the release of the {{TCG|Black & White}} expansion, {{TCG|Poké-Power}}s ({{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Poké-POWER}}s and {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Poké-BODY}}s) were combined into one mechanic and renamed {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Ability|Abilities}}. ''Pokémon-ex'' returned as {{TCG|Pokémon-EX}} in the ''[[#Black & White Series|Black & White Series]]'' starting with the {{TCG|Next Destinies}} expansion. The {{TCG|Dragon}} Pokémon {{TCG|type}} was introduced in the {{TCG|Dragon Vault}} expansion of the ''Black & White Series''. ''{{DL|Pokémon-EX (TCG)|M Pokémon-EX}}'' were introduced in the {{TCG|XY}} expansion and introduce the [[Mega Evolution]] mechanic featured in the [[Pokémon X and Y]] video games to the TCG. The ''[[#XY Series|XY Series]]'' also introduced the {{TCG|Fairy}} {{TCG|type}} Pokémon. {{TCG|Pokémon-GX}} was introduced in the ''Sun & Moon Series''. | With the release of {{game|Gold and Silver|s}} video games, the ''[[#Neo Series|Neo Series]]'' (the second series of [[List of Pokémon Trading Card Game expansions|expansions]]), started bringing several [[Generation II|new Pokémon]] into play. The {{TCG|Metal}} and {{TCG|Darkness}} {{TCG|type}}s of Pokémon cards were also introduced, along with {{TCG|Light Pokémon}} and {{TCG|Dark Pokémon}}. These were eventually discontinued to prevent confusion with the {{tcg|Darkness|Darkness type}}, but returned briefly with the release of the {{TCG|Neo Destiny}} expansion. The ''[[#e-Card Series|e-Card Series]]'' used [[Game Boy Advance]] add-on [[e-Reader]] to display [[Pokédex]] data about the Pokémon, play a minigame, play various tunes in a [[Melody Box]], or activate a special attack for that Pokémon. The ''[[#EX Series|EX Series]]'' was released next (the first series released by [[The Pokémon Company International]] instead of [[Wizards of the Coast]]), introducing the stronger {{TCG|Pokémon-ex}} into the game. The ''[[#Diamond & Pearl Series|Diamond & Pearl Series]]'' brought {{TCG|Pokémon LV.X}}, which were stronger, "Leveled-up" versions of final evolutions. Pokémon LV.X essentially replaced Pokémon-ex and continued until the {{TCG|Platinum: Arceus}} expansion. The ''[[#HeartGold & SoulSilver Series|HeartGold & SoulSilver Series]]'' featured two more types of card, {{TCG|Pokémon LEGEND}}, two-part cards with one Pokémon on each card, and {{TCG|Pokémon Prime}}, Pokémon with powerful and/or tactical attacks. With the release of the {{TCG|Black & White}} expansion, {{TCG|Poké-Power}}s ({{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Poké-POWER}}s and {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Poké-BODY}}s) were combined into one mechanic and renamed {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Ability|Abilities}}. ''Pokémon-ex'' returned as {{TCG|Pokémon-EX}} in the ''[[#Black & White Series|Black & White Series]]'' starting with the {{TCG|Next Destinies}} expansion. The {{TCG|Dragon}} Pokémon {{TCG|type}} was introduced in the {{TCG|Dragon Vault}} expansion of the ''Black & White Series''. ''{{DL|Pokémon-EX (TCG)|M Pokémon-EX}}'' were introduced in the {{TCG|XY}} expansion and introduce the [[Mega Evolution]] mechanic featured in the [[Pokémon X and Y]] video games to the TCG. The ''[[#XY Series|XY Series]]'' also introduced the {{TCG|Fairy}} {{TCG|type}} Pokémon. {{TCG|Pokémon-GX}} was introduced in the ''Sun & Moon Series''. | ||
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The ''Pokémon Trading Card Game'' is a two player game for all ages. Each player builds a [[Deck]] of sixty (60) cards using a combination of various ''"{{TCG|Pokémon|Pokémon card}}s"'' (the main type of cards used to battle), ''"{{TCG|Trainer card}}s"'' (cards with special effects), and ''"{{TCG|Energy card}}s"'' (cards that are required to perform most "''{{TCG|Attack}}s''"). New cards and decks are constantly being released, and players may purchase "''{{TCG|Booster pack}}s''" to integrate these cards into their own decks or purchase pre-made "''{{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Trainer kit}}s''" or "''{{TCG|Theme deck|Theme Deck}}s''" that already have all the cards needed to play. The ''Pokémon Trading Card Game'' officially requires a deck of 60 cards for {{TCG|Standard format|Standard}} or {{TCG|Expanded format|Expanded}} play, though shorter {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Match}}es can be held with "''{{TCG|Half Deck}}s''" consisting of 30 cards instead. During a 60 card match, only four of any one card, excluding {{TCG|Energy card|Basic Energy}} cards, are allowed in each deck. This is further limited to two of any one card in a Half Deck match. Many fans have also created their own game rules and playing methods and have websites devoted to providing alternative playing methods. These rules and methods are not allowed in [[Play! Pokémon]] competitions. | The ''Pokémon Trading Card Game'' is a two player game for all ages. Each player builds a [[Deck]] of sixty (60) cards using a combination of various ''"{{TCG|Pokémon|Pokémon card}}s"'' (the main type of cards used to battle), ''"{{TCG|Trainer card}}s"'' (cards with special effects), and ''"{{TCG|Energy card}}s"'' (cards that are required to perform most "''{{TCG|Attack}}s''"). New cards and decks are constantly being released, and players may purchase "''{{TCG|Booster pack}}s''" to integrate these cards into their own decks or purchase pre-made "''{{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Trainer kit}}s''" or "''{{TCG|Theme deck|Theme Deck}}s''" that already have all the cards needed to play. The ''Pokémon Trading Card Game'' officially requires a deck of 60 cards for {{TCG|Standard format|Standard}} or {{TCG|Expanded format|Expanded}} play, though shorter {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Match}}es can be held with "''{{TCG|Half Deck}}s''" consisting of 30 cards instead. During a 60 card match, only four of any one card, excluding {{TCG|Energy card|Basic Energy}} cards, are allowed in each deck. This is further limited to two of any one card in a Half Deck match. Many fans have also created their own game rules and playing methods and have websites devoted to providing alternative playing methods. These rules and methods are not allowed in [[Play! Pokémon]] competitions. | ||
=== | ===Setting Up to Play=== | ||
To begin a match, players need a {{TCG|Coin|coin}} or a six-sided die (where the even-numbered sides represent "heads" and the odd-numbered sides represent "tails"). One player calls ''heads'' or ''tails'', while the other player flips the coin or rolls the die. If the player calling the coin flip gets their choice (heads or tails), that player gets to choose which player goes first. If the player calling the coin flip does not get their choice, the player flipping the coin gets to choose which player goes first. The player who goes first is not allowed to {{TCG|Attack|attack}} or play any {{TCG|Supporter card|Supporter cards}} on that player's first turn. In best-of-three match play, after a game has been completed, the loser of that game decides who goes | |||
first in the next game instead of determining it by a coin flip. This decision is made at the same point | |||
during setup that the coin flip would take place.[https://assets.pokemon.com//assets/cms2/pdf/play-pokemon/rules/play-pokemon-tournament-rules-handbook-03312021-en.pdf] | |||
After determining which player goes first, both players | After determining which player goes first, both players must {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Shuffle|shuffle}} their own decks and allow their opponent to make a deck cut; alternatively, the opponent may choose to shuffle the other player's deck and allow the deck owner to make a deck cut. Each players then places their deck faces-down in the play area or "{{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Field|field}}" in a north/south orientation, with the short sides of cards facing each player, and any card sleeve openings facing the opponent. The players then each take seven cards from the top of their respective decks. These cards go into their {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Hand|hand}}. Players then place one {{TCG|Pokémon|Basic Pokémon}} from their hand face down as their {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Active Pokémon}}. If they have more than one Basic Pokémon, they may place the rest face down onto their {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Bench}}. If a player does not have any Basic Pokémon in their hand during this step, they must take a mulligan. For each mulligan a player takes, that player’s opponent draws an additional card and puts it into their hand. Next, each player sets aside six cards from the top of their deck face down as {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Prize Card|Prize cards}}. Finally, each player flips over their Active and Benched Pokémon and the game starts. | ||
===Turns=== | ===Turns=== | ||
At the start of each player's turn, they must draw a card. Then, they may take any of the following actions in any order they like. | |||
* Attach up to one {{TCG|Energy card}} from their hand to one of their Pokémon | |||
* Play as many {{TCG|Pokémon|Basic Pokémon}} from their hand onto their Bench as they like | |||
* {{DL|Evolution|In the TCG|Evolve}} as many of their Pokémon as they like | |||
* [[Retreat cost|Retreat]] their Active Pokémon up to one time | |||
* Play as many {{TCG|Trainer card|Trainer cards}} in their {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Hand|hand}} as they like (but only one Supporter card and one Stadium card) | |||
* Use any {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Ability|Abilities}} or {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Pokémon Power|Pokémon Powers}} | |||
{{TCG|Attack|Attacking}} will end a player's turn regardless of how many other actions they have taken, but a player may choose to end their turn without attacking. | |||
===Winning a match=== | ===Winning a match=== | ||
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# Players may also win when their opponent ''runs out of Pokémon'' on the field of play, which includes their [[Appendix:Glossary (TCG)#Active Pokémon|Active Pokémon]] and [[Appendix:Glossary (TCG)#Bench|Bench Pokémon]], or | # Players may also win when their opponent ''runs out of Pokémon'' on the field of play, which includes their [[Appendix:Glossary (TCG)#Active Pokémon|Active Pokémon]] and [[Appendix:Glossary (TCG)#Bench|Bench Pokémon]], or | ||
# If their opponent must draw a card from their [[Deck]] at the beginning of their turn, but they have ''run out of cards in their Deck''. | # If their opponent must draw a card from their [[Deck]] at the beginning of their turn, but they have ''run out of cards in their Deck''. | ||
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===[[Generation VIII]]=== | ===[[Generation VIII]]=== | ||
==== Sword | ==== Sword & Shield Series ==== | ||
*{{exp|Sword and Shield}} {{TCG|Sword & Shield}} | *{{exp|Sword and Shield}} {{TCG|Sword & Shield}} | ||
*{{exp|Rebel Clash}} {{TCG|Rebel Clash}} | *{{exp|Rebel Clash}} {{TCG|Rebel Clash}} | ||
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*{{exp|Chilling Reign}} {{TCG|Chilling Reign}} | *{{exp|Chilling Reign}} {{TCG|Chilling Reign}} | ||
*{{exp|Evolving Skies}} {{TCG|Evolving Skies}} | *{{exp|Evolving Skies}} {{TCG|Evolving Skies}} | ||
*{{exp|Celebrations}} {{TCG|Celebrations}} | *{{exp|Celebrations}} {{TCG|Celebrations}} — mini set | ||
*{{exp|Fusion Strike}} {{TCG|Fusion Strike}} | *{{exp|Fusion Strike}} {{TCG|Fusion Strike}} | ||
*{{exp|Brilliant Stars}} {{TCG|Brilliant Stars}} | |||
*{{exp|Astral Radiance}} {{TCG|Astral Radiance}} | |||
*{{exp|Pokémon GO}} {{TCG|Pokémon GO}} | |||
*{{exp|Lost Origin}} {{TCG|Lost Origin}} | |||
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*{{exp|McDonalds Collection 2019}} {{TCG|McDonald's Collection 2019}} | *{{exp|McDonalds Collection 2019}} {{TCG|McDonald's Collection 2019}} | ||
*{{exp|McDonalds Collection 2021}} {{TCG|McDonald's Collection 2021}} | *{{exp|McDonalds Collection 2021}} {{TCG|McDonald's Collection 2021}} | ||
*{{exp|McDonalds Collection 2022}} {{TCG|McDonald's Collection 2022}} | |||
''Miscellaneous sets'' | ''Miscellaneous sets'' | ||
*{{exp|Best}} {{TCG|Winner cards}} — ''Neo and EX Series'' | *{{exp|Best}} {{TCG|Winner cards}} — ''Neo and EX Series'' | ||
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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 | *{{exp|Pokémon Futsal}} {{TCG|Pokémon Futsal}} — ''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:SetSymbolFusion Arts.png|40px]] {{TCG|Fusion Arts}} | * [[File:SetSymbolFusion Arts.png|40px]] {{TCG|Fusion Arts}} | ||
* [[File:SetSymbol25th Anniversary Collection.png|40px]] {{TCG|25th Anniversary Collection}} | * [[File:SetSymbol25th Anniversary Collection.png|40px]] {{TCG|25th Anniversary Collection}} | ||
* [[File:SetSymbolVMAX Climax.png|40px]] {{TCG|VMAX Climax}} | |||
* [[File:SetSymbolStar Birth.png|40px]] {{TCG|Star Birth}} | |||
* [[File:SetSymbolBattle Region.png|40px]] {{TCG|Battle Region}} | |||
* [[File:SetSymbolTime Gazer.png|40px]] {{TCG|Time Gazer}} | |||
* [[File:SetSymbolSpace Juggler.png|40px]] {{TCG|Space Juggler}} | |||
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