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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]]. | 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]]'' | 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]], brought 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 produced by [[The Pokémon Company International]] instead of [[Wizards of the Coast]], which introduced 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 the ''[[#EX Series|EX Series]]'' worldwide, Pokémon TCG | With the release of the ''[[#EX Series|EX Series]]'' worldwide, Pokémon TCG was published by [[The Pokémon Company International|Pokémon USA]] and distributed by [[Nintendo of America]], instead of [[Wizards of the Coast]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20131017132016/http://www.seattlepi.com/business/article/It-s-Wizards-vs-Pokemon-as-ex-partners-square-off-1126716.php It's Wizards vs. Pokemon as ex-partners square off | Seattle Post-Intelligencer], archived October 17th, 2013</ref> In 2006, Nintendo of America transferred distribution responsibilities to Pokémon USA.<ref>[https://icv2.com/articles/games/view/7925/pokemon-usa-charge Pokemon USA In Charge | ICv2]</ref> In 2000, [[The Pokémon Company]] replaced Media Factory in publishing the cards in Japan starting with the [[Awakening Legends (TCG)|Awakening Legends]] expansion. Media Factory continued to distribute the cards until the ''[[#DP_era|DP era]]''.{{fact}} | ||
Two [[Game Boy Color]] video games based on the card game were created: {{ | Two [[Game Boy Color]] video games based on the card game were created: {{vg|Pokémon Trading Card Game}} was released in 1998 and worldwide in 2000, and its sequel, [[Pokémon Trading Card Game 2: The Invasion of Team GR!]], was released three years later. [[Pokémon Card Game: How to Play DS]] was released in Japan in 2011 and taught players how to play the Pokémon TCG. In 2011, the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game Online]] was introduced as a ''browser-based'' game but later became a downloadable game for PC, Mac, and iPad. Other media related to Pokémon TCG include several {{pkmn|manga}} titles, such as the series [[How I Became a Pokémon Card]]. | ||
==How to play== | ==How to play== | ||
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*{{DL|Energy card (TCG)|Special Energy cards}} | *{{DL|Energy card (TCG)|Special Energy cards}} | ||
===[[Rarity]]=== | ===[[Rarity]]=== | ||
On the bottom right corner of most cards, there is a small logo that indicates its rarity. | On the bottom right corner of most cards, there is a small logo that indicates its rarity. Below is a list of these rarities: | ||
*{{Rar|Common}} (Common) | *{{Rar|Common}} (Common) | ||
*{{Rar|Uncommon}} (Uncommon) | *{{Rar|Uncommon}} (Uncommon) | ||
*{{Rar|Rare}} (Rare) | *{{Rar|Rare}} (Rare) | ||
*{{Rar|Ultra-Rare Rare}} (Ultra-Rare Rare) | |||
*{{Rar|Double Rare}} (Double Rare) | *{{Rar|Double Rare}} (Double Rare) | ||
*{{Rar|Ultra Rare}} (Ultra Rare) | *{{Rar|Ultra Rare}} (Ultra Rare) | ||
*{{Rar|Illustration Rare}} (Illustration | *{{Rar|Illustration Rare}} (Illustration Rare) | ||
*{{Rar|Special Illustration Rare}} (Special illustration | *{{Rar|Special Illustration Rare}} (Special illustration Rare) | ||
*{{Rar|Hyper Rare}} (Hyper Rare) | *{{Rar|Hyper Rare}} (Hyper Rare) | ||
No symbol usually denotes a card that is part of a promotional set or a Basic Energy card. | *{{Rar|Shiny Rare}} (Shiny Rare) | ||
*{{Rar|Shiny Ultra Rare}} (Shiny Ultra Rare) | |||
*{{Rar|ACE SPEC Rare}} (ACE SPEC Rare) | |||
No symbol usually denotes a card that is part of a promotional set or a Basic Energy card. In addition, some cards are rarer than the symbol alone indicates, including due to it being a Holographic version, Secret Rare or alternate art print. | |||
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== | ==International sets== | ||
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{{Col-2}} | {{Col-2}} | ||
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*{{exp|Promo}} {{TCG|Wizards Black Star Promos}} | *{{exp|Promo}} {{TCG|Wizards Black Star Promos}} | ||
*[[File:Gold W.jpg|40px]] {{TCG|W Promotional cards}} | *[[File:Gold W.jpg|40px]] {{TCG|W Promotional cards}} | ||
* | *{{DL|Miscellaneous Promotional cards (TCG)/1999-2008|Miscellaneous Promotional cards 1999-2002}} | ||
*{{DL|Error cards|Error cards (until e-Card Series)}} | |||
===Unreleased sets=== | ===Unreleased sets=== | ||
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{{Col-2}} | {{Col-2}} | ||
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{{Col-2}} | {{Col-2}} | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:The Pokémon Company International logo.png|thumb|right|The Pokémon Company International has since taken over the TCG from Wizards of the Coast.]] | ||
===[[Generation IV]]=== | ===[[Generation IV]]=== | ||
====Diamond & Pearl Series==== | ====Diamond & Pearl Series==== | ||
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*''{{exp|Paldean Fates}} {{TCG|Paldean Fates}} — Special Set'' | *''{{exp|Paldean Fates}} {{TCG|Paldean Fates}} — Special Set'' | ||
*{{exp|Temporal Forces}} {{TCG|Temporal Forces}} | *{{exp|Temporal Forces}} {{TCG|Temporal Forces}} | ||
*{{exp|Twilight Masquerade}} {{TCG|Twilight Masquerade}} | |||
{{-}} | {{-}} | ||
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*{{DL|World Championships Deck (TCG)|2019 World Championships}} | *{{DL|World Championships Deck (TCG)|2019 World Championships}} | ||
*{{DL|World Championships Deck (TCG)|2022 World Championships}} | *{{DL|World Championships Deck (TCG)|2022 World Championships}} | ||
*{{DL|World Championships Deck (TCG)|2023 World Championships}} | |||
==={{TCG|Deck#Trainer_Kit|Trainer Kit}}s=== | ==={{TCG|Deck#Trainer_Kit|Trainer Kit}}s=== | ||
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*{{TCG|SWSH Black Star Promos}} | *{{TCG|SWSH Black Star Promos}} | ||
*{{exp|SVP Black Star Promos}} {{TCG|SVP Black Star Promos}} | *{{exp|SVP Black Star Promos}} {{TCG|SVP Black Star Promos}} | ||
''[[Play! Pokémon#POP packs|POP Series]]'' | ''[[Play! Pokémon#POP packs|POP Series]]'' — ''EX, Diamond & Pearl and Platinum Series'' | ||
*{{exp|POP Series 1}} {{TCG|POP Series 1}} | *{{exp|POP Series 1}} {{TCG|POP Series 1}} | ||
*{{exp|POP Series 2}} {{TCG|POP Series 2}} | *{{exp|POP Series 2}} {{TCG|POP Series 2}} | ||
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*{{exp|POP Series 8}} {{TCG|POP Series 8}} | *{{exp|POP Series 8}} {{TCG|POP Series 8}} | ||
*{{exp|POP Series 9}} {{TCG|POP Series 9}} | *{{exp|POP Series 9}} {{TCG|POP Series 9}} | ||
''McDonald's Collection'' | ''McDonald's Collection'' — ''since Black & White Series'' | ||
*{{exp|McDonalds Collection}} {{TCG|McDonald's Collection 2011}} | *{{exp|McDonalds Collection}} {{TCG|McDonald's Collection 2011}} | ||
*{{exp|McDonalds Collection 2012}} {{TCG|McDonald's Collection 2012}} | *{{exp|McDonalds Collection 2012}} {{TCG|McDonald's Collection 2012}} | ||
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*{{exp|Base Set}} {{TCG|Jumbo cards}} — non-tournament legal | *{{exp|Base Set}} {{TCG|Jumbo cards}} — non-tournament legal | ||
''Miscellaneous cards'' | ''Miscellaneous cards'' | ||
*{{DL|Miscellaneous Promotional cards (TCG)/1999-2008|2003|Miscellaneous Promotional cards 2003-2008}} | |||
*{{DL|Miscellaneous Promotional cards (TCG)| | *{{DL|Miscellaneous Promotional cards (TCG)/2009-2014|Miscellaneous Promotional cards 2009-2014}} | ||
*{{DL|Miscellaneous Promotional cards (TCG) | *{{DL|Miscellaneous Promotional cards (TCG)/2015-2018|Miscellaneous Promotional cards 2015-2018}} | ||
*{{DL|Miscellaneous Promotional cards (TCG) | *{{DL|Miscellaneous Promotional cards (TCG)|2019|Miscellaneous Promotional cards 2019-2024}} | ||
*{{DL|Miscellaneous Promotional cards (TCG)| | *{{DL|Error cards|EX Series|Error cards (since EX Series)}} | ||
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*{{exp|Crystal Guardians}} {{TCG|Miracle Crystal}} | *{{exp|Crystal Guardians}} {{TCG|Miracle Crystal}} | ||
*{{exp|Dragon Frontiers}} {{TCG|Offense and Defense of the Furthest Ends}} | *{{exp|Dragon Frontiers}} {{TCG|Offense and Defense of the Furthest Ends}} | ||
*[[File:None2.png|7px]]{{exp|Power Keepers}} {{TCG|World Champions Pack}} | |||
===[[Generation IV]]=== | ===[[Generation IV]]=== | ||
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*[[File:SetSymbolSpace-Time Creation.png|40px]] {{TCG|Space-Time Creation}} | *[[File:SetSymbolSpace-Time Creation.png|40px]] {{TCG|Space-Time Creation}} | ||
*[[File:SetSymbolSecret of the Lakes.png|40px]] {{TCG|Secret of the Lakes}} | *[[File:SetSymbolSecret of the Lakes.png|40px]] {{TCG|Secret of the Lakes}} | ||
*[[File:SetSymbolShining Darkness.png|40px]] {{TCG|Shining Darkness}} | *[[File:SetSymbolShining Darkness.png|40px]] {{TCG|Shining Darkness}} | ||
*[[File:SetSymbolMoonlit Pursuit Dawn Dash.png|40px]] {{TCG|Moonlit Pursuit}} | |||
*[[File:SetSymbolMoonlit Pursuit Dawn Dash.png|40px]] {{TCG|Dawn Dash}} | |||
*[[File:SetSymbolCry from the Mysterious Temple of Anger.png|40px]] {{TCG|Cry from the Mysterious}} | *[[File:SetSymbolCry from the Mysterious Temple of Anger.png|40px]] {{TCG|Cry from the Mysterious}} | ||
*[[File:SetSymbolCry from the Mysterious Temple of Anger.png|40px]] {{TCG|Temple of Anger}} | *[[File:SetSymbolCry from the Mysterious Temple of Anger.png|40px]] {{TCG|Temple of Anger}} | ||
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*[[File:SetSymbolSoulSilver Collection.png|35px]] {{TCG|SoulSilver Collection}} | *[[File:SetSymbolSoulSilver Collection.png|35px]] {{TCG|SoulSilver Collection}} | ||
*[[File:SetSymbolReviving Legends.png|35px]] {{TCG|Reviving Legends}} | *[[File:SetSymbolReviving Legends.png|35px]] {{TCG|Reviving Legends}} | ||
*[[File:SetSymbolLost Link.png|35px]] {{TCG|Lost Link}} — mini set | |||
*[[File:SetSymbolClash at the Summit.png|35px]] {{TCG|Clash at the Summit}} | *[[File:SetSymbolClash at the Summit.png|35px]] {{TCG|Clash at the Summit}} | ||
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*[[File:SetSymbolSpiral Force.png|40px]] {{TCG|Spiral Force}} | *[[File:SetSymbolSpiral Force.png|40px]] {{TCG|Spiral Force}} | ||
*[[File:SetSymbolThunder Knuckle.png|40px]] {{TCG|Thunder Knuckle}} | *[[File:SetSymbolThunder Knuckle.png|40px]] {{TCG|Thunder Knuckle}} | ||
*[[File:SetSymbolShiny Collection.png|40px]] {{TCG|Shiny Collection}} — mini set | |||
*[[File:SetSymbolMegalo Cannon.png|40px]] {{TCG|Megalo Cannon}} | *[[File:SetSymbolMegalo Cannon.png|40px]] {{TCG|Megalo Cannon}} | ||
*[[File:SetSymbolEX Battle Boost.png|40px]] {{TCG|EX Battle Boost}} | *[[File:SetSymbolEX Battle Boost.png|40px]] {{TCG|EX Battle Boost}} | ||
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* [[File:SetSymbolWild Force.png|40px]] {{TCG|Wild Force}} | * [[File:SetSymbolWild Force.png|40px]] {{TCG|Wild Force}} | ||
* [[File:SetSymbolCyber Judge.png|40px]] {{TCG|Cyber Judge}} | * [[File:SetSymbolCyber Judge.png|40px]] {{TCG|Cyber Judge}} | ||
* [[File:SetSymbolTransformation Mask.png|40px]] {{TCG|Transformation Mask}} | |||
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''Web era'' | ''Web era'' | ||
*[[File:Pokémon Card web Icon.png|35px]] {{TCG|Pokémon Web}} — minor expansion | *[[File:Pokémon Card web Icon.png|35px]] {{TCG|Pokémon Web}} — minor expansion | ||
{{Col-2}} | {{Col-2}} | ||