Coin (TCG)
Coins (Japanese: ポケモンコイン Pokémon Coin), also officially recognized as metallic coins, are one of two types of randomizers that players can use during a Pokémon TCG match. They are obtainable via official Pokémon Trading Card Game merchandise as well as official tournaments and events.
Information
Design
The majority of coins released for the Pokémon Trading Card Game are made of plastic with a metallic Pokémon design on the front, which can be of anything from Pokémon, game characters, and TCG-specific symbols to designs commemorating specific events. Although the majority of coins are made with the current standard of a plastic backing, throughout the history of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, coins made of cardboard and coins made of metal have also been released. Coins come in an assortment of sizes, and the metallic designs on the front also feature a variety of different holofoil patterns and colors.
With the English Next Destinies expansion in February 2012, The Pokémon Company International began producing colored backs alternate to the standard black. Japan has remained with the standard black, only having ever deviated from the black back for one coin during the VS Era in 2001 and one coin for the Pokémon 25th Anniversary in 2021. Up until the release of the English Plasma Freeze expansion in May 2013, all standard coins were of the same size. However, in order to remove the not for children under 3 warning from their products, The Pokémon Company International began producing coins of a larger size. Japan, however, continued producing the coins at their standard size. The Pokémon Company International again increased to a jumbo size in June 2020 for the Battle Academy 2020 and now releases both the large size and jumbo size coins in tandem.
During Generation I and Generation II, Wizards of the Coast produced cardboard and metal coins for the English release of the TCG, while Japan produced coins out of plastic. From Generation III-onwards, the vast majority of coins in all territories are made out of plastic, with other materials only used for commemorative merchandise and events.
Japanese metallic coins have featured 6 different backing designs since their introduction in October 1996. The most frequent design started in the English EX Series and the Japanese ADV Era and features a Poké Ball design and the Pokémon logo. This design has continued to this day with only minor copyright changes. When Wizards of the Coast lost the license for the card game for EX Ruby & Sapphire onwards, coins released for English audiences were imported from Japan and distributed in English products. This remained true until August 2010 and the release of the Undaunted expansion. All coins for international audiences after this month are produced by The Pokémon Company International, however, leftover stock of the standard sized Japanese coins were still included in TCG merchandise up until April 2014, when the stock was exhausted. English coins started featuring the ™ trademark distinction on the back in August 2010, while Japanese coins maintained the ® (Registered) trademark symbol until Generation VIII in November 2019 when they also switched over to the™ trademark.
Japanese back designs
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任天堂/C/G/M | October 1996-July 1998 |
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任天堂/C/G | July 1998-July 1999 |
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Pokémon Card Game NEO | February 2000-July 2000 |
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Pokémon Card Game | April 2001-July 2022 |
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Poké Ball + ® Trademark | January 2003-May 2019 |
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Poké Ball + ™ Trademark | July 2019-Current |
English back designs
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Gameplay
Coin flips are an integral part of the design of a vast number of cards released in the TCG and are used in a variety of ways. The result of a coin flip can determine whether an effect of a card even happens: a heads after playing Pokémon Catcher or after using Neo Revelation Shining Gyarados's Outrage attack allows the effect to happen. Coin flips can result in an additional positive effect on a successful heads, or an additional negative effect on a tails. XY Spewpa's Stun Spore inflicts a Special Condition on the opponent's Active Pokémon on a success, while Platinum Vigoroth's Reckless Charge attack inflicts damage to itself on a failure. The occasional card will result in a positive effect for both a heads or a tails on a coin flip: Call of Legends Tangrowth's Plow Over attack will either Paralyze the opponent or send one of their attached Energy cards to the Lost Zone depending on the result of the flip. Cubone from Triumphant has the Bone Rush attack that calls for flipping a coin until the flip is a failure, doing damage dependent on the amount of heads achieved.
Much less frequently will cards manipulate coin flips in more significant ways. Legendary Treasures Victini has the Victory Star Ability, which allows players to re-flip coins once per attack if they are unsatisfied with the result. Starting with Trick Coin from Phantom Forces, a meta-rule was added preventing players from using effects that allow them to flip coins again more than once on the same set of coin flips. Additionally, Shiftry in the Rising Rivals expansion has a Poké-Body that forces an opponent's coin flips to be treated as tails as long as Shiftry is in the Active Position. These effects are considered much more powerful than the more common coin flip based effects seen more often, and are printed very seldom. The strongest coin flip manipulation effect is on the Supporter Will, which lets the player choose the result of the next coin flip of an Attack, Ability, or Trainer card on their turn.
In place of coins, players can choose to use the second type of approved randomizer: dice. When dice are used, it's generally considered for even numbers to mean "heads" and odd numbers to mean "tails".
Rules of play
Play! Pokémon details several rules on coins and coin flips during TCG matches:
- Any coin released with any Pokémon TCG product from EX Ruby & Sapphire on should be considered fair and impartial.
- When flipped, a coin should be held at shoulder height, and fully rotate at least three times before landing on the table.
- Coins should land as flat on the table as possible. If both players cannot agree on the result of the flip, a judge may be called to determine whether the result is conclusive or if the coin must be flipped again.
- Coin flips that land outside the playing area (off of the table or in another game's playing area) are considered invalid and must be flipped again.
- Once players have agreed on the result of a coin flip, it cannot be redone.
- Once a judge has ruled that a result is conclusive, it cannot be redone.
Coins made out of materials other than plastic or metal are typically not recognized as standard randomizers for TCG matches and must be approved by both players. Additionally, the head judge of the tournament has the right to disallow any randomizer if there is reason to believe that the randomizer is unsuitable.
Popularity
Coins have fallen out of favor among the Pokémon player base, who have gradually started to prefer the second officially recognized randomizer, dice, instead, for their utility and convenience, causing coins to be used progressively less as a tool for determining outcomes during a TCG match. With the frequency they are released, their occasional limited availability, and their exclusivity to certain countries such as Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, and South Korea, coins are quickly being treated more as a collectible.
A lot of players tend to use coins to mark a Pokémon that has used an Ability that can only be used once per turn.
List of coins
The following is a list of coins released throughout the history of the Pokémon Trading Card Game in chronological order split by Generation. For the coins listed by National Pokédex number, refer here: metallic coins, metal coins, and cardboard coins.
Generations I-IV
- Main article: Coin (TCG)/Generations I-IV
Generations V-VI
- Main article: Coin (TCG)/Generations V-VI
Generations VII-VIII
- Main article: Coin (TCG)/Generations VII-VIII
Generation IX
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Release date | January 20, 2023 | |
| Region | Japan | ||
| Release | ex Starter Set Sprigatito & Lucario ex | ||
| Description: Regular-sized, Green Speckle Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Sprigatito released within the ex Starter Set Sprigatito & Lucario ex January 20, 2023 | |||
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Release date | January 20, 2023 | |
| Region | Japan | ||
| Release | ex Starter Set Fuecoco & Ampharos ex | ||
| Description: Regular-sized, Red Speckle Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Fuecoco released within the ex Starter Set Fuecoco & Ampharos ex January 20, 2023 | |||
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Release date | January 20, 2023 | |
| Region | Japan | ||
| Release | ex Starter Set Quaxly & Mimikyu ex | ||
| Description: Regular-sized, Blue Speckle Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Quaxly released within the ex Starter Set Quaxly & Mimikyu ex January 20, 2023 | |||
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Release date | January 20, 2023 | |
| Region | Japan | ||
| Release | Premium Trainer Box ex | ||
| Description: Regular-sized, Aqua Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring the Pokémon ex symbol released within the Premium Trainer Box ex January 20, 2023 | |||
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Release date | January 20, 2023 | |
| Region | Japan | ||
| Release | Energy Card Set | ||
| Description: Regular-sized, Silver Brick Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring a Poké Ball design released within the Energy Card Set January 20, 2023 | |||
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Release date | January 20, 2023 | |
| Region | Japan | ||
| Release | First Entry Campaign | ||
| Description: Regular-sized, Silver Speckle Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring a Poké Ball design released as a prize during the First Entry Campaign. Between January 20 and March 31, 2023, participating Pokémon Card Gym venues held a stamp rally that incorporated Gym Battle, New Battle, Deck As Is Battle, and Extra Battle Day events. People that participated in any of these events for the first time during the campaign were given a stamp card and could then earn stamps by participating in more events. Those that earned at least one stamp were awarded this coin.[1] | |||
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Release date | March 24, 2023 | |
| Region | Japan | ||
| Release | ex Starter Set Pikachu ex & Pawmot | ||
| Description: Regular-sized, Gold Speckle Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Pikachu released within the ex Starter Set Pikachu ex & Pawmot March 24, 2023 | |||
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Release date | March 24, 2023 | |
| Region | Japan | ||
| Release | ex Starter Set Pikachu Special Set | ||
| Description: Regular-sized, Silver Glitter Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Pikachu released within the ex Starter Set Pikachu Special Set March 24, 2023 | |||
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Release date | March 31, 2023 | |
| Region | North America | ||
| Release | Scarlet & Violet Blisters | ||
| Description: Jumbo-sized, Gold Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Fuecoco released within the Scarlet & Violet Single Pack, Premium Checklane, and Stage 1 Blisters March 31, 2023; also released in Trade and Play Kits from April 1, 2023 | |||
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Release date | May 5, 2023 | |
| Region | North America | ||
| Release | Ampharos ex Battle Deck Lucario ex Battle Deck | ||
| Description: Jumbo-sized, White Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring the Pokémon ex symbol released within the Ampharos ex and Lucario ex Battle Decks May 5, 2023; later included in the Greninja ex and Kangaskhan ex Battle Decks October 6, 2023, and the Houndoom ex and Melmetal ex Battle Decks April 5, 2024 | |||
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Release date | June 9, 2023 | |
| Region | North America | ||
| Release | Paldea Evolved Blisters | ||
| Description: Jumbo-sized, Gold Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Quaxly released within the Paldea Evolved Single Pack, Premium Checklane, and Stage 1 Blisters June 9, 2023 | |||
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Release date | July 7, 2023 | |
| Region | Japan | ||
| Release | ex Start Decks Playmat giveaway | ||
| Description: Regular-sized, Silver Cracked Ice Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Pikachu available within a sealed paper playmat given away at Pokémon Centers and participating Pokémon Card Gym venues to promote the ex Start Decks until supplies lasted | |||
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Release date | July 7, 2023 | |
| Region | Japan | ||
| Release | Capsule toy vending machines | ||
| Description: Regular-sized, Purple Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Ditto; one of ten available on the Pokémon Center Online store from July 7, 2023 and from capsule toy vending machines present at Pokémon Centers across Japan from July 10, 2023 | |||
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Release date | July 7, 2023 | |
| Region | Japan | ||
| Release | Capsule toy vending machines | ||
| Description: Regular-sized, Yellow Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Psyduck; one of ten available on the Pokémon Center Online store from July 7, 2023 and from capsule toy vending machines present at Pokémon Centers across Japan from July 10, 2023 | |||
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Release date | July 7, 2023 | |
| Region | Japan | ||
| Release | Capsule toy vending machines | ||
| Description: Regular-sized, Pink Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Slowpoke; one of ten available on the Pokémon Center Online store from July 7, 2023 and from capsule toy vending machines present at Pokémon Centers across Japan from July 10, 2023 | |||
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Release date | July 7, 2023 | |
| Region | Japan | ||
| Release | Capsule toy vending machines | ||
| Description: Regular-sized, Silver Splotch Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Alakazam; one of ten available on the Pokémon Center Online store from July 7, 2023 and from capsule toy vending machines present at Pokémon Centers across Japan from July 10, 2023 | |||
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Release date | July 7, 2023 | |
| Region | Japan | ||
| Release | Capsule toy vending machines | ||
| Description: Regular-sized, Gold Sequin Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Dragonite; one of ten available on the Pokémon Center Online store from July 7, 2023 and from capsule toy vending machines present at Pokémon Centers across Japan from July 10, 2023 | |||
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Release date | July 7, 2023 | |
| Region | Japan | ||
| Release | Capsule toy vending machines | ||
| Description: Regular-sized, Gold Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Fidough; one of ten available on the Pokémon Center Online store from July 7, 2023 and from capsule toy vending machines present at Pokémon Centers across Japan from July 10, 2023 | |||
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Release date | July 7, 2023 | |
| Region | Japan | ||
| Release | Capsule toy vending machines | ||
| Description: Regular-sized, Silver Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Tandemaus; one of ten available on the Pokémon Center Online store from July 7, 2023 and from capsule toy vending machines present at Pokémon Centers across Japan from July 10, 2023 | |||
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Release date | July 7, 2023 | |
| Region | Japan | ||
| Release | Capsule toy vending machines | ||
| Description: Regular-sized, Blue Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Baxcalibur; one of ten available on the Pokémon Center Online store from July 7, 2023 and from capsule toy vending machines present at Pokémon Centers across Japan from July 10, 2023 | |||
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Release date | July 7, 2023 | |
| Region | Japan | ||
| Release | Capsule toy vending machines | ||
| Description: Regular-sized, Brown Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Greedent; one of ten available on the Pokémon Center Online store from July 7, 2023 and from capsule toy vending machines present at Pokémon Centers across Japan from July 10, 2023 | |||
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Release date | July 7, 2023 | |
| Region | Japan | ||
| Release | Capsule toy vending machines | ||
| Description: Regular-sized, Gold Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Meltan; one of ten available on the Pokémon Center Online store from July 7, 2023 and from capsule toy vending machines present at Pokémon Centers across Japan from July 10, 2023 | |||
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Release date | July 14, 2023 | |
| Region | North America | ||
| Release | Chien-Pao ex Battle Deck Tinkaton ex Battle Deck | ||
| Description: Jumbo-sized, Aqua Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring the Pokémon ex symbol released within the Chien-Pao ex and Tinkaton ex Battle Decks starting July 14, 2023 | |||
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Release date | July 28, 2023 | |
| Region | Japan | ||
| Release | 2023 Pokémon World Championships Yokohama Deck: Pikachu | ||
| Description: Regular-sized, Gold Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Pikachu released within the 2023 Pokémon World Championships Yokohama Deck: Pikachu July 28, 2023; the design is based on the Pikachu ex artwork by kantaro | |||
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Release date | August 4, 2023 | |
| Region | North America | ||
| Release | Summer 2023 Collector Chest | ||
| Description: Jumbo-sized, Red Starlight Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Koraidon released as one of two possible coins within the Summer 2023 Collector Chest August 4, 2023 | |||
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Release date | August 4, 2023 | |
| Region | North America | ||
| Release | Summer 2023 Collector Chest | ||
| Description: Jumbo-sized, Blue Starlight Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Miraidon released as one of two possible coins within the Summer 2023 Collector Chest August 4, 2023 | |||
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Release date | August 4, 2023 | |
| Region | North America | ||
| Release | Armarouge, Revavroom & Houndstone Blister | ||
| Description: Jumbo-sized, Silver Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Fuecoco released within the Armarouge, Revavroom & Houndstone Blister August 4, 2023 | |||
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Release date | August 9, 2023 | |
| Region | Japan | ||
| Release | 2023 Pokémon World Championships | ||
| Description: Metal Coin featuring Pikachu available for purchase in the Pokémon Center Worlds Store 2023 in the 2023 Pokémon World Championships August 9-13, 2023 | |||
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Release date | August 9, 2023 | |
| Region | Japan | ||
| Release | 2023 Pokémon World Championships | ||
| Description: Metal Coin featuring Pikachu available for purchase in the Pokémon Center Worlds Store 2023 in the 2023 Pokémon World Championships August 9-13, 2023 | |||
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Release date | August 11, 2023 | |
| Region | Japan | ||
| Release | 2023 Pokémon World Championships | ||
| Description: Metal Coin featuring Fuecoco available to staff of the 2023 Pokémon World Championships August 11-13, 2023 | |||
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Release date | August 11, 2023 | |
| Region | North America | ||
| Release | Obsidian Flames Blisters | ||
| Description: Jumbo-sized, Gold Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Sprigatito released within the Obsidian Flames Single Pack, Premium Checklane, and Stage 1 Blisters August 11, 2023 | |||
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Release date | September 1, 2023 | |
| Region | North America | ||
| Release | Meowscarada ex Deluxe Battle Deck | ||
| Description: Jumbo-sized, Green Pixel Wave Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Meowscarada released within the Meowscarada ex Deluxe Battle Deck September 1, 2023 | |||
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Release date | September 1, 2023 | |
| Region | North America | ||
| Release | Quaquaval ex Deluxe Battle Deck | ||
| Description: Jumbo-sized, Blue Rainbow Circles Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Quaquaval released within the Quaquaval ex Deluxe Battle Deck September 1, 2023 | |||
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Release date | September 1, 2023 | |
| Region | North America | ||
| Release | Holiday Calendar 2023 | ||
| Description: Jumbo-sized, Blue Starlight Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Snom released within the Holiday Calendar 2023 September 1, 2023 | |||
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Release date | September 1, 2023 | |
| Region | North America | ||
| Release | Holiday Calendar 2023 | ||
| Description: Jumbo-sized, Blue Cracked Holofoil, Black-backed Coin Alolan Vulpix released as one of two coins included within the Holiday Calendar 2023 September 1, 2023 | |||
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Release date | September 22, 2023 | |
| Region | Japan | ||
| Release | Terastal Starter Set Mewtwo ex | ||
| Description: Regular-sized, Silver Cracked Ice Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Tera Mewtwo released within the Terastal Starter Set Mewtwo ex September 22, 2023 | |||
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Release date | September 22, 2023 | |
| Region | Japan | ||
| Release | Terastal Starter Set Skeledirge ex | ||
| Description: Regular-sized, Silver Cracked Ice Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Tera Skeledirge released within the Terastal Starter Set Skeledirge ex September 22, 2023 | |||
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Release date | September 29, 2023 | |
| Region | North America | ||
| Release | My First Battle | ||
| Description: Jumbo-sized, Bronze Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Bulbasaur and Pikachu released within Pikachu & Bulbasaur My First Battle sets September 29, 2023 | |||
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Release date | September 29, 2023 | |
| Region | North America | ||
| Release | My First Battle | ||
| Description: Jumbo-sized, Bronze Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Charmander and Squirtle released within Charmander & Squirtle My First Battle sets September 29, 2023 | |||
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Release date | October 6, 2023 | |
| Region | North America | ||
| Release | 151 Ultra-Premium Collection | ||
| Description: Jumbo-sized, Pink Glitter Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Mew released within the 151 Ultra-Premium Collection October 6, 2023 | |||
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Release date | October 6, 2023 | |
| Region | North America | ||
| Release | 151 Mini Tin Collection | ||
| Description: Jumbo-sized, Green Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring the Grass-type symbol released within the 151 Mini Tin Collection October 6, 2023 | |||
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Release date | October 6, 2023 | |
| Region | North America | ||
| Release | 151 Mini Tin Collection | ||
| Description: Jumbo-sized, Red Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring the Fire-type symbol released within the 151 Mini Tin Collection October 6, 2023 | |||
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Release date | October 6, 2023 | |
| Region | North America | ||
| Release | 151 Mini Tin Collection | ||
| Description: Jumbo-sized, Blue Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring the Water-type symbol released within the 151 Mini Tin Collection October 6, 2023 | |||
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Release date | October 6, 2023 | |
| Region | North America | ||
| Release | 151 Mini Tin Collection | ||
| Description: Jumbo-sized, Yellow Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring the Lightning-type symbol released within the 151 Mini Tin Collection October 6, 2023 | |||
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Release date | October 6, 2023 | |
| Region | North America | ||
| Release | 151 Mini Tin Collection | ||
| Description: Jumbo-sized, Purple Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring the Psychic-type symbol released within the 151 Mini Tin Collection October 6, 2023 | |||
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Release date | October 6, 2023 | |
| Region | North America | ||
| Release | 151 Mini Tin Collection | ||
| Description: Jumbo-sized, Brown Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring the Fighting-type symbol released within the 151 Mini Tin Collection October 6, 2023 | |||
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Release date | October 6, 2023 | |
| Region | North America | ||
| Release | 151 Mini Tin Collection | ||
| Description: Jumbo-sized, Black Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring the Darkness-type symbol released within the 151 Mini Tin Collection October 6, 2023 | |||
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Release date | October 6, 2023 | |
| Region | North America | ||
| Release | 151 Mini Tin Collection | ||
| Description: Jumbo-sized, Gray Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring the Metal-type symbol released within the 151 Mini Tin Collection October 6, 2023 | |||
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Release date | October 6, 2023 | |
| Region | North America | ||
| Release | 151 Mini Tin Collection | ||
| Description: Jumbo-sized, Gold Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring the Dragon-type symbol released within the 151 Mini Tin Collection October 6, 2023 | |||
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Release date | October 6, 2023 | |
| Region | North America | ||
| Release | 151 Mini Tin Collection | ||
| Description: Jumbo-sized, White Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring the Colorless-type symbol released within the 151 Mini Tin Collection October 6, 2023 | |||
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Release date | November 3, 2023 | |
| Region | North America | ||
| Release | Paradox Rift Blisters | ||
| Description: Jumbo-sized, Gold Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Pikachu released within the Paradox Rift Single Pack, Premium Checklane, and Stage 1 Blisters November 3, 2023 | |||
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Release date | November 10, 2023 | |
| Region | Japan | ||
| Release | Venusaur & Charizard & Blastoise Special Deck Set ex | ||
| Description: Regular-sized, Green Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Venusaur released within the Venusaur & Charizard & Blastoise Special Deck Set ex November 10, 2023 | |||
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Release date | November 10, 2023 | |
| Region | Japan | ||
| Release | Venusaur & Charizard & Blastoise Special Deck Set ex | ||
| Description: Regular-sized, Orange Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Charizard released within the Venusaur & Charizard & Blastoise Special Deck Set ex November 10, 2023 | |||
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Release date | November 10, 2023 | |
| Region | Japan | ||
| Release | Venusaur & Charizard & Blastoise Special Deck Set ex | ||
| Description: Regular-sized, Blue Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Blastoise released within the Venusaur & Charizard & Blastoise Special Deck Set ex November 10, 2023 | |||
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Release date | November 17, 2023 | |
| Region | North America | ||
| Release | Fall 2023 Collector Chest | ||
| Description: Jumbo-sized, Silver Cracked Ice Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Tera Charizard released within the Fall 2023 Collector Chest November 17, 2023 | |||
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Release date | January 5, 2024 | |
| Region | North America | ||
| Release | Pawmot Two Pack Blister | ||
| Description: Jumbo-sized, Silver Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Quaxly released within the Pawmot Two Pack Blister January 5, 2024 | |||
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Release date | January 26, 2024 | |
| Region | Japan | ||
| Release | Ancient Koraidon ex Starter Deck & Build Set | ||
| Description: Regular-sized, Red Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Koraidon released within the Ancient Koraidon ex Starter Deck & Build Set January 26, 2024 | |||
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Release date | January 26, 2024 | |
| Region | Japan | ||
| Release | Future Miraidon ex Starter Deck & Build Set | ||
| Description: Regular-sized, Purple Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Miraidon released within the Future Miraidon ex Starter Deck & Build Set January 26, 2024 | |||
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Release date | March 1, 2024 | |
| Region | North America | ||
| Release | 2023 Pokémon World Championships Decks | ||
| Description: Jumbo-sized, Silver Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Pikachu released within the 2023 Pokémon World Championships Decks March 1, 2024 | |||
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Release date | March 8, 2024 | |
| Region | Japan | ||
| Release | Pokémon Card Game Battle Academy | ||
| Description: Regular-sized, Silver Rainbow Glitter Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Pikachu released within the Pokémon Card Game Battle Academy March 8, 2024 | |||
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Release date | March 8, 2024 | |
| Region | Japan | ||
| Release | Acrylic Damage Counter & Case Set | ||
| Description: Regular-sized, Silver Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring the Pokémon ex symbol released within the Acrylic Damage Counter & Case Set March 8, 2024 | |||
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Release date | March 22, 2024 | |
| Region | North America | ||
| Release | Temporal Forces Blisters | ||
| Description: Jumbo-sized, Gold Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Pawmi released within the Temporal Forces Single Pack, Premium Checklane, and Stage 1 Blisters March 22, 2024 | |||
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Release date | March 22, 2024 | |
| Region | North America | ||
| Release | Ninetales ex Deluxe Battle Deck | ||
| Description: Jumbo-sized, Red Flame Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Ninetales released within the Ninetales ex Deluxe Battle Deck March 22, 2024 | |||
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Release date | March 22, 2024 | |
| Region | North America | ||
| Release | Zapdos ex Deluxe Battle Deck | ||
| Description: Jumbo-sized, Yellow Lightning Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Zapdos released within the Zapdos ex Deluxe Battle Deck March 22, 2024 | |||
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Release date | April 4, 2024 | |
| Region | Europe | ||
| Release | 2024 Pokémon Europe International Championships | ||
| Description: Metal Coin featuring Armarouge and Ceruledge available for purchase in the 2024 Pokémon Europe International Championships Pokémon Center at the 2024 Pokémon Europe International Championships from April 4-7, 2024; later available for purchase in the 2024 Pokémon North America International Championships Pokémon Center at the 2024 Pokémon North America International Championships from June 6-9, 2024 | |||
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Release date | April 5, 2024 | |
| Region | North America | ||
| Release | Iono Premium Tournament Collection | ||
| Description: Jumbo-sized, Pink Speckle Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Iono included in the Iono Premium Tournament Collection April 5, 2024 | |||
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Release date | April 11, 2024 | |
| Region | North America | ||
| Release | Palafin, Baxcalibur & Garganacl Blister | ||
| Description: Jumbo-sized, Silver Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Pikachu released within the Palafin, Baxcalibur & Garganacl Blister April 11, 2024 | |||
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Release date | May 10, 2024 | |
| Region | Taiwan | ||
| Release | Pokémon Center Taipei Transformation Mask Release Event | ||
| Description: Regular-sized, Green Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Ogerpon released as a Gift with Purchase during the Pokémon Center Taipei Transformation Mask Release Event from May 10-30, 2024; later released in the Japanese Ogerpon Special Jumbo Card Set May 17, 2024 | |||
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Release date | May 17, 2024 | |
| Region | Japan | ||
| Release | Battle Master Deck Terastal Charizard ex | ||
| Description: Regular-sized, Silver Cracked Ice Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Terastal Charizard released within the Battle Master Deck Terastal Charizard ex May 17, 2024 | |||
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Release date | May 17, 2024 | |
| Region | Japan | ||
| Release | Battle Master Deck Chien-Pao ex | ||
| Description: Regular-sized, Silver Shattered Ice Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Chien-Pao released within the Battle Master Deck Chien-Pao ex May 17, 2024 | |||
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Release date | May 24, 2024 | |
| Region | North America | ||
| Release | Twilight Masquerade Blisters | ||
| Description: Jumbo-sized, Gold Mirror Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Lechonk released within the Twilight Masquerade Single Pack, Premium Checklane, and Stage 1 Blisters May 24, 2024 | |||
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Release date | June 21, 2024 | |
| Region | North America | ||
| Release | Battle Academy 2024 | ||
| Description: Jumbo-sized, Gold Confetti Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Pikachu, Darkrai, and Armarouge released within the Battle Academy 2024 June 21, 2024 | |||
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Release date | July 5, 2024 | |
| Region | North America | ||
| Release | Collector Chest (Back-to-School 2024) | ||
| Description: Jumbo-sized, Pink Psychedelic Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Scream Tail released as one of two possible coins within the Collector Chest (Back-to-School 2024) July 5, 2024 | |||
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Release date | July 5, 2024 | |
| Region | North America | ||
| Release | Collector Chest (Back-to-School 2024) | ||
| Description: Jumbo-sized, Blue Pixel Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Iron Valiant released as one of two possible coins within the Collector Chest (Back-to-School 2024) July 5, 2024 | |||
In the video games
Pokémon Card GB2: Here Comes Team GR!
- Main article: Event Coin
An Event Coin (Japanese: イベントコイン) is any of the collectible coins used in Trading Card Game duels in Pokémon Trading Card Game 2: The Invasion of Team GR!.
e-Reader
Coins, specifically of the Chansey design, have been featured in two e-Reader applications, Coin Flipper 1 and Coin Flipper 2, both of which are, as their names suggest, coin tosses. This data is featured on the Chansey, and the application is similar to the Pokétch application Coin Toss.
Pokémon Trading Card Game Online
As the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online was based on the physical TCG, the game utilized coins in the same way, also including some commemorative coins that aren't physically available. For example, in the code card package received by participants of the 2014 World Championships, a commemorative coin was included. Each Theme Deck code card also includes the deck's coin, and older retired coins were progressively made available by using the game's Prize Wheel.
Each deck can be assigned a coin, and when using that deck every coin flip the player performs is done using that coin. PTCGO tracks the number of times a coin flip has a heads result or a tails result during a match, displaying both counters afterward as part of the Stats screen.
List of exclusive coins awarded on TCGO
Image Name Description 
Grass Reward Coin Green Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring 
symbols. Awarded to the player when reaching Grass Energy Level 1
Fire Reward Coin Red Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring 
symbols. Awarded to the player when reaching Fire Energy Level 1
Water Reward Coin Blue Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring 
symbols. Awarded to the player when reaching Water Energy Level 1
Lightning Reward Coin Yellow Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring 
symbols. Awarded to the player when reaching Lightning Energy Level 1
Psychic Reward Coin Purple Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring 
symbols. Awarded to the player when reaching Psychic Energy Level 1
Fighting Reward Coin Brown Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring 
symbols. Awarded to the player when reaching Fighting Energy Level 1
Darkness Reward Coin Dark Blue Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring 
symbols. Awarded to the player when reaching Darkness Energy Level 1
Metal Reward Coin Silver Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring 
symbols. Awarded to the player when reaching Metal Energy Level 1
Dragon Reward Coin Green Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring 
symbols. Awarded to the player when reaching Dragon Energy Level 1
Fairy Reward Coin Gold Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring 
symbols. Awarded to the player when reaching Fairy Energy Level 1
Red Worlds 2013 Pikachu Coin Red Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Pikachu. Code card package received by participants of the 2013 World Championships 
Blue Worlds 2014 Pikachu Coin Blue Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Pikachu. Code card package received by participants of the 2014 World Championships 
Red Worlds 2014 Pikachu Coin Red Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Pikachu. Code card package received by participants of the 2014 World Championships 
Red Worlds 2015 Pikachu Coin Red Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Pikachu. Code card package received by participants of the 2015 World Championships 
Silver Worlds 2015 Pikachu Coin Silver Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Pikachu. Code card package received by participants of the 2015 World Championships 
Blue Worlds 2016 Pikachu Coin Silver Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Pikachu. Code card package received by participants of the 2016 World Championships. Stated as Blue in TCGO. 
Copper Worlds 2016 Pikachu Coin Copper Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Pikachu. Code card package received by participants of the 2016 World Championships 
Gold Worlds 2017 Pikachu Coin Gold Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Pikachu. Code card package received by participants of the 2017 World Championships 
Silver Worlds 2017 Pikachu Coin Silver Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Pikachu. Code card package received by participants of the 2017 World Championships 
Gold Worlds 2018 Pikachu Coin Gold Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Pikachu. Code card package received by participants of the 2018 World Championships 
Silver Worlds 2018 Pikachu Coin Silver Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Pikachu. Code card package received by participants of the 2018 World Championships 
Gold Worlds 2019 Pikachu Coin Gold Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Pikachu. Code card package received by participants of the 2019 World Championships 
Silver Worlds 2019 Pikachu Coin Silver Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Pikachu. Code card package received by participants of the 2019 World Championships 
Bidoof Day Coin Brown Cracked Ice Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Bidoof. Log-in bonus for all online players that logged in between July 1, 2021, at 12:01 a.m. PDT, and July 7, 2021, at 11:59 p.m. PDT to celebrate Bidoof Day on July 1, 2021.
Pokémon Trading Card Game Live
The Pokémon Trading Card Game Live utilizes coins in the same way as TCGO, also featuring commemorative coins that aren't physically available; many of which can be purchased in-game with the coin currency. Some older coins designs have not been migrated from TCGO accounts, while others with similar layouts but different colors have been merged into a single item.
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket
The Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket uses coins similarly to TCGO, including coins that are exclusive to the game and can often be bought in-game using the Tickets, Poké gold or real money.
Image Name Description 
Poké Ball (Pokémon coin) Red White Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring a Poké Ball. Default coin. 
Eevee (Pokémon coin) Brown Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Eevee. Default coin. 
Special Set 01 (Pokémon coin) Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring a Poké Ball. Available in the Shop; costing 12 Special Shop tickets. 
Mewtwo (Pokémon coin) Purple Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Mewtwo. Available in the Shop for a limited time, costing 6 Premium ticket. 
Rainbow Erika (Pokémon coin) Rainbow Holofoil, featuring Erika. Available in the Shop inside the Bonuses A bundle for a limited time, costing 115 Poké gold. 
Erika Alt. (Pokémon coin) Rainbow Holofoil, featuring Erika. Available in the Shop inside the Bonuses B bundle for a limited time, costing 45 Poké gold. 
Gardevoir (Pokémon coin) Green Purple Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Gardevoir. Available in the Shop inside the Poké Gold + Bonuses bundle for a limited time, costing $22.99. 
Meowth (Pokémon coin) Beige Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Meowth. Available in the Shop for a limited time, costing 5 Event Shop Tickets.
In animation
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In Challenge the World!, two players flipped a coin during a match at the 2023 Pokémon World Championships to determine which of them took the first turn. The coin featured Chansey.
In Pokémon: Path to the Peak, coins are used as per the rules of the Trading Card Game in certain scenes. Notably, in Regionals, Ava got a result of heads on a coin flip that allowed her Vileplume's Dizzying Pollen attack to inflict damage and defeat Celestine's Mismagius
. The coin has a Poké Ball design for tails and a Pikachu design for heads.
References
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This article is part of both Project TCG and Project Merchandise, Bulbapedia projects that, together, aim to write comprehensive articles on the Pokémon Trading Card Game merchandise. | 
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