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Usually, the fact that this expansion switches from featuring the original {{game|Black and White|s}} to Black 2 and White 2 would mean the beginning of a new Series of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. However, the set remains part of the Black & White Series, the only Series representing [[Generation V]]. The set has additional characteristics that set it apart from the six previous Black & White Series expansions. The {{TCG|booster pack}} and {{TCG|Theme Deck}} artwork start being illustrated by [[Shin Nagasawa]] instead of by [[5ban Graphics]]. Additionally, as with the start of most Series, the Ultra Rare card lineup is changed, which starting with Boundaries Crossed, includes Ace Spec and Full Art Supporters as normal staples for the next few expansions. The expansion logo also features Ice and Fire themes within the "Black & White" part of the logo, which continue though {{TCG|Legendary Treasures}}. All of these details, although would normally mean the beginning of a new TCG Series, can instead be seen as the most logical starting point for the next {{TCG|rotation}}. | Usually, the fact that this expansion switches from featuring the original {{game|Black and White|s}} to Black 2 and White 2 would mean the beginning of a new Series of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. However, the set remains part of the Black & White Series, the only Series representing [[Generation V]]. The set has additional characteristics that set it apart from the six previous Black & White Series expansions. The {{TCG|booster pack}} and {{TCG|Theme Deck}} artwork start being illustrated by [[Shin Nagasawa]] instead of by [[5ban Graphics]]. Additionally, as with the start of most Series, the Ultra Rare card lineup is changed, which starting with Boundaries Crossed, includes Ace Spec and Full Art Supporters as normal staples for the next few expansions. The expansion logo also features Ice and Fire themes within the "Black & White" part of the logo, which continue though {{TCG|Legendary Treasures}}. All of these details, although would normally mean the beginning of a new TCG Series, can instead be seen as the most logical starting point for the next {{TCG|rotation}}. | ||
The set contains a few running themes throughout the Abilities and attacks on its cards. {{TCG ID|Boundaries Crossed|Celebi-EX|141}} features the {{TCG|Ability}} Time Recall, allowing [[Glossary (TCG)#Evolution card|Evolved Pokémon]] to use the attacks of their previous evolutions. This Ability can be paired with Pokémon such as Charizard, allowing {{TCG ID|Boundaries Crossed|Charizard|20}} use of {{TCG ID|Boundaries Crossed|Charmeleon|19}}'s Raging Claws attack for a damage output of up to 200 damage. Time Recall is also designed to pair well with {{TCG ID|Boundaries Crossed|Flygon|99}} and {{TCG ID|Boundaries Crossed|Vibrava|98}}, allowing Flygon access to both an Ability that spreads damage to all of the opponent's Pokémon and Vibrava's Sand Pulse attack that does the same. This combo was in turn designed to work with {{TCG ID|Boundaries Crossed|Dusknoir|63}}'s Sinister Hand Ability, allowing manipulation of all damage on the opponent's side of the field. An additional combo introduced within this set is being able to use the Supporter {{TCG ID|Boundaries Crossed|Skyla|134}} in order to search out any deck's 1 Ace Spec card. | The set contains a few running themes throughout the Abilities and attacks on its cards. {{TCG ID|Boundaries Crossed|Celebi-EX|141}} features the {{TCG|Ability}} Time Recall, allowing [[Appendix:Glossary (TCG)#Evolution card|Evolved Pokémon]] to use the attacks of their previous evolutions. This Ability can be paired with Pokémon such as Charizard, allowing {{TCG ID|Boundaries Crossed|Charizard|20}} use of {{TCG ID|Boundaries Crossed|Charmeleon|19}}'s Raging Claws attack for a damage output of up to 200 damage. Time Recall is also designed to pair well with {{TCG ID|Boundaries Crossed|Flygon|99}} and {{TCG ID|Boundaries Crossed|Vibrava|98}}, allowing Flygon access to both an Ability that spreads damage to all of the opponent's Pokémon and Vibrava's Sand Pulse attack that does the same. This combo was in turn designed to work with {{TCG ID|Boundaries Crossed|Dusknoir|63}}'s Sinister Hand Ability, allowing manipulation of all damage on the opponent's side of the field. An additional combo introduced within this set is being able to use the Supporter {{TCG ID|Boundaries Crossed|Skyla|134}} in order to search out any deck's 1 Ace Spec card. | ||
The {{TCG|Prerelease cards|Prerelease promo}} is {{TCG ID|BW Promo|Flygon|53}} from the {{TCG|BW Black Star Promos}}, which originated as one of the Japanese {{TCG|BW-P Promotional cards}} awarded to those who bought a booster box of the expansion. Officially, the English release of the set contains 149 cards. Between alternate holofoils, reverse holofoils, and Secret cards, the set contains 300 cards. A list of the non standard cards can be seen below. | The {{TCG|Prerelease cards|Prerelease promo}} is {{TCG ID|BW Promo|Flygon|53}} from the {{TCG|BW Black Star Promos}}, which originated as one of the Japanese {{TCG|BW-P Promotional cards}} awarded to those who bought a booster box of the expansion. Officially, the English release of the set contains 149 cards. Between alternate holofoils, reverse holofoils, and Secret cards, the set contains 300 cards. A list of the non standard cards can be seen below. | ||