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''HeartGold & SoulSilver'' also introduced two new mechanics, as well as discontinuing two other mechanics. {{TCG|Pokémon SP|Pokémon ''SP''}} cards and {{TCG|Pokémon LV.X|Pokémon LV.''X''}} are no longer present, the latter due to the removal of levels on the cards. Pokémon LV.''X'' were replaced by a new mechanic in the form of {{TCG|Pokémon Prime}} (''Great Pokémon'' in Japan), Pokémon that are considerably rarer and more powerful than any of their regular counterparts. Pokémon Prime do not play home to any new mechanics: they do not have special names, there are no drawbacks to their use and they evolve the same as any other Pokémon. They have a holographic gold border, much like the silver border of Pokémon LV.''X'' and {{TCG|Pokémon-ex}} before them, and additional graphics around the illustration box and the card name (which is also holographic gold). They also lack Pokédex data in order to free up space for more Pokémon Powers and attacks. | ''HeartGold & SoulSilver'' also introduced two new mechanics, as well as discontinuing two other mechanics. {{TCG|Pokémon SP|Pokémon ''SP''}} cards and {{TCG|Pokémon LV.X|Pokémon LV.''X''}} are no longer present, the latter due to the removal of levels on the cards. Pokémon LV.''X'' were replaced by a new mechanic in the form of {{TCG|Pokémon Prime}} (''Great Pokémon'' in Japan), Pokémon that are considerably rarer and more powerful than any of their regular counterparts. Pokémon Prime do not play home to any new mechanics: they do not have special names, there are no drawbacks to their use and they evolve the same as any other Pokémon. They have a holographic gold border, much like the silver border of Pokémon LV.''X'' and {{TCG|Pokémon-ex}} before them, and additional graphics around the illustration box and the card name (which is also holographic gold). They also lack Pokédex data in order to free up space for more Pokémon Powers and attacks. | ||
The second new mechanic to be introduced by the set was {{TCG|Pokémon LEGEND}}, named after the series in Japan. Pokémon LEGEND are comprised of two cards - a top half and a bottom half - and can include either one or two Pokémon. They can be put into play only during the game itself and only when both halves of the card are ready to be played at the same time. To compensate for their higher-than-average HP and stronger attacks, there are two drawbacks to playing Pokémon LEGEND cards: both halves of the card have the same name, so only two of each half can be used in a 60-card deck. Also, Pokémon LEGEND cards depicting two Pokémon cause the opponent to take two Prize cards upon their defeat, much like with Pokémon-ex. Pokémon LEGEND cards are entirely holographic and three-quarters of the overall card is | The second new mechanic to be introduced by the set was {{TCG|Pokémon LEGEND}}, named after the series in Japan. Pokémon LEGEND are comprised of two cards - a top half and a bottom half - and can include either one or two Pokémon. They can be put into play only during the game itself and only when both halves of the card are ready to be played at the same time. To compensate for their higher-than-average HP and stronger attacks, there are two drawbacks to playing Pokémon LEGEND cards: both halves of the card have the same name, so only two of each half can be used in a 60-card deck. Also, Pokémon LEGEND cards depicting two Pokémon cause the opponent to take two Prize cards upon their defeat, much like with Pokémon-ex. Pokémon LEGEND cards are entirely holographic and three-quarters of the overall card is the illustration. | ||
The Japanese version of the expansion also brings about a change to the long-standing {{TCG|Trainer card}}: The three different types of Trainer are now classified as Item, Supporter and Stadium, though Item cards retain their title of Trainer cards in English regions until the release of {{TCG|Black & White}}. Similarly to {{TCG|Supporter card}}s and {{TCG|Stadium card}}s, which were color-coded red and green respectively after their reclassification in the ''{{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}}'' expansion, Item cards (including Trainer cards in English) are now color-coded blue. As with Pokémon cards, Trainer cards have also been redesigned: the illustration box now has a gold outline and the text area is metallic silver. | The Japanese version of the expansion also brings about a change to the long-standing {{TCG|Trainer card}}: The three different types of Trainer are now classified as Item, Supporter and Stadium, though Item cards retain their title of Trainer cards in English regions until the release of {{TCG|Black & White}}. Similarly to {{TCG|Supporter card}}s and {{TCG|Stadium card}}s, which were color-coded red and green respectively after their reclassification in the ''{{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}}'' expansion, Item cards (including Trainer cards in English) are now color-coded blue. As with Pokémon cards, Trainer cards have also been redesigned: the illustration box now has a gold outline and the text area is metallic silver. | ||