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'''Holofoil''' cards (also known as '''Holographic Foil''', '''Foil''', '''Holo''', '''Reverse-Holo''', '''Reverse foil''' or '''Holographic''') are a special type of card from the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]. Most are [[Pokémon card]]s. They are identical to their normal counterpart aside from a holofoil effect in the picture (''Holo'') or the card background (''Reverse-Holo''). A small amount of [[Rarity|Rare]] ({{rar|Rare}}) cards within each expansion are holofoil. They may be pulled from {{TCG|Booster pack}}s as the rare card, but is not guaranteed. They are rarer compared to non-holofoil rare cards.
'''Holofoil''' cards (also known as '''Holographic Foil''', '''Foil''', '''Holo''', '''Reverse Holo''', '''Reverse foil''' or '''Holographic''') are a special type of card from the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]. Most are [[Pokémon card]]s. They are identical to their normal counterpart aside from a Holofoil effect in the picture (''Holofoil'') or the card background (''Reverse Holofoil''). A small amount of [[Rarity|Rare]] ({{rar|Rare}}) cards within each expansion are Holofoil. They may be pulled from {{TCG|Booster pack}}s as the rare card, but is not guaranteed. They are rarer compared to non Holofoil rare cards.


In most of the English versions of Japanese sets, cards that were originally only holofoil are given non-holofoil counterparts. The e-cards are an exception to this, as even the Japanese versions of the sets had holofoil and non-holofoil versions of cards. Only the non-holofoil versions had dot codes that could be read with the [[e-Reader]]. This was apparently because the holofoil caused complications with the dot codes. When holofoil cards have non-holofoil counterparts, the non-holofoil cards are the more common of the two, even though both are marked with the same [[rarity]]. As such, they are numbered differently within sets and generally considered different cards in terms of collectibility. In play, however, the cards operate the same, and thus are viewed mostly as the same.
In most of the English versions of Japanese sets, cards that were originally only holofoil are given non-holofoil counterparts. The e-cards are an exception to this, as even the Japanese versions of the sets had holofoil and non-holofoil versions of cards. Only the non-holofoil versions had dot codes that could be read with the [[e-Reader]]. This was apparently because the holofoil caused complications with the dot codes. When holofoil cards have non-holofoil counterparts, the non-holofoil cards are the more common of the two, even though both are marked with the same [[rarity]]. As such, they are numbered differently within sets and generally considered different cards in terms of collectibility. In play, however, the cards operate the same, and thus are viewed mostly as the same.
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For a full list of cards with Holofoil prints, see [[:Category:Holographic cards|here]].
For a full list of cards with Holofoil prints, see [[:Category:Holographic cards|here]].
==Holofoil Patterns==
===Starlight===
'''Starlight''' Holofoil was the pattern used for Holo cards in [[Base Set]], and was used for the [[Jungle]] and [[Fossil]] sets.
{{TCGGallery |
type=Rainbow |
image1=MachampBaseSet8.jpg |
caption1=Starlight Holofoil |
}}
===Cosmos===
'''Cosmos''' Holofoil was introduced for all Holo cards in [[Base Set 2]] and was used for all Holo cards until [[Call of Legends]], along with various promotional cards.
It consists of dots and circles of different sizes spread across the image of the Pokémon.
In [[EX Delta Species]], the Holofoil rare design changed exclusively for δ Delta Species Pokémon, with the card border and Pokémon itself featuring a plain Holofoil treatment.
{{TCGGallery |
type=Rainbow |
image1=LugiaNeoGenesis9.jpg |
caption1=Cosmos Holofoil |
image2=SalamenceEXDeltaSpecies14.jpg |
caption2=EX Delta Species Holofoil |
}}
===Tinsel===
'''Tinsel''' Holofoil was used on standard Holo cards between {{TCG|Black & White}} until [[Legendary Treasures]], along with various promotional cards.
It consists of horizontal stripes across the image. In Japanese Holofoil cards of these sets, the border of the card also has a tinsel Holofoil effect.
{{TCGGallery |
type=Rainbow |
image1=SamurottLegendaryTreasures39.jpg |
caption1=International Tinsel Holofoil |
image2=SerperiorBlackWhite6.jpg |
caption2=Japanese Tinsel Holofoil |
}}
===Sheen===
'''Sheen''' or '''Mirror''' Holofoil is used for all Holo cards from {{TCG|XY}}, and on various promotional cards.
There are differences in the pattern depending on the language of the card; Japanese Holofoil cards refract light in a diagonal direction from bottom left to top right across the entire card; Korean Holofoil cards have the same effect and direction, but only cover the image of the Pokémon; and international releases have the same effect as Japanese cards, but only cover the image, and the direction is from bottom right to top left.
{{TCGGallery |
type=Rainbow |
image1=VivillonContinentalXY17.jpg |
caption1=International Sheen Holofoil |
image2=VivillonElegantCollectionX8.jpg |
caption2=Japanese Sheen Holofoil |
}}
===Cracked Ice===
Occasionally called '''Broken Glass''' or '''Shards''', Cracked Ice Holofoil is used for the exclusive version of the featured card in {{TCG|Theme Deck}}s from the BW Era/Series, along with promotional cards included in Blister Packs.
{{TCGGallery |
type=Rainbow |
image1=EmboarBlackWhite19.jpg |
caption1=Cracked Ice Holofoil |
}}
===Crosshatch===
'''Crosshatch''' Holofoil is generally used only for cards awarded at [[Play! Pokémon]] events. The crosshatch effect is often applied to the background of the card, as in a Reverse Holo card.
{{TCGGallery |
type=Rainbow |
image1=TropiusPlasmaBlast5_CHH.jpg |
caption1=Crosshatch Holofoil |
}}
===Pixel===
'''Pixel''' or '''Confetti''' Holofoil is used exclusively for cards in the [[McDonalds Collection]] sets.
{{TCGGallery |
type=Rainbow |
image1=TepigMcDonaldsCollection3.jpg |
caption1=Pixel Holofoil |
}}
==Reverse Holofoil==
Reverse Holofoil cards are an alternative print of the cards in a set. Since [[Legendary Collection]], one Reverse Holofoil card has been included in each booster pack. In contrast to a regular Holofoil card where the effect is applied to the picture, a Reverse Holofoil usually has the effect applied to the entire card apart from the picture, or the picture uses an alternative holo pattern, in addition to possible background patterns. A Reverse Holofoil counterpart is usually available for every card in a set, excluding {{DL|Rarity|Ultra Rare}} and {{DL|Rarity|Secret Rare}} cards, and any full-art cards.
1st Edition cards were last printed in [[Neo Destiny]], and were ceased to be made at this point mainly due to 1st Edition prints regularly having delays, causing them to be received after the Unlimited print runs had arrived at retail. To replace these and to appeal to collectors, Legendary Collection was the first set to include Reverse Holographic cards. [[Wizards of the Coast]] used {{wp|Magic: The Gathering}} as a basis and made a Reverse Holographic card for every single card in the set, with each booster pack containing one Reverse Holographic card, with only a few exceptions. This trend continued with all Wizards of the Coast expansions, and carried over with Nintendo's occupation of the TCG, appearing in all main expansions to the modern day.
===Reverse Holofoil Patterns===
The designs of Reverse Holographic cards have changed many times since their introduction, with many sets featuring unique designs.
*[[Legendary Collection]] featured a 'wheel' design
*[[Expedition Base Set]] to [[EX Team Magma vs Team Aqua]] featured a plain 'refractor' design
**Both the Holofoil and non Holofoil rare cards had identical Reverse Holographic counterparts in [[Expedition Base Set]] (apart from the card number). [[Wizards of the Coast]] rectified this in [[Aquapolis]] and [[Skyridge]] by numbering the Holofoil cards differently (e.g., H12) and not producing Reverse Holofoils for these cards.
*[[EX Hidden Legends]] swapped from the background of the card being holographic, to featuring an energy symbol holo pattern in the picture window with the type of the Pokémon shown as a faint foil symbol in the attack box.
*[[EX FireRed & LeafGreen]] featured an energy symbol holo pattern in the picture window with a Poké Ball shape shown as a faint foil symbol in the attack box. Reverse Holo versions of the Rare Holo cards also have gold text for the Pokémon name and a holo rarity symbol to avoid confusion between these and the Reverse Holo versions of non holo cards, which continued until [[Diamond & Pearl]].
*[[EX Team Rocket Returns]] featured the same pattern as [[EX FireRed & LeafGreen]], but with the addition of the set logo in the bottom right corner of the picture window.
*[[EX Deoxys]] features a 'wheel' holo pattern and the set logo in the bottom right of the picture window.
*[[EX Emerald]] features a Poké Ball and stars holo pattern and the set logo in the bottom right of the picture window.
*[[EX Unseen Forces]] features a similar pattern to [[EX Emerald]], but with a 3D Poké Ball pattern instead and the usual set logo in the bottom right of the picture window.
*[[EX Delta Species]] to [[EX Power Keepers]] feature the same foil used on the standard holofoils on the background image, with the main difference being the usual set logo in the bottom right of the picture window. The Reverse Holofoil versions of the regular Rare Holofoils and regular Rares also have a Holofoil HP text, in addition to the usual holo Pokémon name and rarity symbol. Reverse Holo versions of the Rare Holofoils also feature a holo card border.
*{{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}} onwards feature either a plain holographic background to the card, or patterns made up of symbols of the Pokémon type in the card background.
{{TCGGallery |
type=Rainbow |
image1=FeraligatrExpedition12.jpg |
caption1=Expedition Base Set Reverse Holofoil |
image2=ExploudEXHiddenLegends6.jpg |
caption2=EX Hidden Legends Reverse Holofoil |
image3=PidgeotEXFireRedLeafGreen10.jpg |
caption3=EX FireRed & LeafGreen Reverse Holofoil |
image4=DarkTyranitarEXTeamRocketReturns19.jpg |
caption4=EX Team Rocket Returns Reverse Holofoil |
image5=AltariaEXDeoxys1.jpg |
caption5=EX Deoxys Reverse Holofoil |
image6=KyogreEXEmerald6.jpg |
caption6=EX Emerald Reverse Holofoil |
image7=MeganiumEXUnseenForces9.jpg |
caption7=EX Unseen Forces Reverse Holofoil |
image8=MarowakEXDeltaSpecies10.jpg |
caption8=EX Delta Species Reverse Holofoil |
image9=OmastarEXLegendMaker23.jpg |
caption9=EX Legend Maker Reverse Holofoil |
image10=TCG DP Hippowdon.jpg |
caption10=Diamond & Pearl Reverse Holofoil |
}}


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