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'''Pokémon-ex''' are a variant of Pokémon found in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]. They first appeared in the {{TCG|EX Ruby & Sapphire}} expansion.
'''Pokémon-ex''' are a variant of Pokémon found in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]. They first appeared in the {{TCG|EX Ruby & Sapphire}} expansion.


The '''''ex''''' in the name stands for extra or extreme, as indicated by a wide range of attacks that have some sort of additional effect on Pokémon-ex. For example, in the {{TCG|EX Deoxys}} expansion, there is a {{P|Grumpig}} card which possesses an attack called "Extra Ball", which deals additional damage if used against a Pokémon-ex.
The '''''ex''''' in the name stands for extra, as indicated by a wide range of attacks that have some sort of additional effect on Pokémon-ex. For example, in the {{TCG|EX Deoxys}} expansion, there is a {{P|Grumpig}} card which possesses an attack called "Extra Ball", which deals additional damage if used against a Pokémon-ex.


The major difference between Pokémon-ex and other types of Pokémon is that when a Pokémon-ex is Knocked Out, two prize cards are taken, as opposed to the standard one. To compensate for this downside, Pokémon-ex are significantly stronger than other types of Pokémon. In the {{TCG|EX Ruby & Sapphire}} expansion, Pokémon-ex were basic Pokémon with relatively powerful attacks; however, in following expansions, they had taken on a number of other traits. Pokémon-ex may have up to two Weaknesses or Resistances and a Retreat Cost of up to five. Before the Diamond & Pearl {{TCG|Great Encounters}} expansion, {{TCG ID|EX Sandstorm|Wailord ex|100}} had the title of the most HP--200 HP; although now tied with {{TCG ID|Great Encounters|Wailord|30}} in the Great Encounters series. Previously cards had a limit of 120 HP, Pokémon-ex ignored this rule and had up to 200 HP.
The major difference between Pokémon-ex and other types of Pokémon is that when a Pokémon-ex is Knocked Out, two prize cards are taken, as opposed to the standard one. To compensate for this downside, Pokémon-ex are significantly stronger than other types of Pokémon. In the {{TCG|EX Ruby & Sapphire}} expansion, Pokémon-ex were basic Pokémon with relatively powerful attacks; however, in following expansions, they had taken on a number of other traits. Pokémon-ex may have up to two Weaknesses or Resistances and a Retreat Cost of up to five. Before the Diamond & Pearl {{TCG|Great Encounters}} expansion, {{TCG ID|EX Sandstorm|Wailord ex|100}} had the title of the most HP--200 HP; although now tied with {{TCG ID|Great Encounters|Wailord|30}} in the Great Encounters series. Previously cards had a limit of 120 HP, Pokémon-ex ignored this rule and had up to 200 HP.