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[[File:WeavileGPlatinum17.jpg|thumb|200px|right|An example of a Pokémon {{SP|G}}, one of several varieties of Pokémon SP]] | [[File:WeavileGPlatinum17.jpg|thumb|200px|right|An example of a Pokémon {{SP|G}}, one of several varieties of Pokémon SP]] | ||
'''Pokémon SP''' are a type of {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} found in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]. They first appeared in the {{TCG|Platinum}} expansion. They are considered to be the successor to | '''Pokémon SP''' are a type of {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} found in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]. They first appeared in the {{TCG|Platinum}} expansion. They are considered to be the successor to {{TCG|Owner's Pokémon}}, featuring Pokémon under the command of [[Pokémon Trainer]]s. | ||
Pokémon SP (an abbreviated form of Special Pokémon) vary depending on the theme of the expansion in which they appear. All Pokémon SP are Basic Pokémon and have a stylized "SP" logo in the bottom-left corner of the illustration box, | Pokémon SP (an abbreviated form of Special Pokémon) vary depending on the theme of the expansion in which they appear. They appear in six variants — Pokémon {{SP|G}}, Pokémon {{SP|GL}}, Pokémon {{SP|4}}, Pokémon {{SP|C}}, Pokémon {{SP|FB}}, and Pokémon {{SP|M}} — which are determined based on the character depicted to own the Pokémon. All Pokémon SP are Basic Pokémon, and unlike most cards from the era, have a x2 weakness. They have a stylized "SP" logo in the bottom-left corner of the illustration box, and also include a suffix following the species' name in order to differentiate them from other Pokémon. Examples of the differentiation include: | ||
* {{tcg|Probopass}} {{SP|G}} cannot evolve from {{tcg|Nosepass}}, as its name is not Probopass. | |||
* {{tcg|Turtwig}} {{SP|GL}} cannot evolve into {{tcg|Grotle}}, as its name is not Turtwig. | |||
* {{tcg|Darkrai}} {{SP|G}} cannot be leveled-up into Darkrai LV.X, as its name is not Darkrai. | |||
* {{tcg|Dialga}} {{SP|G}} cannot be leveled-up into Dialga LV.X, but it can be leveled-up into Dialga {{SP|G}} LV.X. | |||
* Dialga cannot be leveled-up into Dialga {{SP|G}} LV.X. | |||
* One may have 4 Dialga or Dialga LV.X in a deck as well as 4 Dialga {{SP|G}} or Dialga {{SP|G}} LV.X. | |||
Similar to the Owner's Pokémon in {{tcg|Pokémon VS}}, most Pokémon SP belonging to the same character are illustrated by the same artist. | |||
==Pokémon G== | ==Pokémon G== | ||
The first variant of Pokémon SP were '''Pokémon {{SP|G}}''', | The first variant of Pokémon SP were '''Pokémon {{SP|G}}''', debuting in the {{TCG|Platinum}} expansion. Pokémon {{SP|G}} cards are classified as "Galactic's Pokémon" (this text replaces the Pokédex data in the illustration bar) and have an icon of their respective [[Team Galactic]] owner in the bottom-right corner of the artwork window. All Pokémon G also have "{{SP|G}}" at the end of their name in order to differentiate them from other Pokémon. The level shown on the majority of Pokémon {{SP|G}} cards included in the {{tcg|Platinum}} expansion are the same as their {{game|Platinum}} counterparts. | ||
All Pokémon {{SP|G}} feature 3DCG illustrations. | |||
===Pokémon that have appeared as Pokémon G=== | ===Pokémon that have appeared as Pokémon G=== | ||
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==Pokémon GL== | ==Pokémon GL== | ||
'''Pokémon {{SP|GL}}''' debuted in the {{TCG|Rising Rivals}} expansion. Pokémon {{SP|GL}} cards are classified as "Gym Leader's Pokémon" (this text replaces the Pokédex data in the illustration bar) and have an icon of the [[Gym Leader]] who uses them in the bottom-right corner of the artwork window. All Pokémon GL have "{{SP|GL}}" at the end of their name in order to differentiate them from other Pokémon. The level shown on all Pokémon {{SP|GL}} cards (excluding Pokémon {{SP|GL}} LV.X) are the same as their {{game|Platinum}} counterparts. | |||
Excluding {{tcg|Pokémon LV.X}}, each Gym Leader's Pokémon are illustrated by a specific artist: | |||
* [[Roark]]'s Pokémon are illustrated by [[Suwama Chiaki]]. | |||
* [[Gardenia]]'s Pokémon are illustrated by [[Kanako Eo]]. | |||
* [[Fantina]]'s Pokémon are illustrated by [[Naoyo Kimura]]. | |||
* [[Maylene]]'s Pokémon are illustrated by [[Kagemaru Himeno]]. | |||
* [[Crasher Wake]]'s Pokémon are illustrated by [[Midori Harada]]. | |||
* [[Byron]]'s Pokémon are illustrated by [[Hajime Kusajima]]. | |||
* [[Candice]]'s Pokémon are illustrated by [[Atsuko Nishida]]. | |||
* [[Volkner]]'s Pokémon are illustrated by [[Kouki Saitou]]. | |||
===Pokémon that have appeared as Pokémon GL=== | ===Pokémon that have appeared as Pokémon GL=== | ||
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==Pokémon 4== | ==Pokémon 4== | ||
'''Pokémon {{SP|4}}''' debuted in the {{TCG|Rising Rivals}} expansion.. Pokémon {{SP|4}} cards are classified as "Elite Four's Pokémon" and have an icon of the member of the [[Elite Four]] who uses them in the bottom-right corner of the artwork window. All Pokémon 4 have "{{SP|4}}" at the end of their name in order to differentiate them from other Pokémon (curiously, the English cards still use {{tt|四|Japanese character for 4}} to depict the 4). The level shown on all Pokémon {{SP|4}} cards (excluding Pokémon {{SP|4}} LV.X) are the same as their {{game|Platinum}} counterparts. | |||
Excluding {{tcg|Pokémon LV.X}}, each Elite Four member's Pokémon are illustrated by a specific artist: | |||
* [[Aaron]]'s Pokémon are illustrated by [[Kouki Saitou]]. | |||
* [[Bertha]]'s Pokémon are illustrated by [[Kagemaru Himeno]]. | |||
* [[Flint]]'s Pokémon are illustrated by [[Masakazu Fukuda]]. | |||
* [[Lucian]]'s Pokémon are illustrated by [[Mitsuhiro Arita]]. | |||
===Pokémon that have appeared as Pokémon 4=== | ===Pokémon that have appeared as Pokémon 4=== | ||
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==Pokémon C== | ==Pokémon C== | ||
'''Pokémon {{SP|C}}''' debuted in the {{tcg|Supreme Victors}} expansion. Pokémon {{SP|C}} cards are classified as "Champion's Pokémon" and have an icon of the [[Champion]] who uses them in the bottom-right corner of the artwork window. Pokémon {{SP|C}} originally only featured [[Cynthia]]'s Pokémon, but a card featuring [[Iris]]'s {{p|Hydreigon}} was included as one of the {{tcg|SWSH Black Star Promos}}. All Pokémon C have "{{SP|C}}" at the end of their name in order to differentiate them from other Pokémon. The level shown on the majority of Pokémon {{SP|C}} cards are the same as their {{game|Platinum}} or {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}} counterparts. | |||
Excluding {{tcg|Pokémon LV.X}}, all Pokémon {{SP|C}} are illustrated by [[kawayoo]]. | |||
===Pokémon that have appeared as Pokémon C=== | ===Pokémon that have appeared as Pokémon C=== | ||
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{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Spiritomb C (Supreme Victors 84)|Spiritomb]] {{SP|C}}|type=Psychic|enset=Supreme Victors|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=84/147|jpsetlink=Garchomp vs Charizard SP Deck Kit|jpset=Garchomp Half Deck|jpnum=003/016}} | {{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Spiritomb C (Supreme Victors 84)|Spiritomb]] {{SP|C}}|type=Psychic|enset=Supreme Victors|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=84/147|jpsetlink=Garchomp vs Charizard SP Deck Kit|jpset=Garchomp Half Deck|jpnum=003/016}} | ||
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Togekiss C (Supreme Victors 86)|Togekiss]] {{SP|C}}|type=Colorless|enset=Supreme Victors|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=86/147|jpsetlink=Garchomp vs Charizard SP Deck Kit|jpset=Garchomp Half Deck|jpnum=008/016}} | {{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Togekiss C (Supreme Victors 86)|Togekiss]] {{SP|C}}|type=Colorless|enset=Supreme Victors|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=86/147|jpsetlink=Garchomp vs Charizard SP Deck Kit|jpset=Garchomp Half Deck|jpnum=008/016}} | ||
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Hydreigon C (SWSH Promo 138)|Hydreigon]] {{SP|C}}|type=Darkness|enset=SWSH Black Star Promos|ennum=SWSH138}} | |||
{{cardlist/div|Pokémon {{SP|C}} LV.X|Rainbow}} | {{cardlist/div|Pokémon {{SP|C}} LV.X|Rainbow}} | ||
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Garchomp C LV.X (Supreme Victors 145)|Garchomp]] {{SP|C}} [[Garchomp C LV.X (Supreme Victors 145)|LV.X]]|type=Colorless|enset=Supreme Victors|enrarity=Rare Holo LV.X|ennum=145/147|jpsetlink=Garchomp vs Charizard SP Deck Kit|jpset=Garchomp Half Deck|jpnum=007/016|enset2=DP Black Star Promos|ennum2=DP46|jpset3=Promo Card Pack 25th Anniversary Edition|jpnum3=018/025}} | {{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Garchomp C LV.X (Supreme Victors 145)|Garchomp]] {{SP|C}} [[Garchomp C LV.X (Supreme Victors 145)|LV.X]]|type=Colorless|enset=Supreme Victors|enrarity=Rare Holo LV.X|ennum=145/147|jpsetlink=Garchomp vs Charizard SP Deck Kit|jpset=Garchomp Half Deck|jpnum=007/016|enset2=DP Black Star Promos|ennum2=DP46|jpset3=Promo Card Pack 25th Anniversary Edition|jpnum3=018/025}} | ||
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Rayquaza C LV.X (Supreme Victors 146)|Rayquaza]] {{SP|C}} [[Rayquaza C LV.X (Supreme Victors 146)|LV.X]]|type=Colorless|enset=Supreme Victors|enrarity=Rare Holo LV.X|ennum=146/147|jpset=Beat of the Frontier|jprarity=Rare Holo LV.X|jpnum=079/100|enset2=DP Black Star Promos|ennum2=DP47}} | {{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Rayquaza C LV.X (Supreme Victors 146)|Rayquaza]] {{SP|C}} [[Rayquaza C LV.X (Supreme Victors 146)|LV.X]]|type=Colorless|enset=Supreme Victors|enrarity=Rare Holo LV.X|ennum=146/147|jpset=Beat of the Frontier|jprarity=Rare Holo LV.X|jpnum=079/100|enset2=DP Black Star Promos|ennum2=DP47}} | ||
{{cardlist/footer|Rainbow}} | {{cardlist/footer|Rainbow}} | ||
==Pokémon FB== | ==Pokémon FB== | ||
'''Pokémon {{SP|FB}}''' debuted in the {{tcg|Supreme Victors}} expansion. Pokémon {{SP|FB}} cards are classified as "Frontier Brain's Pokémon" and have an icon of the [[Frontier Brain]] who uses them in the bottom-right corner of the artwork window. All Pokémon FB have "{{SP|FB}}" at the end of their name in order to differentiate them from other Pokémon. The level shown on all Pokémon {{SP|FB}} cards (excluding Pokémon {{SP|FB}} LV.X) are the same as their {{game|Platinum}} counterparts. | |||
Excluding {{tcg|Pokémon LV.X}}, each Frontier Brain's Pokémon are illustrated by a specific artist: | |||
* [[Palmer]]'s Pokémon are illustrated by [[Shin Nagasawa]]. | |||
* [[Thorton]]'s Pokémon are illustrated by [[Hironobu Yoshida]]. | |||
* [[Dahlia]]'s Pokémon are illustrated by [[Motofumi Fujiwara]]. | |||
* [[Darach]]'s Pokémon are illustrated by [[Hiroki Fuchino]]. | |||
* [[Argenta]]'s Pokémon are illustrated by [[Lee HyunJung]]. | |||
===Pokémon that have appeared as Pokémon FB === | ===Pokémon that have appeared as Pokémon FB === | ||
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==Pokémon M== | ==Pokémon M== | ||
Debuting in the {{TCG|Movie Commemoration Random Pack}} were '''Pokémon {{SP|M}}''', which showcase key characters' Pokémon from ''[[M12|Arceus: To a Conquering Spacetime]]''. Pokémon {{SP|M}} cards are classified as "Movie's Pokémon" and have an icon of the {{pkmn|anime}} character who uses them in the bottom-right corner of the artwork window. All Pokémon M have "{{SP|M}}" at the end of their name in order to differentiate them from other Pokémon. | Debuting in the {{TCG|Movie Commemoration Random Pack}} were '''Pokémon {{SP|M}}''', which showcase key characters' Pokémon from ''[[M12|Arceus: To a Conquering Spacetime]]''. Pokémon {{SP|M}} cards are classified as "Movie's Pokémon" and have an icon of the {{pkmn|anime}} character who uses them in the bottom-right corner of the artwork window. All Pokémon M have "{{SP|M}}" at the end of their name in order to differentiate them from other Pokémon. | ||
Excluding [[Spiky-eared Pichu M (Movie Random Pack 9)|Spiky-eared Pichu]] {{SP|M}}, the illustrations on all Pokémon {{SP|M}} are credited to the 2009 Pikachu Project. | |||
===Pokémon that have appeared as Pokémon M === | ===Pokémon that have appeared as Pokémon M === |
Revision as of 18:55, 12 July 2023


Pokémon SP are a type of Pokémon found in the Pokémon Trading Card Game. They first appeared in the Platinum expansion. They are considered to be the successor to Owner's Pokémon, featuring Pokémon under the command of Pokémon Trainers.
Pokémon SP (an abbreviated form of Special Pokémon) vary depending on the theme of the expansion in which they appear. They appear in six variants — Pokémon , Pokémon
, Pokémon
, Pokémon
, Pokémon
, and Pokémon
— which are determined based on the character depicted to own the Pokémon. All Pokémon SP are Basic Pokémon, and unlike most cards from the era, have a x2 weakness. They have a stylized "SP" logo in the bottom-left corner of the illustration box, and also include a suffix following the species' name in order to differentiate them from other Pokémon. Examples of the differentiation include:
- Probopass
cannot evolve from Nosepass, as its name is not Probopass.
- Turtwig
cannot evolve into Grotle, as its name is not Turtwig.
- Darkrai
cannot be leveled-up into Darkrai LV.X, as its name is not Darkrai.
- Dialga
cannot be leveled-up into Dialga LV.X, but it can be leveled-up into Dialga
LV.X.
- Dialga cannot be leveled-up into Dialga
LV.X.
- One may have 4 Dialga or Dialga LV.X in a deck as well as 4 Dialga
or Dialga
LV.X.
Similar to the Owner's Pokémon in Pokémon VS, most Pokémon SP belonging to the same character are illustrated by the same artist.
Pokémon G
The first variant of Pokémon SP were Pokémon , debuting in the Platinum expansion. Pokémon
cards are classified as "Galactic's Pokémon" (this text replaces the Pokédex data in the illustration bar) and have an icon of their respective Team Galactic owner in the bottom-right corner of the artwork window. All Pokémon G also have "
" at the end of their name in order to differentiate them from other Pokémon. The level shown on the majority of Pokémon
cards included in the Platinum expansion are the same as their Pokémon Platinum counterparts.
All Pokémon feature 3DCG illustrations.
Pokémon that have appeared as Pokémon G
Pokémon GL
Pokémon debuted in the Rising Rivals expansion. Pokémon
cards are classified as "Gym Leader's Pokémon" (this text replaces the Pokédex data in the illustration bar) and have an icon of the Gym Leader who uses them in the bottom-right corner of the artwork window. All Pokémon GL have "
" at the end of their name in order to differentiate them from other Pokémon. The level shown on all Pokémon
cards (excluding Pokémon
LV.X) are the same as their Pokémon Platinum counterparts.
Excluding Pokémon LV.X, each Gym Leader's Pokémon are illustrated by a specific artist:
- Roark's Pokémon are illustrated by Suwama Chiaki.
- Gardenia's Pokémon are illustrated by Kanako Eo.
- Fantina's Pokémon are illustrated by Naoyo Kimura.
- Maylene's Pokémon are illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno.
- Crasher Wake's Pokémon are illustrated by Midori Harada.
- Byron's Pokémon are illustrated by Hajime Kusajima.
- Candice's Pokémon are illustrated by Atsuko Nishida.
- Volkner's Pokémon are illustrated by Kouki Saitou.
Pokémon that have appeared as Pokémon GL
Pokémon 4
Pokémon debuted in the Rising Rivals expansion.. Pokémon
cards are classified as "Elite Four's Pokémon" and have an icon of the member of the Elite Four who uses them in the bottom-right corner of the artwork window. All Pokémon 4 have "
" at the end of their name in order to differentiate them from other Pokémon (curiously, the English cards still use 四 to depict the 4). The level shown on all Pokémon
cards (excluding Pokémon
LV.X) are the same as their Pokémon Platinum counterparts.
Excluding Pokémon LV.X, each Elite Four member's Pokémon are illustrated by a specific artist:
- Aaron's Pokémon are illustrated by Kouki Saitou.
- Bertha's Pokémon are illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno.
- Flint's Pokémon are illustrated by Masakazu Fukuda.
- Lucian's Pokémon are illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita.
Pokémon that have appeared as Pokémon 4
Pokémon C
Pokémon debuted in the Supreme Victors expansion. Pokémon
cards are classified as "Champion's Pokémon" and have an icon of the Champion who uses them in the bottom-right corner of the artwork window. Pokémon
originally only featured Cynthia's Pokémon, but a card featuring Iris's Hydreigon was included as one of the SWSH Black Star Promos. All Pokémon C have "
" at the end of their name in order to differentiate them from other Pokémon. The level shown on the majority of Pokémon
cards are the same as their Pokémon Platinum or Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 counterparts.
Excluding Pokémon LV.X, all Pokémon are illustrated by kawayoo.
Pokémon that have appeared as Pokémon C
Pokémon FB
Pokémon debuted in the Supreme Victors expansion. Pokémon
cards are classified as "Frontier Brain's Pokémon" and have an icon of the Frontier Brain who uses them in the bottom-right corner of the artwork window. All Pokémon FB have "
" at the end of their name in order to differentiate them from other Pokémon. The level shown on all Pokémon
cards (excluding Pokémon
LV.X) are the same as their Pokémon Platinum counterparts.
Excluding Pokémon LV.X, each Frontier Brain's Pokémon are illustrated by a specific artist:
- Palmer's Pokémon are illustrated by Shin Nagasawa.
- Thorton's Pokémon are illustrated by Hironobu Yoshida.
- Dahlia's Pokémon are illustrated by Motofumi Fujiwara.
- Darach's Pokémon are illustrated by Hiroki Fuchino.
- Argenta's Pokémon are illustrated by Lee HyunJung.
Pokémon that have appeared as Pokémon FB
Pokémon M
Debuting in the Movie Commemoration Random Pack were Pokémon , which showcase key characters' Pokémon from Arceus: To a Conquering Spacetime. Pokémon
cards are classified as "Movie's Pokémon" and have an icon of the anime character who uses them in the bottom-right corner of the artwork window. All Pokémon M have "
" at the end of their name in order to differentiate them from other Pokémon.
Excluding Spiky-eared Pichu , the illustrations on all Pokémon
are credited to the 2009 Pikachu Project.
Pokémon that have appeared as Pokémon M
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