Pokémon V (TCG): Difference between revisions
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[[File:ArceusVSTARBrilliantStars123.jpg|thumb|200px|right|An example of a Pokémon VSTAR]] | |||
The fourth variant of Pokémon V is '''Pokémon VSTAR''', which debuted in the {{TCG|Brilliant Stars}} expansion. These cards are identified by a {{VSTAR}} graphic on the card name. Pokémon VSTAR evolve from a Pokémon V depicting the same species of Pokémon, and Pokémon VSTAR have the unique stage of VSTAR instead of being {{TCG|Stage 1 Pokémon}}. They feature increased Hit Points and more powerful attacks, as well as an exclusive mechanic called '''VSTAR Power'''. VSTAR Powers can be either a powerful attack or potent Ability. However, a player is limited to using one VSTAR Power per game. To track if a player has used a VSTAR Power during a game, each player has a VSTAR {{TCG|marker}}. Players flip their VSTAR marker to its reverse face after using a VSTAR Power, which is a physical reminder that that player cannot use a second VSTAR Power. When a Pokémon VSTAR is Knocked Out, the opponent takes two Prize cards instead of one. Pokémon VSTAR are still considered Pokémon V when interacting with certain card effects. | |||
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Revision as of 03:14, 17 January 2024
Pokémon V (Japanese: ポケモンV Pokémon V) are a type of Pokémon found in the Pokémon Trading Card Game. They were first introduced in the Sword & Shield expansion. Pokémon V have a stylized 
graphic on the card name.
In terms of gameplay, Pokémon V are similar to both the Pokémon-EX from the Black & White and XY Series and the Pokémon-GX from the Sun & Moon Series; they typically have more HP and stronger attacks than regular Pokémon. However, when a Pokémon V is Knocked Out, the opponent takes two Prize cards instead of one. All Pokémon V are Basic Pokémon.
Aesthetically, the artwork on Pokémon V covers most of the card, with the background illustration fading into the bottom-most area, while still having the Pokémon break the card's borders (following on previous Pokémon variant cards). As such, the card text presented across the artwork is outlined, resembling Full Art cards. Pokémon V cards feature a black border, black sections that highlight its HP and type, its Weakness, Resistance, and Retreat cost, its Rule Box, as well as a symbol in the top left corner. Pokémon V included in main expansions and subsets are usually accompanied by embossed Full Art prints. Some have an alternate version of the Pokémon's artwork. While they typically feature 3D illustrations like the preceding Pokémon-GX, they feature less generic background patterns. Starting with the Battle Styles expansion, select Pokémon V also began to receive a Special Full Art print and, as with the comparable TAG TEAM Pokémon-GX introduced in Team Up, feature traditionally-drawn illustrations.
Pokémon VMAX
Debuting alongside the Pokémon V in the Sword & Shield expansion were Pokémon VMAX, which represent the Dynamax, Gigantamax, and Eternamax mechanics of Pokémon Sword and Shield in the TCG. These cards are identified by a 
graphic on the card name. Pokémon VMAX evolve from its respective Pokémon V and feature boosted HP and more powerful attacks. When a Pokémon VMAX is Knocked Out, the opponent takes three Prize cards instead of one. Pokémon VMAX are still considered Pokémon V when interacting with certain card effects.
While keeping the same layout of Pokémon V, Pokémon VMAX cards are all printed in the etched Full Art style, often with a multi-colored background and multi-colored tinges to the graphics around it. Pokémon VMAX included in main expansions and subsets are typically accompanied by Secret Rainbow Rare (Hyper Rare in Japan) prints that utilize the same artwork. Select Pokémon VMAX also began to receive Special Full Art prints from the Battle Styles expansion.
Pokémon V-UNION
Introduced in the Sword & Shield Series as SWSH Black Star Promotional cards, Pokémon V-UNION are a variation of Pokémon V. These cards are identified by a 
graphic on the card name, and a single Pokémon V-UNION consists of four different cards with the same name. Each Pokémon V-UNION can only be played once per game per Pokémon name. (For example,Pikachu V-UNION and Morpeko V-UNION can both be played in the same game, but Pikachu V-UNION cannot be played a second time.) In order to play a Pokeémon V-UNION, the four cards that make up the V-UNION must first be in the discard pile. Then, all four cards are put onto the Bench as a single Pokémon that has all of the attacks and other attributes of each part. Pokemon V-UNION use V-UNION as their evolutionary stage, so they are considered to be unevolved Pokémon while still not being Basic Pokémon. The V-UNION rule featured on these cards causes the opponent to take three Prize cards instead of one when a V-UNION Pokémon is Knocked Out. Pokémon V-UNION are still considered Pokémon V when interacting with certain card effects, and all also feature the Union Gain attack.
While keeping the same layout of Pokémon V, Pokémon V-UNION cards split their artwork and some attributes across each part; because of this, all attributes except card type, name, Pokémon type and stage (which are included in each part) cannot be referenced by other cards while the Pokémon is not in play. (The most common examples of effects that would attempt to reference attributes in this manner are effects that search for cards in the deck.) While not officially labeled as Full Art cards, the artwork covers the entire card in the same fashion as Pokémon VMAX cards, although only the collective border of the card is embossed to look like shattered stone.
Pokémon VSTAR
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The fourth variant of Pokémon V is Pokémon VSTAR, which debuted in the Brilliant Stars expansion. These cards are identified by a 
graphic on the card name. Pokémon VSTAR evolve from a Pokémon V depicting the same species of Pokémon, and Pokémon VSTAR have the unique stage of VSTAR instead of being Stage 1 Pokémon. They feature increased Hit Points and more powerful attacks, as well as an exclusive mechanic called VSTAR Power. VSTAR Powers can be either a powerful attack or potent Ability. However, a player is limited to using one VSTAR Power per game. To track if a player has used a VSTAR Power during a game, each player has a VSTAR marker. Players flip their VSTAR marker to its reverse face after using a VSTAR Power, which is a physical reminder that that player cannot use a second VSTAR Power. When a Pokémon VSTAR is Knocked Out, the opponent takes two Prize cards instead of one. Pokémon VSTAR are still considered Pokémon V when interacting with certain card effects.
Pokémon that have appeared as Pokémon V
V
VMAX
V-UNION
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