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The '''Parallel Worlds''' (as named in {{TCG|booster pack}} descriptions) are a pair of worlds introduced and explored exclusively in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] during the XY Series. They are said to be the home of {{TCG|Pokémon BREAK}}.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/xy-breakthrough BREAKthrough overview page], [[Pokémon.com]]</ref>
The '''Twin Worlds''' (as named in [[booster pack]] descriptions) are a set of regions introduced and explored exclusively in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] during the XY BREAK Series. They are the same region, only in parallel worlds. In this Region, pokemon can use a power called BREAK.


==Backstory==
==Backstory==
[[File:TW Alakazam.jpg|thumb|170px|right|A crowd cheers Mega Alakazam.]]
[[File:TW Alakazam.jpg|thumb|170px|right|A crowd cheers Mega Alakazam.]]
Not much is known about these regions, besides at some point several rifts in space revealed the existence of the opposing worlds to eachother: the "nature" and "technology" worlds as seen in the {{TCG|BREAKthrough}}, {{TCG|BREAKpoint}} and {{TCG|Fates Collide}} expansions. These worlds were not only at a close view but also at the brink of merging against eachother, creating a struggle between Pokémon from both sides. In Fates Collide however, the struggle is replaced with themes of unification through {{p|Alakazam|Mega Alakazam}}'s future vision widsom and the enforcement of order along with other Pokémon.
From various pieces of information and artwork in TCG products, in addition to interviews with game director [[Atsushi Nagashima]],<ref>Vazquez, Suriel (September 9, 2018). "[https://web.archive.org/web/20240518130908/https://www.gameinformer.com/2018/09/09/trade-secrets-the-making-of-a-pokemon-card Trade Secrets: The Making Of A Pokémon Card]." ''Game Informer'' (Archived May 18, 2024.)</ref><ref>[https://www.ptcgic-cr.com/2022/en/column/article-4/ "Pokémon Trading Card Game: Enjoyed Around the World" on Pokémon Trading Card Game Illustration Contest 2022]</ref> it can be determined that these areas are similar due to being from {{pkmn|multiverse|separate timelines}}. At some point, several rifts in space revealed the existence of the opposing worlds to each other: the "nature" and "technology" sides as seen in the {{TCG|BREAKthrough}}, {{TCG|BREAKpoint}} and {{TCG|Fates Collide}} expansions. These worlds were at the brink of merging against each other, creating a struggle between Pokémon from both sides. This could be related to [[Giovanni]], as the [[Giovanni's Scheme (BREAKthrough 138)|Giovanni's Scheme]] card has the two color schemes of the Parallel City card. In Fates Collide, however, the struggle is replaced with themes of unification through {{me|Alakazam}}'s future vision and the enforcement of order by {{p|Zygarde}} and other Pokémon.
 
==History==
These two parallel worlds once existed completely seperate from each other in alternate realities, until one day, portals began appearing in the dimensions, linking the two. Pokemon from the dimensions began exploring each other's worlds at first, until the worlds themselves collided, with the nature and city landscapes of the regions merging with each other, and breaking through to each other, where nature took over the city, and the city took over nature. These portals also granted pokemon the BREAK ability, giving them a golden metal shine and more power. Mega Alakazam saw this, and After chaos ensued, with the two worlds crashing into each other, they repaired themselves by combining their technologies, as seen in the {{TCG|Steam Siege}} expansion. After a while of harmony between the worlds, brought by Zygarde bringing order to the chaos, the sky erupted in pink as Hoopa arrived to the two regions, through a glowing golden ring. It is unknown what happened to the region after this point, but it is presumed that elements of the two worlds continued merging.


==Geography==
==Geography==
From various pieces of information and artwork from TCG products, it can be determined that the cities featured in most art were once identical lands. While one side's lifestyle focused on ruralism and rustic architecture, the other focused in urbanism and the foundation of modern buildings, even expanding to previously arid lands. These cities are on the shore of an ocean, and both have an island portion connected to the mainland by a series of bridges.  
While one world's lifestyle focused on ruralism and rustic architecture, the other focused in urbanism and the foundation of modern buildings, even expanding to previously arid lands. There is a similar city in these worlds on the shore of an ocean, both having an island portion connected to the mainland by a series of bridges. A giant tree exists in the "nature" world's island, while a group of skyscrapers is in its place on the "urban" counterpart.
====Nature World====
A giant tree exists in the "nature" world's island, the landmark in the center of it. Medieval towns exist throughout the region, as well as castles, with renaissance technology.
====Urban World====
A group of skyscrapers exist on the "Urban" world's island, the landmark in the center of it. This region has cities and modern architecture.
====Connected Worlds====
After the rifts, some areas of these worlds featured portals which could be crossed through, the regions artistically seen on the Stadium cards as being upside down from the opposing world's point of view. The {{TCG ID|Fates Collide|Chaos Tower|94}} in Fates Collide appears to be the fallout of the merged areas: a single world/city where buildings and nature blended on eachother, creating a mix of the two worlds' styles. In the Urban world post-connection the city is flooded, while in the Nature World the oceans are drained.  


====Notable Locations====
After the rifts, some areas of these worlds featured portals which could be crossed through, the regions artistically seen on the Stadium cards as being upside down from the opposing world's point of view. The {{TCG ID|Fates Collide|Chaos Tower|94}} in Fates Collide appears to be the fallout of the merged areas: a single world/city where buildings and nature blended on eachother, creating a mix of the two worlds' styles.
====Settlements====
====Landmarks====
[[File:ReverseValleyRageBrokenHeavens79.jpg|thumb|The Valley in both of the worlds.]]
*'''Reverse Valley:''' A valley in the two worlds, in the Nature world it's a rocky canyon, while in the Urban World it's a mechanical high tech area, surging with electricity.
[[File:ChaosTowerAwakeningPsychicKing78.jpg|thumb|The Chaos Tower post-creation.]]
*'''Chaos Tower:''' The combination of each of the parallel landmarks in the regions, the Tree and Skyscraper.


==BREAK==
Break is a special power in the region, given to pokemon through interaction with the portals between the twin worlds. This power has pokemon turn glowing gold, and gain more strength, as well as new moves.
===Cards===
===Cards===
This listing is of {{TCG|Stadium card}}s featuring the twin worlds.
This listing is of {{TCG|Stadium card}}s featuring the parallel worlds.
 
{{cardlist/header|Parallel Worlds|Lightning|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/header|Twin Worlds|Lightning|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|BREAKthrough|Parallel City|145}}|type=Stadium|expanded=yes|enset=BREAKthrough|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=145/162|jpset=Blue Shock|jprarity=U|jpnum=058/059|jpset2=The Best of XY|jpnum2=159/171}}
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{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|BREAKpoint|Reverse Valley|110}}|type=Stadium|expanded=yes|enset=BREAKpoint|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=110/122|jpset=Rage of the Broken Heavens|jprarity=U|jpnum=079/080|jpset2=The Best of XY|jpnum2=161/171}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|BREAKpoint|Reverse Valley|110}}|type=Stadium|expanded=yes|enset=BREAKpoint|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=110/122|jpset=Rage of the Broken Heavens|jprarity=U|jpnum=079/080|jpset2=The Best of XY|jpnum2=161/171}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Fates Collide|Chaos Tower|94}}|type=Stadium|expanded=yes|enset=Fates Collide|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=94/124|jpset=Awakening Psychic King|jprarity=U|jpnum=078/078}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Fates Collide|Chaos Tower|94}}|type=Stadium|expanded=yes|enset=Fates Collide|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=94/124|jpset=Awakening Psychic King|jprarity=U|jpnum=078/078}}
{{cardlist/footer|Lightning}}
{{cardlist/footer|Lightning}}
These locations were also featured on the artwork of many Pokémon released along with these cards: {{TCG|Blue Shock}} focused on Pokémon from the "nature" world and {{TCG|Red Flash}} focused on Pokémon from the "technology world". {{TCG|Rage of the Broken Heavens}} focused on both worlds outside of the urban areas, and {{TCG|Awakening Psychic King}} featured Pokémon in the merged worlds. Two {{TCG ID|XY Promo|Mewtwo|100}} promo cards with artwork from each opposing world were also printed.
These locations were also featured on the artwork of many Pokémon released along with these cards: {{TCG|Blue Shock}} focused on Pokémon from the "nature" world and {{TCG|Red Flash}} focused on Pokémon from the "technology world". {{TCG|Rage of the Broken Heavens}} focused on both worlds outside of the urban areas, and {{TCG|Awakening Psychic King}} featured Pokémon in the merged worlds. Two {{TCG ID|XY Promo|Mewtwo|100}} promo cards with artwork from each opposing world were also printed.
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| Close view at the "nature" world's buildings
| Aerial view of the "technology" world
| Aerial view of the "technology" world
| {{p|Marowak}} witnesses a clash betwen Pokémon
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| Aerial view of the merged worlds
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| A river that has been merged with a roadway
| A river that has been merged with a roadway
| Artwork for Awakening ''Psychic King''
| Artwork for Awakening ''Psychic King''
| Landmasses from both worlds merging
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The concept of a modern and a rustic city from different worlds slightly resembles [[Black City]] and [[White Forest]] from the [[Generation V]] games.
*The concept of a modern and a rustic city from different worlds slightly resembles [[Black City]] and [[White Forest]] from the [[Generation V]] games.
==See also==
* {{TCG|Narrative illustration}}
==References==
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Parallel Worlds
ParallelCityBREAKthrough145.jpg
The worlds as seen in the Parallel City card.

The Parallel Worlds (as named in booster pack descriptions) are a pair of worlds introduced and explored exclusively in the Pokémon Trading Card Game during the XY Series. They are said to be the home of Pokémon BREAK.[1]

Backstory

A crowd cheers Mega Alakazam.

From various pieces of information and artwork in TCG products, in addition to interviews with game director Atsushi Nagashima,[2][3] it can be determined that these areas are similar due to being from separate timelines. At some point, several rifts in space revealed the existence of the opposing worlds to each other: the "nature" and "technology" sides as seen in the BREAKthrough, BREAKpoint and Fates Collide expansions. These worlds were at the brink of merging against each other, creating a struggle between Pokémon from both sides. This could be related to Giovanni, as the Giovanni's Scheme card has the two color schemes of the Parallel City card. In Fates Collide, however, the struggle is replaced with themes of unification through Mega Alakazam's future vision and the enforcement of order by Zygarde and other Pokémon.

Geography

While one world's lifestyle focused on ruralism and rustic architecture, the other focused in urbanism and the foundation of modern buildings, even expanding to previously arid lands. There is a similar city in these worlds on the shore of an ocean, both having an island portion connected to the mainland by a series of bridges. A giant tree exists in the "nature" world's island, while a group of skyscrapers is in its place on the "urban" counterpart.

After the rifts, some areas of these worlds featured portals which could be crossed through, the regions artistically seen on the Stadium cards as being upside down from the opposing world's point of view. The Chaos Tower in Fates Collide appears to be the fallout of the merged areas: a single world/city where buildings and nature blended on eachother, creating a mix of the two worlds' styles.

Cards

This listing is of Stadium cards featuring the parallel worlds.

Parallel Worlds
Cards listed with a blue background are only legal to use in the current Expanded format.
Cards listed with a green background are legal to use in both the current Standard and Expanded formats.
Card Type English
Expansion 		Rarity # Japanese
Expansion 		Rarity #
Parallel City St BREAKthrough Uncommon 145/162 Blue Shock U 058/059
      The Best of XY   159/171
Reverse Valley St BREAKpoint Uncommon 110/122 Rage of the Broken Heavens U 079/080
      The Best of XY   161/171
Chaos Tower St Fates Collide Uncommon 94/124 Awakening Psychic King U 078/078
 


These locations were also featured on the artwork of many Pokémon released along with these cards: Blue Shock focused on Pokémon from the "nature" world and Red Flash focused on Pokémon from the "technology world". Rage of the Broken Heavens focused on both worlds outside of the urban areas, and Awakening Psychic King featured Pokémon in the merged worlds. Two Mewtwo promo cards with artwork from each opposing world were also printed.

Gallery

TW Noctowl.jpg

TW Panpour.jpg

TW Staraptor.jpg

TW Marowak.jpg

Parallel Worlds Technology World.png

Aerial view of the "nature" world Close view at the "nature" world's buildings Aerial view of the "technology" world Marowak witnesses a clash between Mega Mewtwo A battle at the "technology" world between Pokémon BREAK and Mega Evolution Pokémon

Parallel Worlds Mega Mewtwo Clash.png

Parallel Worlds Ground BREAKthrough Commercial.png

TW BREAKpoint.jpg

Gyarados Rift BREAKpoint Commercial.png

Gyarados Underwater BREAKpoint Commercial.png

Closer view of the clash between Mega Mewtwo An alley in the "technology" world A portal between the twin worlds Another view of the portal A battle occurring underwater

TW Aerodactyl.jpg

TW Omastar.jpg

TW Fates Collide.jpg

Parallel Worlds Fates Collide Commercial.png

Parallel Worlds Tower Fates Collide Commercial.png

Aerial view of the merged worlds A river that has been merged with a roadway Artwork for Awakening Psychic King Landmasses from both worlds merging A tower being covered in plant growth

Trivia

See also

References

  1. ↑ BREAKthrough overview page, Pokémon.com
  2. ↑ Vazquez, Suriel (September 9, 2018). "Trade Secrets: The Making Of A Pokémon Card." Game Informer (Archived May 18, 2024.)
  3. ↑ "Pokémon Trading Card Game: Enjoyed Around the World" on Pokémon Trading Card Game Illustration Contest 2022


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