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'''Pokémon Lv. X''' are a special kind of [[Pokémon]] found in the [[TCG]]. They first appeared in the [[Diamond & Pearl (TCG)|Diamond & Pearl]] Expansion. | '''Pokémon Lv. X''' are a special kind of [[Pokémon]] found in the [[TCG]]. They first appeared in the [[Diamond & Pearl (TCG)|Diamond & Pearl]] Expansion. | ||
Essentially replacing [[Pokémon ex (TCG)|Pokémon ex]] and [[Pokémon Star (TCG)|Pokémon]] | Essentially replacing [[Pokémon ex (TCG)|Pokémon ex]] and [[Pokémon Star (TCG)|Pokémon]] {{Star}}, Pokémon Lv. X have similar attributes in appearance to their predecessors, with a holographic border like that of Pokémon ex and character art that protrudes from the window, like that of Pokémon {{Star}}. They do however, differ greatly in terms of gameplay: | ||
*They are treated as a special type of Evolution card, in that it can’t be place on top of a Pokémon that evolved on the same turn; but it is not considered an actual Evolution card, ruling out certain card effects (such as Professor Elm’s Training Method). | *They are treated as a special type of Evolution card, in that it can’t be place on top of a Pokémon that evolved on the same turn; but it is not considered an actual Evolution card, ruling out certain card effects (such as Professor Elm’s Training Method). | ||
*When a Pokémon Lv. X is played, it keeps all cards attached to the card below and any damage counters. Special Conditions are also removed, similar to any regular Evolution. Unlike Evolutions however, Pokémon Lv. X also keep all attacks, Poké-Powers and Poké-Bodies from the earlier level. | *When a Pokémon Lv. X is played, it keeps all cards attached to the card below and any damage counters. Special Conditions are also removed, similar to any regular Evolution. Unlike Evolutions however, Pokémon Lv. X also keep all attacks, Poké-Powers and Poké-Bodies from the earlier level. | ||
*They share the same name as the Pokémon it is put on top of (e.g. only 4 Torterra are permitted per deck – one could have 2 Torterra and 2 Torterra Lv. X, but not 4 of each). Similarly, if a card effect removes the highest Stage Evolution card from a Pokémon Lv. X, both the earlier level Pokémon ''and'' Pokémon Lv. X are removed. | *They share the same name as the Pokémon it is put on top of (e.g. only 4 Torterra are permitted per deck – one could have 2 Torterra and 2 Torterra Lv. X, but not 4 of each). Similarly, if a card effect removes the highest Stage Evolution card from a Pokémon Lv. X, both the earlier level Pokémon ''and'' Pokémon Lv. X are removed. | ||
In essence, they draw the best attributes from their predecessors (such as high HP's and strong attacks), without their major drawbacks (like the 2-Prize Card rule for Pokémon ex and 1-per Deck rule for Pokémon | In essence, they draw the best attributes from their predecessors (such as high HP's and strong attacks), without their major drawbacks (like the 2-Prize Card rule for Pokémon ex and 1-per Deck rule for Pokémon {{Star}}), making them very playable. | ||
==Pokémon that have appeared as Pokémon Lv. X== | ==Pokémon that have appeared as Pokémon Lv. X== | ||
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*{{p|Gardevoir}} | *{{p|Gardevoir}} | ||
*{{p|Porygon-Z}} | *{{p|Porygon-Z}} | ||
[[Category:TCG]] | [[Category:TCG]] | ||
[[Category:Variant Pokémon]] | [[Category:Variant Pokémon]] | ||
Revision as of 17:43, 24 November 2007
Pokémon Lv. X are a special kind of Pokémon found in the TCG. They first appeared in the Diamond & Pearl Expansion.
Essentially replacing Pokémon ex and Pokémon 
, Pokémon Lv. X have similar attributes in appearance to their predecessors, with a holographic border like that of Pokémon ex and character art that protrudes from the window, like that of Pokémon . They do however, differ greatly in terms of gameplay:
- They are treated as a special type of Evolution card, in that it can’t be place on top of a Pokémon that evolved on the same turn; but it is not considered an actual Evolution card, ruling out certain card effects (such as Professor Elm’s Training Method).
- When a Pokémon Lv. X is played, it keeps all cards attached to the card below and any damage counters. Special Conditions are also removed, similar to any regular Evolution. Unlike Evolutions however, Pokémon Lv. X also keep all attacks, Poké-Powers and Poké-Bodies from the earlier level.
- They share the same name as the Pokémon it is put on top of (e.g. only 4 Torterra are permitted per deck – one could have 2 Torterra and 2 Torterra Lv. X, but not 4 of each). Similarly, if a card effect removes the highest Stage Evolution card from a Pokémon Lv. X, both the earlier level Pokémon and Pokémon Lv. X are removed.
In essence, they draw the best attributes from their predecessors (such as high HP's and strong attacks), without their major drawbacks (like the 2-Prize Card rule for Pokémon ex and 1-per Deck rule for Pokémon ), making them very playable.
