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| First off, the first booster box images of {{TCG|Collection X}} and {{TCG|Collection Y}} been revealed. The booster box for Collection X sports the artwork for {{p|Bisharp}} and {{p|Fennekin}}, while the Collection Y booster box features {{p|Pumpkaboo}} and {{p|Skitty}}. Also revealed for these two expansions were {{p|Pawniard}}, {{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Swellow}}, {{p|Swirlix}}, and a new {{TCG|Pokémon Tool card}} {{bp|Muscle Band}} for Collection X, while Collection Y receives {{p|Diglett}}, {{p|Venipede}}, and {{TCG|Double Colorless Energy}}. A clearer image of the [[M Venusaur-EX, Swellow, Muscle Band revealed in XY Beginning Set insert|M Venusaur-EX]] revealed by the Rule insert of the {{TCG|XY Beginning Set}} was also included in the update, as well as a tiny teaser of Collection Y's M Blastoise-EX (see above image). | | First off, the first booster box images of {{TCG|Collection X}} and {{TCG|Collection Y}} been revealed. The booster box for Collection X sports the artwork for {{p|Bisharp}} and {{p|Fennekin}}, while the Collection Y booster box features {{p|Pumpkaboo}} and {{p|Skitty}}. Also revealed for these two expansions were {{p|Pawniard}}, {{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Swellow}}, {{p|Swirlix}}, and a new {{TCG|Pokémon Tool card}} {{bp|Muscle Band}} for Collection X, while Collection Y receives {{p|Diglett}}, {{p|Venipede}}, and {{TCG|Double Colorless Energy}}. A clearer image of the [[M Venusaur-EX, Swellow, Muscle Band revealed in XY Beginning Set insert|M Venusaur-EX]] revealed by the Rule insert of the {{TCG|XY Beginning Set}} was also included in the update, as well as a tiny teaser of Collection Y's M Blastoise-EX (see above image). |
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| Promotional card-wise, a vast amount of promotional cards were revealed, most in conjunction with the upcoming Battle Fest tournament happening in Japan. At the Battle fest event, players who participate will receive a commemorative {{p|Helioptile}} promotional card. Those who place well enough in the event will receive a special Muscle Band promotional reprint. At the event, attendees may participate in the Play Corner side events to earn points based on how well they do. Players who earn 3 points will receive a new {{p|Gogoat}} promotional card, while 10 points will earn a {{TCG ID|Kalos Starter Set|Tierno|39}} Holofoil reprint. Additional promotional cards to be handed out the event by a currently unknown method include promotional Holofoil reprints of {{TCG|Energy Retrieval}}, {{TCG|Energy Switch}}, {{TCG|Super Scoop Up}}, and {{TCG|Full Heal}}, in addition to a brand new card {{bp|Pal Pad}}. Victory Ring promotional cards will be awarded to top finishers. Additional promotional cards include a {{p|Pikachu}} and {{p|Raichu}} pair to be handed out at upcoming Pokémon Card Game Classroom deck building learning events. Furthermore, also revealed were the booster box promo cards for this expansion: those who purchase a booster box for this set will receive both a {{p|Noibat}} and {{p|Noivern}} promotional card. | | Promotional card-wise, a vast amount of promotional cards were revealed, most in conjunction with the upcoming Battle Festa tournament happening in Japan. At the Battle Festa event, players who participate will receive a commemorative {{p|Helioptile}} promotional card. Those who place well enough in the event will receive a special Muscle Band promotional reprint. At the event, attendees may participate in the Play Corner side events to earn points based on how well they do. Players who earn 3 points will receive a new {{p|Gogoat}} promotional card, while 10 points will earn a {{TCG ID|Kalos Starter Set|Tierno|39}} Holofoil reprint. Additional promotional cards to be handed out the event by a currently unknown method include promotional Holofoil reprints of {{TCG|Energy Retrieval}}, {{TCG|Energy Switch}}, {{TCG|Super Scoop Up}}, and {{TCG|Full Heal}}, in addition to a brand new card {{bp|Pal Pad}}. Victory Ring promotional cards will be awarded to top finishers. Additional promotional cards include a {{p|Pikachu}} and {{p|Raichu}} pair to be handed out at upcoming Pokémon Card Game Classroom deck building learning events. Furthermore, also revealed were the booster box promo cards for this expansion: those who purchase a booster box for this set will receive both a {{p|Noibat}} and {{p|Noivern}} promotional card. |
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| Translations and images of most everything mentioned above can be seen below. Unfortunately, the new M Blastoise-EX and Swirlix preview are much too obscure and small to make any details out. Additionally, the three Victory Ring cards have their text obscured by the stamp, and are too difficult to make out at this time. | | Translations and images of most everything mentioned above can be seen below. Unfortunately, the new M Blastoise-EX and Swirlix preview are much too obscure and small to make any details out. Additionally, the three Victory Ring cards have their text obscured by the stamp, and are too difficult to make out at this time. |
Numerous promos, Collection X, Collection Y cards revealed
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This article brought to you by Bulbanews, your community Pokémon newspaper.
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Very tiny preview of M Blastoise-EX
The official Pokémon card website has finished their Generation 6 renovation, and with it came over 20 new cards interspersed between rule documents, event promotions, and normal site updates. Generation VI Pokémon Gogoat, Helioptile, Noibat, Noivern had their first cards announced, while familiar faces Venusaur, Pikachu, Raichu, Diglett, Venipede, and more are gaining another card. Trainer cards Energy Switch, Energy Retrieval, Super Scoop Up, and Full Heal are reprinted, while the Muscle Band and Pal Pad game items make their TCG debut. This update contained a massive amount of information, all of which is laid out below.
First off, the first booster box images of Collection X and Collection Y been revealed. The booster box for Collection X sports the artwork for Bisharp and Fennekin, while the Collection Y booster box features Pumpkaboo and Skitty. Also revealed for these two expansions were Pawniard, Pikachu, Swellow, Swirlix, and a new Pokémon Tool card Muscle Band for Collection X, while Collection Y receives Diglett, Venipede, and Double Colorless Energy. A clearer image of the M Venusaur-EX revealed by the Rule insert of the XY Beginning Set was also included in the update, as well as a tiny teaser of Collection Y's M Blastoise-EX (see above image).
Promotional card-wise, a vast amount of promotional cards were revealed, most in conjunction with the upcoming Battle Festa tournament happening in Japan. At the Battle Festa event, players who participate will receive a commemorative Helioptile promotional card. Those who place well enough in the event will receive a special Muscle Band promotional reprint. At the event, attendees may participate in the Play Corner side events to earn points based on how well they do. Players who earn 3 points will receive a new Gogoat promotional card, while 10 points will earn a Tierno Holofoil reprint. Additional promotional cards to be handed out the event by a currently unknown method include promotional Holofoil reprints of Energy Retrieval, Energy Switch, Super Scoop Up, and Full Heal, in addition to a brand new card Pal Pad. Victory Ring promotional cards will be awarded to top finishers. Additional promotional cards include a Pikachu and Raichu pair to be handed out at upcoming Pokémon Card Game Classroom deck building learning events. Furthermore, also revealed were the booster box promo cards for this expansion: those who purchase a booster box for this set will receive both a Noibat and Noivern promotional card.
Translations and images of most everything mentioned above can be seen below. Unfortunately, the new M Blastoise-EX and Swirlix preview are much too obscure and small to make any details out. Additionally, the three Victory Ring cards have their text obscured by the stamp, and are too difficult to make out at this time.
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Collection X Swirlix preview
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Victory Ring (First Place)
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Victory Ring (Second Place)
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Victory Ring (Third Place)
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Translations
M Venusaur-EX
M Venusaur-EX MフシギバナEX MFushigibanaEX
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Hit Points: 230
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This Pokémon is both type
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If this Baby Pokémon is your Active Pokémon and your opponent tries to attack, your opponent flips a coin (before doing anything else required in order to use that attack). If tails, your opponent's turn ends without an attack.
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If this Baby Pokémon is your Active Pokémon and your opponent tries to attack, your opponent flips a coin (before doing anything else required in order to use that attack). If tails, your opponent's turn ends without an attack.
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You may have up to 4 Basic Pokémon cards in your deck with Unown in their names.
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You may have as many of this card in your deck as you like.
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When Pokémon-ex has been Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
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Put this card onto your Active Missingno.. Missingno. LV. X can use any attack, Poké-Power, or Poké-Body from its previous Level.
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Put this card from your hand onto your Bench only with the other half of Missingno. .
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Put this card from your hand onto your Bench only with the other half of Missingno. & Missingno. . When this Pokémon has been Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
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Attach this card to 1 of your Pokémon in play. That Pokémon may use this card's attack instead of its own. At the end of your turn, discard this card.
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You may attach this as an Energy card from your hand to 1 of your Pokémon. While attached, this card is a Special Energy card and provides Energy.
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You may attach this as an Energy card from your hand to 1 of your Pokémon that already has an Energy card attached to it. When you attach this card, return an Energy card attached to that Pokémon to your hand. While attached, this card is a Special Energy card and provides every type of Energy but 2 Energy at a time. (Has no effect other than providing Energy.)
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You can't have more than 1 Pokémon in your deck.
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You can't have more than 1 Shining Missingno. in your deck.
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This card can't evolve into Pikachu. If this Baby Pokémon is your Active Pokémon and your opponent tries to attack, your opponent flips a coin (before doing anything else required in order to use that attack). If tails, your opponent's turn ends without an attack.
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When a Pokémon-EX has been Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
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weakness ×2
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resistance None
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retreat cost
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Pikachu
Pikachu ピカチュウ Pikachu
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Hit Points: 60
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Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
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Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 10 more damage.
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weakness ×2
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resistance -20
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retreat cost
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Pawniard
Pawniard コマタナ Komatana
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Hit Points: 60
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Flip a coin. If heads, discard an Energy attached to your opponent's Active Pokémon.
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weakness ×2
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resistance -20
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Swellow
Swellow オオスバメ Ohsubame
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Hit Points: 90
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Once during your turn (before your attack), if this Pokémon is your Active Pokémon, you may have your opponent switch his or her Active Pokémon with 1 of his or her Benched Pokémon.
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weakness ×2
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resistance -20
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Venipede
Venipede フシデ Fushide
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Hit Points: 70
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Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Poisoned.
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weakness ×2
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resistance None
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Diglett
Diglett ディグダ Digda
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Hit Points: 50
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weakness ×2
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resistance None
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Pikachu
Pikachu ピカチュウ Pikachu
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Hit Points: 60
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Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
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weakness ×2
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resistance -20
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Raichu
Raichu ライチュウ Raichu
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Hit Points: 90
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Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
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weakness ×2
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resistance -20
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Helioptile
Helioptile エリキテル Erikiteru
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Hit Points: 50
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Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 10 more damage.
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weakness ×2
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resistance -20
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Gogoat
Gogoat ゴーゴート Gōgōto
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Hit Points: 110
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Your opponent switches his or her Active Pokémon with 1 of his or her Benched Pokémon.
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Flip a coin for each Energy attached to this Pokémon. This attack does 30 more damage for each heads.
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weakness ×2
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resistance None
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retreat cost
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Noibat
Noibat オンバット Onbatto
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Hit Points: 60
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Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Confused.
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weakness ×2
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resistance -20
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Noivern
Noivern オンバーン Onvern
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Hit Points: 60
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Does 10 more damage for each damage counter on your opponent's Active Pokémon.
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Sonic Bazooka ソニックバズーカ
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60+
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Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 30 more damage and your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Confused.
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weakness ×2
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resistance None
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retreat cost
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Muscle Band
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You can only have 1 Ace Spec Trainer card in your deck.
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Attach a Pokémon Tool to 1 of your Pokémon that doesn't already have a Pokémon Tool attached to it.
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Each of the attacks of the Pokémon this card is attached to does 20 more damage to your opponent's Active Pokémon (before applying Weakness and Resistance).
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You may play as many Item cards as you like during your turn (before your attack).
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Energy Retrieval
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You can only have 1 Ace Spec Trainer card in your deck.
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Put 2 basic Energy cards from your discard pile into your hand.
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You may play as many Item cards as you like during your turn (before your attack).
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Energy Switch
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You can only have 1 Ace Spec Trainer card in your deck.
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Move a basic Energy from 1 of your Pokémon to another of your Pokémon.
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You may play as many Item cards as you like during your turn (before your attack).
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Super Scoop Up
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You can only have 1 Ace Spec Trainer card in your deck.
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Flip a coin. If heads, return 1 of your Pokémon and all cards attached to it to your hand.
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You may play as many Item cards as you like during your turn (before your attack).
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Full Heal
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You can only have 1 Ace Spec Trainer card in your deck.
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Remove all Special Conditions from your Active Pokémon.
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You may play as many Item cards as you like during your turn (before your attack).
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Pal Pad
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You can only have 1 Ace Spec Trainer card in your deck.
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Put 2 Supporter cards from your discard pile on top of your deck. Shuffle your deck afterward.
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You may play as many Item cards as you like during your turn (before your attack).
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