They are usually foil with a unique appearance. Secret Rare cards have a collector number higher than the advertised number of cards in the set. There are many types of Ultra Rare cards, including: Ultra Rare cards are foil and feature a specific game mechanic and/or appearance that distinguishes them from Rare Holo cards. In the second case, the new Rare Holo has a different foil pattern from other Rare Holo cards in the same set. Rare Holos can be reprinted as Rare, and Rares can be reprinted as Rare Holo. Note: Some deck-exclusive and league promo cards are reprints, with their original expansion symbol and collector number but a different rarity. Because every pack contains one Reverse Holo card, they are not usually much more valuable than their regular versions.
This only changes the physical appearance of the card and does not change its rarity or collector card number. ” These cards are foil on every part of the card except the illustration. In many English sets, for every rare holo card there is another card at a lower rarity that is identical in terms of gameplay, but has a different collector card number.Īny card at Rare Holo rarity or lower can also come with a “ Reverse Holo. Rare Holo cards have a black star and a “shiny” (foil) illustration. Promo cards have a black star with the word “PROMO” printed over it. Instead, they have a colored silhouette of the main Pokémon associated with the product. To determine a card’s rarity, first check its rarity symbol on the bottom right or left of the card.Ĭards printed for certain products do not have a rarity symbol. There are many different rarities in the Pokémon TCG, and not every set includes cards of every rarity.
This may not be the actual number of cards in the set see Secret Rare below.
It’s usually formatted as XXX/YYY, where XXX is the card’s number and YYY is the advertised number of cards in the set. What Are the Rarities of Pokémon TCG Cards?Įvery Pokémon card has a collector card number.