What does V mean in Pokemon?

The V-style Pokémon TCG cards are similar to previous variants like EX from Pokémon X and Y cards. All V Pokémon are considered "Basic" and can be played without evolution, even if the Pokémon is a 2nd or 3rd evolution. For example, Charizard V doesn't need a Charmander and Charmeleon to be played first.
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What does V in Pokémon stand for?

According to a press release from Pokemon, the “V” comes from “eVolve.” We can see that Pokemon V will have a 2-card Prize rule like Pokemon-GX and EX. They appear to have black card borders and highlights. There is also a “V” in the top left corner of the card template (to the left of the Pokemon's name).
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Are V better than GX?

Similarly to Pokemon EX and Pokemon GX cards, Pokemon V cards are stronger than regular Pokemon, with higher Hit Points and heavy hitting attacks. And just like EX and GX cards, if they are knocked out, you take 2 prize cards instead of 1.
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What are Pokémon V and Vmax cards?

Inspired by the Dynamax and Gigantamax abilities in Pokémon Sword and Shield, V and VMAX cards are rare variations that have higher HP and pack a powerful punch when used correctly. However, not every Pokémon in the series has a V or VMAX card, and using them can be risky during a high-stakes Pokémon TCG match.
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Are v cards rare?

This is a one of a kind Pokemon Pack that contains 5 Pokemon V cards. V Pokemon cards are some of the strongest in the game. They are all Ultra Rare, which make them difficult to pull out of any random booster pack.
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*What Does It All Mean???* Pokemon Card Tiers Explained (ex, Star, Prime, EX, GX, Tag Team, V, VMAX)



Is V better than Vmax?

For those interested more in collecting than playing, V cards are typically worth more than regular cards - but aren't as valuable as VMAX.
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What is stronger GX or Vmax?

One of my biggest complaints about the current Tag Team GX cards is that they have incredibly high HP and attack numbers on Basic Pokémon. While Pokémon VMAX have even higher HP numbers, we now have to consider that these are Evolved Pokémon. They won't be hitting the board and attacking on turn one!
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What are V Star cards Pokémon?

The shining stars of this Pokémon TCG expansion are undeniably the Pokémon VSTAR. Each one has a VSTAR Power, a special attack or Ability that can drastically alter the course of a battle. But choose your moment wisely, because each player can only use one VSTAR Power during the entire game!
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What does the V Star card mean?

These cards feature fully evolved Pokémon as basic V Pokémon that can evolve into its VMAX form. Trainers have become accustomed to Pokémon that are able to skip their usual evolution line. But VSTAR cards aren't replacing VMAX Pokémon, which can also be found in this series.
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What is the strongest V Pokémon?

Copperajah VMAX belonging to the Rebel Clash expansion is arguably one of the most powerful VMAX Pokémon cards that the series has released. An insane HP of 340, along with unique abilities and the resistance to Grass-type, makes this VMAX card an absolute all-rounder in both attack and defense.
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What is the strongest V?

1. Zamazenta V. Zamazenta is even more fortified than Zacian at 230, sharing the Grass resistance and Fire weakness. His Dauntless Shield ability prevents all damage to Zamazenta by opposing Vmax Pokémon, making him an excellent counter to the game's strongest cards.
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What was the first V Pokémon?

Celebi V: One thing to remember is that the first Sword & Shield set started the Pokémon V mechanic, which makes Celebi the first V ever. Coming off of the hugely popular GX mechanic, the V is the new Ultra Rare folks are looking to pull and Celebi kicks it off beautifully.
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What does GX in Pokémon stand for?

It was meant to be a replacement for Mega Evo cards. GX cards are special card which have a special, incredibly powerful move that can be used only once by that Pokémon in the entire match.
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How many V Star cards are there?

There are a grand total of 216 cards available in the set, from that the breakdown is as follows: 172 Normal Cards.
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What is the rarest Pokemon card?

For many collectors, the Pikachu Illustrator card is seen as the rarest Pokemon card in the entire hobby and now has the price to back that up.
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Is Shadow Lugia a real card?

Shadow Lugia (Japanese: ダーク・ルギア Dark Lugia) is a Psychic-type Basic Pokémon card. It was released as a promotional card.
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What is the strongest Pokemon card 2021?

The most powerful Pokémon: the strongest Pokémon cards in the TCG
  • Zoroark-GX. Something of a staple of Expanded format decks, Zoroark has become a familiar face in Pokémon battles since its release in the Shining Legends expansion. ...
  • Claydol. ...
  • Shaymin-EX. ...
  • Mewtwo and Mew-GX. ...
  • Cleffa. ...
  • Mewtwo-EX.
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Are v cards ultra rare?

EX/GX/V Half Art / Half Body

These cards can also be classed as Ultra Rare. In truth, they have a lot of different names and come with a unique mechanic that's special to the current rotation.
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How many Pokemon V cards can you have in a deck?

The rules for building a Pokémon deck specify that a player's deck must always have a total of exactly 60 cards, with no more than four cards of the same name. This applies to all types of cards, except energy cards.
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What is the weakest Pokémon?

The 20 Weakest Pokemon Of All Time
  1. 1 Geodude. There are all kinds of candidates and descriptors for the weakest Pokemon.
  2. 2 Smeargle. Smeargle deserves at least one mention because, at its core, it's exceptionally weak compared to nearly every Pokemon. ...
  3. 3 Wimpod. ...
  4. 4 Delibird. ...
  5. 5 Magikarp. ...
  6. 6 Metapod. ...
  7. 7 Igglybuff. ...
  8. 8 Slakoth. ...
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What is the most op Pokémon?

The Most Overpowered Pokémon From Each Generation
  1. 1 Generation VIII: Zacian.
  2. 2 Generation VII: Tapu Lele. ...
  3. 3 Generation VI: Mega Kangaskhan and Aegislash. ...
  4. 4 Generation V: Excadrill. ...
  5. 5 Generation IV: Garchomp. ...
  6. 6 Generation III: Salamence. ...
  7. 7 Generation II: Kingdra. ...
  8. 8 Generation I: Mewtwo. ...
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Why did I get a vstar card in my Pokémon Pack?

It's likely you'll automatically get a VSTAR marker when you pull a VSTAR Pokemon from your pack. This would also serve to prevent the packs from being weighed by scammers. Japan doesn't have this as a feature of their booster packs, so this will be exclusive to the international TCG.
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