Can you use foreign Pokémon cards?

The player's deck must be made up entirely of Japanese Pokémon TCG cards, all of which must have the same card back, and have been released in English in the United States and are legal for use according to the event's format restrictions.

Are foreign cards legal in Pokemon?

For players who might be unfamiliar with the ruling each game has for foreign cards, in Pokemon you are only allowed to use cards from the country you are playing in.

Can you use foreign cards in Pokemon tournaments?

Players are allowed to use English-language cards, as well as cards from their home market in languages other than English. Players who wish to compete in a Pokémon Trading Card Game event, including the International Championships, must adhere to the Pokémon TCG Rules and Formats.

Can you use different language cards in Pokemon?

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Yes. Use the language dropdown menu to select your language of choice. Cards you scan will be automatically translated into that language as well. For example, if you have your app set to French and scan an English card, it will appear in French in your app.

Can I use Japanese Pokemon cards?

Any player may use Japanese Pokémon TCG cards, provided they meet the following requirements: The player's deck is made up entirely of Japanese Pokémon TCG cards, and all of these cards have the same card back.

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What cards can you not use Pokemon?

Can I use Japanese Pokemon cards in the US?

In short No. Pokémon prints cards in 8 different languages. Japanese, English, French, Korean, German, Russian, Spanish, Portuguese. Each country with official tournaments specifies what language cards are legal.

Does it matter what language the Pokémon cards are?

Does it matter what language the Pokemon cards are? In the United States, Asia Pacific and South Africa, all players must use English cards whereas in other countries, players are permitted to use cards from local language cards in addition to English.

Are custom Pokémon cards legal?

Are Custom Pokémon Cards Legal In Tournaments? If you're planning to enter a Pokémon tournament and win prizes or be recognized as a champion player, then you better be using only official Pokémon cards since no old and custom cards are not allowed. The same applies to printed cards.

Are Pokémon cards different in different countries?

The set names are different, the card backs vary from ours, packs contain only five cards, you're not guaranteed a rare in a Japanese pack, and the cards themselves can vary slightly based on international censorship and other considerations.

Can you play with McDonald's Pokémon cards?

The new Happy Meal has everything players need for a fun new type of battle. McDonald's has introduced one more way to experience the Pokémon Trading Card Game with Match Battle. Pokémon fans who purchase a Happy Meal through mid-September 2022 will receive everything they need to stage a Match Battle with friends.

What cards are legal in Pokémon?

Cards with “E” and “F” regulation marks will be legal to use (as will any future regulation marks that may be released).

Can you use fake cards in tournaments?

It is important to remember that fake Magic cards exist. Usually, these cards can be identified as fake under scrutiny. If these cards are found to be in use in a tournament, they should not continue to be used.

Do foreign cards work in America?

Before using an international credit card in the U.S., it's important to know that Visa and Mastercard credit cards are widely accepted. In other words, if an establishment takes credit cards, it's a good bet that your international Visa or Mastercard will work.

What Pokemon cards can you use in tournaments?

You only get to use one 60-card deck for the entire tournament, and you can't swap out any cards during the event. Note that some events use the Standard format while others use the Expanded format—and some future competitions may switch formats halfway through!

What country banned Pokemon cards?

In 2001, the Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia, who is the highest religious authority in the kingdom, issued a fatwā banning the Pokémon franchise.

How do you know if a Pokémon card is legal?

Is it illegal to trade fake Pokémon cards?

First and foremost, it's important to understand that fake Pokémon cards are not authorized or produced by The Pokémon Company International (TPCi). Therefore, buying, selling, or distributing fake Pokémon cards is considered copyright infringement and is a violation of intellectual property laws.

Are big Pokémon cards legal?

While the enlarged cards aren't designed to be actually played with, all of the jumbo cards are official releases - making them technically legal to play in an official Pokémon tournament.

Are Spanish Pokemon cards official?

Spanish language cards are recognized as legal for Play! Pokémon official tournaments in the European Region, the Latin American Region and in the World Championships.

Why are Japanese Pokemon cards worth more than English?

Because the Japanese are the originators of Pokemon, they will have exclusive cards that will never get an English copy. Ergo, the most valuable card in the hobby is not the 1st Edition Base Set Charizard. It is the Pikachu Illustrator, a promo that was only released in Japan.

Are there Russian Pokemon cards?

It was the first Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion in Russia since the original Base Set. The TCG has since been translated under the name Покемон ККИ Pokémon KKI, though released later than in the west.

Why are Pokemon cards so cheap in Japan?

Japanese Pokémon cards are usually cheaper than English because: They are of a higher quality and fewer have been destroyed over time. Japanese sets have better pull rates. English speaking people want English cards.

Are Pokemon cards allowed in airport?

Yes, it's legal to bring MTG cards on a plane. Just keep in mind that having a densely packed box of cards may trigger the x-rays at airport security. It's best to take them out and place the box in a tray at the scans. Otherwise, your bag may be searched.

What was the first Pokemon card ever made?

The first Pokemon card ever made was a Charizard card. It was first released on October 20, 1996. The Pokémon Trading Card Game was first published in October 1996 by Media Factory in Japan. The first US version of the game was published in December 1998.