Pokémon Prime (TCG)

Pokémon Prime (Japanese: グレートポケモン Great Pokémon) are a variant of Pokémon found in the Pokémon Trading Card Game. They first appeared in TCG HeartGold & SoulSilver as one of two replacement variants for TCG Pokémon LV.X (Pokémon LV.X). Pokémon Prime differ to other variant Pokémon in that they have no specific ruling or mechanic affecting their use: they are regularly classified as either TCG Basic Pokémon, TCG Stage 1 Pokémon or TCG Stage 2 Pokémon and retain their regular names. The only difference, in terms of gameplay, is that they are considerably more powerful than their regular counterparts. Their card designs are also slightly different compared to others, with the card artwork usually featuring a close-up of the Pokémon's face, and, as with other considerably rarer cards, have a holographic border and name.