What are Pokémon Prism Star cards?
Unique card type including powerful Pokémon, Trainer, and Special Energy cards.- Recognizable by the large 'Prism Star' logo (◇) next to the card name, a unique black border, and a special rule box.
- Subject to a special rule: you can only include one Prism Star card with the same name in your deck.
- When a Pokémon or Trainer Prism Star card is discarded from play, it goes to the Lost Zone instead of the discard pile.
✨ Introduction to Prism Star
The Prism Star cards made their debut in the Sun & Moon TCG era, specifically in the February 2018 set, Ultra Prism. This special category of cards includes powerful Pokémon, Trainer, and Special Energy cards, each designed to have a significant impact on the game.
🌈 Visual Design and Identification
Visually, Prism Star cards are highly distinct. They are immediately recognizable by their unique black border, a large 'Prism Star' logo (◇) printed next to the card's name, and a special rule box that explains their unique mechanics. The entire card features a sweeping holographic pattern, making them stand out.
⚖️ Gameplay Rules and Set Appearances
Prism Star cards are governed by two important rules. First, a player can only have one copy of a Prism Star card with the same name in their deck. Second, when a Pokémon or Trainer Prism Star card would go to the discard pile, it is placed in the Lost Zone instead, effectively removing it from the game. To compensate for these restrictions, their power level was very high for the metagame at the time. These cards were released in the Sun & Moon series sets: Ultra Prism, Forbidden Light, Celestial Storm, Lost Thunder, and Team Up.
