In this example, Pokemon EX, but in the future it would also be for GX, V, and ex (SV) (TPC) BW Changes Rarity Symbol Overhaul (TPC) TPC introduced a new lettering system for rarities instead of the symbol system used previously (and would be continued to be used by international sets) - Common - Uncommon - Rare - Super Rare - Ultra Rare Going forward, all Rares would be Holo in TPC prints, while TPCI would continue having Non-Holo Rares along with Holo Rares while TPC would not distinguish for Pokemon EX, TPCI would use a White Star for the big generational gimmick cards going forward such as EX, GX, and Vs Full Art - (TPC) (TPCI) Artwork covering the entire card with the character in some sort of pose Pokemon - usually with a simple background Supporter - usually a more integrated background illustration Gold Cards (eventually*) - (TPC) (TPCI) This designation would be for cards that are rarer than Full Arts and eventually would be recognizable by having some sort of gold coloration ADV/EX Changes Ultra Rares (the precurser to double rares) - This era introduced the first "Two Prize" Pokemon and thus, "Ultra Rare" card concept, Pokemon ex which would have a greater rarity than normal Holo Rares

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On a standard holographic Pokemon card, the holo pattern is only supposed to be visible within the artwork window
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