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{{split|Pokémon V, VMAX, V-UNION, VSTAR}}
[[File:VictiniVSwordShield25.jpg|thumb|200px|right|An example of a Pokémon V]]
'''Pokémon V''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンV''' ''Pokémon V'') are a type of {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} found in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]. They were first introduced in the {{TCG|Sword & Shield}} expansion. Pokémon V have a stylized {{TCGV}} graphic on the card name.

In terms of gameplay, Pokémon V are similar to both the {{TCG|Pokémon-EX}} from the Black & White and XY Series and the {{TCG|Pokémon-GX}} from the Sun & Moon Series; they typically have more {{TCG|HP}} and stronger attacks than regular Pokémon. However, Pokémon V have the '''V rule''', contained within a {{TCG|Rule Box}}, that says when a Pokémon V is Knocked Out, the opponent takes two {{TCG|Prize card}}s instead of one. All Pokémon V are {{TCG|Basic Pokémon}}.

Aesthetically, the artwork on Pokémon V covers most of the card, with the background illustration fading into the bottom-most area, while still having the Pokémon break the card's borders (following on previous Pokémon variant cards). As such, the card text presented across the artwork is outlined, resembling {{TCG|Full Art card}}s. Pokémon V cards feature a black border, black sections that highlight its HP and {{TCG|type}}, its {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Weakness}}, {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Resistance}}, and [[Retreat cost]], its {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Rule Box}}, as well as a {{TCGV}} symbol in the top left corner. Pokémon V included in main expansions and subsets are usually accompanied by embossed Full Art prints. Some have an alternate version of the Pokémon's artwork. While they typically feature 3D illustrations like the preceding {{TCG|Pokémon-GX}}, they feature less generic background patterns. Starting with the {{TCG|Battle Styles}} expansion, select Pokémon V also began to receive a Special Full Art print and, as with the comparable {{TCG|TAG TEAM}} Pokémon-GX introduced in {{TCG|Team Up}}, feature traditionally-drawn illustrations.

Pokémon V is unique among the TCG mechanics in that there are a number of other evolutionary stages related to it. Two of them are Pokémon VMAX and Pokémon VSTAR, evolutions of Pokémon V. The last is Pokémon V-UNION, which are unrelated evolutionarily. Cards of those groups are considered to be Pokémon V in addition to their stage. As such, in the rare times where text exclusively refers to cards that are Pokémon V and not any of the other stages, it will use the phrase "Basic Pokémon V".  All of these further groups have their own {{TCG|Rule Box}}es, with their own separate rules.
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