Since it's almost always on topic of which Pokémon got an Ultra Rare feature compared to who didn't, I thought it would be interesting to see which Pokémon were featured on special cards, ever since their introduction with Shining cards in Neo Revelation. I consider Ultra Rares as cards above holo-rarity, placed either in the reverse or rare slot, preferably with a special title in the name. I'm purposely excluding secret rare cards from gen 3 and 4, since the main focus of those gens (imo) are ex, Gold Star, and LV. X cards, but I am including the Shiny SR cards from Gen 5, since EX cards were only given to Legendary Pokémon up until Legendary Treasures.
I'm considering the TCG eras by generation, so that:
Gen 2 Special cards: Shining Pokémon, Crystal Pokémon
Gen 3 Special cards: ex Pokémon, Gold Star Pokémon
Gen 4 Special cards: LV. X Pokémon, Prime Pokémon, LEGEND Pokémon
Gen 5 Special cards: EX Pokémon, Gold Shiny Pokémon
Gen 6 Special cards: EX Pokémon, BREAK Pokémon
Gen 7 Special cards: GX Pokémon, Prism Star Pokémon, Shining Pokémon
Gen 8 Special cards: V Pokémon, Radiant Pokémon, Amazing Rare Pokémon
Gen 9 Special cards: ex Pokémon
As Gen 9 is currently ongoing, I'll mark the Pokémon featured in all generations, but Gen 9, in bold. I also consider Gen 5 a "special generation" due to the low distribution of Special cards to non-Legendary Pokémon, so Pokémon featured in all generations, but Gen 5, will be marked in italics. Ultra Rares also include Promo cards, which otherwise would have been considered Ultra Rare. That should be it for special rules ahaha.
The list(s) will only include Pokémon who has been featured in ALL generations continuosly, since their debut. Of course newer Pokémon has a higher chance to get featured in each generation, considering they have had less time to exist in, but nonetheless, I'll try to keep it as updated as possible (until I forget or the thread dies ahaha).
*Featured in multiple forms or Regional variants.
**Bellossom and Falinks ex were featured in Path to the Peak, but has yet to debut in an actual set
In addition, I thought it would be fun to keep up on who debuted in Ultra Rare form outside of the generation they were introduced in:
I'm considering the TCG eras by generation, so that:
Gen 2 Special cards: Shining Pokémon, Crystal Pokémon
Gen 3 Special cards: ex Pokémon, Gold Star Pokémon
Gen 4 Special cards: LV. X Pokémon, Prime Pokémon, LEGEND Pokémon
Gen 5 Special cards: EX Pokémon, Gold Shiny Pokémon
Gen 6 Special cards: EX Pokémon, BREAK Pokémon
Gen 7 Special cards: GX Pokémon, Prism Star Pokémon, Shining Pokémon
Gen 8 Special cards: V Pokémon, Radiant Pokémon, Amazing Rare Pokémon
Gen 9 Special cards: ex Pokémon
As Gen 9 is currently ongoing, I'll mark the Pokémon featured in all generations, but Gen 9, in bold. I also consider Gen 5 a "special generation" due to the low distribution of Special cards to non-Legendary Pokémon, so Pokémon featured in all generations, but Gen 5, will be marked in italics. Ultra Rares also include Promo cards, which otherwise would have been considered Ultra Rare. That should be it for special rules ahaha.
The list(s) will only include Pokémon who has been featured in ALL generations continuosly, since their debut. Of course newer Pokémon has a higher chance to get featured in each generation, considering they have had less time to exist in, but nonetheless, I'll try to keep it as updated as possible (until I forget or the thread dies ahaha).
Featured since Gen 2: Charizard, Raichu, Mewtwo, Tyranitar, Lugia, Ho-Oh
Featured since Gen 3: Blaziken, Gardevoir, Flygon, Salamence, Rayquaza
Featured since Gen 4: Garchomp, Lucario, Leafeon, Glaceon, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, Darkrai, Shaymin
Featured since Gen 5: Zoroark*, Kyurem*, Genesect
Featured since Gen 6: Greninja, Sylveon, Trevenant, Noivern, Yveltal, Hoopa, Volcanion
Featured since Gen 7: Alolan Exeggutor, Decidueye*, Incineroar, Vikavolt, Lycanroc*, Tsareena, Mimikyu, Drampa, Tapu Koko, Necrozma, Zeraora, Melmetal
Featured since Gen 8: Rillaboom, Cinderace, Inteleon, Greedent, Corviknight, Orbeetle, Eldegoss, Dubwool, Boltund, Drednaw, Coalossal, Flapple, Appletun, Sandaconda, Cramorant, Toxtricity, Centiskorch, Grapploct, Polteageist, Hatterene, Grimmsnarl, Perrserker, Cursola, Sirfetch'd, Mr. Rime, Alcremie, Falinks**, Pincurchin, Stonjourner, Eiscue, Indeedee, Morpeko, Copperajah, Dracozolt, Dracovish, Arctovish, Duraludon, Dragapult, Zacian, Zamazenta, Eternatus, Urshifu, Zarude, Regieleki, Regidrago, Calyrex, Wyrdeer, Kleavor, Ursaluna*, Sneasler, Enamorus
Featured since Gen 9: Meowscarada, Skeledirge, Quaquaval, Oinkologne, Spidops, Pawmot, Maushold, Squawkabilly, Garganacl, Armarouge, Ceruledge, Bellibolt, Kilowattrel, Mabosstiff, Grafaiai, Toedscruel, Scovillain, Espathra, Klawf, Tinkaton, Wugtrio, Bombirdier, Palafin, Revavroom, Cyclizar, Houndstone, Flamigo, Annihilape, Clodsire, Farigiraf, Great Tusk, Scream Tail, Sandy Shocks, Iron Treads, Iron Hands, Iron Thorns, Gholdengo, Wo-Chien, Chien-Pao, Ting-Lu, Chi-Yu, Roaring Moon, Iron Valiant, Koraidon, Miraidon, Walking Wake, Iron Leaves, Sinistcha, Okidogi, Munkidori, Fezandipiti, Ogerpon, Gouging Fire, Raging Bolt, Iron Boulder, Iron Crown, Terapagos, Pecharunt
Featured since Gen 3: Blaziken, Gardevoir, Flygon, Salamence, Rayquaza
Featured since Gen 4: Garchomp, Lucario, Leafeon, Glaceon, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, Darkrai, Shaymin
Featured since Gen 5: Zoroark*, Kyurem*, Genesect
Featured since Gen 6: Greninja, Sylveon, Trevenant, Noivern, Yveltal, Hoopa, Volcanion
Featured since Gen 7: Alolan Exeggutor, Decidueye*, Incineroar, Vikavolt, Lycanroc*, Tsareena, Mimikyu, Drampa, Tapu Koko, Necrozma, Zeraora, Melmetal
Featured since Gen 8: Rillaboom, Cinderace, Inteleon, Greedent, Corviknight, Orbeetle, Eldegoss, Dubwool, Boltund, Drednaw, Coalossal, Flapple, Appletun, Sandaconda, Cramorant, Toxtricity, Centiskorch, Grapploct, Polteageist, Hatterene, Grimmsnarl, Perrserker, Cursola, Sirfetch'd, Mr. Rime, Alcremie, Falinks**, Pincurchin, Stonjourner, Eiscue, Indeedee, Morpeko, Copperajah, Dracozolt, Dracovish, Arctovish, Duraludon, Dragapult, Zacian, Zamazenta, Eternatus, Urshifu, Zarude, Regieleki, Regidrago, Calyrex, Wyrdeer, Kleavor, Ursaluna*, Sneasler, Enamorus
Featured since Gen 9: Meowscarada, Skeledirge, Quaquaval, Oinkologne, Spidops, Pawmot, Maushold, Squawkabilly, Garganacl, Armarouge, Ceruledge, Bellibolt, Kilowattrel, Mabosstiff, Grafaiai, Toedscruel, Scovillain, Espathra, Klawf, Tinkaton, Wugtrio, Bombirdier, Palafin, Revavroom, Cyclizar, Houndstone, Flamigo, Annihilape, Clodsire, Farigiraf, Great Tusk, Scream Tail, Sandy Shocks, Iron Treads, Iron Hands, Iron Thorns, Gholdengo, Wo-Chien, Chien-Pao, Ting-Lu, Chi-Yu, Roaring Moon, Iron Valiant, Koraidon, Miraidon, Walking Wake, Iron Leaves, Sinistcha, Okidogi, Munkidori, Fezandipiti, Ogerpon, Gouging Fire, Raging Bolt, Iron Boulder, Iron Crown, Terapagos, Pecharunt
*Featured in multiple forms or Regional variants.
**Bellossom and Falinks ex were featured in Path to the Peak, but has yet to debut in an actual set
In addition, I thought it would be fun to keep up on who debuted in Ultra Rare form outside of the generation they were introduced in:
Debuted in Gen 3: Venusaur, Blastoise, Clefable, Ninetales, Wigglytuff, Vileplume, Persian, Arcanine, Alakazam, Muk, Gengar, Electrode, Mr. Mime, Lapras, Flareon, Jolteon, Vaporeon, Aerodactyl, Snorlax, Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres, Dragonite, Meganium, Typhlosion, Feraligatr, Ampharos, Politoed, Espeon, Umbreon, Scizor, Magcargo, Skarmory, Blissey, Raikou, Entei, Suicune, Lucario
Debuted in Gen 4: Machamp, Lanturn, Slowking, Houndoom, Donphan
Debuted in Gen 5: None
Debuted in Gen 6: Raticate, Beedrill, Pidgeot, Golduck, Slowbro, Marowak, Kangaskhan, Starmie, Omastar, Noctowl, Heracross, Wobbuffet, Mawile, Glalie, Bronzong, Toxicroak, Togekiss, Yanmega, Manaphy, Audino, Seismitoad, Emolga, Beheeyem, Mandibuzz, Magearna
Debuted in Gen 7: Sandslash, Venomoth, Exeggutor, Pinsir, Tauros, Ditto, Shuckle, Sableye, Lopunny, Whimsicott, Carracosta, Volcarona, Dedenne
Debuted in Gen 8: Butterfree, Dodrio, Kingler, Quagsire, Unown, Granbull, Slaking, Breloom, Torkoal, Kricketune, Skuntank, Rotom, Samurott, Stoutland, Liepard, Simisear, Conkeldurr, Lilligant, Darmanitan, Stunfisk, Goodra, Oranguru, Dhelmise,
Debuted in Gen 9: Arbok, Jynx, Bellossom***, Forretress, Vespiquen, Froslass, Cofagrigus, Amoonguss
Debuted in Gen 4: Machamp, Lanturn, Slowking, Houndoom, Donphan
Debuted in Gen 5: None
Debuted in Gen 6: Raticate, Beedrill, Pidgeot, Golduck, Slowbro, Marowak, Kangaskhan, Starmie, Omastar, Noctowl, Heracross, Wobbuffet, Mawile, Glalie, Bronzong, Toxicroak, Togekiss, Yanmega, Manaphy, Audino, Seismitoad, Emolga, Beheeyem, Mandibuzz, Magearna
Debuted in Gen 7: Sandslash, Venomoth, Exeggutor, Pinsir, Tauros, Ditto, Shuckle, Sableye, Lopunny, Whimsicott, Carracosta, Volcarona, Dedenne
Debuted in Gen 8: Butterfree, Dodrio, Kingler, Quagsire, Unown, Granbull, Slaking, Breloom, Torkoal, Kricketune, Skuntank, Rotom, Samurott, Stoutland, Liepard, Simisear, Conkeldurr, Lilligant, Darmanitan, Stunfisk, Goodra, Oranguru, Dhelmise,
Debuted in Gen 9: Arbok, Jynx, Bellossom***, Forretress, Vespiquen, Froslass, Cofagrigus, Amoonguss
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