Call of Legends
Set Details
Joining of Powers, Battle of Forces, Call of Legends
Their names are legend: Raikou. Entei. Suicune. Lugia. Ho-Oh. Kyogre. Groudon. Rayquaza. Deoxys. Dialga. Palkia. And when Legendary Pokémon come together, only the greatest Trainers can control their might. In the Pokémon TCG: Call of Legends expansion, not only will you discover incredibly powerful Pokémon—including very rare “Shiny” versions of some of them—but you’ll also find exciting new Lost Zone effects to expand your gameplay choices. The Legendary Pokémon have gathered—are you ready to answer the call?
The Call of Legends expansion stormed into English‑language stores on February 9 2011 as the lone main release of its namesake series. Unbound by a Japanese counterpart, it stands apart as a standalone celebration of Legendary Pokémon across every generation. From Hoenn’s primal titans to Sinnoh’s dragon deities and Johto’s weather trio, Call of Legends assembles them all in one 92‑card lineup—perfect for Trainers who crave a single set overflowing with mythic power.
Gameplay and collecting collide in this set through two standout mechanics. First, Pokémon LEGEND returns in eight dramatic two‑card pairs—like Entei & Raikou LEGEND and Lugia & Ho‑Oh LEGEND—each demanding you play both halves at once for earth‑shaking attacks at the cost of two Prize cards. Second, Shiny Secret prints (SH1–SH17) recreate the rare Japanese L‑P promo shinies—Charizard SH2 and Rayquaza SH6, to name a couple—now finally available in English. Every Basic Energy in the set appears only as a reverse‑holo, adding uniform sparkle to every deck that needs Fire, Water, Lightning, Psychic, Fighting, or Darkness power.
Behind the legend‑sized battles lie dozens of collector‑friendly touches:
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Exclusive artwork: Dozens of HeartGold & SoulSilver reprints were given fresh English‑only illustrations by kawayoo, 5ban Graphics, and other fan‑favorite studios.
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Transitional flair: Call of Legends was the last set to sport the gold‑and‑silver HeartGold frame before the Black & White era fully took hold—an aesthetic bookmark in TCG history.
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Easter‑egg nods: Arrange the two halves of Dragonite & Latios LEGEND side by side and their cloud‑scape backgrounds merge into a single sky vista, a subtle wink to the duo’s shared aerial domain.
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Hidden misprint: Early runs of Palkia SH10 feature a tiny star‑shaped dust speck near the holo foil—an accidental inclusion now hunted by variant collectors.
As a one‑and‑only compendium of legends, artistic exclusives, and shiny showpieces, the Call of Legends Pokémon set remains a must‑own for players seeking both raw power and the thrill of rare pulls.
Call of Legends Set Cards
