Pokémon ex vs EX vs GX vs V: what's the difference?
Short answer: they're special card types from different eras. Lower-case ex is from 2003–2007 and 2023 onwards, upper-case EX from 2012–2016, GX from 2017–2019, and V, VMAX and VSTAR from 2020–2023.
| Type | Years | English cards |
|---|---|---|
| Trainer's Pokémon | 1999–2026 | 327 |
| Pokémon ex | 2003–2026 | 713 |
| Pokémon V | 2019–2026 | 510 |
| Pokémon VMAX | 2019–2026 | 196 |
| Pokémon-EX | 2011–2026 | 314 |
| Pokémon VSTAR | 2019–2026 | 73 |
| Pokémon-GX | 2017–2026 | 552 |
| Pokémon LV.X | 2007–2026 | 43 |
| Dark Pokémon | 1999–2026 | 84 |
| Pokémon LEGEND | 2010–2026 | 20 |
| Mega Pokémon-EX | 2013–2026 | 75 |
| Mega Evolution Pokémon | 2019–2026 | 119 |
Counts include names with two or more English versions.
How to tell them apart
Look at the name at the top of the card. The suffix (ex, EX, GX, V, VMAX, VSTAR) is printed in a stylised logo next to the Pokémon's name, and the card's era shows in its design and set symbol.
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