Is pokémon cards banned in china?

Is pokémon cards banned in china?

Is pokémon cards banned in china?

In China, a massive amount of technology, including Pokémon Go, is subject to censorship. Although the game was developed in Japan and the United States, it has not been approved by the Chinese government and has been banned permanently.

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Why were playing cards banned in japan?
In response to the popularity of gambling with European cards, the Japanese government made all foreign playing cards illegal. Gamblers soon developed their own domestic versions of cards (called karuta from the Portuguese carta meaning card), which were subsequently banned.
2024-02-13 06:34:52


Are any cards banned in vintage?
Shahrazad is the only card banned in Vintage that isn't because of dexterity reasons or a part of a pool of cards banned in all formats.
2024-01-15 11:07:39


Why is skulls banned in china?
Why are skulls banned? anything that “violates Chinese culture” or “promotes superstition” is banned. Thus game designers are very careful about anything that seems like dishonoring ancestors or the dead, or promoting superstitions. Furthermore, skeletons are seen as scary content and causes increased scrutiny.
2023-10-15 06:54:11


Are the god cards banned?
The original prints of the Egyptian God Cards cannot be used in official tournaments due to their limitation text stating as such.
2023-09-09 12:34:56