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Discussion List
How do you play Pokemon TCG?
I have the cards, but I don't know how to play. Can anyone teach me the basics?
quick start your TCG deck using Aren, Next Ball, and Tech Machine Evolotion
for anyone struggling to get a good start in Pokemon TCG right now in standard format, I recommend playing 4 Arven, 4 Nest Ball, and 2 Tech Mach Evolutions. If you are running any stage 2 pokemon, the tech machine evolution works like Boost Shake used to…so that you can put your stage 2 on the next round after putting the…
What do you think of this Lucario Ex deck?
Pokémon: 15 1 Skwovet SVI 151 1 Phanpy SIT 91 1 Hisuian Growlithe ASR 70 2 Armaldo SIT 96 1 Anorith SIT 95 1 Riolu SVI 112 1 Gliscor PAR 92 1 Eevee MEW 133 1 Swablu PAR 152 1 Altaria SIT 143 1 Donphan PAF 49 1 Lucario ex PR-SV 17 1 Riolu BRS 78 1 Meowth MEW 52 1 Gligar PAR 91 Trainers: 15 1 Hisuian Heavy Ball ASR 146 1…
Is regionals worth the price?
Charizard ex
Charizard-Pidgeot is arguably one of the best standored decks out there. Does anyone have a good idea on how to counter it?
How do I build a good deck?!
I recently got into Pokemon TCG and I want to play competitively. But I don't know how to build a good deck. Could I have a little advice?
My newly updated Mewtwo/Lunatone/Solrock deck
Ive been working on this deck since late last year. It plays pretty well imo. But just looking for suggestions or advice. Im going off the top of my head with the deck list but Im pretty certain I will list everything. Pokemon: x3 Natu (any natu) x3 clairvoyance sense Xatu x3 Solrock with the ability to place an energy…
Trying to Get Better!
Hey guys, NaterTot here!! I just started playing the game a year ago, but I'm looking to get better. I play daily, but on ladder I feel like the matchups are so varied that it doesn't help me get better. If you're looking to become the best player you can be, what would you start with? I thought about paying for coaching…
Is there any advantage to conceding a goal at the last second?
Recently, I've run into several opponents who play the entire battle and then give up between the time I knock out their Pokémon and get my last prize card. Is there a statistic or something that makes conceding a goal better than an outright defeat? Or are they just being a party pooper?
Is there an advantage to conceding at the last second?
Recently, I've run into several opponents who play out the whole battle, then concede between the time I KO their Pokemon and get my last prize card(s). Is there some stat or something that makes conceding better than an outright loss? Or are they just being a spoilsport?