[Pokémon TCG Live] Maintenance Notice
The Pokémon TCG Live game client will be offline for maintenance from 15:00 ~ 23:00 (UTC) on September 30, 2025.
Please see the Maintenance Notice - 09/30/25 announcement for more information.
The Pokémon TCG Live game client will be offline for maintenance from 15:00 ~ 23:00 (UTC) on September 30, 2025.
Please see the Maintenance Notice - 09/30/25 announcement for more information.
Draft Mode Update - Increased Ban Slots and New Voting System
TPCi_GarbageKing
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As of September 4, 2025, the number of banned Pokémon and the method for determining bans have been changed in the Draft Mode for both Ranked Matches and Custom Battles.
Objectives of the Change
- By increasing the number of ban slots, the goal is to discourage a static meta and foster an environment where a wider variety of Pokémon are selected.
- The previous format, where ban selections were entrusted to specific players, was not well-suited for Ranked Matches where communication can be difficult. This change resolves that issue.
- The time required for the Pokémon selection phase will be shortened, providing a quicker and more streamlined experience for all players.
Specifications After the Change
■ Number of Banned Pokémon
- Up to 3 Pokémon per team.
■ Ban Determination Method
- All participants will have one vote each.
- Each player votes for a Pokémon they wish to ban. (Players can also choose not to vote.)
- Any Pokémon that receives 2 or more votes is confirmed as a ban.
- If 4 or more different Pokémon receive votes, any remaining ban slots (up to a total of 3) will be filled by randomly selecting from the Pokémon that received only 1 vote.
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