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Rules for discarding?

I read my rulebook for PTCG but it did not include anything about discarding. Can I just discard cards on my turn if I want to?

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  • TheJeffers
    TheJeffers Member Posts: 1,769 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    No, you cannot discard on a whim.

    In other card games that ability would break the game. I don't think it's particularly powerful in Pokémon, but still, you only put cards in the discard pile when an effect or game action makes you.

  • Lotus789
    Lotus789 Member Posts: 8
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    Thanks so much! <3