Pokemon TCG Help

Showing the newest cards, strategies, and news in the Pokemon community. PM for deck questions and anything else!

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Hello sorry to bother you but I posted a picture and since I don't have a lot of followers I wanted to ask if you can tell me if the Mewtwo card I have is Rare, I've had it for years (that includes as a 8 year old so that explains why it is in pretty bad condition) and I've been dying to know how rare it really is! Thank you for your time (>^.^<)

Hey, sorry for taking so long to respond, we were on hiatus, but were back now! Anyway if you still would like to know, your card is pretty bent up, not too bad, but nothing a high standard collector would buy. With varying conditions these cards (Japanse) go for between 2 - 11 U.S. dollars. I would say for that card you could get between 2 to 4 dollars for it.

-Troy

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Hey I have a quick question, with the new rotation next destinies is out but it is in the extended format does this mean I can use nasty plot zoroark if I play in extended format or any next destinies card for that matter

Extended format allows the use of all expansions since Black and White. This allows for the usage of old cards, yet blocks out the unpredictability of older cards!

-Troy

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Were Back!

After a almost year long hiatus, owner’s Steven and I (Troy) are glad to announce our return! Thank you to everyone for your patience and support while we sorted things with the blog, please expect some new updates soon! Until then I will be answering questions, as well as doing update posts about what has been going on in the Pokemon TCG world!

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What's the best way to learn to play Pokemon tcg ? I'm just beginning and want to learn all I can.

Well there are numerous videos on YouTube that can help you learn everything from the basics to advance strategies. There is also a free to play Pokemon TCG online game you can download, which is very helpful to use.But if you’re willing to spend a little money, I’d recommend buying a trainer kit. It comes with two 30 card decks that can be put together to form one full deck. It also comes with a coin, hit markers, a game mat for two players, and instructions on how to play. The instructions in this one are special because they have you sort the decks in a special order and you and a friend, (or you can use both if you have none) can follow very nice, simple, laid out instructions on how to play the game. And one you get the hang of it, you can shuffle the decks, and try without the instructions, because the instructions will result in the same results every time. I also recommend this because if you have a friend that knows the game, this is a great way for them to help explain, or if you have a friend that doesn’t know how to play, you can both learn how to play. There’s also theme decks, which are 60 card decks that come out with every new wave of cards, and each deck, from the same set, are complimentary to each other. So they’re good to use with a friend once you grasp the concept of the game. They also come with a coin, hit markers, and a game mat. If you have any more questions, concerns, or comments, feel free to ask us.

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50 Day Pokemon Challenge - Day 5 A Pokemon that reminds you of your best friend

Troy - Pikachu because my best friend is liked by most people

Steven - I'd say my best friend would be a Alakazam, because I can always trust him, and he knows a lot.

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50 Day Pokemon Challenge - Day 4 A Pokemon that makes you frown

Troy - Magikarp because, he sits there, flopping, yet there is nothing I can do about it. *Cries Internally*

Steven - Phantump makes me frown because they're dead children who possessed stumps. Children had to die, just so you can catch this cute ghost.

Sorry for the late post, band practice has been getting the better of me, and it's affecting my ability to connect with Troy to work on the blog and to think cognitively. We're trying to get get at least one post daily, not including this one, and we'll try to answer any question as soon as possible. Practice ends tomorrow, but then school starts on the 18, and who knows what that'll entail. But that's the future and let's live in the now, because that's when I'm posting this. NOW! Unless you're reading this later than now, which will be then, but for you it'll be now! But until then, I need some sleep.

Goodnight,

-Steven

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50 Day Pokemon Challenge - Day 3 A Pokemon that makes you Smile

Troy- Bidoof makes me happy because his face is so cute he looks like a baby chipmunk otter thing.

Steven- A Pokemon that makes me smile is Chatot. I love music, and I've been playing music ever since I can remember. I also like his color pattern, and how pretty he looks.

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Accelgor deck concept!

Here is a very interesting card, and a deck that may just be dependent on luck.

Accelgor is a very interesting card. Deck building is not about how strong your deck is, (normally) sometimes it's just about making a deck you can have fun with. I would consider this a tier 3 deck, barley a tier 2 deck but possibly so, this will be a fun deck to play, for fun. The reason this card would be fun to play is because it's quick. fast and effective. I would consider as a base for you deck, 4 Shelmet, 4 Accelgor, 4 Muscle Band, 4 Super Scoop Up,a Evosoda and and trainer/ace spec to bring a card from the discard pile. So as you can guess from me saying Super Scoop Up, you will be cycle these cards like crazy. Basically Accelgor can't take a lot of hits, so your gonna use a scoop up to get him into your hand. I would also consider using a 4 line Cassius for guaranteed pick up. Also put in a tank for back up, to keep your bench lively use something like Keldeo Ex. This is a very strange yet fast deck that could work in some cases. You will mostly be using Raid but if you have no Keldeo to back you up, use Afterimage Strike to back you up.

-Troy

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50 Day Pokemon Challenge - Day 2 Least Favorite Pokemon

Troy- Well my least favorite Pokemon has to be Dugtrio. I mean Diglett, take a Diglett and put three together, BOOM a Dugtrio. It doesn't even make sense, do two more Dugtrio group together or does it asexually reproduce?

Steven- I hate Pichu because it's just an unnecessary, weak, and useless Pokemon, It was only made because it's 'cute' which it isn't, in my opinion.

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50 Day Pokemon Challenge - Day 1 Favorite Pokemon

Troy- I have to say, my favorite Pokemon currently has to be Politoed. I'm constantly changing favorite Pokemon, so it's hard to answer.

Steven- My favorite Pokemon is Munchlax, because I can relate to it spiritualy. All we do is eat and sleep.

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Hey I just recently got on to tumblr and I really like your blog. I was thinking about getting into the pokémon tcg and I've been reading a lot about the standard format. So I wanted to ask, how hard is it to get into the game competitively (both financially and finding people to play with)? Also is it a better investment to get into the new extended format I've been hearing about? Thanks!

Hello! The amazing thing about Pokemon is that it doesn't take much to become a player of the game. First I would like to answer your question about where to play. You can click here to be taken to a new tab. This tab is Pokemon's website, which has a event searcher. Just type in your address and you will have a list of Pokemon leagues near you. Second, Pokemon is a very good game if you are low on money. If you want to play stronger decks like a Mewtwo/Darkrai Deck, it can cost you. But power is not everything, I used a deck called tool drop which can be devastating and only costs about 30 to 50 dollars to make. Also the extended format is uncommon and not every competitive. It is basically playing old rotated out cards, which can sometimes be even harder. Rotation keep the game fresh and clean for new players to hop in and still get the same advantage as a veteran that has been playing since base set. I'm really glad you enjoy our blog and we promise to keep new players in the know!

-Troy

Here are more links for cheap decks.

The Round Deck    Flareon/Confagrigus  Weavile/Exeggcute

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Slurpuff and Trevenant Promo Analysis!

Today I bring to you a small look at two new promo cards that will be available in the two Furious Fist Blister Sets. First off I want to show what a blister set looks like. This set is a Machamp Blister Set from France. Blister Sets normally contain three to five booster packs, one coin, and one to three promo cards.

So first off, I would like to show off the coin, because it is the thing I have the least to talk about. It's a Xerneas coin. This coin was also available in the two starter decks for Base Set XY.

Up next, is the Slurpuff promo card. Below here is the moves of the card.

(Fairy)(Colorless) Cotton Guard               30 damage

During your next turn, all damage done to this Pokemon is reduced by 30.

(Fairy)(Colorless)(Colorless) Sleepy Ball      60 Damage

Your opponent's active Pokemon is now asleep.

Finally, here is Trevenant. In my opinion I actually like this card better and see it more useful.

(Physic) Eerie Wave                             20 damage

Your opponent's active Pokemon is now confused.

(Physic)(Physic)(Colorless) Wood Hammer   90 damage

Flip a coin, if tails deal 20 damage to yourself.

-Troy

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Dragonite EX potential?

Today, I want to talk about Dragonite EX.

This may be because I got 2 at the Furious Fists pre-release, but it still got me thinking. With it's Bust-In ability, it's almost like Keldeo EX, but a little different. The main difference is that Keldeo can be used anytime it's in the bench, but Dragonite's can only be used when put into battle. Since Dragonite's ability can only be used usually once, Pokemon decided that you should be able to attach energies to Dragonite from your active Pokemon. If you have 2+ Dragonites, you can keep using bust in when your other Dragonite's in trouble. Cards like Super Scoop up, Cassius, and Scoop Up Cyclone can be used to get your other Dragonite back out, so you can place it back down, and fully heal it.  Since Dragonite's move Jet Sonic requires two grass energy and 1 electric energy with no colorless energy, you should be careful about placing this card. The move Jet Sonic has a base of 80 damage with a chance of doing 120 if you discard an energy. Bust in can help to get 4 energy on Dragonite in one turn, which can help if your energy is scarce and scattered. Dragonite can work in tandem with VirGen (Virizion/Genesect) decks, where Virizion can power it up, or it can bust in for easy energy. Plasma energies are good to have, because you can attach one with a Colress machine, discard it, and get it back with Shadow Triad.  No matter how you play it, I think Dragonite could be a great addition to grass decks, and with a weakness to fairy, it can hit the other dragon type cards for double, without taking too much from them. In the future, if a Fairy EX becomes used very competitively, it could be a hard hit on Dragonite. But we won't know until then.

-Steven

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Landorus EX will destroy everything? Card analysis

Hello everyone Troy here, and I want to start off by saying both Steven and I will be attending pre-release events tomorrow on the 2nd of August.

Let me start this off by introducing you to my friend here Landorus EX. Most players will go for the attack Hammerhead, without even second glancing Land's Judgment. Hammerhead was already a very scary move, and now with the Muscle Band from XY Base Set, people have started using it more and more. But now, NOW is when the onslaught begins. First lets look at a few cards.

First I want to look at Korrina. She is almost a honorable mention, but if you want to really build a deck around this, she is essential. Let me say you have 4 Landorous, and 4 Korrina in your deck. On first turn set-up you first place your six prizes. You have about a 15% chance of putting either one of these in your prizes. After this you have 54 cards left in your  deck, but then you draw seven cards for your hand. Right here you have a extremely high chance of drawing one on these cards, not including the card you draw for the start of your turn. So that means your almost guaranteed a Landorus EX at turn one. BOOM, step one to winning is done.

Next we have a Strong Energy. So after you get your Landorus EX, attach a energy, fighting or strong. Say you do get a Strong energy. And a Muscle Band. That right there is 70 damage near turn one to turn three, depending how you draw. Not to forget that Strong Energy and STACKABLE. This can reach levels of 90, 110, even 130 damage! But I have one more finish blow to leave your opponent down for the count! (Fighting humor.)

Meet Fighting Stadium. Though this is only to EX Pokemon, EX Pokemon are extremely common is every deck. So lets say we have only one Strong Energy attached, a Muscle Band, and a Fighting Stadium in play. That will end you first turn (most of the time) with 90 damage and 30 to bench. Talk about unstoppable. And that is just Landorus alone. There are many Pokemon that this can be pair with to make it even more deadly, such as BC Dusknoir, and XY Greninja.

Make sure to drop a follow and stay awesome!

                            -Troy

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PokemonCenter.com update

This may not be too TCG related yet, but if you haven't heard, PokemonCenter.com is getting an American release. It opens in about 5 days, and they're having a pre-sale! It's been going on for a while, and what they're doing is they're selling 3 items early, and it changes every week. It's not going to change until it opens, but then It'll be open and they'll be selling all of it. Right now, they're selling a 'Xerneas T-shirt,' a 'Mega Charizard Y plush,' and a 'Pikachu phone case for iPhone 5 and 5s.'

1. Xerneas T-shirt

the Xerneas T-shirt is a Navy Blue T-shirt with Xerneas on the front. There's a picture of Xerneas with it's name, pronunciation, type, height, and weight on the back, but it's small, right under the head, and blue, so it might be hard so see while wearing. All the normal T-shirt info, such as price, fabric type, sizes and how to wash it can be found on the website.

2. Mega Charizard Y plush

The Mega charizard Y plush is a plush, and there's not really more too it. It looks cool, but the website considers it a choking hazard because it has small parts, so you might want to be careful with this.

3. Pikachu Phone Case

The Pikachu phone case is a phone case for iPhones 5 and 5s. It is made of  tough ABS plastic shell and a rubberized finish. If you own anything other than a 5 or 5s, then you'll have to wait until the shop opens. I assume they'll have models for other phones, because not everyone uses iPhone. My guess for why they're only doing it for the iPhone right now is because since most people use iPhone it'd still sell, and it'll make people who don't more interested in the site.

Well that's about all for pokemoncenter.com until it opens, so We'll update again when it's open for business! If there's I didn't cover you want to know, you can visit the website for yourself.

-Steven

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New Pokemon Series Release Confirmed!

On November 5th, it is confirmed that Phantom Forces XY will be coming to America! This set is called Phantom Gate in Japan and will feature 6 new EX Pokemon, and two brand new Mega Pokemon. There are three confirmed EX Pokemon with one being speculated. The confirmed Pokemon are Gengar EX, Manectric EX, Aegislash EX, and Dialga EX has been seen but not confirmed as a new card or a reprint. The two Mega Pokemon are of course Gengar and Manectric! This is exciting news considering Pokemon Furious Fist has yet to release in the U.S.

-Troy

    What will become of these two?     

Thanks to pokemonbeach.com for the images.

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Meet the mods!

After a rough start of posts being sent to the wrong accounts, accounts being hacked and deleted, I think we have everything sorted out.  SO LETS MEET THE MODS!

Hi i'm Troy and the creator of this blog! I love Steven Universe, Hot Pockets, and of course Pokemon. I do play Pokemon to a reasonably competitive standard, and have been collecting since base set. I started getting competitive two years ago, and my favorite Pokemon changes everyday but right now, I really love Espurr. 

Hey, I'm me! And for those of you who don't who I am, I'm Steven, but you can call me Steven. I do a lot of things such as watch T.V. play games, and help on this blog. My interests include Pokémon (obviously), most other video games, a heap of cartoons, and some pop culture. If you ever need help I'm your man, or if I'm not there, then I'm not. I'm a cool guy, or maybe I'm not that's really up to you. I'm lazy as H̶e̶l̶l̶ heck (gotta stay PG for the kiddos), so I'm probably not going to be answering, but don't think I won't be posting. That's all for now, Steve (Don't call me Steve)

That's all for now, we hope you follow us and stay tune for a fun Pokemon experience!