1,2,3, DRAW! How to Play the Pokémon Trading Card Game
WEBIt can be played out in this three-step order: As soon as it's your turn, draw a card from your deck. (Draw phase). Play out your turn in any way you want. Play basic Pokémon to your bench, play your once-per-turn supporter card, attach energy, play item cards, and more. This is the strategic part of the turn.
Pokémon TCG - Base/Jungle/Fossil Metagame Review
WEBThe Pokémon Trading Cards of this era seem to be geared towards collecting than for playing. On the mat, these cards are extremely out of balance, with only a very small portion of them being viable. That has its good sides: it's easy to learn how to build a deck and play, making it very accessible.
Pokemon TCG Metagame Overview - Smogon University
WEBGenerally, the player who draws the most cards during a game has the highest flexibility, and therefore, has the best chance to win. In addition, Zen Blade does a solid 60 damage for the low cost of CC, making it a solid emergency attacker. Therefore, there's a place for the entire Uxie line in every deck.
Make your own personalized Trainer Card! | Smogon Forums
WEBDec 26, 2020 · 1) The Pokémon you should have in your Trainer Card are those who mean the most to you and your experiences. They are the ones you cherish the most for whatever reason. 2) Any Pokémon can go on your Trainer Card. This includes Legendary Pokémon, Mythical Pokémon, Ultra Beasts, and Smogon's CAP. 3) If you add a CAP, you can …
The Best Art In The Pokemon TCG | Smogon Forums - Smogon …
WEBAug 14, 2024 · This set of cards is top 3 official Pokemon art of all time and what inspired me to make this thread. Probably the closest we'll ever get to Yoshitaka Amano doing illustrations for this series. Reactions: woodgoldtwo , DrrT , Pineapple1001 and 3 others
Shiny Hunting in Pokémon Sword and Shield - Smogon University
WEBShiny rates. The base rate for shiny encounters in Pokémon Sword and Shield is 1/4096. Having the Shiny Charm increases it to 1/1366 when not affected by mechanics like the Masuda Method (1/683 no Shiny Charm, 1/512 with Shiny Charm) when breeding or by the number encountered of a species through the presence of Brilliant Aura Pokémon.
Pokémon Showdown - Smogon University
WEBPokémon Showdown. Pokémon Showdown is a Pokémon battle simulator that you can play immediately in your browser with no downloads! Try it out! Smogon uses Pokémon Showdown for competitive battling, tournaments, chatting, and other community functions. For more information, visit the Pokémon Showdown website or the forum.
Pokémon Trading Card Game - Smogon University
WEBOn the Pokémon cards, you will see their attacks, with symbols before them indicating their Energy cost. To attack, a Pokémon needs the right type of Energy attached. Each symbol next to an attack represents an Energy card of a certain type. The white "colorless Energy" symbol means you can use any type of Energy.
Guide to Three-type Cores - Smogon University
WEBIt suffices to say that a SFD core is as much defense against Dragon-types as you'll ever need. Dragon-types also help Steel-types by handling Fire-, Water-, and Electric-types, which Steel-types have always been very vulnerable to. Combined, these three types resist all types, barring Ground and Ghost.
The Pokemon Dictionary - Smogon University
WEBA Pokemon intended to take either physical or special attacks and hit back, but does not have to do so consistently over the entire course of a match. Bronzong is a very potent tank. With Gyro Ball, Explosion, and massive defenses, it can hit enemies hard and take many hits effectively over the course of a match.