Pokémon TCG Questions Thread [general questions]

[Ginger Turtle]

Alright, I figured as much. Thanks for clearing that up for me.

[CrusherTheFeraligatr]

Anybody know why porygon cards are so horrible? Normal porygon is a decent pokemon, but the cards are some of the worst I've seen.

[SkittyOnWailord]

Anybody know why porygon cards are so horrible? Normal porygon is a decent pokemon, but the cards are some of the worst I've seen.

I guess it's all based on personal opinion then? The Porygon line is using in more than 50% of all competitive unlimited decks.

[ven?]

I agree, proygon is a great line in unlimited. Proygon 2 allows the use of an extra supporter, lv.x and Z have great ability's.

Odd question, what would be better spread with a power lock on you're defending only if I could use 1 N or pont with 2 porygon 2 then it would allow me to use 2 seeker, 4 poke turn with crobat G and then play vileplume couldn't I just use kyogre EX the same turn or use kyurem glaciate, regardless of what kind of deck you're against, what would you think is better?

[Kanethedragon]

Quick question, are there any banned cards at all for tournaments, but is it open play with only a four of the same card limit. And can one pokemon but from different releases be counted as different cards, or is it four throughout?

[Asrialys]

Quick question, are there any banned cards at all for tournaments

There are technically no banned cards. You just can't play cards that are not present or reprinted in the current modified-legal format.

but is it open play with only a four of the same card limit. And can one pokemon but from different releases be counted as different cards, or is it four throughout?

General rule about the four-card limit is that if it has the same name with the same spelling, then it counts toward the limit. There are very few exceptions. Back when we had Lv. X cards, those cards and the Pokemon from which they leveled up were counted as the same Pokemon. However, with the current EX cards, they are counted as different. So you can have four Terrakion and four Terrakion EX in a deck. And even if a particular Pokemon appears in several different sets, you can only have up to four of that Pokemon. You can use four different Darumaka, but you can't use any more than that.

[Kanethedragon]

There are technically no banned cards. You just can't play cards that are not present or reprinted in the current modified-legal format.


General rule about the four-card limit is that if it has the same name with the same spelling, then it counts toward the limit. There are very few exceptions. Back when we had Lv. X cards, those cards and the Pokemon from which they leveled up were counted as the same Pokemon. However, with the current EX cards, they are counted as different. So you can have four Terrakion and four Terrakion EX in a deck. And even if a particular Pokemon appears in several different sets, you can only have up to four of that Pokemon. You can use four different Darumaka, but you can't use any more than that.

Okay thanks, and what does it mean about whether the card is present in the current modified-legal format? Meaning that the same pokemon is in it, or that that specific card is in it? For example, would I be able to use something like an old Holon's Magnemite or Team Magma cards in the current legal format? Or would they be considered uneligible to be played? It's been a while since I last updated my Pokemon cards, with a large amount being from the 2000-2008 era.

[Asrialys]

Okay thanks, and what does it mean about whether the card is present in the current modified-legal format? Meaning that the same pokemon is in it, or that that specific card is in it? For example, would I be able to use something like an old Holon's Magnemite or Team Magma cards in the current legal format? Or would they be considered uneligible to be played? It's been a while since I last updated my Pokemon cards, with a large amount being from the 2000-2008 era.

Those cards are not allowed in the current modified-legal format. Below is the list of sets currently allowed in the modified format. Some cards from these sets, like PlusPower and Potion are reprints of old cards. Old cards that share the same name and similar effect can be used, but you [B]must/B] use the most recent wording. It's easier to just use the latest release of reprinted cards. And just so you know, the old Computer Search cannot be used in place of the new Computer Search, as the old one is not an "Ace Spec" card.

Black & White
Black & White - Emerging Powers
Black & White - Noble Victories
Black & White - Next Destinies
Black & White - Dark Explorers
Black & White - Dragons Exalted
Black & White - Boundaries Crossed
Dragon Vault
Black & White Trainer Kit
Promos BW01+
Black & White McDonald's Collection

Black & White: Plasma Storm will be joining this list on February 6th.

[Kanethedragon]

Those cards are not allowed in the current modified-legal format. Below is the list of sets currently allowed in the modified format. Some cards from these sets, like PlusPower and Potion are reprints of old cards. Old cards that share the same name and similar effect can be used, but you [B]must/B] use the most recent wording. It's easier to just use the latest release of reprinted cards. And just so you know, the old Computer Search cannot be used in place of the new Computer Search, as the old one is not an "Ace Spec" card.

Black & White
Black & White - Emerging Powers
Black & White - Noble Victories
Black & White - Next Destinies
Black & White - Dark Explorers
Black & White - Dragons Exalted
Black & White - Boundaries Crossed
Dragon Vault
Black & White Trainer Kit
Promos BW01+
Black & White McDonald's Collection

Black & White: Plasma Storm will be joining this list on February 6th.

Ah okay, thanks. Meaning I have to start most of everything anew probably.

[the ash man83]

Does anyone know why there have't been any Kadabra cards since Nintendo replaced WotC?

[Asrialys]

Does anyone know why there have't been any Kadabra cards since Nintendo replaced WotC?

This guy...

[Stymie]

Are theme decks the only way to buy energy cards? (excluding on the internet)

Why was Dragons Exalted so infamous?

What is a very famous expansion?

[Asrialys]

Are theme decks the only way to buy energy cards? (excluding on the internet)

Pretty much. The base Black and White set has Common basic Energy cards in booster packs, but they're not in every one. If you know any other players, see if they have any to spare. There are also Trainer Kits, which are two half-decks. Then there's something new called Plasma Storm: Elite Trainer Box that comes 40 (presumably basic) Energy cards, along with other nifty items. Supposed to be released in February.

Why was Dragons Exalted so infamous?

Introduced Dragon Pokemon, but no new Energy types? I don't know.

[Stymie]

Pretty much. The base Black and White set has Common basic Energy cards in booster packs, but they're not in every one. If you know any other players, see if they have any to spare. There are also Trainer Kits, which are two half-decks. Then there's something new called Plasma Storm: Elite Trainer Box that comes 40 (presumably basic) Energy cards, along with other nifty items. Supposed to be released in February.


Introduced Dragon Pokemon, but no new Energy types? I don't know.

Thanks, i'll keep my out for that elite trainer box

[nerfed]

I think it was because the Japanese name is Similar to Uri Geller who is a spoon-bender and he thought it was offensive and started a lawsuit.
Not 100% on the story but it involved him,Kadabra and a lawsuit

[ven?]

This guy...

I think it was because the Japanese name is Similar to Uri Geller who is a spoon-bender and he thought it was offensive and started a lawsuit.
Not 100% on the story but it involved him,Kadabra and a lawsuit

He had mentioned that the spoon bending technique being his headline act and the star on kadabra's head was a rip off of him other then just the katakana of his name (which in all fairness japanese diction is much much smaller then English, so using words more then once for different things in one paragraph or more of the japanese language is extremely common). But regardless of Uri's retardation we still have kadabra in the video games, and lets say (role reversal) if I was in his shoes, I would be very happy to think that a multi billion dollar company would have a character based on me in some way (ego).

[SkylanderSchool]

What packs come in the Keldeo tin?

[Iamnotastalker]

Hey guys this isn't a question but I wanted to alert Pokémon tcg collectors in the UK that GAME.uk is selling tins for FU@*(I*! £5 each! I'm not sure if that's in all the stores but they are online!

[teh_original_pikachu]

What packs come in the Keldeo tin?

Pretty sure its 1 plasma storm, 1 boundaries crossed, and 2 dragons exalted.

[ven?]

OldMan jenkins@ Um I can tell that you didn't look up the value of certain cards like Erikas Victreebel and the Southern Islands Collection cards, you could ask for 20$ for those 8 cards.

SkylanderSchool@ All packs are generally randomized in a tin, but you always get 2 packs from the 2 current sets.

[Lightmasa]

So my wife got me this world championship 2013 deck and i was wondering can you use some of the cards in this deck in other decks?

[ven?]

So my wife got me this world championship 2013 deck and i was wondering can you use some of the cards in this deck in other decks?

Yes, but you cannot use world championship cards for tournament play such as battle roads, cities, provs/states, nationals, regionals and worlds as they are not considered actual cards.

[Lightmasa]

Have another question. I want to start playing in tournaments soon but i am not understanding the some of the modified info. Like its says black star promo 1-53 not legal. Does that mean my mewtwo ex from the 2012 tins isnt playable?

[ven?]

If you want to attend a tournament for battle roads, cities, etc, you should check this out . This is an application poke gym made to be format updated when it comes to modified decklists to make things easier at finding out what you can use and making a decklist for tournaments much faster then writing it down.

[the ash man83]

Which TCG sets have Reverse Holos? I know the WotC sets didn't, but I can't remember if all of the Nintendo sets do.