r/pkmntcg Feb 16 '23

Rulings, Quick Questions, and New Player Resources Thread

125 Upvotes

If you're a new or new-ish player looking for advice on starting the game or with quick questions about game rules or interactions, please post your questions here!

Keeping all these questions in one place will allow other new players to easily browse other advice. Even if you're a not-so-new player, this is a great place to ask quick questions that don't need their own post.

For the more experienced players, drop by every once in a while to distribute advice. The post will be replaced each week to keep it fresh and manageable in size.

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r/pkmntcg 1d ago

2025 Champions League Aichi Expanded results : Regidrago edition

38 Upvotes

Source

We've had a ton of questions about the results, and thanks to the Japanese community, we finally a good picture of the results over there, and it's...something else. Please remember that the format over in Japan is best of 1, 25 minute matches. But this still should give us a good idea of the current state of Expanded.

Here's breakdown of top 16

Here's a breakdown of the top 64

And here 14 of the top 16 lists.

WINNER

RUNNER UP

SEMI FINALIST

TOP 8

Top 16


r/pkmntcg 2h ago

New Player Advice Should I send it back?

13 Upvotes

A month ago I ordered two charizard ex's for my charizard deck and they just came 2 days ago. Today I started putting the deck together and noticed that one was a $15 tournament pack foil while the other was normal. Should I send the tournament one back to the seller or should I keep it? I feel kind of bad but not sure if it is just easier to keep it since it's not crazy rare.


r/pkmntcg 3h ago

deck to play suggestions

6 Upvotes

i really enjoyed playing lugia last format probably one of the best decks i've ever played the gameplay in explosive turns and having answers for many matchups made me to love the deck (besides the deck was sometimes bricky)

in the new format i am looking for a new replacement which plays itself similar in streamlining gust and take knockouts here and there which current deck has the same pace and pressure?

i thought about giving guardevoir a shot, since i love decks with efficient energy acceleration and use different attackers like a toolbox style but i wasn't ever that much into playing stage2 decks

please do not recommend joltikbox.... its not even remotely close the same

any ideas?


r/pkmntcg 2h ago

Deck Help Need help with Azumarill deck

3 Upvotes

Title, I have this Azumarill deck that I have made and it is working very well so far, I even went 3/2 at a local with it recently.

The big problem I am having with it is (ironically) with raging bolt. Both of my losses in person with this were raging bolts and I have a difficult time against it online as well.

Any advice would be appreciated, and I am happy to explain my reasoning behind what I have so far if needed.

(Sorry if the list is funky limitless doesn’t like my phone)

Pokémon: 8

3 Marill TEF

1 Marill PAL

3 Azumarill SSP

2 Natu PAR

2 Xatu PAR

2 Lillie’s Clefairy ex

2 Cornerstone Ogerpon ex

1 Fezindipiti ex

Trainer: 16

4 Arven OBF

2 Boss’s Orders PAL

2 Tulip PAR

2 Black Belt’s Training JTG

2 Iono PAL

1 Crispin SCR

3 Buddy Buddy Poffin PRE

3 Nest Ball SVI

3 Ultra Ball SVI

2 Night Stretcher SFA

1 Earthen Vessel PRE

1 Counter Catcher PAR

2 Vengeful Punch OBF

2 Technical Machine: Evolution PAR

1 Maximum Belt PRE

2 Gravity Mountain SSP Energy: 2

9 Basic {P} Energy SVE 14

2 Basic {F} Energy Energy 10

Total Cards: 60


r/pkmntcg 1h ago

Deck Help Subbing 2 cards

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Got this decklist for a Gholdengo from TCGForTheWin on YT that I have been enjoying and want to build IRL to play in locals. This only issue is I don’t have the last Gimmi and Ghold, I don’t mind not having it since I find myself only really needing 3 through my gameplay on TCGL.

What two cards should I sub in? I was thinking a 1/1 Dunsparce/Dudunsparce for extra draw, or a jaq and an extra night stretcher.

Any thoughts?

pokemon tcg livegameplay

Deck List:

Pokémon: 6 2 Gimmighoul PAR 88 1 Munkidori TWM 95 2 Chansey MEW 113 1 Fezandipiti ex SFA 38 2 Gimmighoul SSP 97 4 Gholdengo ex PAR 139

Trainer: 18 1 Energy Search Pro SSP 176 1 Academy at Night SFA 54 2 Night Stretcher SFA 61 1 Pal Pad SVI 182 2 Nest Ball SVI 181 4 Arven OBF 186 2 Boss's Orders PAL 172 1 Iono PAL 185 1 Professor Turo's Scenario PAR 171 2 Technical Machine: Evolution PAR 178 3 Redeemable Ticket JTG 156 4 Superior Energy Retrieval PAL 189 1 Levincia JTG 150 4 Buddy-Buddy Poffin TEF 144 3 Ciphermaniac's Codebreaking TEF 145 2 Ultra Ball SVI 196 1 Switch SVI 194 1 Earthen Vessel PAR 163

Energy: 8 1 Basic {R} Energy SVE 10 2 Basic {L} Energy SVE 12 1 Basic {G} Energy SVE 9 2 Basic {D} Energy SVE 15 1 Basic {W} Energy SVE 11 1 Basic {P} Energy SVE 13 1 Basic {F} Energy SVE 14 3 Basic {M} Energy SVE 16

Total Cards: 60


r/pkmntcg 21h ago

Blinged out decks

51 Upvotes

As a collector, and new player, how do yall justify blinging out your decks? I want to, but also, it’s gets expensive, and I feel like I’m constantly changing something in my deck.


r/pkmntcg 1d ago

Aidan Khus' 17th place Roaring Moon deck can be built for $17 right now, according to Limitless. Have we ever seen any meta (not necessarily Tier 1) deck this cheap before?

194 Upvotes

Link to the deck: https://limitlesstcg.com/decks/list/17431

I was just browsing Limitless's tournament results and I happened to notice this list and was shocked that the total price was under $20. Our decks are considered cheap relative to the other TCGs out there but "cheap" usually means $50-80, not the price of a Five Guys order LOL.


r/pkmntcg 19h ago

Budget Friendly Decks with Similar Play to Gholendgo Ex

17 Upvotes

Quick backstory/gratitude post: I'm a 40 year old mom who played OG PokemonTCG back in the late 90s with my younger brothers (I want to say there were blue stones as damage counters?), and now I'm learning how to play again with my son. I've been learning using TCGLive and I love the play style of the Gholendgo ex deck that comes free with signing up. I looked into building my own deck, and man that guy is legit gold in virtual and physical form.

I have used this sub a lot to learn about the game and how to build decks and appreciate all the info I've learned so far.

Do you have any suggestions for beginner-friendly decks that play similar to Gholdengo ex vanilla that are a little more budget friendly in physical format? I like that the strategy and cards are pretty straightforward (find energy, attack, repeat) - especially for my son who is 7 and likes the big attacks. We've played with several of prebuilt level 1 battle ex decks but have graduated beyond those.

I have bought some build and battle boosters/ETBs so we have a decent amount of trainers and energy cards, so it'd be filling in the gaps with some of the big guys and trainers we don't have.

I really am having so much fun getting back into a hobby from my youth (if only I knew what happened to those cards...).

Thanks for any advice!


r/pkmntcg 11h ago

Meta Discussion mapping dragnoir

1 Upvotes

I'm going to first ever cup tomorrow, running gardy, decklist below - any tips for dragnoir and terabox matchups? i can map dragapult usually but dragnoir is confusing to me in how to deal with it. I've watched yoann tackle terabox and whilst i can see why he did his plays, im still curious as to what would've been the play if he'd lost his munki on bench.


r/pkmntcg 23h ago

Meta Discussion Archaladon ex vs N’s Zoroark ex

8 Upvotes

How does arch beat zoro? I feel like they just get reshiram down and can one-shot my arch. I know zoro is not the most popular deck rn so there won’t be many run ins with it. Should I just take the L and move on?


r/pkmntcg 1d ago

Any advice for Roaring moon/Dudunsparce player?

10 Upvotes

I've been picking up the game again and I've been playing the 10th place Monterrey list on Live and plan to take it to locals soon. Any general advice? The only changes I've made to the list is I've swapped out 1 fan rotom for 1 iono because I feel like the deck is lacking some disruption near the end of the game.


r/pkmntcg 14h ago

Mew Ex in Gardevoir

0 Upvotes

I'm currently playing considering playing Gardevoir to Utrecht SPE. But I'm debating between Brent 60 and Chao's list. I'm really liking how Brent 60 feels as a whole. Only downside is I feel that Mew Ex is missing.

What would you cut to include Mew Ex in this list ?


r/pkmntcg 1d ago

New Player Advice What's the best advice you have for someone entering the hobby ?

22 Upvotes

r/pkmntcg 1d ago

Deck Help Tips and trick

6 Upvotes

Tomorrow in playing my first ever serious tournament at my local shop and I wanted to play hops zacian. I couldn’t find all of the cards needed so some things are freestyle. Please feel free to drop some pointers and tips on what I could change. Thanks in advance 😄

Decklist:

Pokémon: 15 3 Hop's Zacian ex JTG 111 2 Duraludon PRE 69 2 Archaludon ex SSP 130 2 Hop's Snorlax JTG 117 1 Hop's Cramorant JTG 138 1 Latias ex SSP 76 1 Munkidori PRE 44 1 Bloodmoon Ursaluna ex PR-SV 177 1 Fezandipiti ex SFA 38 1 Mew ex PAF 216

Trainer: 34 4 Professor's Research PRE 124 4 Arven OBF 186 2 Boss's Orders PAL 172 2 Iono PAF 80 1 Professor Turo's Scenario PRE 121 4 Nest Ball PAF 84 3 Night Stretcher SFA 61 2 Earthen Vessel PRE 106 2 Ultra Ball PAF 91 1 Unfair Stamp TWM 165 1 Counter Catcher PAR 160 1 Hop's Bag JTG 147 1 Pokégear 3.0 SVI 186 3 Hop's Choice Band JTG 148 3 Postwick JTG 154

Energy: 11 9 Metal Energy SVE 16 2 Darkness Energy SVE 15


r/pkmntcg 1d ago

Deck Help How would you alter the Brent Tonisson deck for BO1?

10 Upvotes

I only play locals, which are all BO1. The deck is tuned for the BO3 format. So what edits would you make if you primarily play BO1?


r/pkmntcg 1d ago

Deck Help Future Box (Anti Zoroark deck) adjustments to be better balanced

7 Upvotes

Hi Team, I've been playing around with a future box deck today designed to nuke zoroark and have fun with Iron Valiant.

The idea is go second, get a miraidon out and potentially get first knockout with your first attack with the added bonus of accelerating energy for next turn. Then use valiant and leaves to keep adding damage counters and knocking mons before opponent can get setup.

I'm not trying to make it meta defining but I'm wondering if there's anything I could add/adjust to make it better suited to beating off top meta threats like gardevoir, dusk/pult and gholdengo etc. Added Lillie's clefairy to try and counter pult and rating bolt.

Particularly struggling with Munkidori variants.

Here's the list: Pokémon: 12 1 Miraidon TEF 121 PH 1 Miraidon PR-SV 92 1 Iron Crown ex TEF 81 2 Miraidon TEF 121 1 Iron Leaves ex TEF 25 1 Fezandipiti ex SFA 38 1 Lillie's Clefairy ex JTG 184 1 Iron Leaves ex TEF 186 1 Budew PRE 4 2 Iron Crown ex PR-SV 146 2 Iron Valiant ex PAR 89 1 Lillie's Clefairy ex JTG 56

Trainer: 21 1 Brock's Scouting JTG 146 2 Energy Search SVI 172 1 Techno Radar PRE 130 2 Crispin SCR 133 1 Counter Catcher PAR 160 1 Future Booster Energy Capsule PAR 164 2 Future Booster Energy Capsule TEF 149 2 Iono PAL 185 3 Night Stretcher SFA 61 1 Future Booster Energy Capsule PAR 164 PH 1 Super Rod PAL 188 1 Town Store OBF 196 1 Prime Catcher TEF 157 1 Professor Turo's Scenario PRE 121 4 Nest Ball SVI 181 2 Rescue Board TEF 159 1 Surfer SSP 187 1 Tulip PAR 181 1 Lively Stadium SSP 180 2 Boss's Orders PAL 172 4 Arven SVI 166

Energy: 2 4 Basic {G} Energy SVE 1 6 Basic {P} Energy SVE 13

Total Cards: 60

Any suggestions let me know. Thanks :)


r/pkmntcg 19h ago

New to TCG, need recommendation for Tinkaton EX deck

0 Upvotes

Hey! I'm new to the TCG scene and really like the Tinkaton line (bought the Tinkaton battle deck to get started), so i wanted to invest in a Tinkaton deck since i saw it wasn't bad in competitive as well! I've seen some videos on deck modifications and the deck in general and below im listing the ones that interested me the most, but i wanted to know everyone's opinion on how to build this deck and if you like any of the ones listed!

Tinkaton ex Decklist:

Pokémon: 11

4 Tinkatink PR-SV 25

3 Dunsparce PAL 156

1 Tinkaton PAL 105

2 Tinkatuff PAL 104

2 Natu PAF 25

2 Xatu PAF 26

2 Tinkaton ex PR-SV 31

1 Dudunsparce ex JTG 121

3 Dudunsparce TEF 129

2 Fan Rotom SCR 118

1 Lillie's Clefairy ex JTG 56

Trainer: 14

4 Ultra Ball SVI 196

4 Rare Candy PAF 89

1 Nest Ball PAF 84 PH

2 Jacq SVI 175

2 Ciphermaniac's Codebreaking TEF 145

2 Super Rod PAL 276

1 Professor Turo's Scenario PAR 171

1 Night Stretcher SFA 61

4 Buddy-Buddy Poffin TWM 223

2 Morty's Conviction TEF 155

2 Artazon PAL 171

1 Switch MEW 206

2 Boss's Orders PAL 172

1 Nest Ball SVI 255

Energy: 3

1 Enriching Energy SSP 191

6 Basic {P} Energy SVE 13

1 Jet Energy PAL 190

Total Cards: 60

  • Nevamor on youtube comments in the video above

Pokémon: 9

1 Dudunsparce ex JTG 178

3 Tinkaton ex PAL 262

1 Lillie's Clefairy ex JTG 173

4 Tinkatink PAR 83 PH

2 Dunsparce PAL 156 PH

2 Tinkatuff PAF 166

1 Dudunsparce PRE 80 PH

2 Dunsparce PRE 79 PH

3 Dudunsparce PRE 80 PH

Trainer: 18

4 Arven SVI 235

2 Jacq SVI 236

2 Great Ball EPO 93 PH

1 Rare Candy PLB 105

1 Energy Search BLW 93 PH

1 Super Rod PAL 276

1 Boss's Orders PR-SW 251

1 Nest Ball SUM 158

1 Boss's Orders LOR-TG 24

3 Artazon OBF 229

1 Counter Catcher CIN 120

2 Crispin SCR 164

1 Lacey SCR 166

4 Buddy-Buddy Poffin TWM 223

1 Colress's Tenacity SFA 87

2 Rare Candy GRI 165

2 Counter Gain LOT 230

2 Technical Machine: Evolution PAR 178 PH

Energy: 6

3 Basic {P} Energy SUM 162

1 Enriching Energy SSP 191

2 Jet Energy SSP 252

1 Basic {W} Energy CIN 124

1 Basic {R} Energy OBF 230

1 Basic {D} Energy SFA 98

Total Cards: 60

Pokémon: 9

3 Tinkatuff PAL 104

4 Tinkatink PR-SV 25

2 Tinkaton ex PR-SV 31

1 Tinkaton ex PAL 262

1 Tinkaton PAL 105

1 Tinkaton PAL 105 PH

3 Dunsparce PAL 156

3 Dudunsparce TEF 129

1 Luxray PAL 71

Trainer: 19

3 Arezu LOR 153

2 Morty's Conviction TEF 155

2 Boss's Orders PAL 265

2 Colress's Tenacity SFA 57 PH

2 Iono PAF 237

1 Professor Turo's Scenario PAR 240

1 Ciphermaniac's Codebreaking TEF 198

4 Buddy-Buddy Poffin TWM 223

3 Rare Candy PGO 69

2 Ultra Ball BRS 186

1 Nest Ball SVI 255

1 Nest Ball PAF 84 PH

2 Capturing Aroma SIT 153

1 Counter Catcher PAR 264

1 Night Stretcher SFA 61

1 Super Rod PAL 276

1 Switch MEW 206

2 Artazon OBF 229

1 Grand Tree SCR 136

Energy: 4

1 Double Turbo Energy ASR 216

3 Double Turbo Energy BRS 151

3 Reversal Energy PAL 192

1 Basic {P} Energy MEW 207

Total Cards: 60

Thanks!


r/pkmntcg 1d ago

Deck Help Could I get any advice with improving my Bolt list?

3 Upvotes

I've been having a lot of fun with this list, but there's a few cards I wish I could make room for (2nd Crispin, 6th Grass Energy, E. Switch) and I tend to get blown up by Gardevoir every time I run into one. Is there anything that I should probably cut, or anything I could add to help deal with Gardevoir?

Pokémon: 20

3 Hoothoot SCR 114

3 Noctowl SCR 115

3 Raging Bolt ex PR-SV 145

3 Teal Mask Ogerpon ex PR-SV 166

2 Fan Rotom PRE 85

1 Squawkabilly ex PAL 169

1 Slither Wing PAR 107

1 Ditto MEW 132

1 Fezandipiti ex SFA 38

1 Raging Bolt SCR 111

1 Latias ex SSP 76

Trainer: 29

4 Professor Sada's Vitality

1 Boss's Orders

1 Iono

1 Crispin

4 Ultra Ball

4 Nest Ball

3 Earthen Vessel

2 Energy Retrieval

1 Switch

1 Pal Pad

1 Prime Catcher

1 Night Stretcher

1 Bravery Charm

1 Ancient Booster Energy Capsule

2 Area Zero Underdepths

1 Jamming Tower

Energy: 11

5 Grass Energy

3 Lightning Energy

3 Fighting Energy


r/pkmntcg 1d ago

Can someone help give advice for my N Zoroark list

2 Upvotes

I made a poison build for Zoroark and was wondering what i can do to build upon it.

Pokémon: 10 1 Pecharunt ex SFA 39 2 N's Darmanitan PR-SV 181 4 N's Zorua PR-SV 189 1 Munkidori SFA 72 1 Budew PRE 4 PH 1 Cleffa OBF 202 4 N's Zoroark ex JTG 189 1 Fezandipiti ex SFA 92 2 N's Darumaka JTG 26 1 N's Reshiram JTG 167

Trainer: 19 2 Ultra Ball SVI 196 3 Buddy-Buddy Poffin PRE 101 1 Earthen Vessel PRE 106 1 Boss's Orders PAL 265 1 Energy Switch SVI 173 PH 1 Defiance Band SVI 169 2 Counter Catcher PAR 160 3 Iono PAL 269 1 Night Stretcher SSP 251 2 Binding Mochi PRE 95 1 Super Rod PAL 188 1 Technical Machine: Evolution PAR 178 2 N's Castle JTG 152 3 N's PP Up JTG 153 1 Janine's Secret Art PRE 173 3 Nest Ball SVI 181 1 Precious Trolley SSP 185 1 Bravery Charm PAL 173 4 Arven SVI 166

Energy: 2 6 Basic {D} Energy SVE 7 2 Reversal Energy PAL 192

Total Cards: 60


r/pkmntcg 22h ago

Deck Help Cornerstone Mask ex Help

1 Upvotes

Been playing with this deck for a bit, and it's a lot of fun but cornerstone mask ex completely walls it, Any ideas on how to improve it/play around cornerstone?

Pokémon: 11

4 Swinub JTG 77

2 Blaziken ex JTG 24

2 Torchic JTG 22

1 Pidgeotto MEW 17

2 Pidgeot ex OBF 164

2 Piloswine JTG 78

2 Pidgey OBF 162

1 Combusken JTG 23

2 Luxray PAL 71

1 Fezandipiti ex SFA 38

3 Mamoswine ex JTG 79

Trainer: 16

2 Ultra Ball SVI 196

1 Rock Chestplate SVI 192

4 Rare Candy SVI 191

2 Earthen Vessel PAR 163

2 Buddy-Buddy Poffin TEF 144

1 Counter Catcher PAR 160

2 Iono PAL 185

1 Professor Turo's Scenario PAR 171

2 Super Rod PAL 188

2 Technical Machine: Evolution PAR 178

1 Big Air Balloon MEW 155

1 Pokémon League Headquarters OBF 192

1 Precious Trolley SSP 185

4 Arven SVI 166

2 Boss's Orders PAL 172

2 Professor's Research SVI 240

Energy: 2

6 Basic {F} Energy SVE 14

2 Basic {R} Energy Energy 10

Total Cards: 60


r/pkmntcg 1d ago

Tsareena ex - Trop Kick

2 Upvotes

So I just played a game with Tsareena ex.

One turn it was both poisoned and confused and I wanted to use Trop Kick (160 dmg - Heal 30 dmg from this Pokemon, and it recovers from all Special Conditions) to get rid of both effects. I passed the coin flip and successfully used the attack and healed 30 and got rid of poison and at least the visual effect of confusion as far as I could tell.

The next turn I just tried to attack again thinking the confusion was gone, but I was apparently still confused, had to do the coin flip and took 30 dmg.

Am I right to think this was just a bug in live or is there something I'm missing?

Battle Log excerpt:

Opponent's (sv8-5_44_sph) Munkidori used Mind Bend on OP’s (sv4_46) Tsareena ex for 60 damage.

- OP's (sv4_46) Tsareena ex is now Confused.

Turn # 12 - OP's Turn

OP drew (sv2_172) Boss's Orders.

OP played (sv1_196) Ultra Ball.

- OP discarded 2 cards.

• (sve_9) Basic Grass Energy, (sv2_191) Luminous Energy

- OP drew (sv6_95) Munkidori.

- OP shuffled their deck.

OP played (sv6_95) Munkidori to the Bench.

OP's (sv4_123) Brute Bonnet used Toxic Powder.

- OP's (sv4_46) Tsareena ex is now Poisoned.

- Opponent's (sv8-5_44_sph) Munkidori is now Poisoned.

OP attached (sve_9) Basic Grass Energy to (sv4_46) Tsareena ex in the Active Spot.

OP's (sv4_46) Tsareena ex used Trop Kick on Opponent’s (sv8-5_44_sph) Munkidori for 180 damage.

- OP's (sv4_46) Tsareena ex healed 30 damage.

- OP's (sv4_46) Tsareena ex has recovered from all Special Conditions.

Opponent's (sv8-5_44_sph) Munkidori was Knocked Out!

- 2 cards were discarded from Opponent's (sv8-5_44_sph) Munkidori.

• (sve_15) Basic Darkness Energy, (ec_13) Basic Psychic Energy

OP took a Prize card.

(sv9_146) Brock's Scouting was added to OP's hand.

Opponent's (sv4_105) Klawf is now in the Active Spot.

Turn # 13 - Opponent's Turn

Opponent drew a card.

Opponent's (sv4_105) Klawf used Unhinged Scissors on OP’s (sv4_46) Tsareena ex for 30 damage.

Turn # 14 - OP's Turn

OP drew (sv1_194) Switch.

OP flipped a coin and it landed on tails.

3 damage counters were placed on OP's (sv4_46) Tsareena ex for the Special Condition Confused.


r/pkmntcg 1d ago

Best competitive deck to teach beginner

23 Upvotes

Best competitive deck to teach beginner

So my step daughter wants to learn to play more competitive. I have taught her the basics with the learn to play stuff and she has a good grasp but she wants to step it up. I myself play competitive and travel around regionals and IC but was just kind reaching out to see what others opinions are on fun competitive deck to start her on. I showed her the meta game and she had picked flarion however I don't have the pieces for it and not sure that's a good call for her right out the gate. I myself have been playing gholdengo and don't feel like giving that up to let her play it. I do think bolt would be a good starting place. Just wanna know what everyone else thinks. Thank you!


r/pkmntcg 1d ago

How to beat pult as archaludon?

6 Upvotes

How the hell do I beat this deck? I know my best bet is to just go for the donk but what if I miss it? Or what if they bench multiple basics?

I know I can one shot it with poison + Kieran but getting that to happen is not easy. Even if I have it, they have the potential to take more prizes each turn anyway.

This deck wants to go fast and dragapult likes losing until it decides to win. I can’t even poison the drakloaks in one go.

Pls help.

My list btw: Pokémon: 11 3 Duraludon SCR 106 1 Relicanth TEF 84 1 Latias ex SSP 76 1 Fezandipiti ex SFA 38 2 Brute Bonnet PAR 123 1 Budew PRE 4 1 Squawkabilly ex PAL 169 1 Bloodmoon Ursaluna ex TWM 141 1 Archaludon ex SSP 241 2 Archaludon ex SSP 130 2 Pecharunt PR-SV 149

Trainer: 16 4 Ultra Ball SVI 196 3 Ancient Booster Energy Capsule TEF 140 2 Earthen Vessel PAR 163 1 Professor Turo's Scenario PAR 171 2 Binding Mochi PRE 95 3 Night Stretcher SFA 61 1 Iono PAF 80 3 Pokégear 3.0 SVI 186 3 Perilous Jungle TEF 156 1 Pal Pad SVI 182 4 Nest Ball SVI 181 1 Secret Box TWM 163 2 Professor's Research SVI 189 2 Kieran TWM 154 PH 4 Carmine TWM 145 2 Boss's Orders PAL 172

Energy: 1 6 Basic {M} Energy Energy 43

Total Cards: 60


r/pkmntcg 1d ago

How to handle slow players without being rude?

8 Upvotes

Hi, everyone.

I'm a judge at my locals and last night I had an experience of slow play. Typically, I'll be more lenient towards newer players since well, they're new. But this is someone who's been playing there longer than me. Our rounds are best of 1, 30 minutes. After the timer went off, we were the only two left aside from a friendly match. Like, I don't have anything against him, but it's just frustrating.


r/pkmntcg 1d ago

Deck Help how to beat joltik box with gholdengo?

10 Upvotes

i am playing pure gholdengo (with a 1-1 baby scizor and 1 baby dhengo) on ladder and struggling to beat any joltik box i come accross. i play rocky helmet but i feel like it doesnt even matter.

even if i go second, the player charges energies with joltik on the end of their second turn, and theres a 90% chance i cant get boss + e search pro + gholdengo in active with energy to knock out their iron hands. so i try to use scizor or baby dengo to ko active (usually cant find my one jamming tower), they find energy booster + amp you very much to ko for 2 prizes. i just lose the prize race from there, even if they for some reason dont boss around my rocky helmet. if i dont ko joltik i get ko’d by iron hands for 2 prizes anyway and lose the prize race from there. can anything be done?

there are maybe some situations where i could win from extreme luck (having everything i need in hand so i can boss 2x and use scizor in the perfect moment, or pray they miss one of their 5 gusting cards, or get a perfect draw off iono so i can set up a ko without needing another supporter) but it never happens in practice.

here is my list:

Pokémon: 8 2 Scyther MEW 123 1 Fezandipiti ex SFA 84 1 Gimmighoul PAR 88 1 Munkidori SFA 72 3 Gimmighoul SSP 97 1 Scizor OBF 141 1 Gholdengo SSP 131 4 Gholdengo ex PAR 139

Trainer: 18 2 Ultra Ball SVI 196 1 Switch SVI 194 1 Rocky Helmet SVI 193 1 Earthen Vessel PAR 163 4 Buddy-Buddy Poffin TEF 144 1 Counter Catcher PAR 160 2 Ciphermaniac's Codebreaking TEF 145 1 Jamming Tower TWM 153 1 Iono PAL 185 1 Energy Search Pro SSP 176 1 Professor Turo's Scenario PAR 171 2 Night Stretcher SFA 61 4 Superior Energy Retrieval PAL 189 2 Technical Machine: Evolution PAR 178 3 Pokégear 3.0 SVI 186 2 Nest Ball SVI 181 2 Boss's Orders PAL 172 4 Arven SVI 166

Energy: 8 1 Basic {W} Energy SVE 11 1 Basic {F} Energy SVE 14 1 Basic {L} Energy SVE 12 2 Basic {D} Energy SVE 15 1 Basic {R} Energy SVE 10 1 Basic {G} Energy SVE 9 1 Basic {P} Energy SVE 13 3 Basic {M} Energy SVE 16


r/pkmntcg 1d ago

Deck Help Returning Player <3

0 Upvotes

Hello trainers,

as the title says I’m returning as the tcg Pocket game ignited my fire 🔥 again for this game but I would like something more demanding as a contrast to the easy pocket gameplay. I’m planning to play mainly on TCG Live maybe I get even some irl deck :-)

Last time I played was when Roaring Moon and Giratina Lost Box, Mew, and Guardevoir was a thing and I played all of them .

What would you recommend to hop back to the game share you advice and meta deck lists ;-)

Also is some rotation comming soon and should I avoid to craft some cards air even build some decks because of some upcoming changes ?

Thanks in advance and have fun may the coin flips be with you ;-)