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Can you use any card in Pokémon TCG?

Sometimes thought of as the "Commander format
Commander format
Commander is a series of supplemental Magic: the Gathering card game products. Its mechanics are derived from a fan-created format known as "Elder Dragon Highlander (EDH)". The official Commander format is "the only sanctioned format maintained by an outside entity" other than Wizards of the Coast.
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of Pokémon," the basic concept is that players build 100 card decks with no more than 1 copy of Trainer or Special Energy Cards with the same name. Any card from any set is legal, and no Pokémon is allowed to be over 150HP.
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Can you use any cards in a Pokémon deck?

Although you can include any number of any type of card - Pokémon, trainer and energy - in your deck other than the rule above, it's often recommended that beginners aim to have an even split of Pokémon cards, energy cards and trainer cards: 20 of each.
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What cards are legal in Pokémon TCG Standard?

Cards with “E” and “F” regulation marks will be legal to use (as will any future regulation marks that may be released). A card's legality status is no longer based on which expansion it's from.
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What cards can you not use Pokémon?

Expanded
  • Archeops (Black & White—Noble Victories, 67/101; Black & White—Dark Explorers, 110/108)
  • Chip-Chip Ice Axe (Sun & Moon—Unbroken Bonds, 165/214)
  • Delinquent (XY—BREAKpoint, 98/122, 98a/122, and 98b/122)
  • Flabébé (Sun & Moon—Forbidden Light, 83/131)
  • Forest of Giant Plants (XY—Ancient Origins, 74/98)
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Can I play Pokémon TCG with old cards?

However, players with old, powerful Pokémon TCG cards should not fret, as Unlimited Format and casual play allow their use. Unlimited Format is usually found outside Championship matches and is often reserved for special occasions (like promotional or charity events).
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You can *PEEL* Every Pokemon Card

How do I transfer Pokémon cards to TCG?

Go into the Deck Editor in Pokémon TCG Live. Copy a deck list from your saved Word document or other text-based file. Select the “Create a Deck” icon, then select “Import Deck.” You will receive a notification once successfully uploaded.
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Is Pokémon TCG ending?

To devote resources to the Pokémon Trading Card Game Live, card set development for the Pokémon TCG Online will end on March 1, 2023. With the upcoming sunsetting of the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online, no further card set development will be supported in the game as of March 1, 2023.
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What 4 Pokémon are banned?

Smogon recently banned four Pokemon from Scarlet & Violet's OU tier: Palafin, Iron Bundle, Flutter Mane, and Houndstone.
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Why is misty card banned?

#9: Misty's Tears, for obvious reasons.

In the Japanese version of Misty's tears, Misty is depicted holding her famous Staryu… while nude. And crying. Just a naked, crying 10-year-old girl on a trading card for children.
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Is it okay to use fake Pokémon cards?

Printing or selling fake cards is a violation of The Pokémon Company's trademark, but that's not the only reason they're bad for Pokémon fans. Since they can't be sold or played in official events, counterfeit Pokémon cards are basically worthless. Their only purpose is to help scammers trick fans out of their money.
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What does F mean on a Pokémon card?

F: Fighting Energy symbol. C: Colorless Energy symbol. D: Darkness Energy symbol. M: Metal Energy symbol.
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How do you know if a Pokémon card is legal?

If it's Standard-legal, there will be a small D or E regulation mark. If there isn't, it isn't.
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Standard
  1. Ho-oh.
  2. Reshiram (002/025 version)
  3. Kyogre.
  4. Palkia.
  5. Pikachu.
  6. Flying Pikachu V.
  7. Flying Pikachu VMAX.
  8. Surfing Pikachu V.
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What sleeves are legal in Pokemon TCG?

Each card sleeve contains only one card. The use of sleeves with any form of pattern or artwork on the back of the sleeve is strictly prohibited at all Premier Events, unless the sleeve is an official Pokémon sleeve, where the color along all four edges of the sleeve is identical.
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What is the rarest Pokémon card?

Even outside of a Gem Mint score, Illustrator Pikachu is the rarest card in existence, with only 39 being distributed following a series of contests in the last 1990s.
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What is Pokémon TCG standard?

The Standard format of the Pokémon Trading Card Game is one of two formats used for officially-sanctioned Play! Pokémon events along with Expanded format.
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What format is best for Pokémon TCG?

Standard is often considered by many players to be the default format, and it's arguably the most competitive. Newer players enjoy Standard because it features the latest cards and strategies.
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What is the most illegal Pokémon card?

One such card is the "Hex Maniac" Supporter card from Ancient Origins. "Hex Maniac," when played, prevents any and all Pokémon abilities to be used until the end of the opponent's next turn. So the player who kicks off the game will have an immense advantage over the player who goes second.
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Why did Walmart remove Pokémon cards?

A sign at Walmart says it suspended the selling of cards because of "inappropriate customer behavior." Target says safety for its employees and customers is the reason it removed trading cards from stores.
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Why was shiny Greninja banned?

During the OR/AS meta, as you all probably know, Greninja got banned for being too over-centralising and gaining new moves that allow it to diversify its moveset to get around its checks, like Gunk Shot for Azumarill and fairies, and Low Kick for Chansey and Porygon2, as well as outspeeding several Pokemon.
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Why is caterpie banned?

Caterpie was once banned because it knew String Shot, a move that could freeze the game at that point. But Chatot is neither incredibly powerful, nor can it learn a game breaking move. It can learn Chatter, though. Chatot's ban stems all the way back to Diamond & Pearl, the games in which it was introduced.
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Why is Pikachu banned?

The reason why it was banned in Pokémon tournaments was likely to avoid situations where players would have to prove it was their birthday. This could have led to situations where players wrote down whatever day the tournament took place and tried to pass it off as their real birthday.
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Why did Japan banned Pokémon?

The episode contained repetitive visual effects that induced photosensitive epileptic seizures in a substantial number of Japanese viewers, with more than 600 children across Japan taken to hospitals. Additionally, the shares of Nintendo, the company that produced the games they were based on significantly fell.
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Do you lose Pokémon TCG if you run out of cards?

If there are no cards in your deck at the beginning of your turn and you cannot draw a card, the game is over, and your opponent wins.
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Is Pokémon TCG a luck game?

Luck does play a larger factor in Pokemon than most other games, but it is still possible to perform consistently despite the variance in results that luck provides.
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Will Pokémon cards fade?

Over time, sun-drenched cards can fade and even become brittle. The sun's UV (ultraviolet) rays can wreak havoc on your card collection.
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