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  • File : 1323733301.jpg-(53 KB, 300x390, NobleVictoriesBoosterBox.jpg)
    53 KB Pokémon TCG Ask a Professor Professor Anon !!7Y8qTIFbtmo 12/12/11(Mon)18:41 No.8394252  
    Yes, the idea was taken from /tg/.

    Greetings, /vp/! I'm Professor Anon, and I'm here to answer your questions! Well, not just any question, but it has to be related to the Trading Card Game. I'm a Pokémon Professor (yes, for real), so I can answer any questions regarding either the gameplay rulings, specific card rulings, or anything that might come to your mind. I'll also be answering questions about rotated out cards, if you're feeling nostalgic.

    I hope to be helpful and solve your doubts. Let the thread begin!
    >> Anonymous 12/12/11(Mon)18:42 No.8394259
    y r u so gay

    take ur time answering
    >> Professor Anon !!7Y8qTIFbtmo 12/12/11(Mon)18:46 No.8394289
    >>8394259
    You forgot your sage. No, I'm not giving it to you.
    >> post goes in all feilds 12/12/11(Mon)18:49 No.8394301
    Is there anywhere to get the older cards? These new ones are not only too many to choose from but if you don't mind me saying, the black and white gen are appalling (mostly) and diamond and pearl were when pokemon got dodgy.

    tl;dr: don't like newer card prints, any way to avoid?
    >> MissingNo. [5414-9187-9898] 12/12/11(Mon)18:49 No.8394304
    What do you think the new Dragon typing is going to do to the series once they get added to the grouping of cards to use?
    >> post goes in all feilds 12/12/11(Mon)18:50 No.8394310
    Ah, also if its not too much to ask, give me 2 good reasons to start my collection again and where to start.

    Thanks.
    >> Professor Anon !!7Y8qTIFbtmo 12/12/11(Mon)18:52 No.8394319
    >>8394301
    If you want to play tournaments, then no, you're pretty much limited to play HS-on. Otherwise, you can gather some few friends and play with them using old cards.

    However...

    >too many to choose from
    You're limited to 7 sets right now though.

    >>8394304
    I can't be too sure, but I can see new strategies arising. I want to see more cards being released before judging out.

    >>8394310
    Oh, you want a collection? Hold on a second, I'll post some few cards you might like.
    >> post goes in all feilds 12/12/11(Mon)18:54 No.8394331
    >>8394319
    Yes, I collect cards not battle them mostly because no one around here plays card games apart from one semi-friend I know and tournaments are too far away or full of very small kids and it feels odd to play a game with someone who cannot handle losing.

    Once again, thanks.
    >> Professor Anon !!7Y8qTIFbtmo 12/12/11(Mon)18:54 No.8394333
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    >>8394319
    This is a full art Zekrom. Since BW, full art of legendary Pokemon have been released as an alternate art of some few cards (for instance there's a regular Zekrom that looks like a regular rare card but is exactly the same as this one). They sorta look like this, they are really rare and really pretty.
    >> post goes in all feilds 12/12/11(Mon)18:56 No.8394341
    >>8394333
    Alright, that is pretty darn cool and worthy of trips.
    Thanks!
    >> Professor Anon !!7Y8qTIFbtmo 12/12/11(Mon)18:57 No.8394349
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    >>8394333
    This is a LEGEND Pokemon card... Well, cards. They are two cards that must be played together in order to be played, otherwise you can't. They came in only 4 sets overall.

    I'm posting these because they might be interesting to collect, besides they look pretty.

    >>8394331
    It's a shame. Is there a store near you?

    >>8394341
    Haha, thank you!
    >> Anonymous 12/12/11(Mon)18:58 No.8394359
    How come on the TCGO the cpu is allowed to use cards from the back end of Platinum/diamond and pearl series like the reprinted charizard and yet we arn't?

    Also, for the TCGO, will previous dragon pokemon, like druddigon from noble victories stay counted as colorless or will they be updated to dragon type?
    >> Anonymous 12/12/11(Mon)19:01 No.8394370
    Just how the fuck does eviolite work anyway?
    When I use it online it seems to only affect benched pokemon, yet the card itself doesn't mention it only working for benched pokemon at all. Did you guys just fuck up while programming it or does it really only affect benched pokemon and is a misprint?
    >> post goes in all feilds 12/12/11(Mon)19:02 No.8394379
    >>8394349
    There are stores that sell the cards if that is what you mean but they are just gamestops and what not and don't really play anything they sell.
    >> Professor Anon !!7Y8qTIFbtmo 12/12/11(Mon)19:03 No.8394380
    >>8394359
    >How come on the TCGO the cpu is allowed to use cards from the back end of Platinum/diamond and pearl series like the reprinted charizard and yet we arn't?
    These are MD-on cards, from the previous rotation. Why did they leave that? I'm not sure. Maybe it's not that important?

    >Also, for the TCGO, will previous dragon pokemon, like druddigon from noble victories stay counted as colorless or will they be updated to dragon type?
    Druddigon from NV will stay colorless. Hydreigon from NV will stay darkness. Only the cards that will be released soon in Japan will be dragon (which might include a new dragon Duddrigon). Think of them as different cards with the same name (remember you can't have 4 Druddigon overall).

    >>8394370
    Eviolite works for any Pokemon.

    "If the Pokémon this card is attached to is a Basic Pokémon, any damage done to this Pokémon by attacks is reduced by 20 (after applying Weakness and Resistance)."

    In other words, if the Pokémon is basic, and would be damaged by attacks, the overall damage will be reduced by 20.

    >>8394379
    You can start a league, you know...
    >> Professor Anon !!7Y8qTIFbtmo 12/12/11(Mon)19:04 No.8394386
    >>8394370
    Oh, lemme retype my answer. Maybe it was overviewed by the programmers. Send an e-mail to the Customer Service so they can fix that.
    >> Anonymous 12/12/11(Mon)19:05 No.8394390
    >>8394380
    I thought so, it's just a slip up on the online version, one that will HOPEFULLY be corrected soon.
    >> Anonymous 12/12/11(Mon)19:06 No.8394399
    >>8394380
    Just a bit of a cock tease when you see the computer using the charizard reprint and other old unusable cards and you can't...
    >> Professor Anon !!7Y8qTIFbtmo 12/12/11(Mon)19:07 No.8394404
    >>8394399
    Agreed, I wonder why they didn't just rotate out the decks with older cards... Maybe because the game was intended to be MD-on? I don't know, I'm just guessing here...
    >> Pokemon Trainer Andrew 12/12/11(Mon)19:08 No.8394408
    More of an opinion based question than anything. What are your thoughts on our current format? Personally, basics with 130 HP and attacks that can be powered up in a single turn is crazy. Its one of the reason I didn't care much for SP's, but at least those needed some skill to use. This is broken.
    >> Professor Anon !!7Y8qTIFbtmo 12/12/11(Mon)19:10 No.8394424
    >>8394408
    My thoughts? SP were way more broken. It was not just the SPs, but the SP engine itself. I have a feeling of balance in this format, in that you can still have evolution based decks and do something decent (MagneBoar anyone?). And let's add you can build decent rogue decks, and that there's more deck variety.
    >> Anonymous 12/12/11(Mon)19:14 No.8394460
    >>8394301

    Probably mass trade shops. I've had malls near me that have collectables (action figure/comic shit) that sell like MTG and pokemon. They have boxes and boxes of old cards, like first gen shit I played when I was a kid.

    Prolly best bet is stores like that, and get the more notable cards off Ebay or something.
    >> post goes in all feilds 12/12/11(Mon)19:17 No.8394478
    >>8394380
    True, may do, many thanks!
    >> Professor Anon !!7Y8qTIFbtmo 12/12/11(Mon)19:18 No.8394485
    >>8394478
    You are welcome!
    >> Anonymous 12/12/11(Mon)19:21 No.8394497
    wow I didn't know ppl into the tcg went on here. alright, ur a prof, where you from? Also how do you perform in tournaments? if you even participate in any
    >> Professor Anon !!7Y8qTIFbtmo 12/12/11(Mon)19:25 No.8394529
    >>8394497
    >where you from?
    I'd rather keep this secret. I don't feel like giving out too much personal information. But I'm not from the USA, mind you.

    >Also how do you perform in tournaments? if you even participate in any
    Mostly poorly, but that's because I haven't been able to settle with a deck (and it's been hard for me to get certain cards, but recently I bought a booster box with a friend). Understanding the rules is what makes you a good professor though, not winning many tournaments (for the latter, you would rather participate in a tournament, right?).
    >> Shroomish !!qxF9Hfhpguy 12/12/11(Mon)19:26 No.8394536
    What's a good deck strategy to use professor? Or better yet, what deck do you use?
    >> Professor Anon !!7Y8qTIFbtmo 12/12/11(Mon)19:28 No.8394558
    >>8394536
    I'm building an Eelektrik/Thundurus deck which for some reason I like.

    As for good decks, beginners are suggested to build a deck based on an archetype. Typhlosion/Reshiram and Zekrom decks are pretty much the best decks right now, but under no means undefeatable. Magneboar is solid too.
    >> Anonymous 12/12/11(Mon)19:32 No.8394584
    I'm not a prof but I believe I can answer that question. The hot decks atm are Magnezone variants and Zekrom variants but the metagame is pretty open at this point with decks such as chandelure performing
    >> Professor Anon !!7Y8qTIFbtmo 12/12/11(Mon)19:33 No.8394593
    >>8394584
    Exactly. Although beginners are suggested to build decks based on archetypes, more experiencied players can make their own builds in the current format without getting too hindered in terms of gameplay (unlike the previous format, as I said before).
    >> Shroomish !!qxF9Hfhpguy 12/12/11(Mon)19:33 No.8394598
    What's the rarest card you have?
    >> Professor Anon !!7Y8qTIFbtmo 12/12/11(Mon)19:34 No.8394607
    >>8394598
    Right now a full art Virizion and the bottom half of Rayquaza & Deoxys LEGEND.
    >> Shroomish !!qxF9Hfhpguy 12/12/11(Mon)19:36 No.8394619
    >>8394607
    Bottom half? What happened to the top?
    >> Professor Anon !!7Y8qTIFbtmo 12/12/11(Mon)19:36 No.8394628
    >>8394619
    I just don't have it. I pulled that half from a booster pack.

    Wait, do you know how LEGEND cards work?
    >> Anonymous 12/12/11(Mon)19:42 No.8394668
    I'm a young african american male. My question is simple: are my peoples allowed to partake in the gameplay of Pokemon? Thanks in advance,
    Tyrone
    >> Shroomish !!qxF9Hfhpguy 12/12/11(Mon)19:43 No.8394676
    >>8394628
    Lol no..Thought you like, ripped a card or something.
    Never heard of them
    >> Professor Anon !!7Y8qTIFbtmo 12/12/11(Mon)19:43 No.8394682
    >>8394668
    Yes, why not. Pokemon is for everyone, respectable african american bro.

    >>8394676
    Check this: >>8394349

    They are two cards: a top half, and a bottom half, that must be played together.
    >> Anonymous 12/12/11(Mon)19:58 No.8394789
    >>8394558
    Word of advice for this kinda deck. Raichu prime, HG/SS Raichu and Lanturn prime work really well. I have a dynamo deck centred around the raichus with thunderus to do initial damage and gather up energies to get them in the discard pile via attacking and being KO'd, allowing either twin hgss raichus to wreck havoc with two eelektriks, what with their 2 energy, 100 damage thunderbolts and free retreat costs, or 2-3 eelektriks and a raichu prime with its ability to draw energy onto itself from benched pokemon pull them using eelektrik to anything else to move then to raichu for 3 energy, 120 mega thunderbolt.
    And of course, with all that energy floating around avaliable, lanturn prime is going to have a wonderful time, especially with the ability to become a water type and deal with some fighting types.
    >> Professor Anon !!7Y8qTIFbtmo 12/12/11(Mon)20:02 No.8394818
    >>8394789
    I was suggested to use Raichu Prime, even over Zekrom. I don't like regular Raichu, but Lanturn Prime sounds reasonable! I didn't think of that, thanks! Do you know how has that deck worked? I'm curious...

    Oh, I was suggested to use Zekrom but it doesn't look like a good play. How about fighting Stunfisk for a tech? And is Zoroark any usable here?
    >> Professor Anon !!7Y8qTIFbtmo 12/12/11(Mon)21:18 No.8395209
    I'm bumping this with an interesting ruling not many people might know:

    Whenever you use PlusPower, and in the same turn, attack with a Pokémon whose attack deals recoil damage (for example, Zekrom), the damage dealt by recoil damage is also affected by PlusPower. This is because PlusPower deals 10 more damage to the Active Pokémon, no matter if it's Zekrom (who is also active) or the defending Pokémon.

    So, yes, you hit for 130, and hit yourself for 50.
    >> Pokemon Trainer Jared 12/12/11(Mon)23:58 No.8396398
    Hi Prof, I do have a few questions I'd like cleared up.

    1. How do you factor damage when you have both Weakness and Resistance? IE, Donphan Prime taking an attack from Raikou Suicune LEGEND. Donphan is weak to water, but resistant to lightning.

    2. Cards that have the text "and don't apply Weakness to this damage" when the attack causes recoil (Such as RSL in the last question or HS/CL Weezing), does that mean the damage you do to yourself you don't apply Weakness to, or the damage done to the Defending Pokemon?
    >> Anonymous 12/13/11(Tue)00:09 No.8396476
    >>8394818
    I use this as my main deck, and it works very very nicely, sometimes its a tad tricky to set up, a bit slow, even with cleffas and plenty of trainers to help out, but by the time it gets set up it can really do so much damage it makes it impossible to foe to recover. works brilliantly.

    Theres room to put ground stunfisk in for sure, or zekrom if I had any, I probably run one too many energies or thunderus, but Im not a big fan on stunfisk's high energy requirements and low damage/status output... doesn't seem like a good card at all.
    You could barely fit zoroark in if you REALLY needed too... but I think it'd be pushing it in all honesty. End up with a lot more matches where nothing gets drawn.
    >> Professor Anon !!7Y8qTIFbtmo 12/13/11(Tue)00:30 No.8396612
    >>8396476
    I was suggested to add just one Stunfisk as a tech and nothing else.

    I rebuilt the deck and for some reason I don't have room for Cleffas, or Zoroarks. Are Cleffas that neccesary though?

    >I'm off to bed for now, but I should be back tomorrow early. Good night!
    >> Professor Anon !!7Y8qTIFbtmo 12/13/11(Tue)11:51 No.8398155
    Bumping, and I'm back to answer your questions!
    >> Anonymous 12/13/11(Tue)12:07 No.8398229
    >>8398155
    Do you think Kyurem is/was overhyped?

    I went to three cities events and only saw maybe 4 Kyurem decks.
    >> Professor Anon !!7Y8qTIFbtmo 12/13/11(Tue)12:10 No.8398236
    >>8398229
    I haven't had the chance (yet) to see Kyurem in action (cities aren't held around here yet), but definitely it's not too impressive to me. Yes, it can spread damage, but overall it takes several turns before you can actually take down a single Pokemon, which is its biggest issue.
    >> Anonymous 12/13/11(Tue)12:14 No.8398242
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    Status Problems. A viable option?
    Maybe in a near future with Junk Arm rotated?
    >> Professor Anon !!7Y8qTIFbtmo 12/13/11(Tue)12:16 No.8398249
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    >>8398242
    Add Amoonguss, Houndoom Prime, Hypno and Roserade. 100 to 150 damage consistently every single turn? I'll take 4.
    >> Professor Anon !!7Y8qTIFbtmo 12/13/11(Tue)15:01 No.8398861
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    Another piece of trivia.

    Archeop's ability reads:

    Ability: Ancient Power
    Each player can't play any Pokémon from his or her hand to evolve his or her Pokémon.

    A ruling issued recently reads as follows:


    Q. Does Rare Candy override evolution-preventing effects such as Archeops' "Ancient Power" Ability?
    A. Ancient Power does not allow you to use a Pokemon's attack or play a Trainer card to evolve your Benched or Active Pokemon, unless the Evolution card you would be putting into play comes from somewhere other than your hand. So Rare Candy cannot be used while Archeops' Ancient Power Ability is in effect. (Noble Victories FAQ; Nov 17, 2011 PUI Rules Team; Nov 21, 2011 PUI Rules Team)

    Keep this in mind while dealing with Archeops.
    >> nano !pGt6/pVDLk 12/13/11(Tue)15:55 No.8399162
    >>8396398
    1. you read the card from left to right (i.e. you apply weakness first, then resistance)
    2. The Weezing from CL and HS says not to apply weakness only to the self damage. You still hit for weakness with the base 90 damage from Super Explosion
    >> Anonymous 12/13/11(Tue)16:02 No.8399196
    >I ignored this >>8396398
    I'm sorry!! I didn't see that post!

    >>8399162
    Yes, he's right (thanks for catching that up). Let me add up though.

    LLC - Thunderbolt Spear - 150
    Raikou & Suicune LEGEND does 50 damage to itself and don't apply Weakness to this damage.

    That part only refers to the self damage, not the actual damage of the attack.
    >> Professor Anon !!7Y8qTIFbtmo 12/13/11(Tue)16:18 No.8399271
    >>8399196
    Forgot my tripcode.
    >> Anonymous 12/13/11(Tue)16:27 No.8399325
    Professor anon, where are you from? Any chance you're that australian guy that was trying to become a prof some months ago?
    >> Professor Anon !!7Y8qTIFbtmo 12/13/11(Tue)16:29 No.8399333
    >>8399325
    Nope, I'm not that anon sadly. I'm not from Australia either though.
    >> Anonymous 12/13/11(Tue)16:31 No.8399339
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    Worth anything?
    >> Professor Anon !!7Y8qTIFbtmo 12/13/11(Tue)16:31 No.8399344
    >>8399339
    Not for players. I don't know its collecting value though.
    >> Anonymous 12/13/11(Tue)16:33 No.8399352
    >>8399333
    Damn, I haven't seen that ausfag in ages.
    >>8399339
    >not 1st edition
    >damaged
    Nope, 2-5$ at most for the Base Set ones, even less for the Base Set 2/Legendary Collection ones.
    >> Anonymous 12/13/11(Tue)16:33 No.8399358
    >>8399344
    I have a handful of star rarity/ex pokemon from crystal guardians and another pack of that age.
    Are they worth anything to players or are they already outdated and 'banned'
    >> Awesometomb Face 12/13/11(Tue)16:34 No.8399361
    What sets are legal currently? I dont' have an updated list and can't find one
    >> Professor Anon !!7Y8qTIFbtmo 12/13/11(Tue)16:35 No.8399365
    >>8399358
    Outdated and banned. Only HeartGold & SoulSilver-on cards are allowed in tournaments.

    >>8399361
    HeartGold & SoulSilver
    HS: Unleashed
    HS: Undaunted
    HS: Triumphant
    Call of Legends
    Black & White
    Black & White: Emerging Powers
    Black & White: Noble Victories
    HS Black Star Promos #1 and on
    BW Black Star Promos #1 and on
    >> Anonymous 12/13/11(Tue)16:35 No.8399368
    >>8399358
    Players don't care for anything before the HGSS set.
    >>8399361
    HeatrGold & SoulSilver
    Unleashed
    Undaunted
    Triumphant
    Call Of Legends
    Black & White
    Emerging Powers
    Noble Victories
    Also some HGSS and BW Promo cards and Trainer Kit cards.
    >> Anonymous 12/13/11(Tue)16:39 No.8399389
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    Is this mew worth anything
    >> Professor Anon !!7Y8qTIFbtmo 12/13/11(Tue)16:39 No.8399394
    >>8399389
    Can't tell, but definitely it's not for playing.
    >> Awesometomb Face 12/13/11(Tue)16:39 No.8399396
    >>8399365
    thanks man, pretty much everything that was legal the last time I was into the TCG, I just didn't know if the list had changed or been updated
    such a shame, I had a .txt with all my deck ideas on it
    I got around halfway through comleting one deck and the HDD died on that laptop
    >> Anonymous 12/13/11(Tue)16:40 No.8399398
    >>8399389
    Not really, it's fairly cheap.
    >> Anonymous 12/13/11(Tue)16:40 No.8399399
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    I'll upload more pictures, I doubt they're worth anything but they're pretty.
    >> Anonymous 12/13/11(Tue)16:41 No.8399408
    >>8399399
    That 1st edition Dark Charizard may be worth something if it's the holo one.
    >> Awesometomb Face 12/13/11(Tue)16:41 No.8399410
    >>839938
    maybe five bcks if it's in mint condition. it's really just for nostalgia/collectibility
    >> Professor Anon !!7Y8qTIFbtmo 12/13/11(Tue)16:41 No.8399411
    >>8399396
    Sets get rotated once a year, so you have to keep checking, mostly around September during the World Championships.
    >> Anonymous 12/13/11(Tue)16:42 No.8399417
    >>8399411
    Rotation is usually announced around June/July and it happens on September 1st.
    >> Anonymous 12/13/11(Tue)16:42 No.8399418
    >>8399408
    I don't have them on me so I can't check.
    I think one is holo, bad feeling that it's not the 1st ed one.
    >> Awesometomb Face 12/13/11(Tue)16:45 No.8399436
    >>8399410
    directed at >>8399389
    whoops
    >>8399411
    for some reason I thought it changed twice a year
    thanks man
    I could MAYBE complete the deck I was working on before it died, in your opinion, is it viable? the main components are the Darkrai/Cresselia [spelling?] LEGEND, Dusknoir LvX, and Dusknoir from those Black Star promos with some Umbreon/Lucario tech [I think that's the word used?]
    >> Professor Anon !!7Y8qTIFbtmo 12/13/11(Tue)16:47 No.8399442
    >>8399436
    Dusknoir LV.X is not tournament legal, are you sure you want to complete it? Post the deck list and the format (MD-on?) anyways.

    And yes, the word's tech.
    >> Awesometomb Face 12/13/11(Tue)16:48 No.8399450
    >>8399442
    Really? it's not legal? then maybe I didn't have Dusknoid LVX
    I don't have the deck on me so I can't check what's in it now, and I never saved that .txt so I really have no idea what was in it other than those cards [I know it used rare candies and prof. elm's training]
    I'd have to look up some cards on Bulbapedia to tell you specifically what I'm talking abuot
    sorry I can't post the deck list for you, it'd be so much easier
    >> Awesometomb Face 12/13/11(Tue)16:49 No.8399452
    >>8399450
    Dusknoir*
    >> Anonymous 12/13/11(Tue)16:50 No.8399456
    >>8399450
    Oh look, another guy from those 5-6 TCG General threads from last year.

    The format's changed since then man, sorry.
    >> Professor Anon !!7Y8qTIFbtmo 12/13/11(Tue)16:53 No.8399466
    >>8399450
    Well, these are the actual legal sets: >>8399365
    What was your strategy though?
    >> Awesometomb Face 12/13/11(Tue)17:00 No.8399487
    >>8399450
    Looking around at these cards on Bulbapedia, both my Dusklnoirs are outdated and I'm assuming the majority of my cards are as well
    guess I'll have to give up on that deck..
    >>8399466
    I honestly can't remember, I'm thinking it probably a mix of sending cards to the Lost Zone and destroying the opponent's benched Pokemon, seeing as I had the Call of Legends Mime Jr. in there along with Darkrai & Cresselia LEGEND and the DP Promo Dusknoir
    >> Awesometomb Face 12/13/11(Tue)17:00 No.8399489
    >>8399487
    >Dusklnoirs
    I cannot spell that word to save my life today
    >> Professor Anon !!7Y8qTIFbtmo 12/13/11(Tue)17:01 No.8399494
    >>8399487
    >mix of sending cards to the Lost Zone and destroying the opponent's benched Pokemon
    Try a Lostgar variant then!
    >> Awesometomb Face 12/13/11(Tue)17:02 No.8399500
    >>8399494
    I just might, thanks for the idea.
    >>8399456
    I miss those
    >> Anonymous 12/13/11(Tue)17:03 No.8399504
    >>8399500
    You're that blond dude with the Ray-Deo Legend halves, right?
    >> Awesometomb Face 12/13/11(Tue)17:04 No.8399510
    >>8399504
    Yes sir I am. I think I have one completed Rayquaza/Deoxys LEGEND and two extra bottom halves
    >> Awesometomb Face 12/13/11(Tue)17:07 No.8399518
    >>8399487
    Yup, deffinately a big focus on the Lost Zone, I had the Call of Legends Lucario in there
    >> Anonymous 12/13/11(Tue)17:19 No.8399564
    I think Professor Oak died you guys...
    >> Anonymous 12/13/11(Tue)17:19 No.8399565
    My girlfriend played the TCG years ago. For Christmas- as an early gift- I bought the Black and White Trainer Kit (the one with Zoruark and Excadrill), Chaos Control and Steel Sentinel, and Daybreak and Nightfall.
    Half of this went to her, enhancing her collection with new cards; half was for me, so she'd have someone to play against.

    So, from this list, I got the Excadrill side and her toe Zoroark (so she'd have some darkness energy), I got Nightfall so I'd have some, and Steel Sentinel gave me metal and grass energy and pokes.
    I also grabbed four of each of the following: each type of Lilligant, each Petilil, Collect Pansage, the Dark type Bisharp and the Steel type Pawniard, four Supreme Victors Mawile (the one with Turnaround Standby, Swallow and Bite) and four Undaunted/Call of Legends Mawiles (the one with Selfish Draw and Destructive Jaw). All singles purchases were made with absolutely no rules knowledge- they were based around my favourite pokes and/or card effects I couldn't imagine would be bad.

    So, that's the basics of my collection. I think I'm getting the hang of the game- beer and pretzels fun, so far, but with the potential for as much ruthless deckbuilding as Magic.
    I'm looking to get some more-- I need something to take on fire types and more good cards in general. Theme decks are preferable, but I'm also happy to buy singles.

    What'd you recommend, /vp/? How can I challenge my lass and her dauntingly large collection of black-spotted yellow-bordered Starmies and such?
    >> Professor Anon !!7Y8qTIFbtmo 12/13/11(Tue)17:46 No.8399686
    >>8399564
    I'm back!

    >>8399565
    What Trainers, Supporters, and the like, do you have? And what cards do you think are the best ones you have?
    >> Anonymous 12/13/11(Tue)18:24 No.8399905
    >>8399686
    Well, Metagross seems pretty solid, and that Mawile is fun- turn 1 her and a steel energy is dealing 60 and healing 60 every other turn, or dealing 70 every other turn.
    Lilligant has some amazing stuff. Poison AND Paralyzed OR Confused? That's very harsh- and so is the other "Heal all damage on a benched poke" or "30 damage and free retreat" version.
    Umbreon, Steelix and Excadrill are also both delightful, and Stoutland's three-card Collect is just lovely- as is his preevolution's Pick Up reclaiming items.
    I've got the following decks, and thus all the cards in them:
    http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Nightfall
    http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Black_%26_White_Trainer_Kit_(TCG) (Excadrill side only)
    http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Steel_Sentinel_(TCG)
    >> Professor Anon !!7Y8qTIFbtmo 12/13/11(Tue)18:34 No.8399984
    >>8399905
    What I'd use from here:
    - Skarmory (great starter and consistency keeper for Scizor and steel decks)
    - Pokemon Communication (staple)
    - Switch
    - Burned Tower (for Emboar and Feraligatr decks)
    - Interviewer's Questions (decent energy drawer)
    - Sage's Training (some decks see this card some good use)
    - PlusPower
    - Roserade (for Leafeon decks)
    - Lillipup while you get better starters, and maybe Mawile

    Do you just have these cards? Do you play with someone else?
    >> Anonymous 12/13/11(Tue)18:35 No.8399994
    >>8399984
    Just these, and no- just her right now.
    >> Anonymous 12/13/11(Tue)18:48 No.8400092
    Professor, how viable do you think a Durant deck can be in the current game?
    >> Professor Anon !!7Y8qTIFbtmo 12/13/11(Tue)18:53 No.8400131
    >>8399994
    2-2 Excadrill (fast attacker)
    2-2 Skuntank (troll)
    2-2 Cherrim (keep them in the bench for healing 20 every turn)
    2 Lillipup
    1 Mawile
    = 15 Pokemon

    3 Communication
    2 Sage's Training
    2 Cheerleader's Cheer
    2 Switch
    1 PlusPower
    2 Bill
    = 12 TSS

    7 Fighting
    7 Dark
    = 14 Energies

    Total: 41 cards

    This is the idea. Anything you wanna ad?

    >>8400092
    Durant/Cobalion? I hate that deck so much... Trolldeck at its finest.
    >> Anonymous 12/13/11(Tue)18:55 No.8400143
    >>8400131
    Oh good, you're still here
    In your opinion what is the best deck in the meta right now?
    >> Anonymous 12/13/11(Tue)18:56 No.8400146
    >>8399905
    It's a shame you went with Nightfall instead of Daybreak. Liligant / Muk / Roserade sounds like a trolltastic combination.
    I guess that's better, if you actually go with it, she might dump you because you trolled her too much
    >> Professor Anon !!7Y8qTIFbtmo 12/13/11(Tue)18:57 No.8400150
    >>8400143
    Maybe Zekrom decks.
    >> Anonymous 12/13/11(Tue)19:00 No.8400172
    >>8400143
    Definately anything Eelektrik,
    Fire type is soo last year. Lightning is the new hot.
    >> Professor Anon !!7Y8qTIFbtmo 12/13/11(Tue)19:01 No.8400181
    >>8400172
    Eelektrik? Do you think those decks are better than Zekrom?
    >> Anonymous 12/13/11(Tue)19:01 No.8400187
    >>8400150
    >>8400172
    Got it, thanks guys.
    >> Awesometomb Face 12/13/11(Tue)19:02 No.8400192
    >>8400181
    Shit's goin down...

    Also what's a good trolldeck prof.? Noble Victories Cobalion/Durant?
    >> Anonymous 12/13/11(Tue)19:04 No.8400197
    >>8400181
    You mean ZPST?
    Because do think Zekrom works better with Eelektrik, especially since you can easily get Pachirisu and Shaymin working in that deck too.
    >> Professor Anon !!7Y8qTIFbtmo 12/13/11(Tue)19:04 No.8400200
    >>8400192
    Try Fera Prime/Jellicent too w/Rocky Helmet. Also add Ursa Prime to Cobalion/Durant for further deck discard.

    >>8400197
    Agreed.
    >> Anonymous 12/13/11(Tue)19:07 No.8400216
    >>8400192
    Vaniluxe / Victini / Vileplume
    The triple V!
    >> Professor Anon !!7Y8qTIFbtmo 12/13/11(Tue)19:08 No.8400224
    >>8400216
    This too!! In general, Vanilluxe/Victini also makes for a good troll deck.
    >> Anonymous 12/13/11(Tue)19:24 No.8400331
    Hey prof.
    Eviolite can't be attached to LEGENDS, right?
    >> Professor Anon !!7Y8qTIFbtmo 12/13/11(Tue)19:26 No.8400343
    >>8400331
    Right, but the effect won't apply. They are not Basic Pokemon.
    >> Anonymous 12/13/11(Tue)19:58 No.8400509
    >>8395209
    i had no idea about this. my friend plays a zekrom with plus powers all the time. where is this rule stated? he doesnt believe me cuz no one else in the league plays that way. and while 4chan is ALWAYS a reputable source of information he still doesnt believe me
    >> Professor Anon !!7Y8qTIFbtmo 12/13/11(Tue)20:01 No.8400526
    >>8400509
    Read this: http://pokegym.net/forums/showthread.php?t=157780
    >> Awesometomb Face 12/13/11(Tue)20:35 No.8400713
    I feel bad for OP, coming here to share his knowledge and do whatever he can for us and no one talks to him for an hour straight
    OP what deck do you personally use?
    >> Professor Anon !!7Y8qTIFbtmo 12/13/11(Tue)20:39 No.8400737
    >>8400713
    Aw, thank you kind person.

    I'm building an Eelektrik/Thundurus deck. I'm just deciding if I should use either Zekrom or Raichu Prime... I'm afraid I'll have to test both and see which plays better.
    >> Awesometomb Face 12/13/11(Tue)20:42 No.8400752
    >>8400737
    use Ampharos Prime
    Also where do you judge, if giving out the location isn't too much for you.
    if I'm ever in the area I just might have to beat you
    >> Professor Anon !!7Y8qTIFbtmo 12/13/11(Tue)20:45 No.8400776
    >>8400752
    I'd rather not give out my location. But you know? I'm the only professor in the whole city, yet I just cannot get along with the only store owner (who apparently doesn't give a fuck about having a professor around).

    On the other hand I was invited to be a judge in a national tournament (not the actual nationals though) to be held sometime soon. I hope to do well there! (and to have the money to make the trip...)

    Oh, and it's highly unlikely we're in the same area. Sorry bro.
    >> Professor Anon !!7Y8qTIFbtmo 12/13/11(Tue)20:46 No.8400783
    >>8400752
    Also
    >Ampharos Prime
    ...but... but, it just doesn't combine!!
    >> Awesometomb Face 12/13/11(Tue)21:07 No.8400949
    >>8400783
    A real man uses a deck with no rhyme or rhythm, he just throws shit together.
    >>8400776
    That's fair enough, albeit being the only professor around sounds pretty bad, was just thinking if/when I ever am in the area I might have to stop by and kick your ass at some childrens' card games
    Also I'm terribly sorry to have been ignoring you, I could've SWORN I sent this 20 minutes ago.
    >> Professor Anon !!7Y8qTIFbtmo 12/13/11(Tue)21:11 No.8400964
    >>8400949
    >A real man uses a deck with no rhyme or rhythm
    But real decks have this as their main component (aka consistence).

    >was just thinking if/when I ever am in the area I might have to stop by and kick your ass at some childrens' card games
    PlayTCG? I really want to test both builds.

    >Also I'm terribly sorry to have been ignoring you, I could've SWORN I sent this 20 minutes ago.
    That's okay bro. No problem.
    >> awe 12/13/11(Tue)21:14 No.8400986
    >>8400964
    >> Awesometomb Face 12/13/11(Tue)21:15 No.8400990
    >>8400986
    how the fuck did that even post, I never entered the captcha
    >accidental post is accidental

    ANTYWAY
    >2011
    >needing consistence
    casual.

    I don't even have a deck, much less a PlayTCG. sorry man, I'd really love t help but by the time I'm done you'd probably be gone
    >> Professor Anon !!7Y8qTIFbtmo 12/13/11(Tue)21:16 No.8400993
    >>8400990
    >I don't even have a deck, much less a PlayTCG.
    You know what it is, right?
    >> Awesometomb Face 12/13/11(Tue)21:18 No.8401005
    >>8400993
    ..No, No I do not. I assumed it was like dueling network
    >> Professor Anon !!7Y8qTIFbtmo 12/13/11(Tue)21:21 No.8401024
    >>8401005
    It's a website where you can play Pokemon, by registering an account in Bebe's Search.
    >> Anonymous 12/13/11(Tue)21:24 No.8401044
    >>8394319
    >You're limited to 7 sets right now though.
    You made a factual error in your very first answer...
    >> Awesometomb Face 12/13/11(Tue)21:25 No.8401046
    >>8401024
    I knew that much, but I assumed it was like DN where you build your own deck to use. I'm guessing I have to use pre-made decks, yes?
    I don't even know the rules man, if we played I'd spend half the game asking you WHAT DOES THIS DO, CAN I DO THIS, etc
    >> Anonymous 12/13/11(Tue)21:28 No.8401068
    >>8401044
    Oh wow, it's 8 sets, you're right! I'm sorry about that.

    >>8401046
    You don't "have" to use premade decks.

    It's okay then, don't worry.
    >> Awesometomb Face 12/13/11(Tue)21:29 No.8401073
    >>8401068
    Sorry man, if I knew what the hell I was doing I would totally be up for you but I don't want to annoy you like that
    I'd take up an extra five minutes just asking about rules and whatnot, don't wanna put that kina crap on you
    >> Professor Anon !!7Y8qTIFbtmo 12/13/11(Tue)21:31 No.8401085
    >>8401073
    Hey, if you actually want to learn, I can teach you. We professors don't just act as judges, one of our duties is also to teach new players. Besides it wouldn't be a hassle, not at all! I'm always eager to teach the basics to new players.
    >> Awesometomb Face 12/13/11(Tue)21:32 No.8401090
    >>8401085
    Well if you're sure you're alright with it, sure I'll play with you.
    >> Professor Anon !!7Y8qTIFbtmo 12/13/11(Tue)21:36 No.8401113
    >>8401090
    Let me find a build for you to use. I'll try to make it as easy as possible.
    >> Awesometomb Face 12/13/11(Tue)21:38 No.8401129
    >>8401113
    Thanks sir!
    How do I add/use said builds? I've got no idea what I'm doing
    >> Professor Anon !!7Y8qTIFbtmo 12/13/11(Tue)21:40 No.8401140
    >>8401129
    I'll give you a decklist, and then you just build the deck. I'll tell you how the list plays, too.

    Any deck you might be interested in though? Or any strategy?
    >> Awesometomb Face 12/13/11(Tue)21:42 No.8401146
    >>8401140
    Anything is fine really
    maybe Lostgar, as you so kindly recommended
    With CoL Lucario, if you can find it. without it is fine too
    >> Professor Anon !!7Y8qTIFbtmo 12/13/11(Tue)22:00 No.8401268
    >>8401146
    I didn't find one, so I decided to build it for you. This is a variant named VileGar.

    Pokemon: 28
    4-3-4 Gengar Prime (4-3-4 means "4 Gastly, 3 Haunter, 4 Gengar Prime")
    3-2-2 Vileplume
    4 Mime Jr.
    1 Mr. Mime (Mr. Mime doesn't evolve from Mime Jr. here, mind you)
    3-2 Slowking
    2 Cleffa

    Trainers: 22
    2 Lost World
    4 Pokemon Collector
    4 Twins
    3 Rare Candy
    2 Pokemon Communication
    3 Professor Oak's New Theory
    2 Professor Juniper

    Energy: 9
    9 Psychic Energy

    Explanation in the next post, including why I'm not using Lucario here.
    >> Anonymous 12/13/11(Tue)22:06 No.8401305
    Hey Prof,

    I'm trying to build a collection focusing on B/W and later sets, I have almost everything from B/W and...less from EP and NV. Any ideas what kind of decks might be able to be made from that?

    (my goal is to be more or less current next time old sets rotate out)
    >> Scientist Sage !dscience9E 12/13/11(Tue)22:06 No.8401308
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    Question for the Professor if he's still here:
    If say a Magnezone has a Rescue Energy attached to it and it is knocked out, which Pokemon do you return to your hand? Just the Magnemite or every Pokemon evolved from it? I've asked several players at my local shop and even the professor there couldn't give me a definite answer.
    >> Awesometomb Face 12/13/11(Tue)22:07 No.8401309
    >>8401268
    You actually took the time to BUILD one? Oh my that is so generous of you! thank yuo so much sir!
    >> nano !pGt6/pVDLk 12/13/11(Tue)22:10 No.8401331
    >>8401308
    The Magnezone and all cards under it, but not the cards attached to it obviously. So the Magnezone, Magneton (if you didn't rare candy it), and the Magnemite all go back into your hand.
    >> Anonymous 12/13/11(Tue)22:10 No.8401335
    >>8401268
    Main strategy: Use Gengar Prime to send pokemon from your opponent to his or her lost zone. When you're down to 6 or more lost zoned Pokemon, play Lost World for instant victory.

    Specifics of the deck:
    Vileplume: It adds extra disruption to your opponent, by not letting any player use Item cards.

    Mime Jr: Why wait to have Gengar down to start lost zoning? Let Mime Jr. do all the hard work from the beginning! It lets you to lost zone the first card from the deck of your opponent. After that, Mime Jr. becomes Asleep. Bad? I don't think so, its Poke-body allows it to not receive damage from your opponent as long as its Asleep.

    Mr. Mime: Unsure if you want to use Gengar Prime's first attack? See your opponent's hand with its power!!

    Slowking: Plays with Mime Jr. Rearrange your opponent's deck so the card you send to the Lost Zone IS a Pokemon.

    Cleffa: Just a card to keep yourself with your hand refreshed in case of an emergency.

    >>8401305
    Reshiboar and Eelektrik variants come to my mind immediately. Also, Cinccino/Zoroark decks.

    >>8401308
    As long as it's attached to Magnezone when it gets knocked out, Magnemite, Magneton and Magnezone Prime go back to your hand, and then you discard the cards attached to it. The previous stages are not "attached" to Magnezone.
    >> Anonymous 12/13/11(Tue)22:11 No.8401344
    >>8401305
    (same person) Also, where can you find deck lists in general?
    >> Anonymous 12/13/11(Tue)22:11 No.8401348
    >>8401335
    Forgot to say. Lucario doesn't combine with this deck, unless you want to use it as a tech or something. It works with your own lost zoned cards and this deck has no way to work with that.

    >>8401344
    Check websites such as PokeGym, PokeBeach and SixPrizes (the three most popular TCG communities), you can get several deck ideas from here.
    >> Awesometomb Face 12/13/11(Tue)22:14 No.8401361
    >>8401348
    Hahaha holy crap, I've been misreading Lucario's effect all this time! I thought it did extra damage for every Pokemon in the Lost Zone
    thanks a ton, professor. you saved me a lot of trouble
    >> Anonymous 12/13/11(Tue)22:14 No.8401366
    are Psychic, Fighting, Dark, or Steel much good in any combination? I particularly like those types, psychic slightly less so. Just personal taste in pokemon XXD
    >> Anonymous 12/13/11(Tue)22:16 No.8401392
    >>8401366
    Yes, it all pretty much depends on your strategy. Scizor Prime, Durant and Cobalion are three Steel cards that come to my mind. Fighting? Donphan (it's losing terrain), Conkeldurr and Machamp Prime are decent, but sadly they have no energy acceleration. Dark? Hydreigon is getting a lot of hype and there's an archetype with Tyranitar Prime. Psychic? ... I'm planning a psychic deck when the next set gets released, involving Mewtwo-EX and Gardevoir. But yes, there are good psychic cards.
    >> Professor Anon !!7Y8qTIFbtmo 12/13/11(Tue)22:19 No.8401415
    >>8401392
    >But yes, there are good psychic cards.
    Two of which are Reuniclus and Gothitelle. Sorry about not mentioning them lol.

    Awesometomb: Go to Bebe's Search and make yourself an account: www.bebessearch.com
    >> Awesometomb Face 12/13/11(Tue)22:20 No.8401423
    >>8401415
    Already signed up, making that deck now. thanks man, I'll be done in a little while
    >> Professor Anon !!7Y8qTIFbtmo 12/13/11(Tue)22:20 No.8401426
    >>8401423
    Sure thing!
    >> Awesometomb Face 12/13/11(Tue)22:40 No.8401539
    >>8401426
    Sorry this took so long, my net is crap.
    looking up these cards so I can know which one to add is apparently too much for my router
    http://www2.playtcg.me/Setup/OppChooseDeck.aspx?id=138268&key=1833036662 here ya go [not sure I know exactly what I'm doing, ha.]
    >> Awesometomb Face 12/13/11(Tue)22:42 No.8401548
    >>8401539
    Haha, I accidentally joined my own game. let me get a new deck
    sorry about that man
    still learning how to use this site
    >> Professor Anon !!7Y8qTIFbtmo 12/13/11(Tue)22:42 No.8401551
    >>8401539
    Good, hang on a sec.
    >> Awesometomb Face 12/13/11(Tue)22:43 No.8401554
    >>8401551
    >>8401548
    Here we go
    http://www2.playtcg.me/Setup/OppChooseDeck.aspx?id=138278&key=1322534029
    >> Professor Anon !!7Y8qTIFbtmo 12/13/11(Tue)22:43 No.8401556
    >>8401548
    Damn! I just realized I don't have my deck done!! Wait for me 5 mins, I'll have it ready in no time.
    >> Professor Anon !!7Y8qTIFbtmo 12/13/11(Tue)22:48 No.8401579
    >>8401554
    Done, going in
    >> Scientist Sage !dscience9E 12/13/11(Tue)23:18 No.8401703
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    >>8401335
    Late to reply but thanks for clearing that up for me.

    Also, what does everyone think of the cards in the upcoming Next Destinies set? Has anyone started planning for their next deck?
    >> Anonymous 12/13/11(Tue)23:31 No.8401766
    >>8401703
    is there a list somewhere of whats going to be in it? Will it include dragon types?
    >> Professor Anon !!7Y8qTIFbtmo 12/13/11(Tue)23:34 No.8401783
    >>8401703
    Oh yes I have, and oh yes, this set is awesome made a card set.

    >>8401766
    Check pokebeach.net, that's all we know (plus Hail blizzard/Psycho drive)
    >> Scientist Sage !dscience9E 12/13/11(Tue)23:42 No.8401828
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    >>8401783
    What kind of deck are you thinking of making? I've got a deck list based off of (read: stole) from that Eye on Japan article on SixPrizes. I'm thinking of changing it up some though.

    Pokemon
    4 x Celebi
    3 x Mewtwo-EX
    1 x Shaymin-EX

    Trainer/Supporter/Stadium
    4 x Professor Juniper
    4 x Dual Ball
    2 x Copycat
    1 x N
    1 x N
    3 x Professor Oak's New Theory
    2 x Sage's Training
    2 x Pokegear 3.0
    1 x Ultra Ball
    2 x Skyarrow Bridge
    4 x Junk Arm
    3 x Pokemon Catcher
    3 x Switch
    3 x Eviolite
    3 x PlusPower

    Energy
    10 x Grass Energy - Basic
    4 x Double Colorless Energy - Special
    >> Professor Anon !!7Y8qTIFbtmo 12/13/11(Tue)23:44 No.8401838
    >>8401828
    Huh? Mind telling me how it works? I want to make a deck based on Mewtwo-EX, Gardevoir (each psychic energy now provides PP instead of P), darmanitan (w/darmaxitan) and fliptini...
    >> Scientist Sage !dscience9E 12/14/11(Wed)00:05 No.8401994
    >>8401838
    It's pretty much using Celebi's Forest Breath to attach a Grass energy onto Mewtwo EX. Of course, Celebi has to be the active Pokemon in order to do so. However, by using Skyarrow Bridge as our Stadium, all Pokemon have 1 less retreat cost. Since Celebi has a retreat cost of 1 Colorless energy it's essentially a free retreat with that Stadium card in play. Get at least two of those Celebi Prime in play and you've got yourself a Mewtwo EX who is primed to punish attackers with X Ball.

    I put a Shaymin EX in there as a late game sweeper since his second attack does 30x the number of prize cards I've already taken for a mere Grass and Colorless.

    I haven't proxy tested it so far but my friend is running something similar and he says it's been running great. The only reason I'm using something like Celebi over Gardevoir is because with things like Mewtwo EX, Zekrom EX, and the current BW dragons, the game just seems to fast. Especially when Gardevoir has a Psychic weakness. I'm sure Gardevoir and Mewtwo could work though.
    >> Awesometomb Face 12/14/11(Wed)00:09 No.8402022
    >>8401703
    that looks beautiful
    got an english translation?
    >> Scientist Sage !dscience9E 12/14/11(Wed)00:11 No.8402037
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    >>8402022
    Mewtwo EX – Psychic – HP170
    Basic Pokemon

    [C][C] EX Ball: Does 20 damage times the number of Energy attached to each player’s Active Pokemon.
    [P][P][C] Psycho Drive: 120 damage. Choose 1 Energy attached to this Pokemon and discard it.

    Pokemon EX Rule: When Pokemon EX is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

    Weakness: Psychic (x2)
    Resistance: none
    Retreat: 2
    >> Professor Anon !!7Y8qTIFbtmo 12/14/11(Wed)00:13 No.8402045
    >>8401994
    ...I didn't think of that, I like it!! Sounds solid! I'd love to proxy test Gardevoir/Darmanitan too...
    >> Awesometomb Face 12/14/11(Wed)00:19 No.8402100
    >>8402037
    Sounds awesome, definitely picking one up.thanks for the translation bro
    >> Awesometomb Face 12/14/11(Wed)00:43 No.8402231
    >>8402045
    You're a professor, you must have some sort of contact with card-game-company-whose-name-I-forget
    tell them to make that Shadow Lugia promo card legal. just for shits n gigggles
    >> Professor Anon !!7Y8qTIFbtmo 12/14/11(Wed)00:44 No.8402233
    Okay guys, this professor is going to bed. I'll be back tomorrow though.

    Awesometomb, good game, I'm glad you liked it! If you want to keep practising, drop a word here.
    >> Professor Anon !!7Y8qTIFbtmo 12/14/11(Wed)00:44 No.8402241
    >>8402231
    Sadly that's not the case, bro. I don't have that kind of contacts sadly.

    Alright, good night everyone!
    >> Scientist Sage !dscience9E 12/14/11(Wed)00:45 No.8402249
    >>8402231
    I don't think Professors really have that kind of influence.
    >>8402233
    Thanks and good night. Hopefully I see more threads like this around.
    >> Awesometomb Face 12/14/11(Wed)00:47 No.8402258
    >>8402249
    he's professor Oak he can do whatever he wants
    >> Anonymous 12/14/11(Wed)00:48 No.8402268
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    >>8401766
    That set hasn't even come out in Japan yet.
    It'll still be a while before we have Dragons.
    >> Anonymous 12/14/11(Wed)01:04 No.8402329
    >>8402268
    I don't really like the color they chose for it...
    >> Scientist Sage !dscience9E 12/14/11(Wed)06:20 No.8403300
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    BW Dark Rush scans are up.
    http://pokebeach.com/2011/12/dark-rush-scans-and-translations
    >> Anonymous 12/14/11(Wed)08:10 No.8403430
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    >>8403300
    >mfw retardedly ultra rare Catcher
    >mfw it costs about 50$ and the price of normal Catchers hits 25$ as well

    Cool set though, I like that dark fang like tool, my japanese kinda suck but from what I understand, a Dark Pokémon with the fang attached does +20 damage. Should be cool with Zoroark to OHKO the dragons with Foul Play. Rare Candy reprint is sweet too.
    >> Anonymous 12/14/11(Wed)08:58 No.8403462
    The translations are up and I was right about the fang thing which is actually a claw, not bad. Not so many great cards, Blaziken is a troll hitting for 130 and Empoleon reminds me of a bulkier Jumpluff with built-in draw power as well.
    >> Anonymous 12/14/11(Wed)09:03 No.8403469
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    Ehy doc, i have a question: can i build a deck that wins by making the opponent run out of cards in his deck? (considering the sets we can use)
    >> Anonymous 12/14/11(Wed)09:27 No.8403505
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    >>8403469
    This. Start with Durant, play Pokémon Collector to search for 3 more Durant and start discarding like mad.

    Alternative strategy in next post.
    >> Anonymous 12/14/11(Wed)09:29 No.8403510
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    >>8403505
    Attach a million energies with Emboar and use Top Burner. You can use Victini to reflip in case of tails. If you discard the energies anyway, use Fisherman and Energy Retrieval to get them back.
    >> Anonymous 12/14/11(Wed)11:52 No.8403747
    I wanna start playing.

    what tins/ decks would you recommend I buy first?
    >> Anonymous 12/14/11(Wed)12:03 No.8403764
    >>8403747
    The tins/boxes with Reshiram and the tins with Typhlosion Prime. Once you have 4 of each, you essentially have a pretty cool deck ready.
    >> Professor Anon !!7Y8qTIFbtmo 12/14/11(Wed)13:12 No.8403959
    I'm back! Good afternoon guise!

    >>8403469
    Yes:
    >>8403505
    >>8403510

    >>8403747
    This suggestion >>8403764 sounds solid and you will be building a top tier deck.
    >> Professor Anon !!7Y8qTIFbtmo 12/14/11(Wed)13:19 No.8403999
    Also

    >>8403300
    There are good cards but there aren't many of them. I was honestly expecting more. Out of the Pokemon EX, Darkrai and Tornadus seem decent, and that's it.

    Luckily now there's a decent way to play fossils, and Aerodactyl's awesome. And the Bad Guys supporter sounds disruptive enough.
    >> Scientist Sage !dscience9E 12/14/11(Wed)13:27 No.8404045
    >>8403999
    Twist Mountain might be cool but I really don't like relying on coin flips. I do like Aerodactyl though. There's always Research Records I guess.

    This set looks more like a collecting set for me personally. My favorite starters are in this one.
    >> Professor Anon !!7Y8qTIFbtmo 12/14/11(Wed)13:28 No.8404054
    >>8404045
    Yeah, but Twist Mountain is far more reliable than using the fossils.
    >> Anonymous 12/14/11(Wed)13:30 No.8404057
    >>8404045
    Cards always get mixed in the english sets, Blaziken, Empoleon and Venusaur may end up in different sets.
    >> Plantman 12/14/11(Wed)13:39 No.8404100
    >>8394252
    Ok OP, give me your opinion. I want to make a new deck. I really want to play with NV Accelgor, any tips to make something decent with this guy?
    I was thinking escavalier, but more than that... i don't know
    >> Professor Anon !!7Y8qTIFbtmo 12/14/11(Wed)13:41 No.8404113
    >>8404100
    Hard question, Accelgor lacks a decent damage output and enough HP to endure hits. However it uses just 1 energy for its attacks. Try focusing your deck on energy discard (4 Crush Hammer and Pokemon that discard energies from your opponent) so Accelgor can mix with the rest of the deck.
    >> Plantman 12/14/11(Wed)13:51 No.8404149
    >>8404113
    I tought that hit 60 with only one energy card was good...
    I wanted to add some rocky helmets, and play them with escavalier in the same deck... so you can take advantage of hitting 60 in the second turn with accelgor (using shelmet's evolution attack) and to reinforce escavalier with special metal energy cards + rocky helmet
    >> Anonymous 12/14/11(Wed)13:54 No.8404162
    >>8404149
    The deck's aim is to use 2 Accelgor switching every turn to use their attack in theory. Thing is, Accelgor will be OHKOed by everything and OHKO nothing back. If you want something that attacks with one energy for 60 or more, Donphan Prime, Cinccino, Jumpluff, etc are better options.
    >> Professor Anon !!7Y8qTIFbtmo 12/14/11(Wed)13:55 No.8404164
    >>8404149
    >I tought that hit 60 with only one energy card was good...
    It would be good if it didn't have that side effect, which makes it inconsistent.

    Escavalier with Metal energies and Rocky Helmet sounds okay, but 90HP is still... uh, quite low. At least you can try stalling with Guard Press? But Accelgor is so inconsistent with its damage (G: 60, you can't use this attack during your next turn)...

    >>8404162
    Agreed. Even Yanmega Prime does wonders.
    >> Anonymous 12/14/11(Wed)13:58 No.8404181
    >>8404164
    Reading this thread makes me interested in Pokemon TCG again, but I haven't played it in years. I read about the playTCG and made an account, can you help teach me the basics of what has changed from all this time? I have basic knowledge about Ex, Legends and things like that, but never really played with them. Also, recommended decks or things like that? Thanks in advance.
    >> Professor Anon !!7Y8qTIFbtmo 12/14/11(Wed)13:59 No.8404183
    >>8404181
    Well, when was the last time you played?
    >> Anonymous 12/14/11(Wed)14:01 No.8404194
    >>8404183
    Way too long ago, I've had some cards and played with my friends but mostly with VBA emulator with the pokemon card. So...cards back then was really old. I'm studying abroad in the middle of nowhere now as well, so the best option for me is to play through the internet.
    >> Plantman 12/14/11(Wed)14:03 No.8404202
    >>8404164
    OK... I guess I'll have to figure something to make it work... If you're here when my deck is ready, I'll let you know...

    Also, I found these guys quite interesting.
    They're from Dark Rush

    Aerodactyl – Fighting – HP90
    Revived Pokemon – Play Aerodactyl on your Bench with the effect of Old Amber

    Ability: Primal Scream
    As long as this Pokemon is in play, your Pokemon's attacks do an additional 10 damage to any Active Pokemon.

    [C][C][C] Wing Attack: 40 damage.

    Weakness: Grass (x2)
    Resistance: none
    Retreat: 1

    39/69

    and this

    Espeon – Psychic – HP90
    Stage 1 – Evolves from Eevee

    Ability: Solar Miracle
    As long as this Pokemon is in play, prevent all effects of your opponent’s Pokemon's attacks done to any of your Pokemon with Energy attached to them.

    [P][C][C] Psychic Report: 60 damage. Look at your opponent’s hand.

    Weakness: Psychic (x2)
    Resistance: none
    Retreat: 1

    33/69
    >> Professor Anon !!7Y8qTIFbtmo 12/14/11(Wed)14:11 No.8404237
    >>8404194
    Let me list you the main changes in the game.

    - Since the Neo era, we have had two new types: Darkness and Metal. But only recently, basic energies for both have been released.
    - Stadium cards got released, they apply an effect for both players and only one can be played in a turn, after which it remains into play. Moreover, you can't play a Stadium card if one with the same name is in play. Also, only one can be in play, if a new Stadium card comes into play, the old one gets discarded.
    - Supporter cards got released. Unlike regular Trainer cards, you can only play one Supporter card per turn. Otherwise it works like a Trainer card: play it, apply its effects, then discard it.
    - Trainer cards now got separated as Item cards (play as many of them as you wish during your turn), Supporter cards, and Stadium cards.
    - Pokemon Tools are Item cards that can be attached to a Pokemon. Apply its effects when the card tells you. It only gets discarded if the pokemon is KO'd or if the card says it should be discarded.
    - Some old cards got their effects changed: Rare Candy, PlusPower, Potion, Energy Retrieval, Bill, etcetera.
    - The only legal sets are from HeartGold & SoulSilver onwards.
    - There's a new status effect: Burned (between turns, flip a coin. If tails, place 2 damage counters on the Burned Pokemon).
    - Confusion now works this way: When you declare an attack, flip a coin. If tails, place 3 damage counters on the Pokemon. The pokemon can still retreat.
    - Pokemon Powers got separated as Poke-Powers (declare when you're going to use them) and Poke-Bodies (they always work, you don't have to call them). Starting from BW, now there are Abilities (which don't count as Pokemon Powers, but they are basically Pokemon Powers).

    These are the most important changes I guess.

    >>8404202
    Sure thing, I'll be waiting.

    And yes, both cards are really interesting, I want to see them in play already!
    >> Awesometomb Face 12/14/11(Wed)14:12 No.8404243
    I heard there was a professor here..
    >> Professor Anon !!7Y8qTIFbtmo 12/14/11(Wed)14:13 No.8404245
    >>8404243
    Heard right, welcome back!
    >> Awesometomb Face 12/14/11(Wed)14:14 No.8404251
    >>8404245
    Welcome back yourself
    How've yuo been kind sir? how's that 'Skeeter problem?
    >> Anonymous 12/14/11(Wed)14:15 No.8404256
    >>8404237
    Wow, cool, thanks for such a comprehensive list.
    >> Professor Anon !!7Y8qTIFbtmo 12/14/11(Wed)14:16 No.8404261
    >>8404251
    I'm good, thank you!

    I couldn't find that little fiend, but I can only guess it escaped through the window. I didn't get annoyed by it not even in the least when I got to bed.

    >>8404256
    Is there something else I can help you in?
    >> Awesometomb Face 12/14/11(Wed)14:19 No.8404270
    >>8404261
    if it wouldn't be too much trouble could we maybe battle? pretty please?
    >> Professor Anon !!7Y8qTIFbtmo 12/14/11(Wed)14:21 No.8404277
    >>8404270
    Is it okay if we battled in a while? I can't right now...
    >> Anonymous 12/14/11(Wed)14:23 No.8404296
    >>8404261
    I suppose the best thing for me is to try a battle and experience things for myself, but I can't right now (and it seems you can't, too). Maybe later on you're up for a practice battle? Is PlayTCG the best place to play through the net?
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    >> Professor Anon !!7Y8qTIFbtmo 12/14/11(Wed)14:26 No.8404320
    >>8404296
    >I suppose the best thing for me is to try a battle and experience things for myself
    Yes, that's the best way indeed!

    >Maybe later on you're up for a practice battle?
    I'll be on, but I'd love that you guys played between yourselves too - two novices learning together is a great way to learn. I can still answer questions!

    >Is PlayTCG the best place to play through the net?
    Personally I'd say it is, but it lacks some few options like placing cards at the bottom of the deck. There's Redshark but the interface isn't friendly. Apprentice is ok too.
    >> Awesometomb Face 12/14/11(Wed)14:27 No.8404326
    >>8404277
    That's fine bro
    >> Anonymous 12/14/11(Wed)14:32 No.8404345
    >>8404326
    I still have around 30 minutes, you want to try playing? http://www2.playtcg.me/Setup/OppChooseDeck.aspx?id=138794&key=216506462

    I'm just getting back to the game though, so please be patient.
    >> Professor Anon !!7Y8qTIFbtmo 12/14/11(Wed)14:33 No.8404353
    >>8404326
    >>8404345
    If you two have questions, just ask. Keep in mind something to avoid mistakes though: read carefully the cards before playing them!

    Now, you, the other guy, do you have a deck already??
    >> Awesometomb Face 12/14/11(Wed)14:34 No.8404358
    >>8404345
    I'd love to but I'm just getting back in myself. I probably would tell you soemthing that's completely wrong,. sorry man
    >> Anonymous 12/14/11(Wed)14:34 No.8404360
    I only ever play with my gf's young cousins when they're around.

    Bought that recent Scolipede pre-con deck (since I like Scolipede).

    For a bunch of kids under 10 they're not bad at the game.
    >> Professor Anon !!7Y8qTIFbtmo 12/14/11(Wed)14:35 No.8404364
    >>8404358
    I encourage you to play with him. And with what I taught you earlier today, you should know enough of the basics. Give it a try!!

    >>8404360
    What decks do they use??
    >> Anonymous 12/14/11(Wed)14:36 No.8404366
    >>8404353
    If you're talking to me, I'm just trying out the premade decks. I'm using the Gothitelle one, I used it the last time I played Gen V and like it.
    >> Professor Anon !!7Y8qTIFbtmo 12/14/11(Wed)14:36 No.8404369
    >>8404366
    Alright, keep in mind Gothitelle locks your opponent's Items while it's your Active Pokemon.
    >> Awesometomb Face 12/14/11(Wed)14:37 No.8404374
    >>8404364
    if you think it's best doc..
    >> Anonymous 12/14/11(Wed)14:44 No.8404397
    >>8404364
    We're all pretty low on the power level. No Reshiram stuff and other higher tier decks.

    But I only remember a couple of the decks (there's 5 cousins in all).

    One who is obsessed with Fighting type pokemon, and despite that narrow view manages to actually read cards and use Trainers that support it. Rarely beats me though.

    Other that comes to mind is some kind of Water/Fire deck. I find it to be slow, but that might just be because this particular cousin is too.
    >> Professor Anon !!7Y8qTIFbtmo 12/14/11(Wed)14:45 No.8404408
    >>8404397
    Aww! Tell your fighting-type cousin that using a full Conkeldurr line will be useful. The one with the Craftsmanship ability.
    >> Anonymous 12/14/11(Wed)14:56 No.8404452
    >>8404408
    Bound to see them at Christmas time. Since my family celebrates on the Eve, her's on the Day.

    Might report back on the others since I don't remember their decks.
    >> Professor Anon !!7Y8qTIFbtmo 12/14/11(Wed)14:57 No.8404457
    >>8404452
    Sure thing! Also, it would be nice to see them playing together!
    >> Awesometomb Face 12/14/11(Wed)15:29 No.8404631
    No energy. ever.
    >> Anonymous 12/14/11(Wed)15:30 No.8404644
    >>8404631
    Same thing, and more ironically I got a Gothitelle which is more powerful. the more energy it has...nice game though, that Gengar really is trouble.
    >> Awesometomb Face 12/14/11(Wed)15:32 No.8404648
    >>8404644
    you played well, thanks for the match man.
    >> Anonymous 12/14/11(Wed)15:32 No.8404649
    >>8404631
    Btw, supposing you're playing the LostGar list in this thread, take out some of the not so important shit like Mime Jr. and add at least 3 Seekers. Guaranteed Pokémon in your opponent's hand.
    >> Awesometomb Face 12/14/11(Wed)15:33 No.8404658
    >>8404649
    Mime Jr. is pretty damn good in lost gar deck though,
    use it with Slowking for some easy lost zone'ing when gengar isn't out
    >> Professor Anon !!7Y8qTIFbtmo 12/14/11(Wed)15:36 No.8404674
    >>8404649
    Mime Jr. can help for an early lost zoning, but Seeker is a good suggestion. Maybe -1 Slowpoke -1 Mime Jr. and -1 any other card, and add 3 Seekers.
    >> Anonymous 12/14/11(Wed)15:59 No.8404779
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    >mfw Uxie for less than a dollar and Luxray X for less than 8$ on T&T

    Oh how the mighty have fallen...
    >> Professor Anon !!7Y8qTIFbtmo 12/14/11(Wed)16:01 No.8404792
    >>8404779
    It's quite painful to know about that. Not because I have some Uxies, but because they were pretty much the metagame back then. Wow.
    >> Scientist Sage !dscience9E 12/14/11(Wed)16:06 No.8404822
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    >>8404792
    >that feel when your favorite deck will become obsolete after Worlds
    Oh, Mew Box.

    Speaking of Worlds, anyone planning on going? Whether it be competing or spectating?
    >> Professor Anon !!7Y8qTIFbtmo 12/14/11(Wed)16:09 No.8404833
    >>8404822
    >Feels bad man

    I'm not planning to go, sadly.
    >> Anonymous 12/14/11(Wed)16:09 No.8404834
    >>8404822
    I'd love to, but living on the other side of the world, in a country with no organized play doesn't help.
    >> Anonymous 12/14/11(Wed)16:11 No.8404852
    I kinda want to try a draft game of this because I remember playing it once and it owned.
    >> Professor Anon !!7Y8qTIFbtmo 12/14/11(Wed)16:13 No.8404863
    >>8404852
    Draft? As in, booster draft?
    >> Anonymous 12/14/11(Wed)16:14 No.8404869
    >>8404863
    or a cube draft. I could get a theme going and it would be so ballin'.
    >> Professor Anon !!7Y8qTIFbtmo 12/14/11(Wed)16:18 No.8404884
    >>8404869
    >"Cube draft? He must be trolling... Let's see what Google says"
    >Google for cube draft
    >Find out what it means
    >Immediately think it would be awesome in Pokemon TCG

    I haven't heard anything about cube draft in Pokemon, but I so agree with you! The closest thing I've heard about, was an official professor tournament held in the USA where they could only use one-type decks.
    >> Anonymous 12/14/11(Wed)16:29 No.8404952
    >>8404869
    >>8404884
    Is cube draft that thing where you shuffle the X best cards in the game then do a normal draft with them?

    If yes, shuffle in the ~15-20 best Pokémon of each type in one pile, without any pre-evos, and 4-of-each of about 30-40 different trainers like Collector/Candy/Energy Removal in another one. Draft the two piles, add pre-evos and basic energy after the draft and play. Sounds fun to me.
    >> Anonymous 12/14/11(Wed)16:31 No.8404972
    This might be a silly question, but how exactly do you make your own deck in PlayTCG? All I can do is either pick a premade deck, or community deck. The part where I got 'your deck' is empty.
    >> Professor Anon !!7Y8qTIFbtmo 12/14/11(Wed)16:32 No.8404977
    >>8404972
    Log in to Bebe's Search and go to the Decklist menu. Build the deck there.
    >> Anonymous 12/14/11(Wed)16:32 No.8404983
    >>8404972
    You need to make a deck at Bebe's Search and save it on your account I think.



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