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Firestorm · May 5th, 2012, 8:47:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Fat Dr. Eyepatch

Catchers... as in the uncommon card that switches the opponent's active pokemon with one of his or her benched pokemon? Please do excuse me, as I, too, have recently been getting into the game.

Yep. This guy. Same function as Gust of Wind from Base Set which had a way cooler name and image.

***Mekkah***** · May 5th, 2012, 11:53:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Fat Purimpopoie

Is there a card that makes Burn deal damage every turn (One that makes all the coin flips count as tails, perhaps?)

The good news is that Heatran Lv. X does that. The bad news is that Heatran is no longer legal in tournament play.

TalkingLion · May 5th, 2012, 7:39:17 PM

This is more of a suggestion than a question, but I still think that it should be posted here. Would it be possible to create a TCG tutoring program here on Smogon? I have read a lot of articles for beginners on TCG, but still struggle with some aspects, and I'm sure that many others also feel the same way. A tutoring system could be helpful, but I'm not sure if there would be enough interest and/or tutors to get it started.

Cassie · May 5th, 2012, 7:53:16 PM

I've actually seen a few people ask about this on IRC. I assume that until the forum has grown more it isn't doable, but I don't see why it wouldn't be possible to set up later on when the forum is more established.

You could always ask someone to help you without it being part of a tutoring program, I'm sure someone would be willing to help.

FearZeCrawdaunt · May 5th, 2012, 8:31:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Fat TalkingLion

This is more of a suggestion than a question, but I still think that it should be posted here. Would it be possible to create a TCG tutoring program here on Smogon? I have read a lot of articles for beginners on TCG, but still struggle with some aspects, and I'm sure that many others also feel the same way. A tutoring system could be helpful, but I'm not sure if there would be enough interest and/or tutors to get it started.

I wouldn't mind tutoring at all, but I don't know how to officially go about it in terms of the smogon tutor system. Feel free to shoot me pm's or head onto the IRC in the TCG room.

KiwiDawg7 · May 6th, 2012, 11:25:45 PM

I might wanna get back into TCG.
I would want specific cards for decks to save money though.
Where to buy cards??

Cassie · May 6th, 2012, 11:53:04 PM

Cybertron has a pretty good list here. The other place I would suggest is eBay. Troll actually sells on eBay too so you can usually find their stuff there too. The only other way to go about getting cards that probably saves money is talking to friends about trading/buying from them.

***Mekkah***** · May 7th, 2012, 6:11:04 AM

This place needs to grow before tutoring happens. When you still struggle to get 32 for a tournament, you're simply overextending beyond your grasp to look legit. Plus, you don't need a tutoring program to learn how to play - just get on IRC and talk to people. I've taught like 10 people how to play.

Skyshayde · May 7th, 2012, 12:43:48 PM

When do I flip a coin for sleep?

Cassie · May 7th, 2012, 1:16:53 PM

You flip in between turns. The same goes for burn flips.

Skyshayde · May 7th, 2012, 1:42:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Fat Cassie

You flip in between turns. The same goes for burn flips.

So I move, flip, opponent move, flip, I move?

FearZeCrawdaunt · May 7th, 2012, 1:55:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Fat Skyshayde

So I move, flip, opponent move, flip, I move?

Your turn ends. In between turns you would flip a coin for sleep (or burn). Heads you wake up. Your opponent then takes their turn. If you didn't wake up, when they end their turn you flip again before your turn begins.

Confusion flips are done as soon as you announce an attack by the way. And the attack is only successful if you flip heads.

Dr. Eyepatch · May 10th, 2012, 3:37:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Fat Firestorm

Yep. This guy. Same function as Gust of Wind from Base Set which had a way cooler name and image.

Hahah, and I thought Yu-Gi-Oh! price trends were silly. I think I will just use my Gust of Winds for now, casually of course.

In any case, where would be a good place to post a decklist for review?

***Mekkah***** · May 10th, 2012, 5:16:21 AM

You can do it on this forum (awesome obv), or on some other forum like Pokegym (mostly dumb people), 6P (somewhat smarter people while still beginner friendly) or HeyTrainer (mostly smart people but they can be rude etc).

Dr. Eyepatch · May 11th, 2012, 5:10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Fat Mekkah

You can do it on this forum (awesome obv), or on some other forum like Pokegym (mostly dumb people), 6P (somewhat smarter people while still beginner friendly) or HeyTrainer (mostly smart people but they can be rude etc).

Thank you, but I suppose I should have explained myself better. I meant to ask whether I should make a different thread or post here in terms of asking advice for my deck, or if there even is any place for me to do so on this forum.

***Mekkah***** · May 11th, 2012, 10:34:58 AM

If it's one of the decks already being discussed, like Zekrom/Eelektrik or Darkrai, I recommend posting in those threads. If not, feel free to make a new one.

Twannes · May 15th, 2012, 2:57:59 PM

Where can you post questions about your own decklists?

Tolan · May 15th, 2012, 4:44:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Fat Mekkah

You can do it on this forum (awesome obv), or on some other forum like Pokegym (mostly dumb people), 6P (somewhat smarter people while still beginner friendly) or HeyTrainer (mostly smart people but they can be rude etc).

Twannes · May 16th, 2012, 9:11:13 AM

i meant where in this forum >_< i guess in the zeels discussion (its an eels deck)

***Mekkah***** · May 16th, 2012, 5:13:51 PM

Yeah if there's already a thread about the deck just post it there, otherwise open a new one.

LPFan · May 16th, 2012, 7:27:33 PM

Kind of a debatable question, but what is a cheap, budget friendly deck? I'd like to build my little brother a cheap deck he can play and win some games with, but I don't know anything outside of Durant. Any suggestions?

Dark Arceus · May 16th, 2012, 8:01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Fat LPFan

Kind of a debatable question, but what is a cheap, budget friendly deck? I'd like to build my little brother a cheap deck he can play and win some games with, but I don't know anything outside of Durant. Any suggestions?

Well there's the budget thread Here

But it also really depends on your definition of budget due to how subjective that statement is.

LPFan · May 16th, 2012, 8:26:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Fat Dark Arceus

Well there's the budget thread Here

But it also really depends on your definition of budget due to how subjective that statement is.

Thanks for the thread, I'm looking for a deck that can be built on a 50-100 dollar budget.

Ewil · May 17th, 2012, 5:42:20 AM

Hi ! I want to know more on the official pokemon tcg online. It's there any obbligatory payment ? Or i can decide to buy gems for buying things ? I also see that my little brother have found a code to get a packet on the internet. I want to know if i can play the official pokemon tcg online completely free and if i can get a competitive deck without the obligation to have to pay. Thanks :D

Twannes · May 17th, 2012, 6:38:01 AM

Well you need to buy packs in order to get cards unless you hack into ptcgo, so you actually have to pay money (grrrr).
Also don't bother trying that since the PvP is shut down so you cant even play with your cards vs other people.

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Originally Posted by Fat Mekkah

Yeah if there's already a thread about the deck just post it there, otherwise open a new one.

Thanks for the answer. I had the final post in the Zeels discussion, so I edited the post to add my current decklist :D

May 5th, 2012, 7:39:17 PM	#28
TalkingLion Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 887 Virginia, USA	This is more of a suggestion than a question, but I still think that it should be posted here. Would it be possible to create a TCG tutoring program here on Smogon? I have read a lot of articles for beginners on TCG, but still struggle with some aspects, and I'm sure that many others also feel the same way. A tutoring system could be helpful, but I'm not sure if there would be enough interest and/or tutors to get it started. __________________ 10th Place VGC 2012 Nationals Senior Division :D

May 5th, 2012, 7:53:16 PM	#29
Cassie giant claw Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 502 Dark Explorers	I've actually seen a few people ask about this on IRC. I assume that until the forum has grown more it isn't doable, but I don't see why it wouldn't be possible to set up later on when the forum is more established. You could always ask someone to help you without it being part of a tutoring program, I'm sure someone would be willing to help. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] np: Trade Thread \| #vgc if you want your Pokemon quicker

May 6th, 2012, 11:25:45 PM	#31
KiwiDawg7 Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 121 Atlanta, GA	I might wanna get back into TCG. I would want specific cards for decks to save money though. Where to buy cards?? __________________ VGC11 Regionals - Atlanta, GA: 3rd Place VGC 11 Nationals - Indianapolis, IN: 9th Place (4th Seed Swiss) VGC12 Regionals - Athens, GA: 10th Place VGC13 Winter Regionals - Lake Buena Vista, FL: 2nd Place VGC 13 Spring Regionals - Athens, GA: 3rd Place

May 6th, 2012, 11:53:04 PM	#32
Cassie giant claw Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 502 Dark Explorers	Cybertron has a pretty good list here. The other place I would suggest is eBay. Troll actually sells on eBay too so you can usually find their stuff there too. The only other way to go about getting cards that probably saves money is talking to friends about trading/buying from them. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] np: Trade Thread \| #vgc if you want your Pokemon quicker

May 7th, 2012, 6:11:04 AM	#33
*Mekkah* pfbwowbfobwobwobfwowbf Administrator** Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,835 Most of them are good	This place needs to grow before tutoring happens. When you still struggle to get 32 for a tournament, you're simply overextending beyond your grasp to look legit. Plus, you don't need a tutoring program to learn how to play - just get on IRC and talk to people. I've taught like 10 people how to play. __________________ onions videos cameras models steroids dinoturtlethings

May 7th, 2012, 12:43:48 PM	#34
Skyshayde Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 364 On Earth	When do I flip a coin for sleep?

May 7th, 2012, 1:16:53 PM	#35
Cassie giant claw Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 502 Dark Explorers	You flip in between turns. The same goes for burn flips. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] np: Trade Thread \| #vgc if you want your Pokemon quicker

May 10th, 2012, 5:16:21 AM	#39
*Mekkah* pfbwowbfobwobwobfwowbf Administrator** Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,835 Most of them are good	You can do it on this forum (awesome obv), or on some other forum like Pokegym (mostly dumb people), 6P (somewhat smarter people while still beginner friendly) or HeyTrainer (mostly smart people but they can be rude etc). __________________ onions videos cameras models steroids dinoturtlethings

May 11th, 2012, 10:34:58 AM	#41
*Mekkah* pfbwowbfobwobwobfwowbf Administrator** Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,835 Most of them are good	If it's one of the decks already being discussed, like Zekrom/Eelektrik or Darkrai, I recommend posting in those threads. If not, feel free to make a new one. __________________ onions videos cameras models steroids dinoturtlethings

May 15th, 2012, 2:57:59 PM	#42
Twannes Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 422 Netherlands	Where can you post questions about your own decklists? __________________ www.youtube.com/user/Blueye95 Every day i'm battlin' OU Peak: #39 RU Peak: #19

May 16th, 2012, 9:11:13 AM	#44
Twannes Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 422 Netherlands	i meant where in this forum >_< i guess in the zeels discussion (its an eels deck) __________________ www.youtube.com/user/Blueye95 Every day i'm battlin' OU Peak: #39 RU Peak: #19

May 16th, 2012, 5:13:51 PM	#45
*Mekkah* pfbwowbfobwobwobfwowbf Administrator** Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,835 Most of them are good	Yeah if there's already a thread about the deck just post it there, otherwise open a new one. __________________ onions videos cameras models steroids dinoturtlethings

May 16th, 2012, 7:27:33 PM	#46
LPFan Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 317 Austin, TX	Kind of a debatable question, but what is a cheap, budget friendly deck? I'd like to build my little brother a cheap deck he can play and win some games with, but I don't know anything outside of Durant. Any suggestions? __________________ 09:Juniors Dallas DQed 10:Juniors Dallas 3rd, nats 4th, world 7th 11:Seniors Dallas 2nd round, LCQ 3rd round 12:Seniors Houston 1st place Nats:Top 32, bs hax lol Glad to do VGC team rates. http://www.smogon.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3467418

May 17th, 2012, 5:42:20 AM	#49
Ewil Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 429 Italy	Hi ! I want to know more on the official pokemon tcg online. It's there any obbligatory payment ? Or i can decide to buy gems for buying things ? I also see that my little brother have found a code to get a packet on the internet. I want to know if i can play the official pokemon tcg online completely free and if i can get a competitive deck without the obligation to have to pay. Thanks :D