Quick Questions Thread! [OLD]

[donavannj]

This thread is for those seeking to ask quick questions about the TCG that they don't feel merit their own thread.

Rules:
1. All section rules apply.

2. NO SELLING.

3. NO SELLING.

4. NO BUYING.

5. NO TRADING.

Ok, go!

 

[TrainerTori]

omg ;A; thank you for this thread!!!
>_> I feel like it was made just for me and my billion questsion!


and my newest question.
When it comes to value of full arts, specifically full art trainers (colress in this case)
Any idea what happens to value over time?

 

[donavannj]

omg ;A; thank you for this thread!!!
>_> I feel like it was made just for me and my billion questsion!


and my newest question.
When it comes to value of full arts, specifically full art trainers (colress in this case)
Any idea what happens to value over time?

Value for those is generally highest when they are new, and it may be a while before those are very sought after, increasing their value again.

Colress itself is likely to drop in value after its rotated from competitive play in 2-ish years due to it being very playable as a draw option right now.

 

[Renpuu]

Indeed. Cards are worth generally more value when they are allowed to be played in tournaments. Once they are out-rotated they generally lose their standard price.
When cards are first released and people are trying to acquire them during Pre-releases they can be worth more or less than the standard price until the meta game sorts itself out. For example some people may want to be the first to acquire a play set of full art Colress so they'll be valued higher than normal during a Pre-release. Some cards may be valued less due to 'lack of foresight.' This can happen due to a card that people wouldn't feel would see play and then it turns out to be really good, so the price increases and then standards out. Prices of cards are usually about supply and demand. If a card is very rare and everyone wants it, then it's price will naturally reflect that on the secondary market (eBay) and traders alike.

 

[google123]

ok i have this palkia lv. x and on the bottom it says that it can use any attack from its previous level.
do i need the necessary energies for the previous palkia?
here's the link:

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4137/4880366973_350be29def_z.jpg

 

[Renpuu]

ok i have this palkia lv. x and on the bottom it says that it can use any attack from its previous level.
do i need the necessary energies for the previous palkia?
here's the link:

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4137/4880366973_350be29def_z.jpg

Yes you do. In order to use a required attack you need the energy cost in order to do so. Lv Xs allow you to have a stronger version of the "said Pokemon" but usually will a good ability and an extra attack. So you can use the attacks of both forms but MUST have the energy required.

 

[google123]

Yes you do. In order to use a required attack you need the energy cost in order to do so. Lv Xs allow you to have a stronger version of the "said Pokemon" but usually will a good ability and an extra attack. So you can use the attacks of both forms but MUST have the energy required.

oh thanks, now another question, this palkia's 'wormhole' attack makes me switch with one of my benched pokemon
then, my opponent switches with one of his own benched pokemon.

Even if i knock out the defending pokemon,do i still retreat?
https://ptcg.kachitta.net/scans/CL/19-palkia.jpg

 

[donavannj]

Without looking up rulings and based on wording alone, yes, you do still have to switch Palkia out, because that's how similar card effects work. It doesn't say "you may", which would make it optional.

 

[google123]

true, true, now can i search for palkia lv.x by using professor elm's training method?

https://pokebeach.com/scans/ex-dragon-frontiers/79-professor-elm's-training-method.jpg

 

[Renpuu]

No. Palkia Lv X is not an evolution form. You can use various other methods of getting the card such as Ultra ball, Pokemon Communication, Luxury Ball etc.

 

[google123]

what happens when I use great ball and i don't find any pokemon in those 7 cards?

 

[VydorScope]

what happens when I use great ball and i don't find any pokemon in those 7 cards?

You discard the Greatball, and curse your bad luck.

Deos this:

https://www.coolstuffinc.com/p/184240

Contain an Keldeo EX? Its much less then the going price for the card as a single.

 

[donavannj]

Yes it does. It just released, though, so Keldeo EX prices have yet to adjust.

 

[VydorScope]

Yes it does. It just released, though, so Keldeo EX prices have yet to adjust.

Awesome - you just made my 9yr old's day. :)

 

[Renpuu]

I would get the tin anyway. It's a great EX which can be used in any deck just for the "Rush in" ability !

 

[VydorScope]

Yep. But it will go well with his Blastoise deck :)

 

[donavannj]

Get 3 or 4 of each for Blastoise and Keldeo and that's the start of a very tournament worthy deck!

Assuming it's the Blastoise with Deluge for its Ability, that is.

 

[google123]

if a pokemon is paralyzed, does that mean i can't use SWITCH to switch it with one of my benched pokemon?

 

[VydorScope]

if a pokemon is paralyzed, does that mean i can't use SWITCH to switch it with one of my benched pokemon?

You can switch, and that will cure it of paralyze. Works great if you switch with a Pokemon that has no retreat cost...

 

[google123]

can you retreat twice during your turn?