Acronyms and Terms for Newcomers

[DawnOfXatu]

Updated with some of the newest cards from Platinum.

 

[choccy417]

Ninja'd, maybe? I had to look that up

 

[DawnOfXatu]

That would go under forum jargin, which I might add shortly.

 

[rage780]

what is p.s.p.s? I saw it on one of the post on this site.

 

[Shaymin Lv.X]

Bonds of end and time must changed to Rising Rivals (RR)

 

[TDA]

Very useful article,and RR needs to be added.

 

[Juliacoolo]

I think donk should be added.

 

[Futa]

You should add in Rising Rivals (RR) and take out or change Roseanne's Research. Now that Rising Rivals is RR, you can't call Roseanne's RR anymore.

 

[LinIsKorean]

Hi, I'm just starting out playing the Pokemon TCG after retiring from competitive Pokemon DPP and I was wondering what a "tech" was. I see people talking about it all the time in the strategy section but I was unable to find anything with the search function. Thanks!

 

[Futa]

Hi, I'm just starting out playing the Pokemon TCG after retiring from competitive Pokemon DPP and I was wondering what a "tech" was. I see people talking about it all the time in the strategy section but I was unable to find anything with the search function. Thanks!

A tech is a card that sits on the bench using its Poke Power/Poke Body to help the attack. For example, Claydol/Uxie are techs because they allow you to draw cards. That's a tech. Other techs include Crobat G, Dusknoir DP, Azelf LA, Unown G, and some other things.

 

[LinIsKorean]

Ah, okay, didn't know there was a term for that. XD Thanks!

 

[PokeKid Brandon]

A tech is a card that sits on the bench using its Poke Power/Poke Body to help the attack. For example, Claydol/Uxie are techs because they allow you to draw cards. That's a tech. Other techs include Crobat G, Dusknoir DP, Azelf LA, Unown G, and some other things.

I hardly classify claydol/uxie as a tech. Also some techs attack like Ditto or Luxray.

 

[LinIsKorean]

So is a tech something used specifically for its Pokemon Power?

 

[DNA]

Usually, that, yes, because it generally has a good supportive effect.

Claydol, Uxie, and Uxie X: Draw support
Unown G: Blocks aspects from many attacks
Dusknoir DP: Bench control of opponent
Crobat G: Extra damage counters
Azelf LA: Search prizes for Pokemon

 

[#1weavile]

How could you forget GG lol GG = good game

 

[dmaster]

So is a tech something used specifically for its Pokemon Power?

Claydol/Uxie are more like drawpower engines to me. I consider a tech only used to counter a specific deck or group of decks. Kind of like Luxray GL Lv.X or Dusknoir DP.

dmaster out.

 

[xanaseviper]

Maybe you should also add Ttar because I didntt know what everyone was talking about when I first saw it.

 

[Smeow]

I dont think i saw RH in the list, Reverse Holo, i think that should be one to add

 

[xanaseviper]

Whats the difference between a holo and reverse holo?

 

[Smeow]

Holo is when the card is shiny usually within the picture, like a holographic rare card. However I think all packs contain a reverse holo, which can be any pokemon or trainer card that is relatively shiny all over, excluding the picture.