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→Intro: Rearranged things, the paragraph for non-Pokemon is now below the paragraph on attacking. Also new sentences for combined Pokemon cards, and a note on how a Pokemon can be prevented from using attacks. Moved ending the turn to a distinct paragraph.
(How about I do this piecemeal? Intro revamp.) |
(→Intro: Rearranged things, the paragraph for non-Pokemon is now below the paragraph on attacking. Also new sentences for combined Pokemon cards, and a note on how a Pokemon can be prevented from using attacks. Moved ending the turn to a distinct paragraph.) |
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[[File:GengarStormfront18.jpg|right|200px|thumb|{{TCG ID|Stormfront|Gengar|18}} has two attacks: Shadow Room and Poltergeist. Fainting Spell is a {{TCG|Poké-Power}}, which is not an attack.]] | [[File:GengarStormfront18.jpg|right|200px|thumb|{{TCG ID|Stormfront|Gengar|18}} has two attacks: Shadow Room and Poltergeist. Fainting Spell is a {{TCG|Poké-Power}}, which is not an attack.]] | ||
'''Attacks''' (Japanese: '''ワザ''' ''Move'') are characteristics of cards in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].<ref>[[Pokémon Trading Card Game Rules]], {{TCG|Paradox Rift}}, " Characteristics such as attacks, Abilities, HP, Retreat Cost, Weakness, or Resistance cannot be referenced to any individual card piece."</ref> {{TCG|Pokémon}} cards can use attacks to help their owner win the match. Nearly every Pokémon card has at least one attack printed on it, but many have two attacks. Some cards have three attacks, and a small minority of Pokémon have no attacks at all. | '''Attacks''' (Japanese: '''ワザ''' ''Move'') are characteristics of cards in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].<ref>[[Pokémon Trading Card Game Rules]], {{TCG|Paradox Rift}}, " Characteristics such as attacks, Abilities, HP, Retreat Cost, Weakness, or Resistance cannot be referenced to any individual card piece."</ref> {{TCG|Pokémon}} cards can use attacks to help their owner win the match. Nearly every Pokémon card has at least one attack printed on it, but many have two attacks. Some cards have three attacks, and a small minority of Pokémon have no attacks at all. Certain Pokémon consisting of multiple cards, such as a {{TCG|Pokémon BREAK}} or {{TCG|Pokémon V-UNION}}, can have four attacks. | ||
During a player's turn, they may use an attack that their {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Active Pokémon}} is allowed to use. This mostly means attacks that are printed on the card | During a player's turn, they may use an attack that their {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Active Pokémon}} is allowed to use. This mostly means attacks that are printed on the card. However various {{TCG|effect}}s can grant a Pokémon the ability to use attacks printed on other cards, or prevent Pokémon from using specific attacks. It is also possible for a Pokémon to be prevented from attacking as a whole. | ||
When a player uses an attack, that player's turn ends. Players are allowed to end their turn without using an attack. | |||
Some non-Pokémon cards, such as {{TCG|Technical Machine}}s or {{TCG|Pokémon Tool card}}s, have attacks printed on them. Those card types cannot use attacks. Rather, non-Pokémon cards with attacks have an effect that allows a Pokémon to use the attacks printed on them.. | |||
Starting with the {{TCG|XY Series}}, the player who goes first cannot use an attack on the first turn. | Starting with the {{TCG|XY Series}}, the player who goes first cannot use an attack on the first turn. | ||
{{TCG|Pokémon Power|Pokémon Powers, Poké-Powers, Poké-Bodies}}, and {{TCG|Ability|Abilities}} are often confused for attacks. However, these characteristics are not attacks. | {{TCG|Pokémon Power|Pokémon Powers, Poké-Powers, Poké-Bodies}}, and {{TCG|Ability|Abilities}} are often confused for attacks. However, these characteristics are not attacks. For the most part, using these does not cause the turn to end. | ||
Attacks are similar to [[Move|moves]] in the [[Pokémon games|video games]]. Sometimes, attacks are misidentified as "moves".<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/pikachu-vmax-ninjask-hitmontop-and-more-in-the-pokemon-tcg-sword-shield-vivid-voltage-expansion Pikachu VMAX, Ninjask, Hitmontop, and More in the Pokémon TCG: Sword & Shield—Vivid Voltage Expansion], [[Pokémon.com]], "The Shed Pokémon’s ominous qualities are difficult to ignore, with a move named Life Squeeze and a mysterious figure positioned slightly behind the Pokémon."</ref> | Attacks are similar to [[Move|moves]] in the [[Pokémon games|video games]]. Sometimes, attacks are misidentified as "moves".<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/pikachu-vmax-ninjask-hitmontop-and-more-in-the-pokemon-tcg-sword-shield-vivid-voltage-expansion Pikachu VMAX, Ninjask, Hitmontop, and More in the Pokémon TCG: Sword & Shield—Vivid Voltage Expansion], [[Pokémon.com]], "The Shed Pokémon’s ominous qualities are difficult to ignore, with a move named Life Squeeze and a mysterious figure positioned slightly behind the Pokémon."</ref> | ||