1 SIMPLE trick to win more | Pokémon TCG Pocket

[@chris55404]

Is it me or is every body getting addicted and falling in love with this game now that it’s out?

[@mpineda389]

I grew up with gen 1 and NEVER have I played tcg !!I only collected . I find this game so fun

[@PolarClash]

@@mpineda389 of course we are, but I do wish there was a more diverse meta, even though I know that’s an impossible ask for the current point.

[@GorillaGunner94]

@@PolarClashright, like right now the meta decks are the same 3 Moltres Ex/Charizard Ex, Pikachu Ex/Zapidos Ex, Mewtwo Ex/Gardevoir

[@NinjaGuidesHQ]

same

[@PolarClash]

@@GorillaGunner94 Exactly. Don’t get me wrong, I love the decks, but if only three decks can stand a chance then that’s not a meta at all. The only issue is with only one set, there’s only so much you can do about it until another set comes out.

[@LFanimes333]

Trick: go second If you don’t go second, retreat and play again until you go second

[@wonrei]

The only flaw in the game.

[@LFanimes333]

@ The actual game being absolute garbage is a pretty big flaw if you ask me lmao.

[@GiuseppeGaetanoSabatelli]

Of the many flaws, the three worst are: 1. Skipping your energy drop turn one. Imagine playing Magic: the Gathering and always being forced to keep a no-lander. Lmfao 2. No mulligans. Literally every game becomes a coin flip until they put hand filtering/duplication Trainers in the game like Pokémon Trader or Item Finder. The fact that instead they decided to put only disruption trainers in the inaugural set (Sabrina, Red Card) is kinda gross. No color fixing Trainers, which leads me to the next point: 3. Monocolor is too consistent/Multi-color is impossible. Literally the only "Splashable" Pokémon is Ducklet/Swanna, and they're way undertuned because of this. Even if you run light color requirements like Tentacruel, etc., it's just impossible to run a splash compared to monocolor beaters. And in Magic and paper Pokémon, if I ran a splash, I could run something like a 2:1 or 3:1 split on my Lands/Energy. But in this game, it's a coinflip. If an "Energy Search" or "Prismatic Lens" was in the game, you could run Dragonite line in Mono-Water or Mono-Lightning and support the splash. Or if you could simply choose the ratio. Or have it be based on what's in play/hand so you don't get coinflipped and stuck on 3 lightning energy in a row while your Starmie dries up. Lmfao

[@Xeyyakkenn]

​@@GiuseppeGaetanoSabatellidual energy works for specific decks, where the pokemon doesn't need more than 1 of a specific type of energy to function, like Alakazam Weezing, for example.

[@UndertaleFan32]

@@Xeyyakkenn but you still need luck. Today I played against my friend who was using a Dragonite deck and he got 4 consecutive water energies, meaning that he couldn't attack with his dragonite that he already had set up (the fifth energy was a lightning one, but by then it was already too late). Instead of it being random, it should be constantly alternating between the types of energy you get, for example: if you have lightning and water energy and the first energy you get is water, then the second one should be lightning, the third one is water again,... This way it would be way easier to make decks with multiple types of energy and it would be less luck-based.

[@GachaAddic]

Most people don't know TCG always values consistency > stronger monster, that why search card is more valuable than random draw, especially in competitive

[@Neowarshark]

Is it okay to draw 2 with the professor oak to thin then draw the right basic with pokeball?

[@GachaAddic]

@Neowarshark yup basically if you bring 2 ball and prof that mean you only bring 16card and ball can search

[@justsomekirbowithoutamusta1852]

@@NeowarsharkNo, always ball before research

[@stevemack-os5kp]

I use a Pokedex to see if I'm about to get what I want and if not I'll use pokeball to shuffle and thin. I find it also makes my opponent, red card early.

[@GachaAddic]

@justsomekirbowithoutamusta1852 technically No, but with other deck like pikacu you need basic monster as fast as possible, so prof first is good because there a chance 2 pokemon draw and leave Guaranted draw last

[@btdcreeper7487]

No joke just edited my Charizard deck to add in the fossils and all 3 games I just played I won them all the extra pivot thanks to discard is insanely good thank you Mr.Mahone for sharing such insane advice the fossil technology is real

[@TrickyGym]

That’s what’s up

[@PolarClash]

@@TrickyGym I have a question if you could answer. Do you think that there’s anything missing from the TCG pocket, or is it at a good spot?

[@simogne]

​@@TrickyGym can u please do a tutorial to how to fight pls

[@GoldfishEmpire]

​@@PolarClashOne thing that's missing is evolution search. It kinda makes evolution decks harder to run.

[@xGusth]

​@@GoldfishEmpireIt's a 20 cards deck and we don't even have energy draws to mess things up don't trip

[@blazeoasis]

Dude, this helped a lot. Thank you. It's been decades since I played the tcg. I really like this new format. You probably won't see this, but thanks again!!!!

[@brittca]

I’m a new player returning to the world of Pokémon TCG after …. seriously … 15 years! Thanks so much for this video, it’s super helpful for getting me into the game again.

[@Bloody0range]

The problem with putting low number of Pokemon in my deck is, that my starting hand seems to be almost always: 1 basic Pokemon, 2 Sabrinas, and 2 Giovannis.

[@DaggonX]

Long time ago (like 20 years ago), I used fossils on my decks for similar reasons, so when I saw them on TCG pocket I knew I had to give them a try!

[@alessandror2034]

The best thing about pocket TCG is me returning to tricky gym for all the best poké content!

[@MakinItRain24-7]

This is so useful in Mewtwo ex Gardevoir decks, such a good counter that puts the opponent in a sticky situation, and allows Mewtwo to keep putting on pressure with its high damage output

[@StyloMilo219]

Great Video! Could you make another video discussing Red Card? I've heard a lot of people dislike it but one of your decks still runs it so it clearly has a place. Would love to hear you discuss what decks want Red Card and when/ how to use it properly.

[@TrickyGym]

Nice idea! I think I could probably make a video on which trainers to play and why, that sounds good!

[@kanti1]

​@TrickyGym Please do! Down for more Pocket content!

[@Spoopball]

Red card is "good" because you can ruin the opponent's long term strategy. The problem is most players dump their hand and have less than 3 cards after turn 1. Which means if you play the card and the opponent has less than 3 cards. You just gave the opponent free (hand) card advantage, ON TOP of losing hand advantage by playing the card. The card is worse to use the smaller the enemy's hand is

[@nicholasflint9480]

I think it's the kind of card that gets more useful the more experience you have, when you know exactly when to use it

[@06dogb]

I can't believe people still use it. Almost every game someone uses red card against me and 90% of the time I end up with a better hand or similar one. Ending up with a worse hand is so rare for me. I'd never play red card without scope with how easy it is to hand your opponent the edge. That's why I don't play it, no room for card + scope And I wouldn't play it without knowing their hand because it'd likely give them an advantage as it does for me.

[@AtomicWaffle14]

Well explained! Lord Helix is pleased.

[@PolarClash]

Not even lying, this popped up while I was playing TCG Pocket.

[@avatar2xl]

Same fucking spooky

[@ivanquiles4903]

By design

[@Infidel_Gaming]

Welcome to the modern internet meta

[@LakeNell]

If you didn't post this I would think that you're lying

[@minxyayala]

Dude, you saved me for the Lapras event. That dam Stairmie kept sniping pokemon I didn't what to loss.

[@beelzebozo]

This is excellent content. Looking forward to more Pocket videos from this channel!

[@nmr7203]

3:48 Heh. Prize Cards in Pockets. Could you imagine.

[@cr0wn9001]

Wait wait wait. Fossils go crazy. Trying them out in all my decks they add so much more versatility!

[@robertcrist6059]

First I've heard of this strat, so thanks for sharing. More Tricky and more Pocket content, woo!

[@blanksymortimer4088]

spent like 15 minutes confused until i realized i downloaded the wrong pokemon tcg app

[@TrickyGym]

You just got TCG Live’d

[@blanksymortimer4088]

@TrickyGym found the real app lol. I love playing aerodactyl. Maybe i high rolled but i was dying laughing as i shuffled my opponents 4th stage 2 pokemon back into their deck

[@MrLudoTech]

5:20 Instead of a Red Card, it is reasonable to replace it with Aerodactyl and two Ambras, so you potentially have a jolly Pokémon that could turn the match around.

[@Neowarshark]

I saw aerodactyl i was like, what is this card o_o

[@smellmyfinger85]

Aerodactyl has got me a few crazy wins that I never should have got. I know the other person was like wtf??

[@hanpanBR]

Great vid! Subscribed

[@TrickyGym]

Appreciate the love!

[@Ravenclawed07]

I clicked on this because I came up with the free retreat fossil yesterday.

[@e7193]

no one cares

[@PrivilegeYT]

​@@e7193you are correct.i am no one and I care

[@teedun795]

@@e7193i care lil bro

[@freezfall]

​@@e7193I am also no one

[@matusbuzgo8366]

​@@e7193 I am also no one

[@Vieweer]

As soon as I saw the thumbnail I thought "omg of course that's so smart". Of course fossils are insane tech how did i not see it, thank you

[@KeithGD]

Now, the only thing I need is good cards 😅😅

[@saver_spenta_mainyu]

Praise Lord Helix! Glad to see these guys getting some tech usage. Personally, I've been rocking a Seaking/Omastar deck and been having a blast. Guaranteed to open with a Goldeen meaning I can get some very cheeky kills early on with Seaking. 80 damage off a Heads and a single energy is basically Exggecutor EX without giving 2 Prize Points. And because Seaking only needs 1 energy, I can start piling energies onto Lord Helix so that Omastar can lock the opponent out of attacking. Doesn't matter how shiny your EX Pokemon is; if Omastar attacks you, you're not attacking back.

[@OzzyTheGiant]

OBEY LORD HELIX!

[@Prinny_421]

This isn't the time to use that.

[@NPC-W]

a small question about fossils in face to face PTCG now: dose those fossil cards give opponent prize card when they get knocked out? (or it depends on different fossil card?)

[@TrickyGym]

Yes it does

[@partyfoxdavy]

Any starts for decks of each type?

[@pedrovillar4391]

This is a really good tip, I imagine it'll catch on quick.

[@Crushanator1]

I stuck the Old Ambers in my Deck yesterday and I really liked them, but I was a bit bummed they couldn't be your Starting Pokemon, as I had one in hand during my start. They'd probably be ABSOLUTELY busted if you could though

[@thebabbons1554]

They'd be much worse if you could start with them, cause they would qualify as pokemon, therefore you might draw only 1x of fossil and no real pokemon. I don't see why you would want them to be able to start with

[@DrMeisterBabylon]

How do you find deck space to put it in?? Stage 2 decks use up so much space that I run out of room running all the support

[@StepCrow]

I like playing Pidgeot+Bruxish, since it’s so aggressive, you either win very quickly or lose very quickly. Really nice for fast games.

[@locknload9590]

First video so far with really nice insight of the game and so well explained !

[@ChessNerdAtArtSchool]

For a standard Wheezing/Dragonite deck, what card(s) would you replace for Fossils? I always find myself struggling to get Dragonite set up so if I had 1~2 extra turns or protection from Sabrina due to the fossils, that'd be probably quite helpful.

[@Kuntrolla]

If ur running double Sab gio just cut both down to one or take out gio entirely and run two fossils two Sabrina

[@Onjai-dr1zh]

We need more CONCEPTUAL guide like this. You are OBVIOUSLY a good player in pokemon card.

[@DEDshot100]

this is a really good video keep up the good content. I was so happy to watch this because I have tried these methods on my own :)

[@ZosanYuri]

this is really helpful, i have only ever "played" the regular tcg when nobody knew anything about real deck building and the only rule was "use as many of my cool pokemon as possible", hell, even using energy cards was a foreign concept (aka when i and the people i played with were very young kids lol) still holding onto the cards i accumulated back then but i never learned how to play. definitely gonna stick around here and see if i can be any smarter in tcg pocket :D

[@AYooo_Its_D]

Tried it in the Dragonite deck and feels smoother with these fossils. Thank you for the tech, sir 🫡

[@TrickyGym]

You're welcome!

[@bighousetube]

Awesome video, short and to the point with great explanations! Thank you so much!

[@gingerkingds7804]

I was LITERALLY thinking this earlier 🤯 I feel validated 😊

[@Deezpacks]

This idea is sick, if I could actually get these cards lol

[@gustavooliveiramartins2650]

I have a question: why not use the pokemon which "evolve" from the fossils?

[@adamancerrules6564]

😢the Pokemon BGM just makes this perfect

[@KinngMe]

I can’t lie this is a awesome find it’s been working for me too

[@Dani01056]

Just subscribed its super cool knowing your Knowledge can carry over to the game as well 😊

[@TrickyGym]

Hey thanks!

[@timewizardking]

5head top tier decks just got alot better

[@AlvinLee007]

I finally understand the purpose of fossils in Pocket.

[@Clarenentertainment]

i already use this since the begining, thank bro

[@DoomSpellSkadi]

How about play some copy of Aerodatyl if you already play old Amber?

[@Izatrixi]

Is it just me or is there a lack of trainer cards being pulled? I have 1 or 2 out of 230ish cards

[@RomanTorchic]

Might seem like a dumb question but would it be viable to add fossils to a Blaine Deck? I’m assuming so but I’m not sure if there’s any exceptions

[@HammyAndSammy]

I'll try this thank you 🙌

[@Surge7-hs63k]

Ngl, I did not think of this, thanks!!

[@idontknow-sh4bj]

Thanks a lot for the info !! Really helpfull !!❤

[@rolyat4035]

What do you think about fossils in an. Venasaur EX deck?

[@carlouscruz]

I'm loving the game so far!

[@pigchefer]

This is it guys this is the one million view Tricky Gym video

[@stoffies]

Does fossils fit into pika deck? And what should be replaced?

[@druuiden]

Thanks! I’ve always wondered why fossils are played in decks

[@colby_247]

The plushies behind are so cute.

[@AQuestCalledMusic]

Seems like most of the meta deck structures are the same trainers and a few top tier pokemon choices that make some kind of combo. Can't wait for more trainers to come out for more variety.

[@lilharm]

Gardevor+Mewtwo feels like the most clear and intended strategy in tcgp

[@cyrinuslademora9268]

just added amber on my dragonite deck, im not sure if it helps.

[@kylieknight8847]

Amazing! Thank you so much ❤

[@Aloan_ph]

Where can you get the fossil cards?

[@michaelc7418]

Yep, a good rule of thumb is to have between 2 to 6 Basic Pokemon in your deck.

[@RJays16]

Super helpful! Thanks!

[@soiyavnz]

Yeah, actually seen one JP duded with only one EX mon to full auto the new lapras event.

[@Vexxmelo]

Perfect strats!

[@rob77dp]

!fossil Quality advice here, thanks Mr Gym.

[@BigaloMax]

Having only 4 pokemon Sounds like an interesting strategy but it leaves you a lil vulnerable to getting misty'd first turn or perhaps in the future when we get colorless energy item cards of getting aerodactil vanished second turn

[@ShelfGod]

Im finding it hard to replace my 2 farfetched with helix fossi.

[@TranceCore3]

in the articuno deck, I'd replace one of those pokeballs with a pokedex, mostly because if you're guaranteed to draw a basic on turn 1, the second pokeball in your hand can't do anything

[@thebabbons1554]

But does pokedex (dead draw) do anything apart from telling you whether you have to concede or not? Like, cool, I know what I am drawing, so what? Articuno is fun and I play it, but it requires no planning ahead. The second ball is a dead draw? Sure. But 70% of the deck is a dead draw once you are set up in this deck. I'd rather maximize the chance to see 1 than to look at 3 cards (which are probably dead draws anyway)

[@JampolTVOfficial]

Nice video Bro. Interesting game. Keep it up!

[@ForLorNVuLgaR]

DaRkAxeL_ here from Teppen. Having a tutor such as the fossils is a must for positive rng. BTW your content fucks!

[@Selahruachhakodesh]

Noted thanks. Great video

[@sxulito]

how do you beat the mewtwo and gardevour combo ?! 😫

[@darthkreed]

Great info!!

[@TearHere-w7n]

game just launched and new strats are already being utilized as time goes.. just shows there is room for creativity in a 20 card game of Pokemon.. though I still hate going first turn if you don't have misty 💀

[@Pun116]

Fossils are critical for a Charizard EX deck. The game doesn't see them as basic pokemon, so it will continue to roll your initial hand until it sees either Charmander or Moltres EX or a combination of both. And yes, fossils make the Charizard EX deck a lot more Sabrina resilient, which is critical for evolutions. Fossils are one of the most important items behind Poke Balls. They are THAT good.

[@AidenSmith-gc6fo]

Someone please tell me what pack porygon is in 😭😭😭😭 they are my favorite Pokémon

[@samuraijedi1669]

Check the pack rates on left bottom corner when choosing a deck but BEFORE opening a pack.

[@Rose-jr9cb]

What about teching in one aerodactyl for the chance of removing a big Threat?

[@EvilOttoJrProductions]

The fact that these only have 40 HP and give points for getting KO'd (unlike how I remember Fossil cards working from back in the day) makes this feel really risky though

[@taylorkirkpatrick6863]

If they get ko'd they give up points, but can be discarded for free. Which is the same as tournament rules

[@HaterZgunnaLuvMe]

This has answered so much, thank you

[@SuicidalSheepNL]

I pressed the buttons for your dopamine reward! Thanks for the video :D

[@captainobvious8037]

I just found this out myself when i tried to fill up my Articuno deck. Love it

[@glitchmakerygo]

I've been playing fossils in my 18 trainers Articuno deck so I can start building a second Articuno as a backup without worrying about Sabrina and it's won me games.

[@NanayaShikich]

Doesn't that golden gem give you "Aerodactyl"? Does that mean it's not worth keeping that gem on the field to "evolve" into that Pokemon that has a good lHP and a good effect?

[@lordkieta]

Absolutely fire video. You've finally got me hooked on your content with the rise of Pocket.

[@MomirViggwilv]

"You wanna maximize how many good pokemon you draw. Anyway, here's decklists with two copies of Red Card, which will definitley draw your opponent into their good pokemon but that doesn't matter"

[@sirmeowmeow7319]

skill issue. play red card better

[@RhitonYT]

Why would the deck with 2 Articuno have a second Pokeball in it

[@lucasrex95]

Glad I found this! Can't wait to see how the meta changes with new expansions

[@Paulxl]

I have an articuno Starmie deck and it got way better adding three fossils I had in my collection.

[@OcarinaEsmer]

Now if I could just pull some trainers. I haven’t pulled a single one yet despite opening several dozen packs

[@TrickyGym]

Many of the trainers are promos that you craft in the shop! So go look for those there

[@clwaschkowsky]

What if you let someone attack it? Does it count as a point?

[@_Tygon_]

yup

[@A_Random_Trainer]

My best deck is Articuno Ex, the a standard Articuno, and Lapris. Then 2 misty, 2 Sabrina, 2 Pokeball, 2 professor oak, 2 geovanni, and then an assortment on other item cards red card and such, that got me through the 45 wins to get the emblem thing. Standard Articuno with the paralysis was the MVP in alot matches. Didn't need to endanger my ex most of the time.

[@ShadowS1LV3R]

The only thing that sucks is that I don’t have multiple copies of the optimal cards you need for each deck type, so it feels extremely inconsistent and just feels bad to play. Sucks cause I wanna love this game 💀 but my goodness

[@dylangrizzle]

Thanks for making your two new pocket monster card game. 😎👍 I subbed for more please. 😁

[@Pin0chju]

Why IS there 2 Pokéball card in Articuno deck ?

[@ShadowS1LV3R]

Cause articuno is a basic Pokemon so poke ball draws it

[@Vainnesta]

this simple trick its very amazing, omg i dont know sabrina have counter

[@jorginhohcf]

Commenting just to give some love to Pokemon TCG Pocket THAT IS SO MUCH BETTER THAN PTCGL. Make standard format great again!