5 February 2024
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Confused? Here’s How The Confusion Condition Works In Pokemon TCG
In Pokemon TCG, confusion is a status condition that affects a Pokemon and can significantly impact the outcome of a battle. Here are some of the question we’ll be answering in this article:
• What does confusion mean in Pokemon TCG?
• How long does confusion last in Pokemon TCG?
• How do you get rid of confusion in Pokemon TCG?
When a Pokemon is confused, there is a chance that it will hurt itself instead of attacking its opponent. Once a Pokemon becomes confused, it remains that way until it is either knocked out, retreats, or has the Confused marker removed.
Here's how confusion works in the game: when a Pokemon becomes confused, it is given a "Confused" marker to indicate its status. Then, at the beginning of each turn, the player must flip a coin. If the coin lands on heads, the Pokemon is able to attack as usual. However, if the coin lands on tails, the Pokemon becomes confused and must flip another coin. If this second coin flip lands on tails, the Pokemon deals damage to itself instead of attacking its opponent.
The amount of damage dealt to the confused Pokemon is determined by another coin flip. The player must flip a coin again, and the number that comes up corresponds to a specific amount of damage. For example, if the player flips a coin and it lands on heads, the Pokemon deals 20 damage to itself. If the coin lands on tails, the Pokemon deals 30 damage to itself.
As you can see, confusion can be a very frustrating status condition for players to deal with, as it can lead to a lot of unpredictability in battles. It can also make it difficult to use certain strategies and moves, as there is always the risk of the Pokemon becoming confused and hurting itself instead of attacking.
There are a few ways to deal with confusion in the Pokemon TCG. One way is to use Trainer cards that can remove the Confused marker from the Pokemon, such as Full Heal or Full Heal Energy. Another strategy is to use Pokemon that are immune to confusion, such as those with the ability Inner Focus or the attack Clear Smog.
Overall, confusion is an important status condition in the Pokemon TCG that can add an extra layer of complexity to battles. Players should be aware of the risks and rewards of using moves and strategies that can cause confusion, and should always have a plan in place for dealing with this status condition when it arises.
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