First vs Second Turn - Differences & Advantages in Pokemon TCG Pocket (Pokemon Card App). Includes how to decide which goes first and what to do in first turn in Pokemon TCGP.
Differences Between First And Second Turns
Actions in the First Turn
First Player | Second Player | |
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Draw | ✓ | ✓ |
Play a Pokemon | ✓ | ✓ |
Use Energy Zone | X | ✓ |
Use Items | ✓ | ✓ |
Use Supporters | ✓ | ✓ |
Evolve Pokemon | X | X |
Use Abilities | ✓ | ✓ |
Retreat | ✓ | ✓ |
Use Attacks | ✓ | ✓ |
The main difference between the first and second turns is whether you can attach Energy from the Energy Zone. This makes it more likely for the second player to deal the first attack.
Possible To Attack During First Turn
If you use card effects like Misty, you can attack on the first turn.
Advantages of First and Second Turns
First Turn | - You can evolve your Pokemon first. |
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Second Turn | - You can use the Energy Zone first. - In most cases, you can attack first. |
Evolving your Pokemon is a huge advantage, especially when you can use the evolved Pokemon's powerful attacks or abilities earlier in the round. On the other hand, the second turn would suit you better if your deck focuses on Basic Pokemon.
How to Decide Who Goes First or Second
Decided by a Coin Toss
First and second turns are decided by a coin toss at the start of the game. If heads, the player goes first; if tails, the player goes second. Even if you win the toss, you don’t get to choose.
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