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How Do Retreat Costs Work?

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Last updated on: September 25, 2024 07:27 AM

Pokemon TCG Pocket - How Do Retreat Costs Work
A Pokemon may leave the Active Spot and return to the Bench to save itself from getting knocked out in Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket (PTCG Pocket). Read on to learn all about Retreat Costs and why a well-timed Retreat can lead you to victory!

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How Do Retreat Costs Work?
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How Do Retreat Costs Work?

Discard Energy From Your Active Pokemon to Return it to the Bench

Pokemon TCG Pocket - Retreat Cost

You will find information about your Pokemon on the lower part of the card, namely its Weakness and Retreat Cost. Its Retreat Cost indicates how many Energies must be discarded for it to return to your Bench.

Basic Pokemon will usually have low Retreat Costs, while bigger Basic Pokemon or Evolved Pokemon will have higher Retreat Costs.

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Retreat to Save a Pokemon

A tactical retreat can deny your opponent points, making it so they cannot win before you do! Be sure to get damaged Pokemon out of the Active Spot! Pokemon who have taken super-effective hits are good options to switch out.

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