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What happens when time is called in Pokemon TCG?

What happens when time is called in Pokemon TCG?

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QuickWinQuinn

After the time call, you basically have to speed-things-up cause you've only got 3 turns to snatch that win. Each player takes a turn, starting with the active player when time was called. Winning strategy? Focus on taking those Prize cards ASAP!

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CardMasterJen

So when time gets called in Pokemon TCG during a match, the current turn finishes and then there's a 3-turn countdown. The player whose turn it was when time was called gets turn zero, the opponent gets turn one, and so on until they reach turn three. If no one's won by then, the winner is the one with fewer Prize cards remaining. And if it's still a tie, it goes to sudden death: next Prize card wins!

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SuddenDeathSam

Honestly, I think sudden death is the most thrilling part of a time-called match. It's all or nothing at that point!

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PTCG_Fanatic

It's simple. Whoever has the least Prize cards left after 3 turns post-time call wins the game. If it's a tie, it's sudden death mode - next Prize card taken wins the match. No time to dilly dally!

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