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'''Zach''' works at the [[Game Store]] in [[Pokémon Trading Card Game Online]] | '''Zach''' works at the [[Game Store]] in [[Pokémon Trading Card Game Online]]. He greets new players at the entrance of the Game Store along with [[Ella]]. When players initially begin the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online, he and Ella lead players through an initial series of [[Tutorial (TCGO)|tutorial]] matches. Afterwards, in the {{DL|Pokémon Trading Card Game Online|Trainer Challenge}}, he can be faced in the '''Gold League''' and the '''Platinum League''' for a total of two matches. | ||
Zach | ==Official biography== | ||
"''Zach got his job at the game store through [[Ella]]. Enthusiastic but a little hapless, he loves the Pokémon TCG and reads fantasy novels. His favorite part of his job is helping new players get acquainted with the store's regulars."'' | |||
==League Appearances== | |||
Zach uses a {{TCG|Colorless}} {{ene|Colorless}} deck when players face him. | |||
===Gold League=== | |||
Zach is the first opponent in the Gold League. After defeating Zach, players move on to face {{OBP|Mick|TCGO}}. | |||
===Platinum League=== | |||
Zach is the first opponent in the Platinum League. After defeating Zach, players move on to face [[Logan]]. | |||
===Diamond League=== | |||
In the HeartGold and SoulSilver era, Zach appeared as part of the Diamond League. This league is no longer available for play. | |||
==Other appearances== | |||
Zach assists players when they access the ''"Help"'' feature, the {{DL|Pokémon Trading Card Game Online|Trainer Challenge}} mode, and the player versus player {{DL|Pokémon Trading Card Game Online|Versus Mode}} in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game Online]]. | |||
===Initial Tutorials=== | |||
{{main|Tutorial (TCGO)}} | |||
===Help=== | |||
===Trainer Challenge=== | |||
* Choose {{DL|Pokémon Trading Card Game Online|Trainer Challenge|League}} — ''"To get started, select a league and difficulty from below. The selections will be added to the current option area on the right."'' | |||
::Gold — ''"Every player begins in the Gold League. Defeat each [[Game Store|trainer]] in the God League and you will unlock the Platinum League!"'' | |||
::Platinum — ''"Great job beating the 12 Gold League [[Game Store|trainers]]. Now for the next challenge! Defeat each trainer in the Platinum League and you will unlock the City Championship!"'' | |||
::City Championship — ''"Do you have what it takes to be the City Champion? Let’s find out!"'' | |||
* Choose {{DL|Pokémon Trading Card Game Online|Theme decks|deck}} — ''"Select the Theme decks to use below in the {{DL|Pokémon Trading Card Game Online|Trainer Challenge}}."'' | |||
::''"You have <number> overall wins with this {{DL|Pokémon Trading Card Game Online|Theme decks|deck}}."'' | |||
::''"You have <number> overall wins with this {{DL|Pokémon Trading Card Game Online|Theme decks|deck}}. You have won <number> of <8 or 12> games necessary to unlock a {{TCG|Booster pack|booster pack}}."' | |||
* Choose computer-controlled [[Game Store|Trainer]] opponent — ''"Please select a trainer to challenge!"'' | |||
===Versus Mode=== | |||
====Random Battle==== | |||
* ''"Play a game against a {{DL|Pokémon Trading Card Game Online|Versus Mode|random online player}}."'' | |||
* Choosing a deck — ''"Please choose one of your {{DL|Pokémon Trading Card Game Online|Play types|decks}} below."'' | |||
::Theme — ''"Both players can now use preconstructed {{DL|Pokémon Trading Card Game Online|Theme decks|theme decks}} in this format."'' | |||
::Standard — ''"Decks can only contain cards from current {{TCG|Standard format|Standard legal}} expansions in their decks."'' | |||
::Expanded — ''"Deck can only contain cards that have been verified as {{TCG|Expanded format|Expanded legal}}."'' | |||
::Unlimited — ''"No cards are off-limits in this format! Play with your dream deck!"'' | |||
* Now retired ''"{{DL|Pokémon Trading Card Game Online|Ranked Battle}}"'' option which was folded directly into Random Battle rather than ''"Random Battle"'' being an option under ''"Ranked Battle"'' — ''"Ranked games allow you to progress and play against better and better trainers. Players also earn trainer tokens for these matches."'' | |||
====Friend Battle==== | |||
* ''"Play a game against one of your {{DL|Pokémon Trading Card Game Online|Social Menu|online friends}}."'' | |||
::''"Now pick a {{DL|Pokémon Trading Card Game Online|Social Menu|friend}} to challenge."'' | |||
::<see {{DL|Pokémon Trading Card Game Online|Play types|Deck format}} selection in [[#Random Battle|Random Battle]] above> | |||
::''"Looks like none of our {{DL|Pokémon Trading Card Game Online|Social Menu|friends}} are available. You can only challenge friends who are currently online and aren't already in a match."'' | |||
====Play Testing==== | |||
* ''"Play a game against the computer and test out a deck."'' | |||
::''"Next select a difficulty for the computer."'' | |||
:::Easy — ''"Easy is a good option if you are new to Pokémon TCG."'' | |||
:::Medium — ''"Select Medium if you have experience with Pokémon TCG."'' | |||
:::Hard — ''"Hard is better suited for an expert Pokémon TCG player."'' | |||
::''"Please choose one of your decks below"'' <with {{DL|Pokémon Trading Card Game Online|Theme decks|Theme}}, {{TCG|Standard format|Standard}}, and {{TCG|Expanded format|Expanded}} decks mixed together in the same list> | |||
== | ====Practice==== | ||
* Retired {{DL|Pokémon Trading Card Game Online|Practice Battle}} — ''"Practice games help you learn the basics of the game in a friendly match. If you are new to Pokémon TCG this is a good game type."'' | |||
== | ==Zach's decks== | ||
Zach | ===Zach's XY Colorless deck=== | ||
{| width="100%" style="float:left;" | |||
| width="33.33%" style="vertical-align:top;" | | |||
'''Easy deck''' | |||
{{decklist/header}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|1|{{TCG ID|Primal Clash|Bibarel|118}}|Colorless||Uncommon}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|4|{{TCG ID|Primal Clash|Bidoof|116}}|Colorless||Common}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|1|{{TCG ID|XY|Dunsparce|101}}|Colorless||Uncommon}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|1|{{TCG ID|Kalos Starter Set|Farfetch'd|25}}|Colorless||None}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|1|{{TCG ID|XY|Furfrou|114}}|Colorless||Rare Holo}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|1|{{TCG ID|Furious Fists|Lickilicky|79}}|Colorless||Uncommon}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|4|{{TCG ID|Furious Fists|Lickitung|78}}|Colorless||Common}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|1|{{TCG ID|Kalos Starter Set|Miltank|27}}|Colorless||None}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|1|{{TCG ID|Roaring Skies|Skarmory|69}}|Colorless||Rare}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|1|{{TCG ID|Flashfire|Snorlax|80}}|Colorless||Rare}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|1|{{TCG ID|Roaring Skies|Tranquill|79}}|Colorless||Uncommon}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|4|{{TCG ID|Roaring Skies|Pidove|78}}|Colorless||Common}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|2|{{TCG ID|Primal Clash|Acro Bike|122}}|Item||Uncommon}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|2|{{TCG ID|Primal Clash|Exp. Share|128}}|Item||Uncommon}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|1|{{TCG ID|Primal Clash|Professor Birch's Observations|134}}|Supporter||Uncommon}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|1|{{TCG ID|Primal Clash|Repeat Ball|136}}|Item||Uncommon}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|2|{{TCG ID|Furious Fists|Sparkling Robe|99}}|Item||Uncommon}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|1|{{TCG ID|XY|Team Flare Grunt|129}}|Supporter||Uncommon}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|1|{{TCG ID|Furious Fists|Tool Retriever|101}}|Item||Uncommon}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|2|{{TCG ID|Roaring Skies|Trainers' Mail|92}}|Item||Uncommon}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|1|{{TCG ID|Roaring Skies|Winona|96}}|Supporter||Uncommon}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|2|{{TCG|Grass Energy}}|Energy|Grass|None}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|3|{{TCG|Fire Energy}}|Energy|Fire|None}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|3|{{TCG|Water Energy}}|Energy|Water|None}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|3|{{TCG|Lightning Energy}}|Energy|Lightning|None}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|3|{{TCG|Psychic Energy}}|Energy|Psychic|None}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|3|{{TCG|Fighting Energy}}|Energy|Fighting|None}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|3|{{TCG|Darkness Energy}}|Energy|Darkness|None}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|3|{{TCG|Metal Energy}}|Energy|Metal|None}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|3|{{TCG|Fairy Energy}}|Energy|Fairy|None}} | |||
{{decklist/footer}} | |||
| width="33.33%" style="vertical-align:top;" | | |||
'''Medium deck''' | |||
{{decklist/header}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|1|{{TCG ID|Primal Clash|Bibarel|118}}|Colorless||Uncommon}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|3|{{TCG ID|Primal Clash|Bidoof|116}}|Colorless||Common}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|1|{{TCG ID|XY|Dunsparce|101}}|Colorless||Uncommon}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|1|{{TCG ID|Kalos Starter Set|Farfetch'd|25}}|Colorless||None}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|1|{{TCG ID|XY|Furfrou|114}}|Colorless||Rare Holo}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|2|{{TCG ID|Furious Fists|Lickilicky|79}}|Colorless||Uncommon}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|4|{{TCG ID|Furious Fists|Lickitung|78}}|Colorless||Common}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|1|{{TCG ID|Kalos Starter Set|Miltank|27}}|Colorless||None}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|1|{{TCG ID|Roaring Skies|Skarmory|69}}|Colorless||Rare}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|1|{{TCG ID|Flashfire|Snorlax|80}}|Colorless||Rare}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|2|{{TCG ID|Roaring Skies|Tranquill|79}}|Colorless||Uncommon}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|4|{{TCG ID|Roaring Skies|Pidove|78}}|Colorless||Common}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|2|{{TCG ID|Primal Clash|Acro Bike|122}}|Item||Uncommon}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|2|{{TCG ID|Primal Clash|Exp. Share|128}}|Item||Uncommon}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|1|{{TCG ID|Primal Clash|Professor Birch's Observations|134}}|Supporter||Uncommon}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|1|{{TCG ID|Primal Clash|Repeat Ball|136}}|Item||Uncommon}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|2|{{TCG ID|Furious Fists|Sparkling Robe|99}}|Item||Uncommon}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|1|{{TCG ID|XY|Team Flare Grunt|129}}|Supporter||Uncommon}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|1|{{TCG ID|Furious Fists|Tool Retriever|101}}|Item||Uncommon}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|2|{{TCG ID|Roaring Skies|Trainers' Mail|92}}|Item||Uncommon}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|2|{{TCG ID|Roaring Skies|Winona|96}}|Supporter||Uncommon}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|2|{{TCG|Grass Energy}}|Energy|Grass|None}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|2|{{TCG|Fire Energy}}|Energy|Fire|None}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|2|{{TCG|Water Energy}}|Energy|Water|None}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|3|{{TCG|Lightning Energy}}|Energy|Lightning|None}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|3|{{TCG|Psychic Energy}}|Energy|Psychic|None}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|3|{{TCG|Fighting Energy}}|Energy|Fighting|None}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|3|{{TCG|Darkness Energy}}|Energy|Darkness|None}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|3|{{TCG|Metal Energy}}|Energy|Metal|None}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|3|{{TCG|Fairy Energy}}|Energy|Fairy|None}} | |||
{{decklist/footer}} | |||
| width="33.33%" style="vertical-align:top;" | | |||
'''Hard deck''' | |||
{{decklist/header}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|1|{{TCG ID|Primal Clash|Bouffalant|119}}|Colorless||Uncommon}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|1|{{TCG ID|XY|Dunsparce|101}}|Colorless||Uncommon}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|1|{{TCG ID|Kalos Starter Set|Farfetch'd|25}}|Colorless||None}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|1|{{TCG ID|XY|Furfrou|114}}|Colorless||Rare Holo}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|3|{{TCG ID|Furious Fists|Lickilicky|79}}|Colorless||Uncommon}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|4|{{TCG ID|Furious Fists|Lickitung|78}}|Colorless||Common}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|1|{{TCG ID|Kalos Starter Set|Miltank|27}}|Colorless||None}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|1|{{TCG ID|Roaring Skies|Skarmory|69}}|Colorless||Rare}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|1|{{TCG ID|Flashfire|Snorlax|80}}|Colorless||Rare}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|3|{{TCG ID|Roaring Skies|Tranquill|79}}|Colorless||Uncommon}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|4|{{TCG ID|Roaring Skies|Pidove|78}}|Colorless||Common}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|1|{{TCG ID|Roaring Skies|Unfezant|81}}|Colorless||Rare}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|2|{{TCG ID|Primal Clash|Acro Bike|122}}|Item||Uncommon}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|2|{{TCG ID|Primal Clash|Exp. Share|128}}|Item||Uncommon}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|2|{{TCG ID|Primal Clash|Professor Birch's Observations|134}}|Supporter||Uncommon}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|1|{{TCG ID|Primal Clash|Repeat Ball|136}}|Item||Uncommon}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|2|{{TCG ID|Furious Fists|Sparkling Robe|99}}|Item||Uncommon}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|1|{{TCG ID|XY|Team Flare Grunt|129}}|Supporter||Uncommon}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|1|{{TCG ID|Furious Fists|Tool Retriever|101}}|Item||Uncommon}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|2|{{TCG ID|Roaring Skies|Trainers' Mail|92}}|Item||Uncommon}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|2|{{TCG ID|Roaring Skies|Winona|96}}|Supporter||Uncommon}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|1|{{TCG ID|XY|Double Colorless Energy|130}}|Energy|Colorless|Uncommon}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|2|{{TCG|Grass Energy}}|Energy|Grass|None}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|2|{{TCG|Fire Energy}}|Energy|Fire|None}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|2|{{TCG|Water Energy}}|Energy|Water|None}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|2|{{TCG|Lightning Energy}}|Energy|Lightning|None}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|3|{{TCG|Psychic Energy}}|Energy|Psychic|None}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|2|{{TCG|Fighting Energy}}|Energy|Fighting|None}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|3|{{TCG|Darkness Energy}}|Energy|Darkness|None}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|3|{{TCG|Metal Energy}}|Energy|Metal|None}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|3|{{TCG|Fairy Energy}}|Energy|Fairy|None}} | |||
{{decklist/footer}} | |||
|} | |||
{{-}} | |||
===Zach's Colorless deck=== | ===Zach's Retired decks=== | ||
====Zach's Black & White Colorless deck==== | |||
{| width="100%" style="float:left;" | |||
|- | |||
| width="33.33%" style="vertical-align:top;" | | |||
'''Easy deck''' ''(List missing 1 card)'' | |||
{{decklist/header}} | {{decklist/header}} | ||
{{decklist/entry|1|{{TCG ID|Next Destinies|Jigglypuff|78}}|Colorless||Uncommon}} | {{decklist/entry|4|{{TCG ID|Noble Victories|Audino|85}}|Colorless||Uncommon}} | ||
{{decklist/entry|3|{{TCG ID|Dragons Exalted|Bouffalant|110}}|Colorless||Uncommon}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|1|{{TCG ID|Emerging Powers|Braviary|88}}|Colorless||Rare Holo}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|4|{{TCG ID|Dark Explorers|Chatot|85}}|Colorless||Uncommon}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|4|{{TCG ID|Next Destinies|Jigglypuff|78}}|Colorless||Uncommon}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|1|{{TCG ID|Next Destinies|Wigglytuff|79}}|Colorless||Rare}} | {{decklist/entry|1|{{TCG ID|Next Destinies|Wigglytuff|79}}|Colorless||Rare}} | ||
{{decklist/entry|4|{{TCG ID|Dragons Exalted|Minccino|109}}|Colorless||Common}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|3|{{TCG ID|Emerging Powers|Rufflet|86}}|Colorless||Common}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|2|{{TCG ID|Black & White|Energy Retrieval|92}}|Item||Uncommon}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|2|{{TCG ID|Black & White|Full Heal|95}}|Item||Uncommon}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|1|{{TCG ID|Dragons Exalted|Giant Cape|114}}|Item||Uncommon}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|2|{{TCG ID|XY|Great Ball|118}}|Item||Uncommon}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|1|{{TCG ID|XY|Professor's Letter|123}}|Item||Uncommon}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|2|{{TCG ID|Black & White|Revive|102}}|Item||Uncommon}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|1|{{TCG ID|XY|Roller Skates|125}}|Item||Uncommon}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|2|{{TCG ID|Kalos Starter Set|Tierno|39}}|Supporter||None}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|22|{{TCG|Metal Energy}}|Energy|Metal|None}} | |||
{{decklist/footer}} | |||
| width="33.33%" style="vertical-align:top;" | | |||
'''Medium deck''' (''List missing 15 cards'') | |||
{{decklist/header}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|3|{{TCG ID|Noble Victories|Audino|85}}|Colorless||Uncommon}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|1|{{TCG ID|Dragons Exalted|Bouffalant|110}}|Colorless||Uncommon}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|2|{{TCG ID|Emerging Powers|Braviary|88}}|Colorless||Rare Holo}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|2|{{TCG ID|Dark Explorers|Chatot|85}}|Colorless||Uncommon}} | {{decklist/entry|2|{{TCG ID|Dark Explorers|Chatot|85}}|Colorless||Uncommon}} | ||
{{decklist/entry|3|{{TCG ID|Next Destinies|Jigglypuff|78}}|Colorless||Uncommon}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|2|{{TCG ID|Next Destinies|Wigglytuff|79}}|Colorless||Rare}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|1|{{TCG ID|Dragons Exalted|Minccino|109}}|Colorless||Common}} | {{decklist/entry|1|{{TCG ID|Dragons Exalted|Minccino|109}}|Colorless||Common}} | ||
{{decklist/entry|3|{{TCG ID|Emerging Powers|Rufflet|86}}|Colorless||Common}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|2|{{TCG ID|Boundaries Crossed|Aspertia City Gym|127}}|Stadium||Uncommon}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|2|{{TCG ID|Dragons Exalted|Giant Cape|114}}|Item||Uncommon}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|1|{{TCG ID|Noble Victories|Rocky Helmet|94}}|Item||Uncommon}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|1|{{TCG ID|XY|Team Flare Grunt|129}}|Supporter||Uncommon}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|22|{{TCG|Metal Energy}}|Energy|Metal|None}} | |||
{{decklist/footer}} | |||
| width="33.33%" style="vertical-align:top;" | | |||
'''Hard deck''' | |||
{{decklist/header}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|2|{{TCG ID|Noble Victories|Audino|85}}|Colorless||Uncommon}} | {{decklist/entry|2|{{TCG ID|Noble Victories|Audino|85}}|Colorless||Uncommon}} | ||
{{decklist/entry|2|{{TCG ID|Dragons Exalted|Bouffalant|110}}|Colorless||Uncommon}} | {{decklist/entry|2|{{TCG ID|Dragons Exalted|Bouffalant|110}}|Colorless||Uncommon}} | ||
{{decklist/entry|1|{{TCG ID|Emerging Powers|Rufflet|86}}|Colorless|| | {{decklist/entry|2|{{TCG ID|Emerging Powers|Braviary|88}}|Colorless||Rare Holo}} | ||
{{decklist/entry| | {{decklist/entry|2|{{TCG ID|Dark Explorers|Chatot|85}}|Colorless||Uncommon}} | ||
{{decklist/entry|3|{{TCG ID|Next Destinies|Jigglypuff|78}}|Colorless||Uncommon}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|1|{{TCG ID|Next Destinies|Wigglytuff|79}}|Colorless||Rare}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|3|{{TCG ID|Dragons Exalted|Minccino|109}}|Colorless||Common}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|3|{{TCG ID|Emerging Powers|Rufflet|86}}|Colorless||Common}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|2|{{TCG ID|Boundaries Crossed|Aspertia City Gym|127}}|Stadium||Uncommon}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|2|{{TCG ID|Emerging Powers|Crushing Hammer|92}}|Item||Uncommon}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|1|{{TCG ID|Black & White|Energy Retrieval|92}}|Item||Uncommon}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|2|{{TCG ID|Plasma Storm|Escape Rope|120}}|Item||Uncommon}} | {{decklist/entry|2|{{TCG ID|Plasma Storm|Escape Rope|120}}|Item||Uncommon}} | ||
{{decklist/entry|1|{{TCG ID|Noble Victories|Eviolite|91}}|Item|Pokémon-Tool|Uncommon}} | {{decklist/entry|1|{{TCG ID|Noble Victories|Eviolite|91}}|Item|Pokémon-Tool|Uncommon}} | ||
{{decklist/entry|3|{{TCG ID|Dragons Exalted|Giant Cape|114}}|Item||Uncommon}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|2|{{TCG ID|XY|Great Ball|118}}|Item||Uncommon}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|1|{{TCG ID|Boundaries Crossed|Hugh|130}}|Supporter||Uncommon}} | {{decklist/entry|1|{{TCG ID|Boundaries Crossed|Hugh|130}}|Supporter||Uncommon}} | ||
{{decklist/entry| | {{decklist/entry|2|{{TCG ID|XY|Professor's Letter|123}}|Item||Uncommon}} | ||
{{decklist/entry|1|{{TCG ID|Black & White|Revive|102}}|Item||Uncommon}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|2|{{TCG ID|Noble Victories|Rocky Helmet|94}}|Item||Uncommon}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|2|{{TCG ID|XY|Roller Skates|125}}|Item||Uncommon}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|3|{{TCG ID|XY|Team Flare Grunt|129}}|Supporter||Uncommon}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|2|{{TCG ID|Kalos Starter Set|Tierno|39}}|Supporter||None}} | |||
{{decklist/entry|16|{{TCG|Metal Energy}}|Energy|Metal|None}} | |||
{{decklist/footer}} | {{decklist/footer}} | ||
|} | |||
{{-}} | |||
====Zach's HeartGold & SoulSilver decks==== | |||
During the HeartGold & SoulSilver era, Zach used both a {{TCG|Water}} {{ene|Water}} deck and a {{TCG|Fire}} {{ene|Fire}} deck. | |||
{| width="100%" style="float:left;" | |||
| width="50%" style="vertical-align:top;" | | |||
'''Zach's Water deck''' | |||
: | |||
= | |||
{{decklist/header}} | {{decklist/header}} | ||
{{decklist/entry|4|{{TCG ID|HeartGold & SoulSilver|Totodile|86}}|Water||Common}} | {{decklist/entry|4|{{TCG ID|HeartGold & SoulSilver|Totodile|86}}|Water||Common}} | ||
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{{decklist/entry|24|{{TCG ID|HeartGold & SoulSilver|Water Energy|117}}|Energy|Water|Common}} | {{decklist/entry|24|{{TCG ID|HeartGold & SoulSilver|Water Energy|117}}|Energy|Water|Common}} | ||
{{decklist/footer}} | {{decklist/footer}} | ||
| width="50%" style="vertical-align:top;" | | |||
= | '''Zach's Fire deck''' | ||
: | |||
{{decklist/header}} | {{decklist/header}} | ||
{{decklist/entry|4|{{TCG ID|Undaunted|Eevee|47}}|Colorless||Common}} | {{decklist/entry|4|{{TCG ID|Undaunted|Eevee|47}}|Colorless||Common}} | ||
Line 126: | Line 314: | ||
{{decklist/entry|24|{{TCG ID|HeartGold & SoulSilver|Fire Energy|116}}|Energy|Fire|Common}} | {{decklist/entry|24|{{TCG ID|HeartGold & SoulSilver|Fire Energy|116}}|Energy|Fire|Common}} | ||
{{decklist/footer}} | {{decklist/footer}} | ||
|} | |||
{{-}} | |||
* | ==Quotes== | ||
* Gold League, before a game — ''"Time to play, <player>! This is what I live for!"'' | |||
* Platinum League, before a game — ''"Oh yeah! League Champion in the house! Let the games begin!"'' | |||
===Retired quotes=== | |||
:''"Hello?! My {{TCG|Fire}} Deck was snuffed out! Great Job, <player>."'' | ====Before matches==== | ||
::''"Welcome to the League and... ...Prepare to be trounced! Mwa-Ha-Ha! Good luck!"'' | |||
::''"Welcome to the Platinum League, <player>! Let's see how you hold up under pressure!"'' | |||
====Player loss==== | |||
::''"Nice try, <player>. But it looks like you met your match! Let's play again!"'' | |||
::''"You fought well, <player>. But don't feel blue! It's time for a rematch!"'' | |||
====Player win==== | |||
::''"Hey, great game! Looks like you'll fit right in! Say hi to {{OBP|Mick|TCGO}} for me when you play!"'' | |||
::''"Wow, you've come a long way. My {{TCG|Water}} Deck is... all washed up! Congratulations on your victory!"'' | |||
====Diamond League==== | |||
::Before a game — ''"'Grats on your victory in the Platinum League! Don't think you've got this one sewn up, though. No one's taking you lightly this time!"'' | |||
::Start of game — ''"Eager to throw your weight around? You'll have to take me down first. Good luck. <Player>!"'' | |||
::Player loses — ''"A noble effort, <player>. Unfortunately for you, I was on fire that game. Try again?"'' | |||
::Player wins — ''"Hello?! My {{TCG|Fire}} Deck was snuffed out! Great Job, <player>."'' | |||
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Revision as of 19:54, 14 October 2016
Zach | |
"This is what I live for!" | |
Art from the PTCGO website | |
Gender | Male |
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Eye color | Violet |
Hair color | Brown |
Hometown | San Francisco |
Region | USA |
Trainer class | Trading Card Game Player |
Zach works at the Game Store in Pokémon Trading Card Game Online. He greets new players at the entrance of the Game Store along with Ella. When players initially begin the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online, he and Ella lead players through an initial series of tutorial matches. Afterwards, in the Trainer Challenge, he can be faced in the Gold League and the Platinum League for a total of two matches.
Official biography
"Zach got his job at the game store through Ella. Enthusiastic but a little hapless, he loves the Pokémon TCG and reads fantasy novels. His favorite part of his job is helping new players get acquainted with the store's regulars."
League Appearances
Zach uses a Colorless deck when players face him.
Gold League
Zach is the first opponent in the Gold League. After defeating Zach, players move on to face Mick.
Platinum League
Zach is the first opponent in the Platinum League. After defeating Zach, players move on to face Logan.
Diamond League
In the HeartGold and SoulSilver era, Zach appeared as part of the Diamond League. This league is no longer available for play.
Other appearances
Zach assists players when they access the "Help" feature, the Trainer Challenge mode, and the player versus player Versus Mode in the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online.
Initial Tutorials
- Main article: Tutorial (TCGO)
Help
Trainer Challenge
- Choose League — "To get started, select a league and difficulty from below. The selections will be added to the current option area on the right."
- Gold — "Every player begins in the Gold League. Defeat each trainer in the God League and you will unlock the Platinum League!"
- Platinum — "Great job beating the 12 Gold League trainers. Now for the next challenge! Defeat each trainer in the Platinum League and you will unlock the City Championship!"
- City Championship — "Do you have what it takes to be the City Champion? Let’s find out!"
- Choose deck — "Select the Theme decks to use below in the Trainer Challenge."
- "You have <number> overall wins with this deck."
- "You have <number> overall wins with this deck. You have won <number> of <8 or 12> games necessary to unlock a booster pack."'
- Choose computer-controlled Trainer opponent — "Please select a trainer to challenge!"
Versus Mode
Random Battle
- "Play a game against a random online player."
- Choosing a deck — "Please choose one of your decks below."
- Theme — "Both players can now use preconstructed theme decks in this format."
- Standard — "Decks can only contain cards from current Standard legal expansions in their decks."
- Expanded — "Deck can only contain cards that have been verified as Expanded legal."
- Unlimited — "No cards are off-limits in this format! Play with your dream deck!"
- Now retired "Ranked Battle" option which was folded directly into Random Battle rather than "Random Battle" being an option under "Ranked Battle" — "Ranked games allow you to progress and play against better and better trainers. Players also earn trainer tokens for these matches."
Friend Battle
- "Play a game against one of your online friends."
- "Now pick a friend to challenge."
- <see Deck format selection in Random Battle above>
- "Looks like none of our friends are available. You can only challenge friends who are currently online and aren't already in a match."
Play Testing
- "Play a game against the computer and test out a deck."
- "Next select a difficulty for the computer."
- Easy — "Easy is a good option if you are new to Pokémon TCG."
- Medium — "Select Medium if you have experience with Pokémon TCG."
- Hard — "Hard is better suited for an expert Pokémon TCG player."
- "Please choose one of your decks below" <with Theme, Standard, and Expanded decks mixed together in the same list>
- "Next select a difficulty for the computer."
Practice
- Retired Practice Battle — "Practice games help you learn the basics of the game in a friendly match. If you are new to Pokémon TCG this is a good game type."
Zach's decks
Zach's XY Colorless deck
Zach's Retired decks
Zach's Black & White Colorless deck
Easy deck (List missing 1 card)
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Medium deck (List missing 15 cards)
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Hard deck
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Zach's HeartGold & SoulSilver decks
During the HeartGold & SoulSilver era, Zach used both a Water deck and a Fire deck.
Zach's Water deck
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Zach's Fire deck
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Quotes
- Gold League, before a game — "Time to play, <player>! This is what I live for!"
- Platinum League, before a game — "Oh yeah! League Champion in the house! Let the games begin!"
Retired quotes
Before matches
- "Welcome to the League and... ...Prepare to be trounced! Mwa-Ha-Ha! Good luck!"
- "Welcome to the Platinum League, <player>! Let's see how you hold up under pressure!"
Player loss
- "Nice try, <player>. But it looks like you met your match! Let's play again!"
- "You fought well, <player>. But don't feel blue! It's time for a rematch!"
Player win
Diamond League
- Before a game — "'Grats on your victory in the Platinum League! Don't think you've got this one sewn up, though. No one's taking you lightly this time!"
- Start of game — "Eager to throw your weight around? You'll have to take me down first. Good luck. <Player>!"
- Player loses — "A noble effort, <player>. Unfortunately for you, I was on fire that game. Try again?"
- Player wins — "Hello?! My Fire Deck was snuffed out! Great Job, <player>."
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