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Litwick #36 Pokemon Twilight Masquerade Keep track of your collection value over time

The best Pokmon card in the deck (now called 'Deck B') was Blastoise

These sets don't stay in stock long, so getting them at retail is always a win

Perfect Fit The Perfect Fits are inner sleeves that are basically just regular sleeves, except they hold the card more snugly

As the second most popular counter in the game, -1/-1s are like the Buzz Aldrins of the Magic world, always playing second fiddle to the +1/+1

Retreat Cost Symbols (Colorless Energy) Meaning : Energy required to retreat Example : means discard 2 energy to retreat Strategy : Lower costs = more flexibility No Symbol Meaning : Free retreat Example : No energy symbols = 0 retreat cost Strategy : Maximum flexibility Weakness and Resistance Symbols Weakness (2) Symbol : Type symbol with 2 Effect : Double damage from that type Example : 2 means double damage from Electric Resistance (-20) Symbol : Type symbol with -20 or -30 Effect : Reduce damage from that type Example : -20 means 20 less damage from Fire Pokemon Evolution Symbols Basic Pokemon No symbol above the name Can be played from hand to Bench Foundation of evolution chains Stage 1 Pokemon "Stage 1" above the name Evolves from Basic Pokemon Middle evolution stage Stage 2 Pokemon "Stage 2" above the name Evolves from Stage 1 Pokemon Final evolution stage Pokemon ex/V/VMAX Special designation after name Higher power level than regular Pokemon Give extra Prize cards when defeated Using MyDex TCG for Symbol Recognition MyDex TCG helps you understand all these symbols: Scan cards to see symbol explanations Learn symbol meanings with built-in guide Track cards by symbols and types Reference guide always available Download MyDex TCG from the App Store and never be confused by symbols again