Editing Pokémon (section)

=== Attack mechanics ===
Pokémon need energy to attack. The energy is not discarded when using an attack, except when the attack says so (see the card on the top of the page for an example). If a Pokémon deals damage its always in 10-damage-steps. Indicate those with markers on the card. If an attack connects look at the bottom left corner of the defending Pokémon. If it has a weakness against your type (which is shown on the upper right corner of your card) the damage you deal is doubled. Eventually these became more varied, with some cards having weaknesses that add extra damage instead of doubling. If it has a resistance against your type the damage will be reduced by 30 points (Up to 0 points of damage. You won't heal the defending Pokémon.). When weaknesses became variable, this was nerfed to 20 points, but old cards and reprints kept the original 30. On the upper right corner of the card is the HP of the Pokémon. If the damage counters on the card match or exceed these it is defeated, goes to the discard pile and the owner of the Pokémon who defeated it takes one of his prizes.