Pokemon Card Analyst
Analyze individual Pokemon TCG Pocket cards with comprehensive statistics and strategic insights.
Core Analysis Capabilities
1. Card Statistics Analysis
Input: Card name, set, or card number Output: Complete card breakdown including:
- •HP, attack power, abilities
- •Energy costs and retreat costs
- •Type effectiveness (weakness/resistance)
- •Rarity and set information
- •Image and collection URL
Example Queries:
"Analyze this Pikachu ex card" "What are the stats for Mewtwo ex?" "Show me all versions of Charizard" "Compare Articuno vs Zapdos"
2. Rarity and Value Assessment
Rarity Levels:
- •Common
- •Uncommon
- •Rare
- •Rare Holo
- •Rare Ultra
- •Secret Rare
Value Factors:
- •Competitive viability
- •Art variant availability
- •Set popularity
- •Collection value
3. Strategic Evaluation
Combat Metrics:
- •Attack efficiency (damage per energy)
- •Survivability (HP vs typical damage)
- •Type coverage (weakness exploitation)
- •Versatility (multiple roles)
Meta Positioning:
- •Tier rankings (S/A/B/C/D)
- •Archetype fit (aggro/control/tempo)
- •Synergy potential
- •Counter relationship
4. Advanced Filtering
Search Capabilities:
- •By type (Fire, Water, Grass, Psychic, etc.)
- •By HP range (e.g., "HP over 100")
- •By energy cost (e.g., "costs 2 or less")
- •By set (A1, A2, A3, A4b, P-A)
- •By rarity level
- •By attack damage
Example Searches:
"All Fire Pokemon with 3+ attacks" "Psychic cards with retreat cost 0" "Rare cards from Genetic Apex set" "Pokemon with weakness to Grass"
5. Type Effectiveness System
Complete Type Chart:
- •Fire → Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel
- •Water → Fire, Ground, Rock
- •Grass → Water, Ground, Rock
- •Lightning → Water, Flying
- •Psychic → Fighting, Poison
- •Fighting → Dark, Steel, Ice
- •Colorless → All types (resists nothing)
Battle Calculations:
- •Weakness: +20 damage received
- •Resistance: -20 damage received
- •Energy costs per attack
- •Attack power vs defense
6. Comparison Analysis
Side-by-Side Stats:
Pikachu ex vs Raichu: - HP: 110 vs 90 - Attacks: 2 vs 3 - Energy cost: 2 vs 3 - Retreat: 1 vs 1 - Win rate: 65% vs 35%
Deck Integration:
- •How card fits in different archetypes
- •Energy curve impact
- •Synergy with other cards
- •Counter to meta strategies
MCP Server Integration
Tools Used:
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search_cards- Find cards matching criteria - •
get_card- Get detailed single card info - •
get_type_stats- Type-based analysis - •
query_cards- Custom SQL queries for advanced analysis
Database Coverage:
- •2077 total cards
- •1068 unique cards (art variants removed)
- •12 sets (A1 through P-A)
- •All rarities and types
Card Evaluation Framework
Competitive Viability Scoring (1-100)
Factors:
- •Base stats (30%): HP, attack, abilities
- •Energy efficiency (25%): Cost vs damage output
- •Type matchups (20%): Weakness/resistance profile
- •Meta relevance (15%): Current usage in competitive decks
- •Versatility (10%): Fit in multiple deck types
Rating Scale:
- •90-100: S-tier (meta-defining)
- •80-89: A-tier (highly competitive)
- •70-79: B-tier (viable in right deck)
- •60-69: C-tier (niche use cases)
- •Below 60: D-tier (collector value only)
Documentation Resources
Core References (in docs/pokemon-tcg-pocket-research/):
- •card-guides/01-best-cards-list.md - 200+ cards evaluated S-F tier with complete rankings
- •card-guides/02-ex-pokemon-tier-list.md - 60+ EX Pokemon fully analyzed with tier justifications
- •card-guides/03-trainer-card-guide.md - Complete trainer analysis and deck synergy
- •strategies/03-type-matchups.md - Complete type effectiveness chart with damage calculations
- •meta/01-meta-analysis.md - Current meta positioning and usage statistics
Advanced Resources:
- •strategies/06-ultra-competitive-mastery.md - Competitive analysis framework
- •meta/02-top-tier-decks.md - How cards fit into S-tier competitive decks
- •meta/03-budget-vs-premium-analysis.md - Card value and collection priorities
Use these resources: When analyzing cards, reference these guides for detailed tier rankings, competitive evaluations, and strategic positioning. These are located at ../../docs/pokemon-tcg-pocket-research/ relative to this skill.
Workflow & Validation
Analysis Workflow
Step 1: Retrieve Card Data
Use get_card or search_cards tool to fetch complete card information - Verify card exists in database (2077 cards) - Check for art variants (use uniqueOnly parameter) - Validate set code and rarity
Step 2: Cross-Reference Research
Consult research documentation for context: - card-guides/01-best-cards-list.md - Tier rankings (200+ cards) - card-guides/02-ex-pokemon-tier-list.md - EX Pokemon analysis - meta/01-meta-analysis.md - Current meta positioning - strategies/03-type-matchups.md - Type effectiveness chart
Step 3: Competitive Evaluation
Score card on competitive viability (1-100 scale): - Base stats (30%): HP, attack damage, abilities - Energy efficiency (25%): Cost vs damage output - Type matchups (20%): Weakness/resistance profile - Meta relevance (15%): Usage in competitive decks - Versatility (10%): Fit in multiple archetypes
Step 4: Strategic Recommendations
Provide actionable insights: - Best deck archetypes for this card - Synergistic Pokemon and Trainers - Counter-strategies to watch for - Collection priority (budget analysis)
Error Handling
Card Not Found:
Error: "No cards found matching 'X'" Response: - Suggest alternative spellings (ILIKE matching) - Recommend checking available cards - Offer to search similar cards - Provide query examples
Ambiguous Card Name:
Multiple matches found for "Pikachu" Response: - List all Pikachu variants - Ask for clarification (specify ex, set, or rarity) - Show most relevant (highest HP/rarity) - Offer to show all variants
Invalid Query Parameters:
Error: "Invalid query parameters" Response: - Validate input format - Show correct parameter examples - Use safe defaults (fields: "basic", limit: 50) - Continue with partial success
Best Practices
Progressive Disclosure:
- •Essential Info First: Name, HP, type, rarity
- •Strategic Details: Competitive tier, meta position
- •Deep Analysis: Synergies, counters, collection value
- •Advanced Insights: Cross-references to related guides
Quality Standards:
- •Verify all statistics against database
- •Cross-check tier rankings with research docs
- •Include uncertainty when data is incomplete
- •Provide sources (which guide/document)
- •Make actionable recommendations
Sample Analysis Output
=== PIKACHU EX (Circle Circuit) === Set: Genetic Apex (A1) Rarity: Rare Ultra HP: 110 Type: Lightning Abilities: - Circle Circuit: If you go first, this Pokemon can't attack Attacks: 1. [1] Thunder Shock (20 damage) → Flip a coin. Heads: Opponent's Active Pokemon is now Paralyzed 2. [2] [1] [1] Electro Ball (70 damage) → This attack's damage is not affected by Resistance Weakness: Fighting (+20) Resistance: None Retreat Cost: 1 Image: [URL] Card URL: [limitlesstcg.com] Strategic Analysis: - Strong 70-damage attack for 3 energy - Paralyze potential from Thunder Shock - Powerful but requires energy investment - Weakness to Fighting is problematic (common attacker) - Best in Lightning-energy focused decks - Synergy: Works well with Zapdos, Thunderbolt - Counters: Easily beaten by Fighting-type Pokemon Competitive Tier: A (solid Lightning option) Recommended Decks: Lightning rush, Electric storm Energy Curve: Mid-game power spike (3-energy breakpoint)
Usage Examples
Basic Analysis:
"Analyze Charizard ex" "What makes Mewtwo ex good?" "Show me the stats for Articuno" "Is Pikachu ex worth collecting?"
Comparative:
"Pikachu vs Raichu - which is better?" "Compare Fire-type Pokemon by HP" "Which Lightning Pokemon has the best attacks?" "Mewtwo vs Mew - competitive difference?"
Strategic:
"What Pokemon counter Pikachu ex?" "Which type is best against Water decks?" "Find the most energy-efficient attackers" "What Pokemon have no weaknesses?"
Research:
"All Secret Rare cards in the game" "Pokemon with 3+ different attacks" "Show me cards from the latest set" "Find Pokemon with retreat cost 0"