{"id":6639,"date":"2025-02-17T06:24:01","date_gmt":"2025-02-17T06:24:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/?p=6639"},"modified":"2025-02-17T06:24:01","modified_gmt":"2025-02-17T06:24:01","slug":"how-does-burn-damage-work-with-the-pokemon-card-game","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-does-burn-damage-work-with-the-pokemon-card-game\/","title":{"rendered":"How does burn damage work with the Pok\u00e9mon card game?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-does-burn-damage-work-with-the-pokemon-card-game\/#Understanding_Burn_Damage_in_the_Pokemon_Trading_Card_Game\" title=\"Understanding Burn Damage in the Pok\u00e9mon Trading Card Game\">Understanding Burn Damage in the Pok\u00e9mon Trading Card Game<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-does-burn-damage-work-with-the-pokemon-card-game\/#Burn_Mechanics_in_Detail\" title=\"Burn Mechanics in Detail\">Burn Mechanics in Detail<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-does-burn-damage-work-with-the-pokemon-card-game\/#Applying_the_Burn\" title=\"Applying the Burn\">Applying the Burn<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-does-burn-damage-work-with-the-pokemon-card-game\/#The_Damage_Phase\" title=\"The Damage Phase\">The Damage Phase<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-does-burn-damage-work-with-the-pokemon-card-game\/#Coin_Flip_for_Cure\" title=\"Coin Flip for Cure\">Coin Flip for Cure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-does-burn-damage-work-with-the-pokemon-card-game\/#Burn_and_Other_Effects\" title=\"Burn and Other Effects\">Burn and Other Effects<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-does-burn-damage-work-with-the-pokemon-card-game\/#Removing_Burn\" title=\"Removing Burn\">Removing Burn<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-does-burn-damage-work-with-the-pokemon-card-game\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-does-burn-damage-work-with-the-pokemon-card-game\/#1_Is_Burn_damage_consistent\" title=\"1. Is Burn damage consistent?\">1. Is Burn damage consistent?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-does-burn-damage-work-with-the-pokemon-card-game\/#2_Does_Burn_damage_increase\" title=\"2. Does Burn damage increase?\">2. Does Burn damage increase?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-does-burn-damage-work-with-the-pokemon-card-game\/#3_Can_multiple_instances_of_Burn_stack\" title=\"3. Can multiple instances of Burn stack?\">3. Can multiple instances of Burn stack?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-does-burn-damage-work-with-the-pokemon-card-game\/#4_How_does_Burn_compare_to_Poison_in_the_TCG\" title=\"4. How does Burn compare to Poison in the TCG?\">4. How does Burn compare to Poison in the TCG?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-does-burn-damage-work-with-the-pokemon-card-game\/#5_Can_Burn_damage_be_resisted_or_negated\" title=\"5. Can Burn damage be resisted or negated?\">5. Can Burn damage be resisted or negated?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-does-burn-damage-work-with-the-pokemon-card-game\/#6_Can_a_Pokemon_be_Burned_while_on_the_Bench\" title=\"6. Can a Pok\u00e9mon be Burned while on the Bench?\">6. Can a Pok\u00e9mon be Burned while on the Bench?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-does-burn-damage-work-with-the-pokemon-card-game\/#7_What_happens_when_a_Burned_Pokemon_evolves\" title=\"7. What happens when a Burned Pok\u00e9mon evolves?\">7. What happens when a Burned Pok\u00e9mon evolves?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-does-burn-damage-work-with-the-pokemon-card-game\/#8_Are_there_cards_that_enhance_the_effectiveness_of_Burn\" title=\"8. Are there cards that enhance the effectiveness of Burn?\">8. Are there cards that enhance the effectiveness of Burn?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-does-burn-damage-work-with-the-pokemon-card-game\/#9_Can_a_Pokemon_be_both_Burned_and_Poisoned_simultaneously\" title=\"9. Can a Pok\u00e9mon be both Burned and Poisoned simultaneously?\">9. Can a Pok\u00e9mon be both Burned and Poisoned simultaneously?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-does-burn-damage-work-with-the-pokemon-card-game\/#10_Is_Burn_a_good_strategy_in_the_Pokemon_TCG\" title=\"10. Is Burn a good strategy in the Pok\u00e9mon TCG?\">10. Is Burn a good strategy in the Pok\u00e9mon TCG?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-does-burn-damage-work-with-the-pokemon-card-game\/#11_What_happens_if_a_Burned_Pokemon_is_Knocked_Out\" title=\"11. What happens if a Burned Pok\u00e9mon is Knocked Out?\">11. What happens if a Burned Pok\u00e9mon is Knocked Out?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-does-burn-damage-work-with-the-pokemon-card-game\/#12_What_are_the_best_strategies_to_counter_a_Burned_Pokemon\" title=\"12. What are the best strategies to counter a Burned Pok\u00e9mon?\">12. What are the best strategies to counter a Burned Pok\u00e9mon?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-does-burn-damage-work-with-the-pokemon-card-game\/#13_Are_there_Pokemon_that_can_inflict_Burn_more_effectively\" title=\"13. Are there Pok\u00e9mon that can inflict Burn more effectively?\">13. Are there Pok\u00e9mon that can inflict Burn more effectively?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-does-burn-damage-work-with-the-pokemon-card-game\/#14_Do_trainers_or_supporters_help_to_remove_burn\" title=\"14. Do trainers or supporters help to remove burn?\">14. Do trainers or supporters help to remove burn?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-does-burn-damage-work-with-the-pokemon-card-game\/#15_Does_burn_affect_damage_done_by_the_Burned_pokemon\" title=\"15. Does burn affect damage done by the Burned pokemon?\">15. Does burn affect damage done by the Burned pokemon?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_Burn_Damage_in_the_Pokemon_Trading_Card_Game\"><\/span>Understanding Burn Damage in the Pok\u00e9mon Trading Card Game<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><strong>How does burn damage work in the Pok\u00e9mon Trading Card Game (TCG)?<\/strong> In the Pok\u00e9mon TCG, <strong>Burn<\/strong> is a <strong>Special Condition<\/strong> that inflicts damage over time. When a Pok\u00e9mon is <strong>Burned<\/strong>, a <strong>Burn marker<\/strong> is placed on it. Between turns, specifically before the player whose Pok\u00e9mon is Burned takes their turn, <strong>two damage counters<\/strong> are placed on the Burned Pok\u00e9mon. The player with the Burned Pok\u00e9mon then flips a coin. If the coin lands on <strong>heads<\/strong>, the <strong>Burn<\/strong> is removed, and the Pok\u00e9mon returns to normal. If the coin lands on <strong>tails<\/strong>, the <strong>Burn<\/strong> persists, and the Burned Pok\u00e9mon will take another two damage counters at the start of the next turn of the player who owns the Burned Pok\u00e9mon. Burn damage in the TCG is a recurring effect that potentially continues until it&#8217;s cured or the Pok\u00e9mon is knocked out, but its duration is ultimately determined by a <strong>coin flip<\/strong>, introducing an element of <strong>chance<\/strong> and <strong>inconsistency<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Burn_Mechanics_in_Detail\"><\/span>Burn Mechanics in Detail<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>Burned<\/strong> Special Condition is a relatively straightforward mechanic in the Pok\u00e9mon TCG but has some key nuances. Let&#8217;s break it down step-by-step:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Applying_the_Burn\"><\/span>Applying the Burn<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A Pok\u00e9mon becomes <strong>Burned<\/strong> when an attack or a card effect specifically states that it <strong>Burns<\/strong> the opponent&#8217;s Active Pok\u00e9mon. This effect is often part of an attack&#8217;s text, sometimes associated with a specific type of Pok\u00e9mon or strategy. Once the Burn condition is applied, it remains until the conditions for removal are met (e.g., successful coin flip, switching the Pok\u00e9mon to the bench, etc.)<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Damage_Phase\"><\/span>The Damage Phase<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As explained earlier, before the player whose Pok\u00e9mon is Burned takes their turn, they must place <strong>two damage counters<\/strong> on that Pok\u00e9mon. These counters represent 20 damage, as each damage counter in the Pok\u00e9mon TCG equates to 10 damage. This is a flat amount of damage, which is not influenced by other effects or modifiers, making Burn quite different from how it works in the video games.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Coin_Flip_for_Cure\"><\/span>Coin Flip for Cure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Following the placement of damage counters, the player whose Pok\u00e9mon is Burned must flip a coin. A <strong>heads<\/strong> result removes the Burn marker from the Pok\u00e9mon, curing it immediately. A <strong>tails<\/strong> result leaves the Burn marker in place, ensuring that the Pok\u00e9mon continues to take damage at the beginning of the next turn of the player who owns the Burned Pok\u00e9mon.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Burn_and_Other_Effects\"><\/span>Burn and Other Effects<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s crucial to note that a <strong>Burned<\/strong> Pok\u00e9mon can be affected by other Special Conditions simultaneously. This contrasts sharply with the video games where only one status condition can be present at a time. So a Pok\u00e9mon could be both <strong>Burned<\/strong> and <strong>Poisoned<\/strong> simultaneously, resulting in ongoing damage from both conditions. Further, Burn damage is not affected by Weakness or Resistance, unlike standard attacks. Burn will always do 20 damage, regardless of the types of Pok\u00e9mon involved.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Removing_Burn\"><\/span>Removing Burn<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Aside from a successful <strong>coin flip<\/strong>, switching a Burned Pok\u00e9mon to the Bench immediately removes the Burned condition. Also, some card effects can explicitly remove Special Conditions, including Burn. Once removed, the Burned condition is no longer in effect. There is not method for healing from a Burn in game without using any of these methods.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here are some frequently asked questions to further clarify how Burn works in the Pok\u00e9mon TCG:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Is_Burn_damage_consistent\"><\/span>1. Is Burn damage consistent?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No, Burn damage is not consistent because it is dependent on a <strong>coin flip<\/strong>. The chance of the Burn being removed or continuing is equal, meaning there&#8217;s a 50\/50 chance of it being cured each turn.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Does_Burn_damage_increase\"><\/span>2. Does Burn damage increase?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No, unlike <strong>Poison<\/strong> in the video games where the damage can sometimes increase, <strong>Burn<\/strong> damage always places two damage counters (20 damage) in the Pok\u00e9mon TCG. It does not stack or increase in any way.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Can_multiple_instances_of_Burn_stack\"><\/span>3. Can multiple instances of Burn stack?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No, the Burn condition doesn&#8217;t stack. If a Burned Pok\u00e9mon is Burned again, it doesn&#8217;t add any additional damage markers or effects, it remains with one Burn marker.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_How_does_Burn_compare_to_Poison_in_the_TCG\"><\/span>4. How does Burn compare to Poison in the TCG?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Burn and Poison both do damage between turns. <strong>Poison<\/strong> places <strong>one damage counter<\/strong> (10 damage) per turn without the coin flip aspect. While Poison deals less damage each turn, it is more reliable than Burn due to the lack of a coin flip, potentially making it a more consistent source of damage over time. Burn does more damage per turn, but is less consistent.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Can_Burn_damage_be_resisted_or_negated\"><\/span>5. Can Burn damage be resisted or negated?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No, <strong>Burn<\/strong> damage cannot be resisted or negated by Weakness or Resistance, unlike attacks. It always does a flat 20 damage per turn, which can be an advantage in certain matchups. Some cards may provide blanket immunity to Special Conditions, including Burn, though.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Can_a_Pokemon_be_Burned_while_on_the_Bench\"><\/span>6. Can a Pok\u00e9mon be Burned while on the Bench?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No, <strong>Burn<\/strong> only affects <strong>Active Pok\u00e9mon<\/strong>. When a Burned Pok\u00e9mon moves to the Bench, the Burn condition is immediately removed.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_What_happens_when_a_Burned_Pokemon_evolves\"><\/span>7. What happens when a Burned Pok\u00e9mon evolves?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Evolving a Burned Pok\u00e9mon will not remove the Burn. The special condition will stay on the evolved Pok\u00e9mon.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Are_there_cards_that_enhance_the_effectiveness_of_Burn\"><\/span>8. Are there cards that enhance the effectiveness of Burn?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>While there aren&#8217;t specific cards that directly increase the damage from Burn, some cards may have effects that synergize with the Burn condition, such as abilities that activate when a Pok\u00e9mon has a Special Condition. These do not increase damage, but have different effects based on a special condition.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Can_a_Pokemon_be_both_Burned_and_Poisoned_simultaneously\"><\/span>9. Can a Pok\u00e9mon be both Burned and Poisoned simultaneously?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, a Pok\u00e9mon can be affected by multiple Special Conditions at once in the TCG. This means a Pok\u00e9mon can be <strong>Burned<\/strong>, <strong>Poisoned<\/strong>, and also affected by other Special Conditions such as <strong>Paralyzed<\/strong>, <strong>Asleep<\/strong>, and <strong>Confused<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Is_Burn_a_good_strategy_in_the_Pokemon_TCG\"><\/span>10. Is Burn a good strategy in the Pok\u00e9mon TCG?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Burn<\/strong> can be a viable strategy, especially when used alongside other debilitating effects. The coin flip aspect adds an element of chance, and the player needs to weigh if the potential 20 damage is worth it, or if they could be cured. Burn may not always be the most reliable source of damage, but it can be helpful, especially against Pok\u00e9mon with high HP.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_What_happens_if_a_Burned_Pokemon_is_Knocked_Out\"><\/span>11. What happens if a Burned Pok\u00e9mon is Knocked Out?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If a Burned Pok\u00e9mon is knocked out, all Special Conditions, including Burn, are removed upon the Pok\u00e9mon being put in the discard pile.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_What_are_the_best_strategies_to_counter_a_Burned_Pokemon\"><\/span>12. What are the best strategies to counter a Burned Pok\u00e9mon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The most effective way to counter a Burned Pok\u00e9mon is to either switch it to the Bench, use card effects that remove Special Conditions, or strategically try to land the heads of the coin flip each turn.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Are_there_Pokemon_that_can_inflict_Burn_more_effectively\"><\/span>13. Are there Pok\u00e9mon that can inflict Burn more effectively?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Some Pok\u00e9mon and card effects have attacks that have a higher likelihood of inflicting Burn, though the damage of the Burned condition remains consistent. The advantage is their high rate of inflicting burn, not enhancing its damage.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Do_trainers_or_supporters_help_to_remove_burn\"><\/span>14. Do trainers or supporters help to remove burn?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, trainers or supporters cards have a range of effects, and some can remove the burn condition.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Does_burn_affect_damage_done_by_the_Burned_pokemon\"><\/span>15. Does burn affect damage done by the Burned pokemon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No, unlike the video games, Burn in the TCG does not reduce the damage output of the afflicted Pok\u00e9mon. The only impact on damage is the flat 20 dealt between turns.<\/p>\n<p>By understanding how Burn works and how it interacts with other game mechanics, players can effectively use this status condition to their advantage or learn how to counter it. Burn is a strategic element to incorporate into any Pokemon TCG game, and mastering its nuances can improve a player&#8217;s overall skill.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Understanding Burn Damage in the Pok\u00e9mon Trading Card Game How does burn damage work in the Pok\u00e9mon Trading Card Game (TCG)? In the Pok\u00e9mon TCG, Burn is a Special Condition that inflicts damage over time. When a Pok\u00e9mon is Burned, a Burn marker is placed on it. Between turns, specifically before the player whose Pok\u00e9mon &#8230; <a title=\"How does burn damage work with the Pok\u00e9mon card game?\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-does-burn-damage-work-with-the-pokemon-card-game\/\" aria-label=\"More on How does burn damage work with the Pok\u00e9mon card game?\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6639","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6639","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6639"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6639\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6639"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6639"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6639"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}