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Talk about the site and forums, ask questions, report problems, propose new ideas, or complain here! Official website and forum announcements are also made here.

Converse about the world of Pokémon, such as general concepts, legends, and mythoi. Anything that does not fit in other Pokémon related forums goes here.

Discuss the TCG in general, news, collecting, Pokémon products, and anything else that does not fit in the forums below.

Analyze and discuss the strategies of specific cards and combos in the BW-on format. Discussion related to metagame decks belongs in BW-On Metagame Deck Discussion.

Discuss and analyze specific decks' strategies, techs, and performance in the metagame. If a deck does not have a thread listed here, you may discuss it in Competitive Play.

Post your approximately 60 card BW-on decklist(s) and get advice. Members can give advice as well.

Create and participate in online tournaments and casual play groups on simulators such as PlayTCG and Skype. Discussion of simulators belongs in General TCG Discussion.

Find and discuss Play! Pokémon events near you! Tournament reports are encouraged.

Ask about card ruling(s), gameplay mechanic(s), and game rule(s). Only certified Pokémon Professors can post replies, so you're guaranteed an official answer!

Setup a trade thread with your haves and wants, or browse other threads for cards you need. You may also purchase cards from Verified Sellers in the appropriate sub-forums. PokéBeach is not responsible for any losses.

Discuss the latest 6th generation Pokémon titles!

Discuss anything about the 5th generation games here! Use the subforums for all other past Pokémon games.

Get help with team-building strategies, discuss how you expect the competitive metagame to shift, and talk about current suspects!

In-depth competitive analyses of Pokémon posted by the VG staff. Criticism and discussion from members is welcome.

Post your competitive teams for other people to fix and rate! If your team is used only for in-game purposes, please use this thread.

Trade Pokémon over Wi-Fi connection with fans from all around the world here. Setup a trade thread with your haves and wants, and/or browse other trade threads.

Setup online VG tournaments with players through Pokémon Online, Showdown, or other means.

Discuss any episodes of Pokemon (this includes episodes that have not yet aired in English).

Discuss the Pokemon films and special episodes.

Discuss Pokémon Adventures (Pocket Monsters Special) and other Pokémon manga.

Setup a thread showing off your artwork. You may also offer artistic services to PokeBeach forum users in your thread.

Write stories, fanfiction, and offer feedback to writers.

Show off artwork of your fake Pokémon, create fake Pokémon games and worlds, post your fake Pokémon cards, and anything else that's non-official.

Discuss breaking news (North Korea, New Pope, gun violence), politics (Elections, Supreme Court cases, immigration, social policy, corruption), debates and opinion (laws, abortion, human rights, religion, health care, social security), and everyday topics related to life in general (advice, life hacks, cooking, traveling, holidays, college, exercising, relationships, pets, life issues, starting projects).

Discuss popular TV shows and animé (My Little Pony, Supernatural, Game of Thrones, Fullmetal Alchemist), movies, (Skyfall, Wreck-It Ralph, Rise of the Guardians, Evangelion 3.33), Internet media (YouTube, viral videos, Gangnam Style, Harlem Shake), sports (NFL, Super Bowl, basketball, baseball, soccer seasons), music (Bruno Mars, Taylor Swift, Fall Out Boy, One Direction, Justin Bieber), and anything else you watch or listen to.

For the discussion of all non-Pokémon games. Discuss specific video game titles and franchises (SSBB, Halo 4, Call of Duty), card games and tabletop games (MTG, Yu-Gi-Oh), setup multiplayer matches, and talk strategy!

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A place to chillax! Discuss your "favorite" anythings, play forum games, post funny images/memes, and participate in casual conversations. This is not a spam forum - your topics must be discussable and you must explain your thoughts and opinions.