Zach

Zach works at the Game Store in Pokémon Trading Card Game Online. He greets new players at the entrance of the Game Store along with Ella. When players initially begin the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online, he is part of the first tutorial match. Afterwards, in the , he can be faced in the Gold League and the Platinum League for a total of two matches.
==Official biography==
"Zach got his job at the game store through Ella. Enthusiastic but a little hapless, he loves the Pokémon TCG and reads fantasy novels. His favorite part of his job is helping new players get acquainted with the store's regulars."
==League Appearances==
Zach uses a deck when players face him.
===Gold League===
Zach is the first opponent in the Gold League. After defeating Zach, players move on to face .
===Platinum League===
Zach is the first opponent in the Platinum League. After defeating Zach, players move on to face Logan.
===Diamond League===
In the HeartGold and SoulSilver era, Zach appeared as part of the Diamond League. This league is no longer available for play.
==Other appearances==
Zach assists players when they access the "Help" feature, the mode, and the player versus player in the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online.
===Help===
===Trainer Challenge===
* Choose — "To get started, select a league and difficulty from below. The selections will be added to the current option area on the right."
::Gold — "Every player begins in the Gold League. Defeat each trainer in the Gold League and you will unlock the Platinum League!"
::Platinum — "Great job beating the 12 Gold League trainers. Now for the next challenge! Defeat each trainer in the Platinum League and you will unlock the City Championship!"
::City Championship — "Do you have what it takes to be the City Champion? Let’s find out!"
* Choose — "Select the Theme decks to use below in the ."
::"You have <number> overall wins with this ."
::"You have <number> overall wins with this . You have won <number> of <8 or 12> games necessary to unlock a ."'
* Choose computer-controlled Trainer opponent — "Please select a trainer to challenge!"
===Versus Mode===
====Random Battle====
* "Play a game against a ."
* Choosing a deck — "Please choose one of your below."
::Theme — "Both players can now use preconstructed in this format."
::Standard — "Decks can only contain cards from current expansions in their decks."
::Expanded — "Deck can only contain cards that have been verified as ."
::Unlimited — "No cards are off-limits in this format! Play with your dream deck!"
* Now retired "" option which was folded directly into Random Battle rather than "Random Battle" being an option under "Ranked Battle" — "Ranked games allow you to progress and play against better and better trainers. Players also earn trainer tokens for these matches."
====Friend Battle====
* "Play a game against one of your ."
::"Now pick a to challenge."
::<see selection in Random Battle above>
::"Looks like none of our are available. You can only challenge friends who are currently online and aren't already in a match."
====Play Testing====
* "Play a game against the computer and test out a deck."
::"Next select a difficulty for the computer."
:::Easy — "Easy is a good option if you are new to Pokémon TCG."
:::Medium — "Select Medium if you have experience with Pokémon TCG."
:::Hard — "Hard is better suited for an expert Pokémon TCG player."
::"Please choose one of your decks below" <with , , and decks mixed together in the same list>
====Practice====
* Retired — "Practice games help you learn the basics of the game in a friendly match. If you are new to Pokémon TCG this is a good game type."
==Zach's decks==
===Zach's XY decks===
Easy deck	
Medium deck	
Hard deck
===Zach's Tutorial deck===
(As this match is scripted, Zach only uses the cards below)
===Zach's Retired decks===
====Zach's Early XY era decks====
Easy deck (List missing 1 card)	
Medium deck (List missing 9 cards)	
Hard deck
====Zach's Black & White era deck====
Platinum League (List missing 30 cards)
====Zach's initial decks====
During the HeartGold & SoulSilver era, Zach used a different deck for each appearance.
Gold League	
Platinum League	
Diamond League
===Zach's XY Tutorial deck===
(As this match was scripted, Zach only used the cards below)
==Quotes==
* Tutorial match — "This is my favourite game. I hope you have fun!"
* Gold League, before a game — "Time to play, <player>! This is what I live for!"
* Platinum League, before a game — "Oh yeah! League Champion in the house! Let the games begin!"
===Retired quotes===
====Tutorial Mode====
====Match setup====
::"Welcome to the League and... ...Prepare to be trounced! Mwa-Ha-Ha! Good luck!"
::"Welcome to the Platinum League, <player>! Let's see how you hold up under pressure!"
====Player loss====
::"Nice try, <player>. But it looks like you met your match! Let's play again!"
::"You fought well, <player>. But don't feel blue! It's time for a rematch!"
====Player win====
::"Hey, great game! Looks like you'll fit right in! Say hi to for me when you play!"
::"Wow, you've come a long way. My Deck is... all washed up! Congratulations on your victory!"
====Diamond League====
::Before a game — "'Grats on your victory in the Platinum League! Don't think you've got this one sewn up, though. No one's taking you lightly this time!"
::Match setup — "Eager to throw your weight around? You'll have to take me down first. Good luck. <Player>!"
::Player loses — "A noble effort, <player>. Unfortunately for you, I was on fire that game. Try again?"
::Player wins — "Hello?! My Deck was snuffed out! Great Job, <player>."
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