Complete Guide to the TCG Mechanics and Shops
The TCG section contains the options Pixelmon uses for this part of the server. Configure trading card mechanics, essence absorption, packs, shops, and related TCG systems.
Pixelmon TCG Settings
The settings below are listed in the same order as they appear in tcg.yml. The table preserves each default and identifies the accepted value type. The Setting column shows a reader-friendly name first, followed by the matching tcg.yml key for reference.
| Setting and Config Key | Default and Accepted Values | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Essence Radius essence-radius | Default: 30 Values: whole number | Controls the essence radius value used by Pixelmon. |
| Essence Per Knockout essence-per-knockout | Default: 1.5 Values: decimal number | Controls the essence per knockout value used by Pixelmon. |
| Rare Pokémon Essence Modifier rare-pokemon-essence-modifier | Default: 3.75 Values: decimal number | Controls the rare pokémon essence modifier value used by Pixelmon. |
| Random Tick Essence Gain Chance random-tick-essence-gain-chance | Default: 0.5 Values: decimal number | Controls the random tick essence gain chance value used by Pixelmon. |
| Generate Cosmetics In Card Shop generate-cosmetics-in-card-shop | Default: true Values: true or false | Controls the generate cosmetics in card shop value used by Pixelmon. |
| Max Trades Per Trader max-trades-per-trader | Default: 12 Values: whole number | Controls the max trades per trader value used by Pixelmon. |
| Essence To Fill Jar essence-to-fill-jar | Default: 100 Values: whole number | Controls the essence to fill jar value used by Pixelmon. |
| Card Types card-types | Default: {tcg:stage_two: tcg:gui/cards/icons/stage2.png; tcg:stadium: tcg:gui/cards/icons/stadium.png; tcg:cosmetic: tcg:gui/cards/icons/cosmetic.png; tcg:basic: tcg:gui/cards/icons/basic.png; tcg:stage_one: tcg:gui/cards/icons/stage1.png; tcg:trainer: tcg:gui/cards/icons/trainer.png} Values: mapping of keys and values | Controls the card types value used by Pixelmon. |
| Saved U I Scale saved-u-i-scale | Default: -1 Values: whole number | Controls the saved u i scale value used by Pixelmon. |
Important TCG Setting Notes
Defaults and Value Types
Boolean toggles, numeric rates, timers, lists, and mappings use different value formats. Preserve the value type shown in the table and keep collection syntax intact when changing tcg.yml.
Settings That Work Together
Several tcg options can affect the same outcome. Review related rates, limits, timers, and lists together before deciding that one value is responsible for a result.
Testing Changes
Change one related group of settings at a time so its effect is easy to measure.
Test the result under the conditions affected by the setting, including relevant dimensions, player states, or encounter types.
Keep a copy of the previous values so unexpected balance or performance changes can be reversed quickly.
Final Thoughts
TCG settings are easier to balance when changes are deliberate and documented. Start with the defaults, adjust only what the server needs, and verify the result before moving on to the next group.
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