How to battle with Pokémon cards: step-by-step instructions

EarningOunce·7 months ago

Battling with Pokémon cards is like stepping into the shoes of a Pokémon Trainer, and it's super fun once you get the hang of it! First, both players need a deck of 60 cards. To start, each player draws 7 cards and places a Basic Pokémon in the Active position to battle (if you don't have one, reshuffle and draw 7 new cards). You can also place Basic Pokémon on your bench. Players then flip a coin to decide who goes first. Each turn, you can do a few things: play Basic Pokémon, evolve Pokémon, attach an Energy card to one Pokémon, play Trainer cards, retreat your Active Pokémon (if you can pay the retreat cost with Energy cards), and use your Pokémon's attack to battle your opponent's Pokémon. The goal is to knock out your opponent's Pokémon by dealing enough damage to exceed its HP, earning you Prize cards. Win by collecting all your Prize cards, knocking out your opponent's last Pokémon, or if your opponent has no cards to draw at the start of their turn. Remember, strategy is key, so think carefully about which Pokémon you play and when!

DislikingTramp·7 months ago

Actually, it's not that complicated. Just remember to have fun and adjust your strategy as you learn. The more you play, Pokémon TCG starts to feel like second nature!