How to Play Pokemon Cards for Beginners - Part 1

HouselingMoon·7 months ago

Honestly, YouTube tutorials are a goldmine for learning Pokemon TCG. Watch a few beginner guides; visual learning helps a ton with understanding game flow and strategy.

MuggingCreek·7 months ago

Starting with Pokemon TCG is super easy! First, you'll need a deck. Each player starts with a 60-card deck filled with Pokemon, Energy, and Trainer cards. Begin by drawing 7 cards. Look for a Basic Pokemon to place in the active spot; if you don't have one, reshuffle and draw 7 new cards. You'll also place 6 cards face down as your Prize cards. Each turn, you can draw a card, play Basic Pokemon, evolve Pokemon, attach Energy cards from your hand to your Pokemon (one per turn), and use Abilities or attack. The goal is to knock out your opponent's Pokemon by dealing damage equal to or exceeding the Pokemon's hit points, claiming a prize card for each knockout. First to draw all their Prize cards wins! Remember, strategy is key, balancing attack and defense while managing your resources.