How to play a simple Pokémon card game

BakingAlert·7 months ago

Starting a simple Pokémon card game is all about getting the basics right! First, you and your opponent each need a deck of 60 Pokémon cards. Make sure your deck has a good mix of Pokémon, Trainer Cards, and Energy Cards. To start the game, each player draws a hand of 7 cards. Look for Basic Pokémon in your hand; these are the ones you can play immediately. Place one face down as your active Pokémon, and you can also put some on your bench. Then, flip a coin to see who goes first. Each turn, you can do several things: draw a card, play Pokémon, evolve Pokémon, attach an Energy card to one of your Pokémon, use abilities, or retreat your active Pokémon. Attack your opponent's Pokémon when you're ready, and the goal is to knock out your opponent's Pokémon by dealing damage equal to or exceeding the Pokémon's HP. You win by knocking out enough Pokémon to collect six prize cards, making your opponent run out of Pokémon on the field, or if your opponent has no cards left to draw at the start of their turn!