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Re: Guide: Getting Started With The Pokémon Trading Card Game

MARNY

@roadrunner343 it can be a hassle for sure especially if you collect. I have a couple competitive decks my girlfriend and I play with (she hasn't gone to a tournament yet but I'm trying to get her to go haha). One of the biggest issues I've seen in theme decks is the lack of good trainer cards. They are the engine of decks and they should be the main focus. Once you've got playsets of those you're golden.

Re: Guide: Getting Started With The Pokémon Trading Card Game

MARNY

Love the card game. Just recently got back into it. It is expensive if you want a competitive deck just FYI, but once you get playsets of the staple trainer cards (energy is cheap and plentiful) all you'll need to do is get the Pokemon after that to have multiple deck builds.

Also don't even bother with booster packs, booster boxes, etc. unless you're collecting. If you're actually playing the game buying singles is wayyyyyyyyy cheaper. I would recommend a theme deck that fits your fancy and an elite trainer box to get started and go from there with singles.