How To Build A Pokémon TCG Deck

Whether you're new to the or you've been collecting for years, learning how to build a good deck is the most important step if you're ready to get into competitive or friendly play. There's plenty to consider, from learning which cards synergize well with each other to figuring out which Trainer cards are the best to offer support for your primary Pokémon cards.

There have been more than 100 expansions in the and tens of thousands of cards to collect, which means building a deck can seem quite intimidating. However, once you've got the basics down, it's relatively straightforward, especially if you're using a ready-built, Championship-winning deck as a template. Here's everything you need to know about the to get started.

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There are three types of cards that you need to be aware of in the: Pokémon cards, Energy cards, and Trainer cards. Pokémon cards are the heart and soul of your deck, as you'll be putting them on the front lines to attack (or defend) in battle. Energy cards are required to power up a Pokémon's attacks, but you'll need the right kind of Energy. For example, the Grass-type Bulbasaur will usually require Grass Energy to attack.

Trainer cards provide a range of support options in battle. These generally fall into one of four main categories: Items, Supporters, Tools, or Stadiums. Item cards are classic Pokémon items like Potions and Poké Balls, and you can use as many as you want during your turn. Supporter cards are more useful, but they're limited to one per turn. Tools can be attached to your Pokémon cards to provide buffs. Lastly, only one Stadium card can be in play at a time, and its effect applies to both you and your opponent.

One of the biggest rules in is that you canonly have four copies of each card in your deck. You might have different variants of Pikachu cards with different attacks or