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Pokémon TCG Beginner's Guide

Everything a new collector or player needs — how to play, understanding card rarity, and which starter deck to buy first.

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Pokémon TCG Beginner's Guide

How To Play

Each player builds a 60-card deck and battles to knock out their opponent's Pokémon. Take all your Prize cards to win. It's quick to learn and deep to master.

Card Rarity Guide

  • Common — the most frequent cards, marked with a circle.
  • Uncommon — marked with a diamond, slightly scarcer.
  • Rare — a star symbol, including holographic rares.
  • Ultra Rare — ex, full-art and special illustration cards.

Best Starter Decks

Ready-to-play decks are the easiest way to begin. They include a complete 60-card deck, energy and a rulebook — no deck-building required.