How to playThe Pokémon Trading Card Game

If you're interested in getting started with the Pokémon TCG, we've put together a set of easy-to-follow videos that will walk you through the basics of the game. When you're done watching, hopefully you'll be ready to start playing your first Pokémon TCG game!

  1. How to Get Started with the Pokémon Trading Card Game

  2. How to Set Up Your First Pokémon Trading Card Game

  3. Mulligans in the Pokémon Trading Card Game

  4. How Does a Turn Work?

  5. Taking Your First Turn in the Pokémon Trading Card Game

  6. Using Active vs. Benched Pokémon

  7. How to Use Trainer Cards

  8. How to Evolve a Pokémon

  9. How to Use Energy in the Pokémon TCG

  10. How to Attack

  11. How to Do Damage

  12. What Are Hit Points?

  13. How to Earn Prize Cards

  14. Winning Your First Game

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