Pokemon trading cards were first released 25 years ago, delighting children and adults alike. They still captivate kids today, especially with the smartphone craze Pokemon Go.
Players shuffle their decks and draw a hand of six cards. They then place a Basic, Stage 1, or Stage 2 Pokemon on their bench (the upper left corner indicates the Pokemon’s evolution stage).
A player can inflict special conditions such as Asleep, Burned, Confused, and Poisoned on their opponent’s Pokemon. These effects are indicated by turning the card counterclockwise (Asleep) or upside-down (Confused).
Booster packs
Booster packs are a key component of the Pokemon trading card game. They contain 10 random cards, including one rare card and three uncommon cards. They also include basic energy cards and a code card that can be redeemed online. Booster packs come in a variety of packaging, from tins to collector’s boxes.
Unlike most other trading card games, Pokemon cards have holographic versions. These are known as “reverse holo” cards and are found in every booster pack. They can be a full or reverse art version of a Pokemon, or a holo rare or legendary card.
The newest Pokémon card sets include one of these holo cards in each booster. These cards are typically used in the deck of a competitive player and can help them win. They are usually printed in a different color to distinguish them from the rest of the pack. The holo cards in these sets are worth more than their common counterparts.
Stadium cards
Stadium cards are special Trainer cards that alter gameplay in some way. They are grouped with other special cards and can have either passive or active effects for both players. They are not considered to be part of a player’s deck and cannot be played with an attack or supporter card. They are also not discarded when they are used and can only be played once per turn.
A few examples of Stadium cards include Path To The Peak UNB 183, which negates all the abilities of Rule Box Pokemon; Training Court UNB 179, which can put a basic energy from your discard into your hand; and Viridian Forest UNB 165, which allows you to search your deck for a basic energy each turn.
In addition to Stadium cards, the game has a number of Pokemon that can have power-ups and EV values. These are called “EX” cards, and they have higher HP and attacks than their non-EX counterparts. If a EX Pokemon is knocked out, the player who knocked it out gains two prize cards.
Reward cards
Reward cards are special cards that can be redeemed in the Pokemon TCG online game for virtual cards and other items. You can find these cards in physical Theme Decks, Elite Trainer Boxes, and Booster packs that have the TCGO or TCGO Live symbol on their backs. The codes must be redeemed using the TCGO app, and once redeemed will grant you the corresponding rewards in the game.
The cards have a special QR code on the face side that you can scan with your smartphone to redeem them in the game. Once redeemed, you will receive a random assortment of items. The cards can also be used to level up your Pokemon and increase their damage. You can equip them with energy cards to strengthen their assaults.
The Pokemon TCG is a fast-paced card game where players compete by taking turns battling their opponents. Players shuffle their decks of 60 cards and draw a hand of seven. They can then use the Pokemon on their turn to attack or block. The player may also equip their Pokemon with an energy card from their hand.
Rules
There are a number of rules that must be followed in order to play Pokemon. At the beginning of each turn, players must draw a card. After this, they may take any of the following actions in any order. Attacking will end the player’s turn and is usually done by placing damage counters on the opponent’s Pokemon. Some attacks have special effects, such as poison or paralysis. These are noted on the bottom right corner of a Pokemon card. Players may also use Item cards or Trainer cards to help their team. These cards can be attached to a Pokemon and have special effects, but they must be played before attacking.
Trainer cards can be used to heal Pokemon or to draw more cards. They cannot be used to evolve Pokemon or to retreat a Pokémon. Evolved Pokemon continue to sustain any damage from previous turns and their old attacks. Players must be careful not to over-expand their teams, as this can lead to a deck wipe if the opponent is able to knock out all of a player’s Pokemon in one attack.
