How to build a Pokemon Deck for Beginners: 3 Easy Steps

[@TrainerTim1]

I should have mentioned that you can use any type of Trainer cards you don't have to specifically use the ones I showed in the video. Also, experiment with different deck builds by playing with friends and family to see what works and what doesn't. That is the fun in building your own deck. Hope you all enjoyed! 😃

[@crystalcactuis.w]

I love your channel very helpful you explain things very well and you keep us watching

[@TrainerTim1]

@@crystalcactuis.w That's awesome I'm happy you found it helpful!😁

[@certifiedw__a-a--tcher]

How can i fit Stadium cards in my deck?

[@TrainerTim1]

@@certifiedw__a-a--tcher You'll most likely want to switch them with a trainer card either an item or supporter

[@certifiedw__a-a--tcher]

@@TrainerTim1 was not expecting you to reply that fast but thanks!

[@tombacon3482]

By far the clearest explanation of WHY you build a Pokemon deck a certain way. Not just the rules for building a deck.

[@ImALittleBitBee]

Pro tip: if you use 1 type, maybe also add some normal types. You are able to attach any energy to normal types, energy likely being your chosen type. This gives you a wider range of cards, that can use the same energies. (Plus, if you find a Pokemon of another type that only needs colorless/any energy or the type your using for its attack, consider adding that Pokemon into your deck as well.)

[@v-KingSlayer-v]

this saved me as i didnt have enough fighting energy to get 18 so ima mix some normal in there so i can use other energys iv got thx

[@ImALittleBitBee]

@@v-KingSlayer-v Glad I could help!

[@terry7130]

But why colorless type specifically? I guess you're thinking of Squawkabilly ex as a draw engine (not an attacker) and/or Bloodmoon Ursaluna ex (or Radiant Charizard) as a secondary attacker. Also, do you play Regidrago VStar and if so what dragon type companion do you think you'll include for Regidrago VStar? Alolan Exeggcutor ex SSP is seen in play for Toronto Regionals few days ago.

[@snidecommentman]

Five minutes in and I’m already convinced this is the best beginners guide to Pokémon deck building. I’m trying to get a couple simple decks built for my daughter who’s just starting out. I suppose it’s not so incredible how similar the process is to MTG. Anyway, thanks a ton.

[@TrainerTim1]

That's awesome! I'm glad you found my video helpful 😁

[@holybear1158]

thats cool :) hope shes better now

[@R1v3n_B0rn]

That’s because this IS the best beginners guide.

[@raizenmazoku1519]

The only difference IMO would be too switch step 2 and 3. When I play mtg arena i would pick creature cards first, then pick enchantments, instants, sorcery, auras, and artifacts that best support my creatures. Like if i choose bloodthirsty aerialist, which gains plus 1/1when you gain life, I would use a card that gives it life link like shadow spear or an enchantment aura.

[@moth1ne]

I used to build decks and play at home, I always wondered. If I have trainers from different sets, can I use them in the same deck if they both do the same thing? Like instead of 4 Hops you use 2 Hops and 2 Haus (sun and moon)? But obviously you can’t use 4 Hops and 4 Haus since they fill the same role and Draw 3 supporters.

[@palsson2008]

Man! The simplicity of this videos just makes it great! No fuzz, just simple explanation for people who just want to play with their kids or family at home!

[@TrainerTim1]

I'm glad you found it helpful!😁

[@smb-c3po]

I wanna include Max Revive, Super Potion, Full Heal, Evosoda, and Rare Candy in my deck.

[@deanhuntley2321]

Thank you so much. This was very informative. My daughter and I have just started in our Pokémon journey.

[@TrainerTim1]

That's awesome to hear! Glad I could help.😁

[@Seniormando]

"my daughter and i" ... So you as your daughter "helps" 😁😂😂😂

[@BloodyDeadCat]

You Should Start With The Games There The Real Shit The Cards Are Meh

[@Koreangamingyt]

@@Seniormando lol

[@nadia-yx6re]

@@Seniormando Bold assumption. Why would you think that?

[@stuartmorton4289]

My kids had Pokemon Battle Academy for Christmas and wanted to start building their own decks. Now I have a better idea of how to do it courtesy of your video! Thank you for sharing :)

[@TrainerTim1]

Happy to hear you found my video helpful!😁

[@avishekmajumder3446]

You are a proper teacher man... i have seen so many videos and understood shit .. watched yours once and i am enlightened to the level prof oak... you are awesome

[@TrainerTim1]

I'm happy to hear you found it helpful. Being enlightened to level of professor Oak is no small feat! 😁

[@zetsubonozomu50]

I usually used 20-20-20 but now that ive seen this i have rethought my deck, thanks

[@TrainerTim1]

Happy to help!😁

[@kyloru]

You made this way more SIMPLE then my brain has been trying to make out playing Pokémon all together ! So helpful and just the right tone and pace for beginners ! Thank you…subscribed !!

[@TrainerTim1]

I'm glad my video was easy to follow! Happy to hear you found it helpful! 😁

[@bethzolin6046]

What an excellent video - clear and informative, and very helpful to this grandmother who is busy deck building a deck for each of her four grandchildren - aged from 5 to 9 - all of whom have just started to play TCG. Thank you.

[@TrainerTim1]

That's amazing! Glad I could help! 😁

[@joemorton9217]

I’m just gonna simply ditto what most of everyone else said in comments. You’re an amazing teacher and you broke it down easy enough to fully understand it all by the end. Thanks man 💖🙏💖.

[@TrainerTim1]

Thanks! I'm glad you found it helpful! 😁

[@MikeMadrigal_guitar]

As someone who starts collecting and try to play again since teenage this video was really helpful and well explained. Maybe next video you can talk about building a deck with 2 type of energies. Thanks a lot and greetings from México

[@TrainerTim1]

Happy to have helped! I can definitely make a more advanced deck building tutorial focused around two types. Thanks for the feedback!😁

[@jrodgers211]

I had tons of cards and never knew how to play. Now i want to play, I played yu hi oh a little as a kid and another game that I can’t remember the name of, but used 40 card decks.

[@rafaelperez6826]

Digimon ?

[@turntsnaco2878]

I was 8 years old when I first started playing Pokémon TCG battles, and since then the game got bigger and better! Now I’m 22 and this video got me hyped to play again and start a fresh Pokémon card collection :)

[@TrainerTim1]

That's great! Glad I could help the passion start again!

[@Captain_Juicy]

Awesome video! I never knew how to play or build decks as a kid, and now, as a 30 year old im picking up the hobby again, and im loving it. Built my first deck today and played with a buddy, and we had a blast. Keep up the good work :)

[@TrainerTim1]

That's great! I'm glad to hear you're enjoying it. 😁

[@robertalexanderschiazza887]

Thanks; Helpful 🎉🎉🎉

[@TrainerTim1]

Thank you so much! I'm happy to help! 😁

[@da_pawz]

This is so helpful. Your explanation is crystal clear and easy to understand. I haven't play Pokemon TCG for more than a decade, and basically I still remember the system so I can hop into the game with starter or theme deck immediately but kinda forgot how to build a deck properly. I just back in the online game and also back to buy / collect the cards. Thank you for this.

[@TrainerTim1]

You're welcome! I'm glad I could help!😁

[@nickbaker490]

This is very helpful! My son and I have started to play pokemon together and this kind of info is a big help as we are starting to build our own decks after initially playing with precons. Thanks!

[@TrainerTim1]

That's great! I'm happy I could help! 😁

[@BigJonahJ]

I’ve been a Pokémon video gamer since I was a kid but Yu-Gi-Oh started to bore me so I wanted to learn this TCG too lol I would recommend this video to all new and returning players!

[@TrainerTim1]

Thanks so much! I appreciate it!😁

[@Jay2Stoney]

Thank you so much, Tim. I've binge watched your videos on how to play and now deck building. I bought some booster packs, and I wanna teach myself how to deck build instead of relying on a prebuilt deck. I plan on going on a pre-release event, and I wanna know exactly the format I need. I love how clear and precise your instructions are. Every video I understood and you were straight to the point no beating around the bush, so thank you for that

[@florentbled4697]

I just wanted to say thank you. My 8 y.o. recently started playing PTCG and I am trying to learn how to play so I can play with him and share some special bonding time. I was struggling with other videos and this (and your other one about how to play) were the most informative I've seen! You've clearly spent a lot of time and effort into it, you're doing a great job at explaining it in an approachable way, and I'm grateful for that! Thanks!!!

[@TrainerTim1]

That's awesome! I'm glad you found it helpful!😁

[@florentbled4697]

@@TrainerTim1 i was able to play with him and we had a blast! He asked me how I managed to build a good deck like that on my first try, and I had to show him your video! He's already thinking about his next deck. 😀

[@MRAIClassroom]

This is great man! I’m a magic player and my son is getting into Pokémon, I had a bit of an idea what to do from my experience with other TCG but this helps to round out my thinking! Very clear instructions thank you sir.

[@TrainerTim1]

Happy to have helped!😁

[@FortniteGamer1945]

You seem underrated as hell for how good your content is. Keep up the good work man. You deserve it.

[@TrainerTim1]

Thank you so much!😁

[@FortniteGamer1945]

@@TrainerTim1 you're welcome 😊

[@jehanbomanjee7037]

I just started collecting pokemon cards and this is the best video I have come across so far. Your close up shots are a bit blurred so if you could just fix that up it'll be even better! Amazing video!

[@TrainerTim1]

Happy I could help!

[@aaron84]

As risk of repeating what others have said, this is a fantastic tutorial for beginners. Thanks for putting this together. We’d resigned ourselves to only buying theme decks but the tip about only using one energy type plus normal makes a lot of sense. Think I’m going to have another go at it.

[@TrainerTim1]

I'm glad you found it useful! Hopefully you enjoy the pokemon tcg! 😁

[@BryanCook]

My son and I really enjoyed this video. It was thorough but also very clear and easy to understand. Now my son says he wants to build a deck and battle you soon! Keep up the good work.

[@TrainerTim1]

I'm glad it was helpful. That's the spirit! 😁 Thanks!

[@hitchysingh206]

The thing I absolutely HATE about this video.. is that it took me so darn long to find! Thank you!!!! 💕

[@TrainerTim1]

Glad you found it!😂

[@joshbolt9654]

Man this is so well done and thorough. Perfectly explained for a complete beginner to the game!

[@TrainerTim1]

I'm glad you found it helpful! 😁

[@zuksami]

Thank you so much! I have watched 3 other videos prior to yours and I was still confused. You make it so clear, I appreciate your help.

[@TrainerTim1]

@zuksami No problem! Happy to help! 😁

[@DecibiderGames]

I found this very informative! I’m not nesscesarily a beginner I’ve been doing this for 3 years but I’ve found some things I’ve forgotten about!

[@TrainerTim1]

I'm glad you still found it helpful!😁

[@yurigouveawagner9432]

this is such a good video. clear explanation and motivation for all rules. it also helps that my cousin gave me some of his cards and they were pretty much exactly the ones you use in this video haha, but either way it's a great video

[@TrainerTim1]

Great to hear! Glad you found it helpful!

[@nestorgonzalez8021]

Excellent tutorial for beginners! Earn yourself a new subscriber! Hope to see a deck on the newer cards from you!

[@TrainerTim1]

Glad to have helped you!😁 I wish I could make a video with the newer cards but scalpers have beaten me to the restocks😔

[@nestorgonzalez8021]

It’s hard to get new cards due to the scalpers, it will eventually hit a wall soon!

[@TrainerTim1]

@@nestorgonzalez8021 We can all hope😅

[@citrus-eater]

I’ve collected pokemon cards for awhile now but only recently was interested in playing it. Your videos make me excited to play it with my best friend. Thank you and keep making vids Tim! All the love!

[@TrainerTim1]

That's awesome I'm glad you found my video helpful! 😁

[@adityaarun8771]

Thank you so much... I had trouble building decks but after watching the video it was just a piece of cake☺.

[@TrainerTim1]

I'm glad you found the video helpful!😁👍

[@adityaarun8771]

@@TrainerTim1 😄👍

[@zeldaworld7]

Thank you so much for this video! It’s perfect🙌🏻 I’m teaching my nephew how to play cause he’s super into pokemon cards right now. And I realized I never knew how to correctly play even though I did when I was younger. This helps me learn so quickly and teach him the basics!

[@TrainerTim1]

Glad I could help! Have fun playing😁

[@timvu8442]

Thank you for making the beginner videos. My son is interested in Pokemon, but I didn't know how to play. So now I can share this game with him.

[@TrainerTim1]

Happy to help! I'm glad you found it useful😁

[@ash-zc8gq]

Thank you so much! My kid and I just started playing the TCG and are trying to learn more about it. This was super helpful!!

[@TrainerTim1]

That's awesome I'm glad I could help! 😁

[@revvv09]

Great video man! Imma try building my own deck after hitting that subscribe button

[@TrainerTim1]

Thanks I appreciate it. Always happy to help! 😁

[@ellejustelle8097]

Thanks so much for speaking slow enough for me to understand. A lot of other videos go so fast and I get lost. Great video!😁

[@TrainerTim1]

That's understandable I'm glad you found my video helpful! 😁

[@ellejustelle8097]

@@TrainerTim1 I'm an out of practice Magic the Gathering player trying to teach my son Pokemon haha. I keep wanting to tap the energy cards 😂

[@TrainerTim1]

@@ellejustelle8097 I've played some MTG myself so I know exactly what you mean😂

[@purpleguydeadly4235]

This guy is honestly underrated

[@TrainerTim1]

Thanks!😁

[@silversniperx8080]

Fr fr

[@harrymonk6]

Mate don't say that about him his pretty good .

[@underrage4202]

UndeRRage

[@deidredee7550]

I played when i was younger with my brother when the game came out and finally got back into playing. This video was soo helpful and a great starting point! Thank you for these videos

[@TrainerTim1]

No problem! Happy I could help! 😁

[@james13666]

Thank you for the information. My son (7) got the game board and it came with 3 decks but nothing in the manual explained about the item cards like "switch" doesn't cost you any of the energy we just agreed it would be a free swap and called it "house rules". As we couldn't find anything about it. Now I'm off to watch your video on how to play the actual game so we can be more correct next game.

[@TrainerTim1]

Yea it can be tricky to learn at first but I'm always glad to help!😁

[@morbidangel83]

I've just started my Pokémon TCG journey with my 4 YO daughter and thi is already extremely helpful, thanks man!

[@TrainerTim1]

That's great! Happy I could help! 😁

[@Nin10doMatt]

Some local card shops will let you take any energy cards you need for free and you can also donate any unused energy cards you don't need.

[@TrainerTim1]

That's very helpful for anyone getting started. Thanks for sharing!😁

[@vanessacorralXD]

THANK YOU!! You explained it so well! I’m almost gave up with the other videos that came up but with yours I found new hope. 😭

[@TrainerTim1]

Happy I could help! 😁

[@mr.rogers7612]

What type is best with psychic? I want to add a second type to keep away from weakness issues but I read most competitive decks are mono/white

[@TrainerTim1]

Fighting type would probably be your best bet since more often than not darkness will have a resistance to psychic but be weak to fighting.

[@arthuralexandermatveychuk974]

Thank you so much! I'm new to Pokémon TCG and your videos have helped me a great deal! You're just the best! I bought Battle Academy box to guide me through the game, but I don't have anyone IRL to play with so I practice on my own and play online.

[@TrainerTim1]

That's awesome! I'm glad I could help! Yea the pokemon tcg online is a great place to play and practice.

[@num7z133]

Thank you so much! This was very helpful. I’m going to make a water deck because they are my fav type of Pokémon 😄🌊

[@TrainerTim1]

That's awesome! Happy to help!😁

[@faresnoe8428]

This is hands down the best and most efficiant tutorial. Thanks🔥🔥

[@TrainerTim1]

Efficient is exactly what I was going for! 😁 Glad you found it helpful!

[@xr3b00txd9]

Oh man in really studying pokemon with this video but only 2 questions can you play any type of energy on your deck? and also play any pokemon of any type? Because I have a normal and fire water electric and also rock so I'm a bit confused

[@TrainerTim1]

Generally you only should put up to two pokemon types in your deck. Similarly only 2 energy types. However its easier to make a deck with 1 energy and 1 pokemon type since a lot of pokemon attacks require specific energy. However normal type pokemon can use energy of any type so they can be used in any deck. Hope this helps!😁

[@antoninosevilla7978]

Imo, this is the best simple and straightforward basics of how2play pokemon tcg. Really big thanks since my folks will be dipping our toes on tabletop paper matches. Maybe u can also do vids for beginner/intermediate/advance mechanics to help us progress! 😇

[@TrainerTim1]

Thank you so much! Best of luck to you in your games! I've definitely got more advanced content on the calendar for future videos!

[@batur9818]

My grandpa never really stood a chance😢😢

[@TrainerTim1]

Oh no😂

[@nikenorrman]

Thank you this is the best explanation I’ve seen!! I am just getting started on my Pokémon journey, so this really helps

[@TrainerTim1]

Happy to have helped!😁

[@emmawillis2110]

Thank you so much for this video I have being looking for a video to help me build my deck and this has help me so much thank you again

[@TrainerTim1]

You're welcome! Happy to have helped!😁👍

[@breec3346]

So have I!! I’ve always wanted to know how to build a deck!

[@thatflashguy2267]

Coming from VGC, this was a great breakdown for me to get started in TCG.

[@TrainerTim1]

Happy I could help you!😁

[@snorlaxking9909]

Thanks for the help man!

[@TrainerTim1]

Of course! Happy to help!😁

[@HexproofAnarchist]

I had very similar intuitions as this when it comes to building a Pokemon deck. Thank you for explaining the reasons why. 🙏

[@TrainerTim1]

Happy to help! 😁

[@dawnpokemontrainer]

Easy to understand and easy to put into practice by building or adjusting decks - thank you!

[@TrainerTim1]

Happy to help!😁

[@christiancardenas2538]

Very well explained!! 😱 I had no idea of how to build a deck from scratch, until now 😎 thanks a lot dude 👍🏼

[@TrainerTim1]

No problem! Happy to help! 😁

[@Soccershade]

Got some great notes thank you!

[@TrainerTim1]

Of course happy to have helped!😁

[@sarahschlederer1295]

Best video to teach on KZbin that I've found so far! Subscribed ❤️ gonna show this to my son to teach him thanks!

[@TrainerTim1]

Happy I could help! 😁

[@dcxterminator8839]

Can we make 2 type deck

[@TrainerTim1]

Yes you can!😁

[@dcxterminator8839]

Thanks bro

[@Joshua-bn2pn]

Thanks. I used to play a while ago but I think my old deck had too much energy. I just got back into the game and this really helps

[@TrainerTim1]

Happy to help!😁

[@jordansaenz3]

Can you go over 60 if you are just playing casually or is that an actual rule even outside of tournament play? Thank you. Very clear and easy to follow.

[@TrainerTim1]

If you're playing casually with friends and family you can have over or under 60 cards. The 60 cards is a just a suggestion to make your deck balanced so you don't draw too many of one particular card. For example, you could have too many pokemon in your hand and not enough energy to attack. However, if you play others at a card shop (tournament or casual) everyone will use a 60 card deck.

[@xtheonethatgotawayx2677]

no

[@BWT599]

Thanks for this video. I appreciate your cadence in speaking as my young sons can understand everything that you are describing. As a middle aged dad, it was great for me too!

[@TrainerTim1]

Thanks! I try my best to be as clear and concise as possible. I'm glad you found it helpful! 😁

[@warbrothers7745]

Hey question so I built a mono electric deck and then my son purposely built a fighting deck and destroyed me. So what should I do there? Add some other cards that aren’t electric? And also would this be a reason to not build mono decks because you leave yourself open to annihilation. I’m new to hobby so thanks for great videos.

[@TrainerTim1]

Haha yea I'd suggest adding pokemon cards with a different type. There are pokemon that can use attacks for colorless energy. For example one of my favorites is Sudowoodo from the sword and shield base set. It can use both attacks with any color energy so it can be used in any deck. I hope this helps!😁

[@TrainerTim1]

Also yes that can be a drawback for mono decks having a one sided battle.

[@Rubs_721]

thank you so much as a Pokemon collector only I know nothing about building a deck this really helped

[@TrainerTim1]

Happy to help!😁

[@luckylotad2198]

what's your go to Pokemon to put in a deck??

[@TrainerTim1]

Right now the Sudowoodo I showed in this video is a really good card for any deck😁 Good question!

[@poisenbery]

Hey man, really appreciate you making this video. About to watch this with my kids and build our first decks together

[@TrainerTim1]

That's awesome! Enjoy! 😁

[@therickroller8617]

Tankyou very helpful

[@TrainerTim1]

No problem😁

[@therickroller8617]

@@TrainerTim1 I’m looking a becoming a profesional but I’m a very basic beginner. Could u make like a part 2, as in more tips tricks, and general advice on becoming a good deck builder and battler?

[@TrainerTim1]

@@therickroller8617 Yea a more advanced guide is definitely on my to do list for videos👍

[@laserpotato5830]

i just started pokemon and i found this one and i tryed to make a fighting / psychic and it turned out great thanks tim

[@TrainerTim1]

No problem! Happy to help! 😁

[@blaisegill4742]

What about the Ex Gx Mega V and V max? Do you have to evolve those from the first stages or can you play them?

[@TrainerTim1]

V are considered basic so they can be put directly on the bench. A lot of ex are basic too and then for example you can evolve vmax from v. Hope this helps😁

[@CommanderThorn7313]

TYSM. I learned how to play the game and was given a pre built deck, but I wanted to build my own, so thank you

[@TrainerTim1]

Happy to help! 😁

[@smb-c3po]

I want my deck to have mixed Types and include the Kanto starters.

[@TrainerTim1]

Oooo that's interesting!

[@smb-c3po]

@@TrainerTim1 Or at least include the Charmander line, I still need Blastoise and Grotle.

[@Leifor1]

Thanks. I made a deck with my 5year oldson, we ended up around where you suggested in terms of numbers of the different cards. But, I found it more intuitive to let him pick a pokemon (mew) in the beginning and then I let that be the type we used. We then filled out the pokemons of the deck. When we found items and supporters, but some of the trainer cards we would not have picked if he had different pokemon. Lastly we found energy 18 energy and filled out the deck. Again, thanks for a good video.

[@TrainerTim1]

That's a fun way of doing it! I'm glad you found my video helpful! 😁

[@ethanspino]

Ty

[@TrainerTim1]

No problem😁

[@Embozine]

Love the pace and explanation. Great guide for a beginner like me! Thank you

[@TrainerTim1]

That's awesome I'm glad I could help!😁

[@LandonHarrison]

What about Pokémon tools?

[@TrainerTim1]

Tool cards are attached to a specific pokemon and give them whatever the benefit on the card says. You can omly attach 1 tool card and you can't remove it from that pokemon unless the card says it can be removed.

[@LandonHarrison]

@@TrainerTim1 Thanks!

[@TrainerTim1]

@@LandonHarrison No problem😁

[@jimjohn6167]

help i can't find a booster pack that contains energy cards(when i compare my cards to google "how does a real card looks like" it is real)

[@MisterCrowns]

i swear u have to be the voice of the narrator on pokemon shows like BRUH THE VOICE IS SO ACCURATE LISTEN TO THIS "POKEMON" 9:05

[@TrainerTim1]

Woah I didn't even notice😳 Nice catch!😂

[@Soccershade]

I was thinking the same thing lol

[@Vaxolotl]

All i have to say is thank you you got straight to the point just THANK YOU

[@TrainerTim1]

I'm always trying to be as efficient as possible. Glad you enjoyed😁

[@BiscuitDrauz]

Sadly I don’t have that many cards

[@TrainerTim1]

Dang hopefully you can get more😁

[@BiscuitDrauz]

@@TrainerTim1 yep in the future

[@hydrogen2422]

If you going to attack, is the energy attach of the active pokemon will be detached after you use the attacking skill?

[@TrainerTim1]

No only detach energy if the attack says so otherwise you keep the energies attached

[@jonathontorres948]

Your videos should be catergorized under ASMR.

[@TrainerTim1]

Too bad I can't use two categories for my channel 😂

[@chif8965]

By far the best step by step guide! Thanks bro

[@TrainerTim1]

Glad it helped! 😁

[@earysun5914]

TALK FASTER

[@ItsMrMcFly]

Watched this with my 9 year old and thought the same thing, so we watched it on 1.5x speed. Worked like a charm.

[@Skullfang]

I mean it is worth it

[@Averagedonut1]

Thank you! Question. What is the most beginner friendly energy. I am focused on making a deck to play for fun.

[@TrainerTim1]

Honestly, most energies are beginner friendly. I'd say maybe Dark and Steel may not be the best to start with as there aren't as many of those Pokémon but they can still work.

[@MJBecbec]

Thanks for explaining, I really want to build a deck to play with as a hobby. and made this so clear. a question is. when playing a game. can i mix up cards from other sets?

[@TrainerTim1]

Yep you can use any card from other sets as long as you are not playing in the standard format

[@brocklozier3910]

So say you have four Onyx from one set and you have four Onyx from a different set does that mean you can have eight cuz they are different but I mean they are the same so

[@TrainerTim1]

You can only have 4 with the same name regardless of artwork or set.

[@EncryptedVoid_]

Thanks so much!!! This is so helpful! I started learning how to battle in TCG and i had no idea how to startee building a deck 😅 Thank you so much!! ❤😊

[@TrainerTim1]

Glad I could help!😁

[@mjsoukup]

Watched your vid several times to help us set up our first starter decks. Great tips thanks!!!

[@TrainerTim1]

Happy to have helped! 😁

[@SierraYankee7]

Is there a standard style deck to just play a casual game with? I'm trying to get into it but all I see are the "themed" cards. I used to play with a friend in the early 2000s.. are those cards completely obsolete now?

[@TrainerTim1]

Sorry I'm just now seeing this cokment. Yes I would say the v decks are good for playing a casual game. However the league battle decks are better than v decks

[@deadpocketss]

Can you use any set to build a deck? What about mixing sets? Are newer sets usually 'better' than older sets/cards?

[@TrainerTim1]

@deadpocketss Yep you can use any set! Newer sets will have better cards than much older sets. In a standard format you can mostly only use newer cards

[@deadpocketss]

@@TrainerTim1 Thanks! Just getting into playing and your vids have been super helpful.

[@TrainerTim1]

@@deadpocketss Happy to hear that! Glad I could help😁

[@Briway]

If you use an attack that requires 2 or 3 energy, do you have to then discard those energy cards and rebuild that Pokémon back up, or do you get to keep the energy cards? I know when you retreat you discard the stated energy cards, I didn’t know how it worked when attacking. Thank you!

[@TrainerTim1]

You keep the energies on the pokemon after you attack. However, some specific attacks say you must discard energies after using it. Otherwise, you keep the energies on the pokemon

[@DMDEVO22]

Thank you, this helped a lot. I've always wanted to build a deck and this video helped me a lot.

[@TrainerTim1]

Glad I could help! 😁

[@NikOutchcunis]

Super helpful, I totally get it now. Can't wait to build my deck and teach my kids!

[@TrainerTim1]

That's great! Have fun! 😁

[@byounggonie]

where would you say is a good place to buy? i just learned with the battle academy but the decks get very redundant

[@TrainerTim1]

Target and walmart typically have a good amount of Pokémon cards but you can also use Amazon or the Pokemon center for online options

[@sofaizsly4031]

This is probably a dumb question, but do the cards in a deck all need to be from the same theme, or can a deck be made up of different themes? For example, I bought a prepared deck of cosmic eclipse with 60 cards. Would I be able to switch out cosmic eclipse cards with Lost Origins? I'm sorry if I'm making this confusing.

[@TrainerTim1]

Nope. You can mix and match cards from any set you would like.

[@newjourneypoweredbyittiba]

Bro how I'm going to play Pokemon cards with no energy card pls say I just brought one pack of Pokemon card and there is no energy card pls reply

[@yourrandomconstructor2921]

Thank you for making this video. It’s awesome and it helped me a lot

[@TrainerTim1]

That's great! I'm glad you found it helpful! 😁