How To Play the DIGIMON Trading Card Game!

Alec teaches how to play the new Digimon Trading Card Game. We break down all of the rules and explanations for Digimon, Tamers, Options, Memory, Security and more.
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[@alecfields1153]

Hey guys I'll keep updating this comment with things I missed: An Option Card cannot be played without having the same colored Digimon and/or Tamer card in the Battler or Raising area. However, this does not apply to Option cards checked in the Security Stack. You can freely use all Security Effects during a security check regardless of your colors in play.

[@RobertHinchey]

Overall I think this was a great introductory video into the game! Only other things I can think of for an introductory video that might have been nice are: 1.) It's mandatory to use all effects when they are triggered unless they specifically say "You May do X"(except for AncientGarurumon which says you may but is actually mandatory because it's a mistranslation -_-) or there's a cost involved like "do X to do Y". You sort of went into this but explaining they have to use the effects could be helpful as there are definitely times you might not want to use an effect. 2.) All effects of options, digimon and tamers are "Do as much as you can". So, as an example in the video, if you didn't have a digimon in play and you wanted to not give your opponent too much memory, you can choose to just play Death Claw (assuming you have a purple tamer or digimon in the breeding area to let you use a purple option card) for the 1 cost. You can't delete your opponents digimon because you don't have one to pay the cost, but you can still play it to only give your opponent 1 memory. This is most important for effects that state Do X THEN Y because those ones, even if you can't do X, you still do Y 3.) This might be a bit too advance for an introductory video but, the fact that, when multiple effects trigger at the same time (so all the When Attacking effects), the owner of the effects can choose the order of which effect to activate first amongst their own and, the turn's players effects always happen before their opponents from the same timing. Then, if an effect is added because of another effect completing, that newly added effect will "jump the cue" and activate prior to all remaining effects that were waiting to be used. It might also be nice to go into the other common keywords like Reboot, Recovery, Security Attack, Digi-Burst but I understand leaving those out of an introductory video. Those are more for future videos for more advance mechanics. Happy to see this video regardless though. It's my favourite TCG and you guys are my favourite TCG players to watch videos of :P

[@annedrieck7316]

Is lilithmon ur new waifu?

[@consoleman94]

Here's a couple: - You can always pass your turn without commiting to any plays or attacking. Doing so will always make your opponent start their turn at 3 memory, regardless of how much memory you had left when you passed. - Whenever a Digimon has Security Attack +X, it means it checks X more security cards when attacking, as all Digimon have regular Security Attack by default. For example, a Digimon with Security Attack +2 will check 3 cards when attacking security. Also a Digimon that attacks multiple security in one attack has to survive all checks in order to attack to complete. In the previous example, if the Digimon has 11k DP and it hits a Digimon with 12k DP on his first check, then the attacking Digimon will be deleted before he can continue the battle. - You forgot to mention summoning sickness, as in Digimons that get played without digivolving cannot attack the turn they're played, unless they have the Rush ability. - Any boost or ability a Digimon gains will remain even after that Digimon digivolves. So if a Digimon gets a 2k DP boost for the turn while it's lvl 5, for example, it'll still remain with that boost if it evolves into lvl 6.

[@RobertHinchey]

@@consoleman94 To be fair on that last point, it's probably best in a video on the basics that he didn't mention that as it's not actually always the case. As an example, say the SEC BT1 Metalgreymon which has default security attack +2 evolves into BT1 Wargreymon When the digimon evolves into Wargreymon it'll lose the Security Attack +2 that the Metalgreymon had but gain Security Attack +1 because it digivolved that turn. This means he'll only have Security Attack +1 instead of Security Attack Plus 3 If BT1 Wargreymon evolved further into Omnimon (on the same turn) though, it'd keep the security attack +1 because that effect is for the turn. Then there's the global effects like BT5 Rosemon which, for the turn, gives all your digimon with Digi-burst Security Attack +1. If you used Rosemon's ability and then evolved her into Chaosmon, who doesn't have a digi-burst effect himself, Chaosmon won't be affected by the effect of Rosemon anymore even though the mon had digi-burst at the time of the effect being used Alternatively, if you evolve say BT1 RustTyranomon into Rafflesimon, even if after the effect was used, Rafflesimon would still benefit from the effects of Rosemon's digi-burst of security attack +1 even though they didn't have digi-burst when Rosemon used it's effect. While it is true that the vast majority of effects last for the turn and continue with the mon if it evolves/de-evolves, saying that all effects always carry over could just cause problems with newer players who don't know the intricacies of which type of effects you're talking about will last.

[@hash-tag-aecg7087]

With death claws activation you pay 1 memory to activate it right? You would also turn Matt sideways to suspend him for his ability right?

[@sakabato24]

Good video! Just a quick reminder for anyone who's wanting to learn this game: You can only play Option cards if you have the appropriate color on the field or breeding zone (Tamers are also included in this). Hope this helps anyone that want to play this game!

[@alecfields1153]

Yikes big miss on my part 😬

[@Alex-ts6nb]

Though there are some coming out that don’t need that restriction

[@jonatassilva2605]

@@Alex-ts6nb Yeah, but this is only for like 2022 I think, or very late 2021.

[@person-cn6cn]

Thanks or the reminder!

[@djbioxic4023]

That memory resource system is actually brilliant

[@jonatassilva2605]

Yup, we're always afraid of Bandai screwing up and breaking it, but not yet. It's very balanced. As in, you can make some amazing Digimon, but usually it takes a lot of memory, and as such gives your opponent time to either get rid of it, or at least brace himself for it a little.

[@intercitygamers2909]

with the right cards, you can make a deck where its never your opponents turn.

[@user-hq7js2wf7h]

I tried playing last night didnt understand the memory gauge at all alot of ppl are claiming its veginner freindly to get i to this tcg but yh not feeling it atm 😂😂

[@daviddent5662]

So it's not only got a good balanced Mana base that makes one have to check how they play lest they give their opponent a advantage BUT it also has a version of MTG's Mutate and Yugioh's Extra Deck that is more fair and fun?! Amazing! Little bit of Pokemon and Vanguard action going on too with players being able to guard or just rush into the shields. LOVE THAT! It also occured to me as I was leaving this solves one of my biggest gripes in modern Yugioh that monsters became nothing more than faceless component pieces as the game evolved to focus more on the extra deck, Just wow. Whoever worked on this deserves a medal for that alone.

[@Ramperdos]

I loved Duel Masters back in the day and Digimon has a really similar feeling to it! If I've understood correctly, some of the same designers are behind both games.

[@DigitalPorygon2Kanto1998]

YAAAAS i loved Duel Masters it was short lived but Great and The O.P Card Atomic Dragon was too strong it destroyed 2 shield from 1 Atk

[@Twilord_]

Digimon's new TCG is a spiritual successor to Chrono-Clash. Chrono-Clash was a spiritual successor to Duel Masters. Duel Masters was a spiritual successor to Magic The Gather. ----- That is one heck of an evolution stack, if you ask me!

[@mechatar1051]

@Twilord more like "spirit" evolution if ya know what i mean (if ya dont, its a reference to digimon frontier)

[@Twilord_]

@@mechatar1051 Frontier is one of my favourite Digimon series. Right up there with Adventure 01 and Appmon.

[@Ryu-hy8mc]

Bruuuoooooooonn!b!b!!

[@Earthbound524]

I've been leaving yugioh since I hate how the game feels scripted and every duel is essentially the same exact plays over and over again. TCGs like Digimon, and Cardfight Vanguard I've been enjoying a lot since every game feels a hell of a lot more different than others and even and been playing them for years. Glad to see others are picking up the games as well

[@coletonmarino1310]

You know you can play casually, right?

[@RunnyElephant44]

Same man

[@AirIUnderwater]

Join Magic the Gathering. Play standard.

[@jensenlopez2944]

@@AirIUnderwater Magic the Gathering isn't the same anymore, LoR is the new move

[@andimjustalex]

Would love to see more Digimon videos on aps plus… not just gameplay tho. Meta talk or discussions like you guys do for yugioh would be great!

[@cbgg1585]

This game is seriously epic and has more depth than I initially thought. Was never intending to play as I had my eyes set on just collecting, but like Yugioh, I can't stop deck building. Currently in the process of building my 6th deck; an agro variant built around Hexeblaumon.

[@TallFry2]

I can confirm this game is a lot of fun! Quite possibly the best TCG Digimon has come out with, and likely even the one that'll stick around!

[@KyleCabalitasan]

Been playing for a few months as well! GREAT medium between Yugioh and Pokemon.

[@RedDenim]

How does the community see pkmn/ygo?

[@sparkyholman225]

My friend and I love digimon and did not know there was a TCG out. About to go to our local shop now after y'alls videos. Thanks and keep up the awesome content!

[@w00dm31st3r]

I’ve been playing digimon as well since March, lots of fun.

[@Homewarfare]

Thank you heaps for making this video, have been meaning to watch a how to play video but had put it off until now that I've found this nice short and to the point video.

[@teapun3524]

That was way more understandable and easy to comprehend then 2 other videos I just watched. Thank you so much! Ordered my cards today.

[@MM14JR]

Great video! I hope to see more Digimon content soon! I just got into the game - I've got a bunch of product coming in the next couple of weeks

[@Gabriel-rj9gn]

Great video! Thank you for walking us through a few turns like that, made the rules a lot easier to understand!

[@elijahsmithva2287]

Thank you! I just recently found a few friends willing to play and the few tutorials I watched didn’t help much. But this was easy to understand. If I play with any new people I’ll show them this video!

[@GhostlyGhost333]

I managed to find a couple decks for this game at Walmart once. Though that was a month or so ago, and they haven’t had anymore since.

[@megakdre100]

You really had to tried online or at the local card shop

[@okanut]

Awesome, I've been wanting to get into this! Thanks Alec!

[@WorldRatasWrestling]

Bro thank you for this! Ive been collecting for a week and had no idea how to play. Now i gotta learn how to deck build.

[@DRDJkoolade]

Thank you Alec!! I don’t even play Digimon but I’m about to now! This looks sick!!

[@michaelgrindy6913]

just got back into digimon after 17 years, never properly played the game before. this guide was very easy to follow, appreciate it and will be putting it to good use

[@VlEWR]

Yes!! Finally! This card game has been really fun to play, I can't wait for the next set 🙌🏽 🔥🔥

[@Frankagator]

Great video, im really curious about getting this game just because I'm a sucker for the art but it actually looks pretty fun and you explained it really well! I like the idea of spending memory also benefiting your opponent, it balances out how aggressive you allow yourself to be each turn.

[@kyubi427]

Thanks for the video, me and my friend just got come decks and we wanted to try and this’ll help.

[@victorapontejr.8244]

Yoooooooo just finished sleeving up my Green Digi-Burst deck. Let's get digital fam! Thanks for the video Alec!

[@TuxedoCrab]

Hyped to see this video! Love the digimon card game and I'm trying to get people to play lol

[@ForgedRaven]

This was a great intro to Digimon! Also that egg Deck box is sick!

[@Osborne4Life]

Digimon is the best TCG I've played in a long time, and is currently my go-to game. The Memory Gauge is the best mana system I've ever seen in a game, and there's always something you can do during your turn. The bonus card you get to draw for digivolving always helps keep your hand fresh, and even when there's nothing to digivolve, you can still just play them right from your hand, with some even having the added benefit of "On Play" effects. The game is currently exploding in praise and popularity, and it's already been hinted that a digital client for the game is on the way. While Magic, Pokemon and Yugioh may always be the Top 3 games in terms of sales, I believe at the rate the game is going, Digimon can at least be a Top 4 game for a long time.

[@thebigcg]

I recommend trying out DBS

[@Osborne4Life]

I have. Digimon is leagues better, in my opinion.

[@twelveolympus]

agree 100%!

[@555tork]

thanks for explaining in an easy to understand manner.

[@ShiningDestinyKai]

So cool, a really great beginner friendly breakdown! I hope maybe someday you guys will play some matches on the channel, that would be super hype!

[@ChengAhLang]

Great Tutorial... Been Low key picking up Digimon cards, but don't know how to play. Now I Do! Thank you.

[@Zytri92]

Thank you! Just getting started...this was great.

[@hectoralarcon4888]

That looks pretty interesting, the inheritance mechanic also looks pretty dope

[@jonatassilva2605]

Yup, it is quite interesting. You can literally F over your opponent with it, since you can stack a whole ass strategy with it. Especially as more sets go crazier.

[@nyghost9991]

getting into this, your video convinced me. Great video!!

[@wesker01]

Thiswas really easy to follow other videos i have seen on here didnt really make things simple for me especially friend teaching me how to play this has been a huge help thank you

[@psiboy2006]

Great vid and explanation..me and a couple of friends just picked up the game and bought two starter decks and gonna try to get into the game so Mayne we can meet up and get a few games in

[@CobaltCalibur]

I’ve always wanted to see how this card game is played thanks for the video!!

[@delilahpatton2635]

Thank you!! This was extremely helpful!!!

[@MS-zp7jh]

I think you forgot to pay the 1 cost memory when playing the Option card, all that aside, I'm glad team APS is now joining the digimon community too! :) and Great Video! covered almost all info on Digiom TCG in just under 10 mins

[@indigenoustruthx4828]

I love the Digimon TCG. I pulled that Omnimon Zwart Defeat Alternate Art.

[@XTNDEADPLAY]

Thank you Alec for this video!!!

[@Imombosss]

I needed this. Thank you very much

[@user-pp8ly2wn6t]

I like your video presentation. It is informative too, at the same time. Thanks a lot for your guidance!

[@Antonio-ru9kv]

Looks interesting, might try it with my friends.

[@digicarding]

Don't Forget to Draw! This has become the first thing you always say when teaching players. Great video!

[@londoneli467]

Hey man, thank you! My little brother just got this game for his birthday and is super excited about it. I don't know shit, and I didn't wanna disappoint him. Hopefully I'll be able to give him a fun, somewhat challenging game 😂 it seems genuinely fun now that I've watched your video, maybe I'll get into it a bit. Thanks!

[@londoneli467]

You did an awesome job on the video. Will be following :) keep up the good work brother

[@albertoroche9831]

Really hope this means that we'll be seeing some gameplay videos from y'all!

[@Shrinkydinkman42]

Hype to see it, maybe we can see a full match at some point?

[@thisguy368]

You do so well of explaining. Thanks.

[@arriskingx5958]

i been playing digimon since it was release i was so happy when i found out they rebooted the card game it a fun card game it make we want to hang up my yugioh decks since i do not have a locals where i live.

[@BboyTurok1990]

I am actually interested in playing this TCG and the first deck I want to build is the Ulforceveedramon deck as a start up deck then I want to play Gabumon Bond of Friendship.

[@darthrevanf5258]

Team APS is playing Digimon! Let's go!

[@e.farias8813]

Thank you for this video my friend got his deck after anime expo . i just ordered mine can't wait to play

[@apsamplifier]

That's dope! I was actually playing Digimon at Expo lol

[@e.farias8813]

how cool ! btw where did you get those awesome deck boxes!?

[@e.farias8813]

i like the egg one 😃

[@Anivia92]

I love this game! I wish more people would play it, but so many are off put just by the name of the game, even though the gameplay itself is amazing.

[@lv13david]

Amazing video thank you

[@neptas22]

Amazing review. Very clear and you have a beautiful speaking voice

[@MaxTaperaGaming]

Digimon sounds cool, I’ll have to check it out 👀

[@twelveolympus]

😂

[@vicsooth5338]

Great video! this game is awesome

[@nocrot1]

Reminds me a little of Duel Masters with it's win condition and blocker enemy effects.

[@krishanidrees3712]

The video i never wanted but needed

[@LuiggiSpaghetti]

Im curious where you got those deck boxes from :O they look really nice!

[@Xfirefire]

Love seeing y'all branch out

[@FreiritoRandom]

Amazing explanation

[@AB-fv4tr]

Good stuff. Personally this game seems amazing!

[@redrangerfanpage8356]

YESSSS ALEC THANK YOU🙌🏽⚡

[@aydenh.6355]

I like how some things are named after computer stuff, like memory and options.

[@sheppy951]

just recently got my first starter deck. game seams easy to understand and prob difficult to master :P

[@daleschwartz9967]

Great video for a new comer! I have cards in my deck that will do more than one security check. Does that allow me to for instance attack a suspended digimon and do one check or do both have to be checks?

[@Deception975]

That's pretty interesting how the turns are based.

[@matt335]

Great video! But can we see some live battles soon?

[@dominicherce5310]

Question, do the inherited abilities trigger simultaneously or sequentially? In the video you drew 2 cards on the attack trigger instead of drawing 1 and trash 1 two times.

[@JrsDirty2191]

Definitely wanna see y'all play digimon against each other

[@DigitalPorygon2Kanto1998]

this game has came out 3 times 1999 or earlier 2003 for the D-tector series now this I love Digimon but every time they return the TCG they change the game and rules its kinda nice because it keeps the game fresh and appealing

[@CEDL0W]

With the exception of hyper colosseum(Japanese version of the original tcg that played differently from ours) I don’t think any of the digimon card games have had as much success as the current one so hoping this one sticks around.

[@DigitalPorygon2Kanto1998]

@@CEDL0W I didn't know that thanks for that info my dude

[@jacobadkins8393]

Hey love the video but wht do we do if our stsrter deck has no eggmon

[@LordT]

Great video! Absolutely got me hooked So the question is... I have a budget of $50... What should I buy to build a fun/semi competitive deck (Not biased with any colour as I have so many favourite Digimon across the sets) 😅

[@consoleman94]

Green decks tend to generally be cheapest in whatever meta is happening at the time, since most of their cards are low rarity or don't require that many SRs.

[@Chaosgummi]

Thanks Alec, you sir are a life saver. Have you guys done a tutorial on dragonball super cardgame

[@Maelodas]

Been buying the cards and OMG the fucking arts are amazing. I recently pulled two Susanoomon.

[@MaPleWoRlDOrder]

A more technical question i've had. What's the difference between "when attacking" on a digimon and "when you attack" on a tamer? Which one of those activates first or do you choose? I know that "when attacking" always happens before an opponent declares a blocker/no block or reveals a security check. But, was unsure of when you were supposed to activate the tamer.

[@noxmodel0015]

There is no difference. A weird thing about digimon is that all your effects technically trigger at the same time, and you determine the order they resolve in.

[@MrOzono]

Aleeec! When new videos about Digimon tcg?? I finally found and bought a starter deck, so I'd love to see more while I look for players!

[@atbender89]

Theres quite abit more to teach players about this game but this was a great start. The best advice I can give to learning this game is to try and not let other games rules dictate how you play this game. Yugioh being the perfect example on how convoluted rules can be, and in turn how confused players are when playing. Honestly just follow what the cards say and if says to do A and B but you can only do B. Thats ok just do B. Thats how this game is played.

[@MaPleWoRlDOrder]

There are some more complicated rulings that can come into play but for the most part yea. For example "I'll Drag You Into the Depths" works against the Omnimon from Bt5 that prevents a card effect from removing it from play. Other rules like "when attacking" effects always happen before an opponent can declare a blocker or security effect. This becomes more relevant with LordKnightmon and it's effect that allows you to play a card from hand. That card still gets it's on play effect before an opponent can declare blocker or reveal a security check. A lot of people forget this/ignore this.

[@atbender89]

@@MaPleWoRlDOrder Ill drag you into the depths works against it because Omnimon needs to return a lv 6 under it to protect itself. Drag works if the card has no cards under it. So there's not a weird interaction there.

[@digiboy6]

Love the play mat you have…where’d you get that one from?

[@SupremeVerdict]

I had no idea that Team APS had a digimon video. Isn't it a fun game? :)

[@IAmTheFilthyCasual]

I pretty much quit Yugioh for Digimon. Yugioh still has a place in my heart but I only have enough time for one. And Digimon is my personal preference. Great video!

[@Closer2Zero]

Man, i really dont need more cards games to play xD but now i just might pick up those starter decks i saw at walmart

[@XetaStation]

What if a player ends their turn with the counter still in their Zone? For example: player 1 ends their turn with the counter still on 4 memory for them. EDIT: Anytime you still have memory at the end of your turn the counter goes to the enemy giving them 3 memory.

[@juliogalvan2625]

Howmany times may you draw a card for Digivolving ? 1 each ? Very informative

[@numberoneappgames]

Good Job editing guys. ***** 5 Stars!

[@alecfields1153]

Thank you! 😭

[@numberoneappgames]

@@alecfields1153 you're welcome and at this point, Monster should be sponsoring your edits. :)

[@MannyKunV]

questions about breeder zone. can u keep digivolving ur digimon in the breeding area? can they be attacked or forced to suspend etc?

[@consoleman94]

While a Digimon is on the breeding area, it is unaffected by anything that happens in the battle area. They cannot be attacked, destroyed, suspended, etc. You also always digivolve your digimon in the breeding area as you would normally, and it is not mandatory to move them out of the breeding area during your raising phase.

[@Ookami20]

Looks interesting 🤔

[@xfa33lupisrex52]

Can you still use og card with the new ones?

[@mrmeow2297]

Which sleeves do you use?

[@GorillaZilla_1]

So I have a metalgreymon that has black and red on it, how does that work? Same with an Impearialdramon DM

[@antoniolozano1204]

Where do you get the cards?

[@andrewcrane5105]

Can I use rush on am egg?

[@afish2281]

What if I have to end my turn while I have counters left?

[@whisperevz]

Hello, just want to ask, can you use the effect of suspended tamers to gain memory at the start of your turn?

[@consoleman94]

Yes.

[@whisperevz]

@@consoleman94 Thank you :)

[@zarc_cover9372]

I like how digimon tcg system to pass turn

[@maur1340]

I have a question if anyone can help, I recently watched a game where a rhinoKabutarimon attacked a magnagarurumon, and then paused its attack digivolving into ancient Beetlemon pushing the memory in to the opposite players side but he continued the attack as ancient beetlemon rather then rhinokabutarimon how is that possible

[@consoleman94]

Your turn ends in Digimon after you pass the memory back to your opponent AND all of your effects have finished resolving. So in this case, your turn will end after Rhino's effect to digivolve into Ancientbeetle, and after Ancientbeetle's effect triggers as well to delete a card from the opp's security, even if the memory has passed to your opponent already.

[@whoami845]

Where do I get the memory cards?