How to Play the Pokémon TCG: Setting Up to Play

The Pokémon Trading Card Game is a fun, strategic card game that uses collectible Pokémon cards to battle with your family and friends! Ready to learn how to play? Let’s jump in! bit.ly/2LKNrK6
You’ve got your cards, you’ve got your playmat, and you’re ready to play-now what? The second installment in our Learn to Play Pokémon series will teach you how to set up a Pokémon Trading Card Game match. Leave your tips for aspiring Pokémon TCG players in the comments below!
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[@luigibenedictverador463]

Ive been collecting for years... And then i saw this vid and now I know how things go

[@avalosp]

This is forbidden knowledge that was never shown to us since the beginning,like,I would see my friends try to battle each other and one would win because the damage of one attack is higher than that of the other dude's pokemon hp

[@mickeylosoriano9507]

@@avalosp lol

[@michael4154]

@@avalosp same

[@rockshopcookies]

How old is too old to play pokemon tcg?

[@ultraxatu3027]

@@rockshopcookies you are never too old to learn something new!

[@TwicebakedJake]

Petition to have this game on the switch or on an app! Nintendo I want to play your game. You just refuse to get with the time. 😂

[@nicktheparanoid6282]

There is an app but its only on windows and tablets

[@alexpine8679]

Download an apk It works fine been playing for about a year on my android

[@Vahig7]

Nick TheParanoid what is the app called

[@frederikbrandt424]

TwicebakedJake It literally is an app, it’s called “Pokémon TCG online”

[@alexpine8679]

@@frederikbrandt424 you still play? You should add me

[@jonahcoffman3078]

Very helpful when your trying to get back into the game

[@aimanamirul7284]

One thing that bothers me is most of the card here already rotated out.

[@iceman-3024]

Bring Pokémon TCG Online to the switch!!!!

[@jesserenz6145]

Or to phones

[@Mooncubus]

@@jesserenz6145 *insert "why not both" meme here*

[@scarlett6626]

yaaa

[@grievousart]

Yes please

[@grievousart]

Romello 20 Computers are a lot more expensive then the switch. Some people can afford a switch but not a computer

[@Minami1317]

learning how to play now since the new Sword & Shield Base Set came out recently.

[@splashything3001]

Just got into the TCG, I’ve got an Elite trainer box coming and I’m excited to play!

[@pokemon]

Glad to hear it, Trainer! 🙌 😍

[@user-pe1bv9xw7q]

the pokemon company replieddddd

[@Denka_]

Can we get this game on the switch!?

[@loc6204]

Its a card game irl

[@Ghostrider6A]

Likely not. If you have an iPad or Android tablet, you can play through that.

[@user-cu5mc7bv4d]

I’ve been wondering how to use the energy cards for years, I am clueless and have been since 2012

[@greenburrito123]

The Pokemon have attacks. Each attack requires certain energy cards. You can attach one energy to one Pokemon each turn. Example: If you have Charmander who requires one fire 🔥 energy card for his attack ember ( usually doing 20 or 30 damage) just put down one fire energy card next to Charmander and you can use his ember attack. Once you evolve him to Charizard he'll need more energy cards. Usually 4 to 6 fire energy cards. Tip: make sure to use the right energy cards for your attacks. Sometimes it will show a Gray energy with a symbol like this (✴️) that means (normal energy) you can put any energy card you want. Example if it shows💧💧✴️ that means you can put the water energies or two water and one grass. Or two water and one fire. Or two water and one fighting energy etc. etc. Hope you understand. And again, attach one energy card per turn

[@user-cu5mc7bv4d]

Eddie Boo thank you! I’ve always thought that I needed normal type energies or something specific, I didn’t really know anything about energies. Thanks

[@greenburrito123]

@@user-cu5mc7bv4d yeah it is confusing but it's basically any random energy card

[@marunalister5597]

@@user-cu5mc7bv4d I'll also add that there are special energy cards as well that have special effects. For example, Draw Energy is a card that gives one colourless energy when played instead of a coloured one but let's you draw a card as well.

[@john34261]

can we get this game on the switch? it would be nice to have it on the switch and we would be able to fight other players or AI

[@Jg-rp5eg]

Yes just 100% yes

[@john34261]

@@Jg-rp5eg i'm sure it would be as nice as buying phyiscal pokemon cards though it might be less exciting becouse you can't shuffle through with your own hands

[@Jg-rp5eg]

@@john34261 true

[@john34261]

@@Jg-rp5eg physical cards can be shuffled through in seconds to see if there's a pokemon wanted but in video games it'll take a half a minute at most maybe more

[@romello69me]

the game has to be connected to WiFi so no

[@caterpietv6723]

Put the Twilight wings episode 2 up already

[@CommanderAlpharocks]

The legendary big time army of the Pokémon fanatics collecting cards since the first machamp starter deck who Never got to learn how to play the card game

[@sagunthalaprem8155]

Thank you because of you I can play it

[@angrygamer1822]

If this video explained how turns worked then it might not be entirely useless

[@farpointgamingdirect]

I guess you purposely didn't read the title, brainiac

[@bemycola]

the title IS just "setting up to play"

[@definitelyNOTcas]

Just started collecting with the Sword and Shield CInderace Theme Deck. I have an unboxing on my channel.

[@vishalgoyal2541]

Dude I really was forward to play this game

[@doubleziv]

Me too

[@steverobison4321]

Me three

[@jorgemtzb9359]

How is there a single comment apart from mine in this 200k views video

[@doubleziv]

1st reply

[@steverobison4321]

2nd reply

[@seedtoysch.3479]

Video : teaches how to play pokemon card game 30 y.o Me : Do not cite the deep magic to me, witch. I was there when it was written

[@ThomasSH]

I think it would be more clear if you use a different voice like an angry Russian or confused brittish guy

[@ThomasSH]

@pinkchicken007 you got the point darling

[@Mooncubus]

I've said it once and I'll say it again PUT THIS GAME ON SWITCH

[@lalitbarai]

Any updates of the recent TCG game for mobile they announced. When are they releasing it?

[@yoshiblade7555]

glad they made a video about this after YEARS of most people not knowing how to play and just buying them to collect them.

[@luigibenedictverador463]

YoshiBlade75 yes, im one. We had like this crazy game where we shuffle our cards then just put them on a pile one by one, and when you placed a card that is the same as the one placed before then all the cards placed is yours. Example, if your opponent placed an electric type then the next card u placed happen to be electric type then you keep all the cards. Its crazy cuz once the pile gets big then its by chances.

[@bencanevari4056]

Me who’s been collecting all 25 years of his life: “ interesting”

[@brocrafty1372]

Ty pokemon is my first anime I really need the rare glowing dragon yeet😬

[@biritaamadordelora372]

It’s not a anime

[@brocrafty1372]

@@biritaamadordelora372then why is it in anime section?

[@Rnglstupidnight]

I play ptcgo and soon ptcgl and play pokemon tcg my favourite tcg along with show and games😊❤

[@dromusblack375]

That is a rad apartment in the first scene.

[@jd69857]

I know you can win if your opponent can’t draw, and every time you reshuffle your hand in the deck to search for a basic Pokémon so you can put on the field he draws a card if you build a deck with no Pokémon can you use this deck in tournament as a manipulation to make your opponent not draw???

[@siblap1236]

you need at least one basic pokemon in your deck, which would only lead to around 10 mullingans.

[@naturalharmoniagropius4486]

This might be new to you. First player cannot play supporters on their first turn. It is because of the card called Welder

[@holahagocovers]

That is a new rule? Been playing physical and digital for a while and I think always was allowed

[@naturalharmoniagropius4486]

@@holahagocovers Yeah. That's the rule and been effective since SWSH is legal

[@wnemethvargo284]

Hey when is pokemon home coming out?

[@eunito9447]

Is there a UI/UX refactor planned? No iOS/android ports either?

[@graemehall9537]

Really new to Pokemon tcg and I have a question about evolving a pokemon. say I have a basic charmander from sword and shield rebel clash, could I evolve it to a stage 1 chameleon from darkness ablaze? Also could I use a basic pokemon from say sun &moon and evolve it to a stage 1 sword & shield?

[@boxkid759]

As long the cards are all in the same format you're playing. Yes.

[@superdude11235]

A Pokemon video with comments allowed? Quick, bring up the National Dex controversy!

[@noahberan6498]

We still have it in the tcg tho lol

[@chrizchanang]

Uh, uh- oh crap. Quick quick- I'M EXCITED ABOUT THE DLC, aw beans, I messed it up

[@Mooncubus]

Oh man I'm so mad about that non-issue! >:(

[@naturalharmoniagropius4486]

@@noahberan6498 TCG doesn't matter on the whole National Dex issue

[@ThsboiWilliam]

I HAVE WATCHED 3 VIDEOS 2 TIMES EACH AND DONT KNOW HOW TO PLAYYY!! I NEED TO SEE SOMEONE IN REAL LIFE AND NONE OF MY FRIENDS KNOW HOW BECAUSE ITS SO HARD TO UNDERSTAND 😭😭😭

[@Kuromi-oymimika]

Sad 🥲

[@zan2124]

for real bro, im the only one who understand it

[@cherryguystudios]

same

[@bappy5923]

Please part 2

[@nateitscake88]

Someone please tell me if this is correct. If you don't have a basic, you have to re-shuffle and draw again. Plus your opponent gets an extra card taking their total card count to 61????

[@boxkid759]

No. It just means after you find a basic, for each time you had to shuffle again, your opp gets to draw another card from top of their deck. So they start with more cards in hand than you.

[@steffythomas6896]

Thanks you for your help I am Indian so. I don't no many English but I under seeing your video

[@alexc8726]

Step 1: Get 120 cards

[@wav3t03arth]

Fr lmao

[@alexc8726]

@@wav3t03arth Step 2: Obtain at least 20 Trainer Cards for a deck

[@liligonzalez9863]

Step 3: Have enough energy cards

[@alexc8726]

@@liligonzalez9863 Step 4: find someone to play with

[@boypak3208]

I play since red to sword....do i need to check basic logo in cards?

[@holahagocovers]

Since when you cannot play a supporter your first turn?

[@mohanlalfan7294]

We need greninja return in pokemon sword and shield

[@negan4204]

We need greninjareturn in pokemon sword and shield

[@trishcacoilo8975]

What do i do if i dont have a pokemon card to evolve my active pokemon into?

[@theloudstarkirby4203]

Wish they make a Pokemon card game for the nintendo switch

[@joemamasus1673]

I just bought the expansion pass, but how do i get to the isle of armor?

[@naturalharmoniagropius4486]

Wait until last week of June

[@charliegaray1316]

I've all ways been collecting pokemon cards probably 9 years

[@lucyhagger8502]

Thnx

[@cosmodog3420]

Came here after learning that Gibi voiced this

[@alfonsoartillaga3344]

I’ve been collecting these cards for years without any special reason except i like how they look and i loved the series. I never actually knew how to play this game😅😂

[@Cindy-kw4qe]

Now I finally have a reason to use this fat stack of Pokémon cards

[@gordonschnick12]

Hello comments. I've missed you.

[@VictorManuel-ri4bm]

This was coppad?

[@gordonschnick12]

@@VictorManuel-ri4bm 95% of the videos on the pokémon channel don't have a comment section.

[@VictorManuel-ri4bm]

@@gordonschnick12 oh that sucks

[@chloeyan3820]

Do i buy the deck? or i just play this on the floor

[@Chessjacobgm]

If you dont have adeck you can play everywhere floor,chair anything you like

[@TwistyDriverr]

In my first pack (offline tcg) I get a Mega Steelix GX😎

[@-lovelyn.lee-]

Thx!

[@tomatokid135]

Finally I understand it

[@Kmctzzz]

I wish the cards were cheaper here in Brazil

[@esjp921]

How much are they in Brazil? here in America they’re about five dollars for a booster pack

[@MrCrow-tl5tv]

Can this be a switch online exclusive?

[@scottie0021]

ok

[@Alphine_Agnitio]

2:13 STAND UP, ZA VANGUARDO!

[@josedavidgarcia648]

lol

[@tedm8528]

What about making a good video game for Pokémon cards

[@HickoryStickGod]

Umm, they did.

[@tedm8528]

Hickory Stick God if you mean the one on the iPad then no because it’s pure garbage

[@HickoryStickGod]

@@tedm8528 1. It's on PC as well. 2. If you think its garbage you must not like pokemon cards in general.

[@yoshiblade7555]

Game Boy TCG games: am I a joke to you

[@tedm8528]

Hickory Stick God so if anyone didn’t like the game that mean he didn’t love the TCG lol the logic itself crying in the corner 1-all i want is actual game like s&s i want good stroy mode Town to visit Npc No pay to win or pay cards or grinding forever Something that’s make us happy The game on iPad is garbage and not playable and not helping Nintendo itself reaching to new customers

[@aownerofatable2327]

This was solo help full

[@aniumkabak8661]

Electabuzz is not a basic pokemon. Elekid then electabuzz

[@boxkid759]

Well in the tcg it is a basic, so. Yeah. Baby pokemon are also basics whenever they get printed, which isn't often.

[@mesmorrow]

If you are not buying cards and scanning them into the game then you don't stand a chance against most other people, the cards the game offers are simply not good and not enough to make much of anything noteworthy in terms of a good deck, what this game needs is more focused work on its single player aspect, for people that may not want to spend a fortune on the cards.

[@ystrawbearry]

Welp i buyed one lunala gx for crismas, anddd I wanna play q-p

[@xibladekidd]

Does this transfer over to tcgo?

[@eveegirl2878]

Back then ....

[@OG-null_edutz]

How to order this

[@kyo8601]

I think we all collected the cards just to flex the cool ones but did not know how to play XD

[@kishanonoah3936]

Explain damage counter

[@jbs6614]

im sensing MTG Arena vibes. and yes, they're completely different TCGs.

[@vrushalipatil5873]

I don't understand price cards😕

[@Ryadoo]

Why does the card have to be basic I mean I have gold dark and silver but they said their maxed and I don't even have a basic

[@Neo_4225]

Please allow android v6.0.1 in Pokemon Tcg. Please please please please 😭😢😢😢😢

[@mzfazli]

Im still dont know man.. dannm.. ngak bisa bahsa inggris

[@michaelgabert314]

Game Frack gigadynamax Riffex ist zu stark

[@deandrewpowell]

There this new KZbinr called Theadventureofalaska, y'all should check her out

[@Bruh-ir9jc]

I got it from my ENL teacher im in 3rd grade at grander manor school

[@jrry_kn]

This is more complicated than YGO.

[@officialhooded]

Seems so at first but is really fun and simple once you learn it

[@SadielHrz]

@@officialhooded 2nd day of playing yu gi oh and I have no clue in how to play pokemon after 4 years and buying a deck to play with some people

[@vamsirockstar2475]

😎 🆒️ nice game

[@kikipastar7000]

Can i play tcg on phone somehow

[@tileshpatel5302]

Bring. A pokemon card collecting game for Android..Plzz..

[@PacManfan360]

We just trade them on my school bus.

[@Justin_Stronk_Police]

Nice soper duper nice

[@igur_yes.8553]

1:24 Wtf why electabuzz is basic??? What about elekid?

[@boxkid759]

They don't count baby pokemon as the basic of its evolutions.

[@igur_yes.8553]

@@boxkid759 ? But why tho?

[@boxkid759]

@@igur_yes.8553 because that's just how they design the game.

[@igur_yes.8553]

@@boxkid759 wierd..

[@boxkid759]

@@igur_yes.8553 in the past elekids had the text "baby pokemon" on them. They also had text on early ones, saying they can evolve in electabuzz, then later had an ability saying the could evolve. The newer baby pokemon are just basics separate from their later evolutions completely. Baby pokemon usually have their own gimmick when it comes to gameplay.

[@tiffanypolk9311]

I have a sister who plays Pokemon battles but she does even finish them and see breaks promises

[@tiffanypolk9311]

My sister is dumb

[@mr.coolio4321]

Are you able to get non overpriced pieces of paper

[@Tiedknotz]

It cant download on my phone

[@theamazinspidermax2644]

I wanna play on my phoooneee

[@chonkssandoval5613]

pokemon tcg app

[@Peanutbutteriscool_l]

Wow

[@pokemonleader102]

Mew Is My Favorite! Mew! Mew! Meeeeew!

[@amatatas]

i summon the exodia face the unstoppable hahaha

[@rickybobby3906]

Faryth

[@burgerfight6312]

For android?

[@bindingbladeofheart1591]

If TCG is on the switch imma shit my pants

[@Painjusu]

Discord: xBaJu#2798 If you really need help with the Tcg. I play for like 6-7 Years and I know the meta etc. :)

[@LostDaPathymain]

Painjusu Nashi i wanna get in to Tcg and I need help to understand how stuff works lmao

[@Painjusu]

@@LostDaPathymain then add me on discord or Ingame: Kaffeeautomat :D

[@gamertarik6892]

I have 224 Pokémon cards

[@scurrie666]

Now it's flip a coin first

[@nishdanish04]

I have all eevee evolution cards in real life

[@joyannecortez6866]

I cent even get a single energy card

[@divine5328]

Put it on switch

[@jesserenz6145]

AND NOW FOR PHONES THANKS

[@leandroroman7053]

For real? I mean, are you saying the truth?