How to play the Pokemon TCG in 2024

There's never been a better time to start playing Pokemon!
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0:00 Intro
2:44 Rules of the Pokemon TCG
9:30 How to Setup a Game
12:16 What is the Pokemon Card Meta?
13:46 Which Pokemon Deck should you Play?
20:46 How a Pokemon Deck Works
Only ever opened Pokemon Cards? Feel like the Pokemon Trading Card Game is too overwhelming? Trying to make it to the Pokemon World Championships? Whichever the case, there's never been a better time to start playing the Pokemon TCG!
Let me guide you through the basics of playing the TCG, the current Pokemon TCG Meta - like Gardevoir ex, Giratina VSTAR and Miraidon ex - as well as the fundamentals of how a Pokemon Deck works, like Charizard ex.
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[@jamietron_]

Really great thank you. This is the most straightforward intro to the game I’ve seen and was super informative as someone who collects but has never played. Would love to see more like this!

[@patrickbenson3522]

As a collector turned player, this is a fantastic video. Superbly edited, and clear for new players. If you're on the fence, definitely try it out!! People are always happy to help and the TCG community is great (for the most part)

[@okJLUV]

love to see you move into playing after collecting for so long mate!

[@RikkeMyE]

I failed at typing / so I agree with this one ❤❤

[@snackbread]

Wait you can actually play these cards we all collect?

[@bad_atgames]

lmaooo me as a kid fr

[@GIC2023]

😱😱😱😱😱

[@namosna2472]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@artbanks27]

Yes,its actually pretty fun.

[@RealmsTCG]

@@bad_atgames Hey! This is Deryl from Blitzle’s server!

[@WhatMACHI]

I've watched a few "how to play" videos for Pokemon TCG and this is hoestly the most well explained ive seen it! I'll absolutely refer people that need an explanation to this video. Amazing stuff and thank you!

[@TommyWilliams-Devgeeks]

This is a great first solidification and expansion of the stream you did. Looking forward to the other parts!

[@abrasive2243]

Thank you! Been meaning to learn but never bothered. This will help massively!

[@GoonieLord]

After 25 years of playing Pokémon gen 1-9 and currently 33 I am trying something new. Just having fun not planning on entering tournaments

[@tomcford]

I’m 35 and just played in my first tournament this week at a pre-release event! It was a fun little taste of what could be, but I’m eager to learn more and know my stuff so it’ll be even more fun!

[@ShinyFeraligatr94]

Just turned 30 a few months ago. I’ve played the main games since gen 1 and have even played 3rd party games(Mystery Dungeon, Unite, Pokkén, etc). This will be my first honest attempt to get into Pokémon TCG. Money was a concern before, but this recent job has just opened the flood gates lol

[@guillaumecloutier5162]

Great video for beginners!!

[@PokeTrainerTyson]

Great video man! This is going to help a ton of folks

[@UnluckyFoxRot420]

As an Ex Yugioh player, i can vouch that Pokemon is much more new player friendly and super easy and cheap to get into. Shipping costs suck for TCGplayer though

[@NawiPokemon]

So much good info packed into one video, for both new and existing players. I've been playing for a year and I've never thought about Prize mapping until I watched your stream on this. Watch me win worlds this year

[@YoungGaryOak]

This video was very well put together and explains the game in terms everyone can understand! going to be sharing this with other! Good luck on your current season and with rotation in April!

[@mightyrachel4429]

Hahaha just what I needed!

[@cartermorris7322]

Great video, thank you for explaining how the game starts!

[@shonflores]

Best tutorial I’ve seen to date. Great Work Mate

[@LatourHolon11]

thank you

[@rgbbadger9119]

Mate SOLID info! Unreal job, give yourself a pat on the back. Very clear information. Love ya stuff

[@pokefox5658]

this helps so much thank you. I have a compation tommorow

[@4ndroidG]

Thank you. Great video!

[@invadernate3985]

Thanks man, great video

[@oldmanketchum]

Fantastic video!!

[@megalucari01252]

kind of a long shot but do you know where i could find the vstar markers you use in the video, or who sells them?

[@StarmanDX4]

This is making me want to start playing again, I have to stop being so busy

[@jaydenzap2640]

I'm curious, are there specific playstyles for each pokemon TGC Type??

[@danielpayne1597]

Making Worlds is impressive for anybody, but getting there in your first year of playing something is bonkers. Respect.

[@boxcarairwaves182]

Finally a investor channel that showcases tcg! Wait.... after this ive realized i was wrong.... your a player!!!! This is so dope! I found out about u bc you showcased opposum bud.

[@okJLUV]

not gonna lie you almost had me spinning there hehe. glad u appreciate this beautiful game too bro!

[@saulgonzalez6408]

we'll there is enough to keep you busy. i bought two deluxe battle decks to have the play mats rather having a bunch of other stuff I'm not sure is used on a tcg battle

[@peyp1531]

how do i slam a table?

[@Ausar0]

something I can't seem to find an answer to: Before Supporter cards existed, there were only Trainer cards, and you could use any number of them you wanted in a single turn. Obviously there's restrictions in Standard for what cards to use, but if you're playing Unlimited, are there any rules about using those older cards? Because newer Professor Oak is classed as a Supporter, so you can only use it once a turn, but OLD Professor Oak is NOT a Supporter card. So what then?

[@omerdogan7694]

Quick question, if I have 3 energy cards in my hand, can I attach one to each active/bench pokemon in one go? Or is it strictly one energy per turn period?

[@tomcford]

One energy per turn from your hand to one Pokemon (unless another card or a Pokémon’s “Ability” specifically says you can add more energies)

[@MiguelSolache-lx7nn]

So this year in competitive could we still use v-max pokemon/cards with the D marking?

[@okJLUV]

nope - D has rotated out now!

[@andrecastela8316]

You should add subtitles in other languages to this video so you can get a wider audience. Great work nonetheless!

[@jacobsetoh7830]

where are u jluv, looking forward to ur next video

[@PTCG_Analiza]

23:14 jirachi does not protect from cresselia

[@okJLUV]

it does protect your bench from Cresselia’s Moonglow Reverse, but not your Active Pokémon

[@RikkeMyE]

❤❤❤

[@Joseph-hy7fk]

Pokémon was always more popular playing the games and collecting the tcg. Whereas Yugioh was more popular actually dueling instead of collecting.

[@outofcntrl8191]

Good stuff💥🩵

[@SDCISHERE]

lol

[@notyobusiness7054]

charizard ex has become op af, not even fun to play if someones using it. sucks

[@Sir_MonkeyYT]

I would complain but after trying to learn yugioh this is childs play😅

[@hawksprizepicks6570]

As much as I love playing competitive! The prizing is so trash😂 Pokémon is a 100 billion dollar company! They really need to set up and start adding some more cash prizing! It’s not cheap to travel around to play Pokémon cards 😂

[@yomarigoodloe]

Pokémon? Never heard of her.

[@RocSandy]

😦

[@conradoamano3446]

Bruh.

[@rsnori21]

All those E are irrelevant now

[@okJLUV]

yep but the fundamentals of play remain the same :D

[@rsnori21]

@@okJLUV yes sir

[@user-mk4fk1re7m]

Lol