What does a Pokémon Deck contain?
In a Pokémon Deck, there are a total of 60 cards . It may contain duplicates, but will typically be constructed with approximately:
- 20 Pokémon Cards
- 30 Trainer Cards
- 10 Energy Cards
- 1 Exclusive GX Card
The exclusive Pokémon GX Card is not always included, depending on the game type.
Depending on the Deck purchased, you can have much more than just a pack of TCG Cards. They often come with several TCG accessories such as state markers, dice, a rulebook, a playmat and perhaps a case to protect your cards. If you want to get these products outside of packs, you can always get individual Pokémon Card Sleeves .
For the luckiest among you, it is possible to come across Rare Pokémon Cards, exclusive to the Deck purchased, such as a GX Pokémon, super powerful for your TCG card battles.
The advantage of these is that they are ready to use if you want to go against other trainers in amateur or competitive matches. A Pokémon Deck is often inspired by characters from the animated series, so that the cards correspond to a certain trainer. The most experienced among you will even go so far as to make your own Card Deck !
How to make a Pokémon Deck?
To make a Pokémon Deck, you often need to have a wide choice of cards on hand and a lot of experience in the Pokémon TCG universe . The combinations are numerous, but you must take into account the different types of Decks if you wish to play with this or that Pokémon: you will need a sufficient number of Trainer Cards and Energy Cards to meet the needs of your strongest Pokémon.
There are two main styles of TCG play:
Basic Pokémon Deck
In a basic Pokémon Deck that you are going to make yourself, you will have to count on around 10 to 14 Pokémons . This gives you more room to put your trainers and energies into it to strengthen the power of your strongest Pokémon. Be careful, a Basic Deck does not mean a Weak Deck! On the contrary, it will remain very strategic and rely less on regular attacks.
Pokémon Evolution Deck
In an evolving Pokémon Deck, we will generally have more Pokémon; between 16 and 20 cards . This leaves less room for trainer and energy cards, but it will often allow a more offensive style of play. GX Pokémon Cards will have a big impact here because they will make your Deck a dangerous game at all times!
Which Pokémon Deck to choose?
We must choose the Pokémon Deck that inspires us the most confidence based on the Pokémon Cards present, which trainer it comes from (or it is inspired) and above all, the strategic potential for TCG battles. To always stay up to date, it is interesting to move towards the Sun and Moon or Sword and Shield Decks.
Of course, you can always acquire one that is pre-made, and then personalize it with cards you already have: just one rule, don't exceed 60 cards in the Deck, and everything will be fine! If you want to add elements to your current game, you can try your luck and get the Pokémon you dream of in individual Pokémon Boosters .
