Pokémon TCG: My First Battle - Starter Deck (EN)

Introduction

The Pokémon TCG: My First Battle set is the perfect introduction for everyone who has always wanted to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game with family and friends. With a streamlined game and foolproof guidance, you'll be ready to train and battle together.

Description

The Pokémon TCG: My First Battle - Starter Deck (EN), EAN: 820650852534, is a beginner-friendly Pokémon Trading Card Game set designed primarily for young or new players. It offers a simplified, streamlined version of the traditional Pokémon TCG, aiming to introduce players easily to the mechanics of the game while supporting two players in learning and playing together.

This set includes two 17-card mini decks, which is a significant reduction from the standard 60-card decks used in the mainline game. These decks come from one of two available versions: Pikachu & Bulbasaur or Charmander & Squirtle. Each deck features:

• Seven Basic Pokémon
• Four Evolution Pokémon
• Four Basic Energy cards
• Two Trainer cards

Notably, certain cards such as the "First Pokémon" and "Starting Energy" carry unique blue borders and a Poké Ball stamp that serve as fixed starting cards, which are not shuffled into the deck. The cards also have a unique back design different from standard Pokémon TCG cards, rendering them ineligible for tournament play but appealing to collectors due to exclusive artwork and simplified game design.

Additional Information

The set also includes essential gameplay accessories:

• Two laminated playmats (each designed for a specific deck to guide card placement)
• One rulebook with beginner-friendly instructions
• One large metallic Pokémon coin
• One sheet of damage counters
• Six Prize tokens (replacing traditional Prize cards for scorekeeping)

The gameplay in "My First Battle" is simplified compared to the normal Pokémon TCG in several ways:

• Decks contain only 17 cards
• Players start with designated "First Pokémon" and "Starting Energy"
• Up to three Benched Pokémon instead of five
• Prize tokens are used in place of Prize cards
• Energy cards are placed in an Energy spot on the playmat and not attached to Pokémon
• Weakness, Resistance, and Retreat costs are omitted
• Players may attack and evolve Pokémon on their first turn
• No card drawing penalty if the deck is empty; no deck-out losses occur

The "My First Battle" set is intended to be accessible for kids ages 6 and up, providing a gentle introduction to Pokémon TCG gameplay. It is ideal for family play and for beginners to learn the game mechanics without overwhelming complexity.

Package Contents

• Two 17-card mini decks
• Two laminated playmats
• One rulebook
• One large metallic Pokémon coin
• One sheet of damage counters
• Six Prize tokens