Rules and Setup
Game Setup
- Each player needs a **60-card deck**.
- Shuffle your deck and draw **7 cards**.
- Place **one Basic Pokémon** as your Active Pokémon.
- Set aside **6 Prize cards**.
- Flip a coin to decide who goes first.
Turn Structure
Beginning Phase
- Draw a card (except first turn for the first player).
- Play Basic Pokémon to your Bench.
- Attach **1 Energy card** per turn.
Action Phase
- Evolve Pokémon if possible.
- Play **Trainer cards** (Supporter, Item, Stadium).
- Use **Abilities** if applicable.
Battle Phase
- Attack using your Active Pokémon.
- Apply Weakness & Resistance.
- Knock out Pokémon and take **Prize cards**.
Winning the Game
- Take all **6 Prize cards**.
- Your opponent has **no Pokémon left**.
- Your opponent **can’t draw a card** at the start of their turn.
