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.
Game Setup Diagram

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