The game Pokémon has been around for 20 years and there are many ways to enjoy this amazing universe! From the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) to mobile apps, you can explore dozens of versions of this video game to become a true Pokémon master.
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Method 1 of 2: Learn to Play TCG Pokémon
Step 1. Shuffle the deck and draw 7 cards at the start of the game
You and your opponent must have a 60-card deck. Do not show the drawn cards to anyone. Keeping it in hand, put the rest of the deck on your right side facing down.
- Even if you start with 7 cards, there is no limit to the cards that can be held in your hand. You draw new cards at the start of each round, and later additional cards in the deck so the number of cards in the hand increases.
- You can also play TCG Pokémon for free via the online app and import all your physical cards. All physical cards have codes that can be entered into the app and played and studied further. Visit https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/play-online for more information. This is a great way to practice and learn the rules of the game
- TCG Pokémon was originally a two-person game, but you can play 3 player variations online.
Step 2. Choose a base and active Pokémon to play with
Look in the upper left corner of the Pokémon to see if the card is “basic,” “stage 1” (stage one), or “stage 2” (stage 2). Look at the seven cards you draw, and place the active Pokémon card in the center of the game area before taking another action.
- If you don't have a basic Pokémon in the first 7 cards, return all cards to the deck, shuffle, and draw 7 new cards. Meanwhile, the opponent can draw a new card from his deck to add to his hand.
- There are also EX and GX cards, which are more powerful and have special abilities.
- The active Pokémon in the center of the table is the only one that can attack and be attacked.
- Read the cards carefully to understand each ability, HP (Hit Point aka “blood”), and a Pokémon's weaknesses and resistances.
Step 3. Reserve up to 5 basic Pokémon by placing them face down in front of you
Once the game has started, flip the reserved card so that it is face up. As the game progresses, you can continue to back up basic cards; Just remember that if you have more than 5 cards, some must be kept in the hand.
Reserve cards are important because they can be developed by giving energy cards and exchanged for main cards on each turn. These cards also usually have useful abilities that can be used while in reserve
Step 4. Arrange 6 cards face down next to you as a “prize card”
You and your opponent will draw the top six cards from the shuffled deck and place them face down on each other's left. Choose one of these cards each time you defeat a Pokémon.
You can take gift cards in any order
Step 5. Decide who starts first with a coin toss, and draw a card at the beginning of your turn
You can choose the number side or the image on the coin. The winner of the draw will draw a card from the deck. From here, players will put basic cards in reserve, evolve Pokémon, play energy cards, (only once per turn), trainer cards (trainers), use abilities, and issue and change active Pokémon (only once per turn). If you start first, you can't attack in the first turn, but your opponent can.
- Evolving Cards: Pokémon must be in the game area for one full turn before they can evolve to the next level, and each Pokémon can only be evolved once per turn. However, you can evolve multiple Pokémon in one turn.
- Card Break: Gives you additional abilities or attack power while also allowing you to defend the attributes of other cards.
- Energy Cards: The types in Pokemon games are grass, lightning, darkness, fairy, fire, psychic, metal, dragon. dragon), water (water), fighting (fighter), and colorless (neutral / normal). Match energy cards with Pokémon cards (if they are the same color and symbol).
- Trainer Card: Item card (item), supporter (supporter), and stadium (stadium). Read the sequence at the bottom of each card to see how it works.
- Abilities: listed on each Pokémon card.
Step 6. Attack the opposing Pokémon at the end of the turn
Checks an active Pokémon to see how much energy it takes to attack, and checks an opponent's active Pokémon for their level of weakness. If you have enough power to attack, place damage counter chips (coins with numbers) on the attacked Pokémon. After attacking, your turn is over and your opponent's turn begins. You keep changing turns until the game is over.
- When you defeat a Pokémon, it goes into the discard pile and you draw a card from your gift card pile.
- If you attack and defeat an EX or GX Pokémon, the reward card received is 2 instead of 1.
Step 7. Defend and revive the attacked Pokémon by moving it to a reserve
After a Pokémon is attacked, it will be asleep, burn, confused, paralyzed, or poisoned, unless the Pokémon is made by K. O. so it must be put in the discard pile. Move Pokémon to reserve to get rid of this status effect.
Each of these special conditions can be removed or dealt with in a different way, depending on the type of Pokémon affected. So make sure you read the cards carefully
Step 8. Win the game by getting all the gift cards
This means that you have to attack and defeat 6 opposing Pokémon. Also, if you defeat all of the opposing Pokémon on the table at once (active and spare Pokémon cards), it means that you win the game even if you have less than 6.
In addition, the first player to run out of cards from the deck is declared a loser even though there are still gift cards left. This way of winning is the most unpleasant because the game ends by itself
Method 2 of 2: Exploring Pokémon Video Games
Step 1. Enjoy a walk outside by playing Pokémon Go on your phone
Download the game from the app store and use it while you stroll around the house, or explore new areas. When running, the phone will notify you when there are Pokémon in the area that can be caught with the phone. Evolve Pokémon, challenge other players, and collect as many Pokémon as you can!
Be careful when playing Pokémon Go and pay attention to your surroundings. These games can be quite distracting so make sure you stay safe while walking around
Step 2. Play the game on the console if you like the traditional version
The Nintendo 64, GameCube, and Wii consoles all have Pokémon games. If you already have these consoles, try looking for Pokémon games in stores or online.
- For example, Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, Pokémon Trozei!, Pokémon Battle Revolution, and Pokémon Battle Stadium are all fun to play.
- The Nintendo 3DS is also great because it also has a lot of Pokémon games.
Step 3. Download the Pokémon app to play on your phone
Go to the app store and type “Pokémon” into the search box to find available Pokémon games. Choose, and download one, open it, and follow the on-screen wizard. Have a nice play!
Pokédex 3D, Pokémon Bank, Pokémon Duel, Pokémon Quest and Pokémon Master are some of the game apps that are quite popular
Step 4. Use the emulator to play the game on the computer
An emulator is software that allows users to play console games, such as the Nintendo DS, on a computer. If you're using an emulator, you'll likely have to use a pirated version of the Pokémon game.
Pokémon Crystal, Pokémon Soul Silver, and Pokémon Black/White are some of the popular Nintendo DS games that can be played with emulators
Step 5. Use the 3DS Virtual Console if you like portable video games
Just buy a Nintendo 3DS with the desired Pokémon game. Once the game is loaded, instructions will appear on the screen to guide you during the game, Look for tips and tricks on the internet to find out how to beat difficult levels.
Pokémon Rumble Blast, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon, Pokémon X/Y, Pokémon Ultra Sun/Moon, Pokémon Battle Trozei, and Pokémon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire are some fun 3DS games to play
Step 6. Get Gameboy if you want to play the original 1996 version of the game
While Nintendo no longer manufactures the Gameboy, you can find used and refurbished (legally repaired) consoles on sites like Amazon and Ebay. You can also find old game tapes, such as Pokémon Red, on the internet. Also look for other Pokémon games for Gameboy:
- Red, Blue and Green
- Pokémon Yellow: Special Pikachu Edition
- Pokémon Gold and Silver
- Pokémon Crystals
- Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire
Tips
- Many Pokémon fans trade with each other and collect cards. If you're interested, it's a good idea to keep the card in good condition and keep an eye on the cards you want to find and own. For example, there are reverse holo cards, EX and GX, and full art EX and GX cards.
- Don't forget to save the game as often as possible if you're playing online or via console. You never know when you will meet a strong opponent and beat you causing you to lose half the money.
- There are dozens of Pokémon games to try! Check out reviews of different games, try different options, and keep looking until you find your favorite.
- For each game, there is an online forum dedicated to helping players. Look for tips and tricks on the internet according to the version of the game you are playing.
