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Collecting Pokemon TCG

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  • 08-05-2014 12:00am
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    Jsmurff
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    I was just wondering what is the best sealed product to buy if I were to try and collect whole sets of the pokemon TCG?

    I would also like to know what set I would be best starting with. The reason why I ask this is because I delved into the world of mtg and their sets changed every 12 months making it rather expensive to collect and to keep up with

    I do remember having allot of the base set as a kid but god only knows where those cards are now 😭


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    _Godot_
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    The pokemon tcg also rotates sets out.


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    Jsmurff
    Registered Users Posts: 1,621 ✭✭✭Jsmurff


    _Godot_ wrote: »
    The pokemon tcg also rotates sets out.

    Ah well I believe there an "unlimited format" where I can use cards from various additions? If this is the case then it will be cheaper then mtg to build a deck


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    Angron
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    There's an online TCG for pokémon you can play, get it here http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/play-online/

    You get a few starter-ish decks (water, fire, grass, and I think there's an electric one you can get), and you can earn tokens to unlock other theme decks. As well, any boosters or starters you buy in real life come with a code to either unlock the deck in the online game, or gets you a booster pack in it.

    Most recent set is Flash Fire which only came out 2 weeks ago or so, it's part of the XY collection.


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    Atavan-Halen
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    Jsmurff wrote: »
    Ah well I believe there an "unlimited format" where I can use cards from various additions? If this is the case then it will be cheaper then mtg to build a deck

    For casual playing then yes you can choose to play unlimited but for official tournaments and things then it's current sets only.


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    Jsmurff
    Registered Users Posts: 1,621 ✭✭✭Jsmurff


    Angron wrote: »
    There's an online TCG for pokémon you can play, get it here http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/play-online/

    You get a few starter-ish decks (water, fire, grass, and I think there's an electric one you can get), and you can earn tokens to unlock other theme decks. As well, any boosters or starters you buy in real life come with a code to either unlock the deck in the online game, or gets you a booster pack in it.

    Most recent set is Flash Fire which only came out 2 weeks ago or so, it's part of the XY collection.

    I am aware of this unfortunately I have no access to a computer atm (on iPhone) if there was an app for the game I'd give it a go.

    Got a booster for that today in the post actually… no shinies though :/


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    Jsmurff
    Registered Users Posts: 1,621 ✭✭✭Jsmurff


    Atavan-Halen wrote: »
    For casual playing then yes you can choose to play unlimited but for official tournaments and things then it's current sets only.

    Yes was just reading up on that today and am still trying to find people to play against in Cork which is proving quite difficult


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    GodlessM
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    Jsmurff wrote: »
    Yes was just reading up on that today and am still trying to find people to play against in Cork which is proving quite difficult

    Try the new gaming store Sandbox.


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    Jsmurff
    Registered Users Posts: 1,621 ✭✭✭Jsmurff


    GodlessM wrote: »
    Try the new gaming store Sandbox.

    I've been in there recently it's quite nice and ran by a very sound group of lads bye bye other realms lol


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    GodlessM
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    Jsmurff wrote: »
    I've been in there recently it's quite nice and ran by a very sound group of lads bye bye other realms lol

    That's what I heard. I am looking forward to seeing them at BroCon next week.


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    Jsmurff
    Registered Users Posts: 1,621 ✭✭✭Jsmurff


    GodlessM wrote: »
    That's what I heard. I am looking forward to seeing them at BroCon next week.

    I hope they do well for themselves they deserve it


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