I’ve only played with theme decks and have always wanted to learn how to play with a built deck but could never find this kind of information, so THANK YOU sooooo much for this series!!!
Theme decks are only for people starting to play, so they tailor them to make games long. If you get better, i suggest multi type theme decks (still long tho), battle arena decks (rayquaza vs keldeo is the best, really good deal there), world championship decks (they are official proxys so you cant use them in tournaments), or make your own deck.
I just wanted to stop in to say thank you! My kids recently got into playing Pokémon tcg, my daughter is 8 and has always had a little trouble with her confidence in reading and she was getting discouraged with playing because she doesn’t see a lot of girl role models and I ended up showing her your videos and she loves them. I also was able to show her Piper Lepine winning regionals yesterday and because of great creators and players like you and Piper she’s more than confident enough now and excited to keep playing. Thank you for everything you do!
Been watching your videos over the last few weeks while I waited to make the jump into getting back into the TCG. As a magic player I have PTSD about rules and honestly just am glad to play something less complicated :). Saw that you had been talking about this video coming in a previous video. So pumped its here and I got my first cards since HS yesterday!!! hope your channel blows up, I love how you have a passion for pokemon beyond the $. I have been a pokefan since as long as I can remember and your energy is infectious, something much needed in these times! thanks so much
Just wanted to say I only found you on TH-cam a few weeks ago. The video you mentioned at the beginning of this video was how I found you. Now I can't stop watching your videos. Just got back into collecting cards since I was a kid. All the info you give in your videos are so helpful and I can't wait to watch this series.
The timing of these videos are perfect! I'm trying to learn how to play with my 7 year old daughter and we're having so much fun watching your vids together. Thanks so much.
I haven’t played Pokémon since about 2008, lost any knowledge of it that I had ever and I recently decided to get back into the whole Pokémon universe, while the video games are fun this is a great alternative that makes you use your brain a little more I love that! This video has made getting back into the universe so much easier than it would have been for me to figure it own on my own! Thank you so much!
This is super helpful with the upcoming chilling reign release, since a local card store is having a prerelease event we're going to go to. Very excited, thank you for all the great info!
These videos are EXACTLY what I needed, I’ve never thought about looking up how to play the card game until today when my friend gave me the Zacian V League Battle deck which spiked my interest into how to actually play this game. I’ve been a collector of Pokémon for most of my life so I have thousands of cards but never really thought about trying to play with them so I’m glad there’s videos like this! Thanks!
Honestly, this was very well explained and since I was a kid I never understood how to play Pokémon card game. Always played the video games. Appreciate this and can’t wait to see part two today!
YES. finally the video I’ve been looking for. I’m tired of looking at instructions from Pokémon’s “battle academy” haha. Some in depth stuff let’s gooo
Sweet, I saw that video on how to get started collecting cards a couple days ago and I’ve been looking for a videos on how to start playing the TCG. So, this is convenient timing thanks for the videos!
I’ve played Magic for years and played Pokémon video games a lot but I never played the TCG and decided to check it out. You’re the first video I watched about it at all and wow you’re super impressive! I wish I could learn about many other other things from you you’re so clearly intelligent and articulate but playful and funny what a great combo for anyone. You’re intro hello had me hooked instantly you’re like a Pokémon irl super adorable yet not vain or prissy at all love it! Instant sub and fan will be watching more looking forward to learning to play 😊
My oldest (just turned 7) of five kids has been into Pokémon since she started public school, but all we did was buy packs and she would loose them. I decided, with all these kids, this will probably be a big part of my life for the next decade, so I’m here to learn how to actually play. Thank you, I watched several other videos and have already picked up more from you than anyone else. Subscribed. I’m a sponge. These poor kids don’t know what’s coming. Ol’ dad is competitive.
I just wanted to come back and say that I have been playing the TCG live app on my phone relentlessly. I’d like to play some real matches but it seems like most people get frustrated if they’re hand doesn’t play out right and quit. I’ll take a slow painful loss before conceding. I don’t get better if I can’t see how play my cards play out.
Yes finally! Been hoping for something like this to come out for a long time. Love this series and so excited! Thanks for such dedication. You are my spirit animal!
Hiya Bou, thank you so much for this me and my little boy Amos are learning TCG and we really need this video ... you are inspiring a whole new generation. Thanks sooo much
You have the best Audio from any smaller youtuber/content creator I have ever heard. I’m considering joining the Pokémon TCG community and dang this was the best video for me right now 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
I've only just been getting back into collecting this year, and I didn't have much interest at all in competitive or even casually playing the game. What changed my mind was really seeing so many of the Pokemon I liked being so good for competitive play in their tcg forms like Darkrai in the form of Darkrai EX/GX. I basically figured, why the heck not learn how to play it? Can't wait to watch all three of these videos, thank you for making them, I can't wait to really start learning how to play the tcg!
Amazing detail and coverage here Bou, absolutely loved it! As a long time collector I have never delved into the actual game play, this has spurred me on to start getting a deck together for sure! Now for video 2!!
I’ve got it to collecting since last year, and only recently got into actually using the cards for battling. It is honestly so much fun and I’m even teaching pupils in my classroom. Pokemon club 🎉
Last time I've played TCG, it was a base set release. Since then I've got no idea what's going on (Psyduck style). With the increase of interest in collecting these cards worldwide I started watching videos on YT and then I randomly came across a video of you in your local game shop in LA, playing and commenting both styles of games (retro and present days formats) and damn girl.... nostalgia hit me hard! It got way more advanced throughout the years but I still wanna feel the thrill of the game.... I wanna get back into it and your video series is exactly what I need! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and passion! I already have few questions but I'll wait with these till the end of the third part of your tutorial. I also travel a lot therefore I'll try to test myself playing in different parts of Europe and USA. Definitely visiting your local store when coming to Los Angeles ;) if that was in LA :P
so back in like 2011/2012 i started playing the tcg and i was like maybe 13 or so and i won my first regionals! it was awesome but i got too insecure about getting bullied for liking pokemon so much i basically completely stopped playing and barely collecting only played the videos games secretly for about 10 years. Recently YT suggested your videos and i watched it and youve completely resparked my love for pokemon tcg!! after watching you i remember how awesome it was even if i was the only girl playing it was fun!! so thank you SO much for being you and continuing to inspiring us!! btw happy belated birthday!!
Excellent video! I learned so much! Like many others, I've been collecting Pokemon cards since I was a kid but only recently started to learn how to play. Thank you for this series.
This series will actually be useful to me, I have no clue how to make decks so I've just been using a Milotic V deck and have been yoloing on the app LMAO
Bless you for taking the time and putting in the effort to make videos like this. The depth of your knowledge of the TCG is also what makes your pack openings so much more informative than when collectors or investors, who don't play, open packs just looking for mega hits.
Where was this video when I was a kid! Especially the part about sleeving your cards if you are playing the game. I mean, granted, I wasn’t playing properly, but those cards (some that still have today) got wrecked! Learned so much on this video alone regarding the PTCGO (the lock feature especially I don’t think they explained that!), the tournaments and the Leaderboard, and the clear dice explanation was a fascinating tidbit (can’t believe the lengths ppl will go to cheat, wait actually I can lol). Based on this vid I know the series is going to be smashing! I’ve been hearing so much about it in the last couple of videos and the is REAL. Especially considering that I’ve been binge watching all your videos in chronological order for weeks now knowing this series was already available to watch but me being OCD about it wouldn’t let myself watch it until it was its proper turn. Okay this was a looooong comment. Anyway love this. Love you. This is great. You’re great.
Ive seen hours of “how to get into pokemon tcg” vids from MANY channels and I recommend THIS SERIES over ALL of them. Thank you Bou!! Wish you and all of you the best!!!!!!
Thank you for all of the work you put into these videos! I got back into Pokémon card collecting at the beginning of the year, but your videos convinced me to finally properly learn the game. I started by playing the TCG game on GameBoy Color (highly recommended for beginners who are nostalgic for early Pokémon) and learned the mechanics. Then I started playing TCGO with some friends and found that things have changed a lot! I'm excited to go through this series and learn all the important things that are hardly mentioned elsewhere (such as tournament entries, pre-release, etc). Thanks again!
This is simply perfect! The last time I played Pokemon was when Skyridge was out. I know things have changed quite a bit, but I look forward to the upcoming videos because I truly want to make a comeback into the Pokemon TCG scene! Thanks Bou!!!
As an enfranchised MTG player who is looking at Pokemon as a new and fun way to play with friends this was incredibly helpful, well articulated, and was the perfect balance of beginner knowledge paired with experience. Great video!! I'll be sending this to my friends as well to show them whats up.
It's actually a whole 3 part series so hopefully, you caught the other 2 videos as well! They go more in-depth into the actual gameplay and how it differs from MTG as well! Thanks for the feedback (:
I remember playing when it first came out! I used clear flat marbles for counters. That didn't go well. Anyways, I just got back to playing again, which has been forever since I last played. I ended at around Team Rocket. I feel old! I'm glad I found your channel.
Ok so thank you for suggesting live. It seriously taught me soooo much so fast. Its so fun. Cant wait to learn to build a deck irl. I really like crowbat/dark rn. Thanks again.
Bou - I can't tell you how long I've been waiting for this 3 part series... Well I can - when you first mentioned it! I know you worked super hard on these, and I hope they do well for you. I'll be distributing hard on the relevant social channels, Reddit etc to do my best. I'm sure our community will all do the same. I love collecting cards, but I've always wanted to learn the TCG. With a super-intense, high-powered job I just don't have the time to rinse and repeat, look for a resource here, a resource there etc to learn. So I want you to know how much I appreciate you putting this series together for people like myself who would absolutely love to learn the game, but are either too busy or too overwhelmed to seek out all the information from 800 different places. Thank you Bou!
Hey bou! I stumbled across one of your pack openings and I’ve been binge watching you ever since. I used to collect Pokémon cards growing up but I never actually played the trading card game. I downloaded PTCGO and I’ve been playing and learning over the past week. I’m really having a blast and it’s a great way to past time especially when you have alot on your mind. Watching your videos and playing the PTCGO has been like a safe haven to me recently and has really helped me out big time. Thanks for the informative videos! Keep it up!!
Celebrations master set chasing got me sucked back into Pokémon again, only ever really been a collector but your tutorials and hilarious personality has given me the motivation to get into the online TCG, thank you!
I learned I lot in this! Waiting for money for a tablet so I can use my code cards and learned what the deal with the online game is. Now I know what the dice mean. And the sleeves I need for playing. Going to start at a pre release game. I'm so excited! Always wanted a hot 🔥 teacher.
Excited to watch the series. I've been playing since pokemon first came out. I'm 34 now lol. But your videos are the best and love your personality so I'm always gonna watch :)
Bou! Awesome job, wow! I’ve been playing casually for years as you know, and I learned a ton from this video about tournaments and the nuances of things like the translucent dice and how to roll legally. Good stuff! I’m really enjoying backtracking to watch your content. 🙂 On to the next one!
Thanks so much for this video it's so helpful! I came to Worlds last week as a spectator and it was so amazing that I want to start playing :) also it was great to see you casting there
Really was amazing video, Bou!! This is cool!! Because, it get Pokemon, how to get in Pokemon TCG online game. Is awesome for you and your friend to play each other!!
This video gave me a lot of info on the TCG, I just started buying some cards for my niece so i'm trying learn as much as I can so we can play together. Thank you teaching the way of the game Bou aka coconut bangs which btw looks fabulous!
Just started playing with my 7 yer old via the battle academy and absolutely loving it! Can't wait to start ripping into some boosters ha ha! Nice vid 🙌
Hey Bou! GREAT first vid. Watched this from start to finish (even though I already play TCG online) just to show respect to the time and energy you put into this project! My partner isn't a TCG player and I made him watch with me and his words were: "Who is this girl? She's really knowledgeable about this stuff." My reply: "That's BOU! And yeah, she's legit." Haha. Looking forward to the second vid later tonight after dindin! *highfive* *fistbump* for a job well done! GOLD STAR. :)
“Slightly upgraded” is a great understatement for the league battle decks they are essentially blueprints of meta decks starting off get a league battle deck and a trainers tool kit and your good to get going
I mean...that pikarom league battle out of box would absolutely NEVER be able to compete with a meta deck 🤣 it has some of the pieces of a meta deck, sure. But that deck was awful. Lol
@@FrostedCaribou I disagree with it being awful. You could easily get some wins vs meta decks with it but yes it’s not complete by any stretch of the imagination. That being said comparing it to theme decks it is vastly upgraded. It has at the very least the base for an actual meta deck and only needs maybe 6 give or take cards to swap in\out to make it consistent and viable.
@@ElasticLove12 I agree with it being upgraded that's for sure. That's why I said it was an upgrade. The theme decks come with an insane amount of filler that doesn't help the deck at all. But it's also half the price so it makes sense. The Zacian battle deck is MUCH better than the Pikarom. I played the Pikarom league battle deck out of box and it was FAR too slow to compete with any of the meta decks I went against.
@@FrostedCaribou its missing draw support Pokemon like dedeene and a better supporter line that's why I said pair it with a trainers toolkit then you can add gust with boss a full research count and two dedeenne that you can search out with the 3 Electromagnetic radar it comes with. with all that being said I feel that you just kinda under-played how much better the league decks are compared to theme decks. Its no big deal just something I thought id point out to maybe influence your recommendations in the future. great video overall glad you took the time to give such a good overview of the game for new players.
@@ElasticLove12 I think once people actually identify what they want to play they can weigh the decision of buying a much cheaper theme deck just to play at home with family or friends and get to understand the game (go through evolving pokemon etc.) Or get a more expensive battle deck that comes with the pieces to play a more competitive style deck, but that all depends on how they are trying to play tbh. No argue here that the battle decks are more competitive that's for sure lol
I fell in love with Pokémon back in 1998, an I’m finally trying to learn how to play the tcg just for the love and the enjoyment of Pokémon. Thank you! Maybe I’ll get lucky enough an play against you some day 🤞🏽
Glad to see you doing so well on here. I first found you years ago on twitch back when you streamed Age of Empires 2 often. Just recently found out you create Pokemon content on YT and thought I'd say hi. Hope you continue to have much success!
Thanks for the whole in formation! In a couple of weeks I will play my first pre-release, I started to play like 3 weeks ago XD so I really will need help.
Thanks for the video. For the most part, I’m fairly new to the whole Pokémon game. So far I’ve only played Pokémon online with the app. It’s given me some good information for playing, but you are giving some great tips and ideas. Makes me want to play competitively again as I once did. Back when it was popular, I used to play the STCCG at GenCon when it was still in Milwaukee. Looking forward to watching the next few videos.
Great video but something I would add when talking about playing with friends is you could also join a league which usually has a set day where people get together and play or trade or whatever. These leagues can be found on the pokemon website just like any tournaments. Leagues are a great way to meet new people who are interested in pokemon TCG and VGC.
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Literally the first person I've ever seen who actually plays the game and just doesnt collect the cards. POGCHAMP
@L Lawliet how?
What a legend she is… not a single minute of fillers, honest opinions about everything and super instructional ❤️
I’ve only played with theme decks and have always wanted to learn how to play with a built deck but could never find this kind of information, so THANK YOU sooooo much for this series!!!
Theme decks are only for people starting to play, so they tailor them to make games long. If you get better, i suggest multi type theme decks (still long tho), battle arena decks (rayquaza vs keldeo is the best, really good deal there), world championship decks (they are official proxys so you cant use them in tournaments), or make your own deck.
I just wanted to stop in to say thank you! My kids recently got into playing Pokémon tcg, my daughter is 8 and has always had a little trouble with her confidence in reading and she was getting discouraged with playing because she doesn’t see a lot of girl role models and I ended up showing her your videos and she loves them. I also was able to show her Piper Lepine winning regionals yesterday and because of great creators and players like you and Piper she’s more than confident enough now and excited to keep playing. Thank you for everything you do!
Been watching your videos over the last few weeks while I waited to make the jump into getting back into the TCG. As a magic player I have PTSD about rules and honestly just am glad to play something less complicated :). Saw that you had been talking about this video coming in a previous video. So pumped its here and I got my first cards since HS yesterday!!! hope your channel blows up, I love how you have a passion for pokemon beyond the $. I have been a pokefan since as long as I can remember and your energy is infectious, something much needed in these times! thanks so much
Ugh so pumped for this. When I was first learning to play I was searching far and wide for a video like this. Thanks for sharing your expertise!
Thank you so much for this series, I recently wanted to get into the world of PTCG but didn't know where to start. So this fits me great.
Just wanted to say I only found you on TH-cam a few weeks ago. The video you mentioned at the beginning of this video was how I found you. Now I can't stop watching your videos. Just got back into collecting cards since I was a kid. All the info you give in your videos are so helpful and I can't wait to watch this series.
The timing of these videos are perfect! I'm trying to learn how to play with my 7 year old daughter and we're having so much fun watching your vids together. Thanks so much.
I haven’t played Pokémon since about 2008, lost any knowledge of it that I had ever and I recently decided to get back into the whole Pokémon universe, while the video games are fun this is a great alternative that makes you use your brain a little more I love that!
This video has made getting back into the universe so much easier than it would have been for me to figure it own on my own! Thank you so much!
This is super helpful with the upcoming chilling reign release, since a local card store is having a prerelease event we're going to go to. Very excited, thank you for all the great info!
These videos are EXACTLY what I needed, I’ve never thought about looking up how to play the card game until today when my friend gave me the Zacian V League Battle deck which spiked my interest into how to actually play this game. I’ve been a collector of Pokémon for most of my life so I have thousands of cards but never really thought about trying to play with them so I’m glad there’s videos like this! Thanks!
Absolute perfect timing! I just got into the tcg and recently discovered your channel! Plus your humor is incredible LOL! Thank you!
I accept that opening packs is gambling but I could stop any time I want. 😂
6 vivid voltage packs says you couldn't!
Honestly, this was very well explained and since I was a kid I never understood how to play Pokémon card game. Always played the video games. Appreciate this and can’t wait to see part two today!
YES. finally the video I’ve been looking for. I’m tired of looking at instructions from Pokémon’s “battle academy” haha. Some in depth stuff let’s gooo
Sweet, I saw that video on how to get started collecting cards a couple days ago and I’ve been looking for a videos on how to start playing the TCG. So, this is convenient timing thanks for the videos!
A minute in and I already know this is something I’ll find super useful!
I’ve played Magic for years and played Pokémon video games a lot but I never played the TCG and decided to check it out. You’re the first video I watched about it at all and wow you’re super impressive! I wish I could learn about many other other things from you you’re so clearly intelligent and articulate but playful and funny what a great combo for anyone. You’re intro hello had me hooked instantly you’re like a Pokémon irl super adorable yet not vain or prissy at all love it! Instant sub and fan will be watching more looking forward to learning to play 😊
I have to watch this Video more than once 😅 lol there is so much to learn feel like I’m coming to class Loving it here already 🥰‼️
My oldest (just turned 7) of five kids has been into Pokémon since she started public school, but all we did was buy packs and she would loose them. I decided, with all these kids, this will probably be a big part of my life for the next decade, so I’m here to learn how to actually play. Thank you, I watched several other videos and have already picked up more from you than anyone else. Subscribed. I’m a sponge.
These poor kids don’t know what’s coming. Ol’ dad is competitive.
I just wanted to come back and say that I have been playing the TCG live app on my phone relentlessly. I’d like to play some real matches but it seems like most people get frustrated if they’re hand doesn’t play out right and quit. I’ll take a slow painful loss before conceding. I don’t get better if I can’t see how play my cards play out.
Yes finally! Been hoping for something like this to come out for a long time. Love this series and so excited! Thanks for such dedication. You are my spirit animal!
What’s on Bou’s mind when she gets a good pull:
DROP IT! I PLAY THIS CARD!
She's play the card game while opening pokemon cards
😭the drop tho
@@beezalis1574 That card is not getting a grade 10. It’s getting in the deck. Or sleeve
A teacher gave me about 600 cards on Friday and told me to come back on Monday with it organized and two decks. This is quite useful
I've been collecting a long time and watching your videos has been making me start wanting to use them. Thanks for this 😊
Been waiting for this video! Nice Bou!
Most of the tutorials here on TH-cam skip this valuable information, thanks for sharing it 😊
so happy .. been waiting patiently for theses videos ...thank bou
Hiya Bou, thank you so much for this me and my little boy Amos are learning TCG and we really need this video ... you are inspiring a whole new generation. Thanks sooo much
You are so awesome for doing this and easily one of the most fun and informative channels on TH-cam for the tcg well done Bou!
You have the best Audio from any smaller youtuber/content creator I have ever heard. I’m considering joining the Pokémon TCG community and dang this was the best video for me right now 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Great video to someone who has never played the game but collected cards back when they originally came out. Looking forward to watching your content.
I've only just been getting back into collecting this year, and I didn't have much interest at all in competitive or even casually playing the game. What changed my mind was really seeing so many of the Pokemon I liked being so good for competitive play in their tcg forms like Darkrai in the form of Darkrai EX/GX. I basically figured, why the heck not learn how to play it? Can't wait to watch all three of these videos, thank you for making them, I can't wait to really start learning how to play the tcg!
Amazing detail and coverage here Bou, absolutely loved it! As a long time collector I have never delved into the actual game play, this has spurred me on to start getting a deck together for sure! Now for video 2!!
I’ve got it to collecting since last year, and only recently got into actually using the cards for battling. It is honestly so much fun and I’m even teaching pupils in my classroom. Pokemon club 🎉
This video is so good, can't wait for the next 2! Everyone, play PTCGO, Bou got me into it and I'm having so much fun, it's so worth
Last time I've played TCG, it was a base set release.
Since then I've got no idea what's going on (Psyduck style). With the increase of interest in collecting these cards worldwide I started watching videos on YT and then I randomly came across a video of you in your local game shop in LA, playing and commenting both styles of games (retro and present days formats) and damn girl.... nostalgia hit me hard! It got way more advanced throughout the years but I still wanna feel the thrill of the game.... I wanna get back into it and your video series is exactly what I need! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and passion! I already have few questions but I'll wait with these till the end of the third part of your tutorial.
I also travel a lot therefore I'll try to test myself playing in different parts of Europe and USA. Definitely visiting your local store when coming to Los Angeles ;) if that was in LA :P
Ah, finally a guide for this year's Pokemon TCG! I've been meaning to dive into it, but didn't know where to start. Thanks for sharing!
A lot of this info as far as the card types has changed but the basics all still apply! Glad these videos still help people! ♥️
I’ve been waiting for this series thanks bou hope you had a good birthday😁🎉
so back in like 2011/2012 i started playing the tcg and i was like maybe 13 or so and i won my first regionals! it was awesome but i got too insecure about getting bullied for liking pokemon so much i basically completely stopped playing and barely collecting only played the videos games secretly for about 10 years. Recently YT suggested your videos and i watched it and youve completely resparked my love for pokemon tcg!! after watching you i remember how awesome it was even if i was the only girl playing it was fun!! so thank you SO much for being you and continuing to inspiring us!! btw happy belated birthday!!
Outstanding video! It really shows how hard you worked on this; well done!
Excellent video! I learned so much! Like many others, I've been collecting Pokemon cards since I was a kid but only recently started to learn how to play. Thank you for this series.
This series will actually be useful to me, I have no clue how to make decks so I've just been using a Milotic V deck and have been yoloing on the app LMAO
Bless you for taking the time and putting in the effort to make videos like this. The depth of your knowledge of the TCG is also what makes your pack openings so much more informative than when collectors or investors, who don't play, open packs just looking for mega hits.
Where was this video when I was a kid! Especially the part about sleeving your cards if you are playing the game. I mean, granted, I wasn’t playing properly, but those cards (some that still have today) got wrecked! Learned so much on this video alone regarding the PTCGO (the lock feature especially I don’t think they explained that!), the tournaments and the Leaderboard, and the clear dice explanation was a fascinating tidbit (can’t believe the lengths ppl will go to cheat, wait actually I can lol).
Based on this vid I know the series is going to be smashing! I’ve been hearing so much about it in the last couple of videos and the is REAL. Especially considering that I’ve been binge watching all your videos in chronological order for weeks now knowing this series was already available to watch but me being OCD about it wouldn’t let myself watch it until it was its proper turn. Okay this was a looooong comment. Anyway love this. Love you. This is great. You’re great.
I had an awakening and for the first time after many years of collecting I realize what I was missing out on. This game is so much fun!!!
This is so helpful! I would definitely share this with friends to get them into the game!
Ive seen hours of “how to get into pokemon tcg” vids from MANY channels and I recommend THIS SERIES over ALL of them. Thank you Bou!! Wish you and all of you the best!!!!!!
Thank you for all of the work you put into these videos!
I got back into Pokémon card collecting at the beginning of the year, but your videos convinced me to finally properly learn the game. I started by playing the TCG game on GameBoy Color (highly recommended for beginners who are nostalgic for early Pokémon) and learned the mechanics. Then I started playing TCGO with some friends and found that things have changed a lot!
I'm excited to go through this series and learn all the important things that are hardly mentioned elsewhere (such as tournament entries, pre-release, etc). Thanks again!
This is simply perfect! The last time I played Pokemon was when Skyridge was out. I know things have changed quite a bit, but I look forward to the upcoming videos because I truly want to make a comeback into the Pokemon TCG scene! Thanks Bou!!!
That was super insightful. Keep up the good work. When I get back into TCG and become world champion I'll give you a shout out 😅
As an enfranchised MTG player who is looking at Pokemon as a new and fun way to play with friends this was incredibly helpful, well articulated, and was the perfect balance of beginner knowledge paired with experience. Great video!! I'll be sending this to my friends as well to show them whats up.
It's actually a whole 3 part series so hopefully, you caught the other 2 videos as well! They go more in-depth into the actual gameplay and how it differs from MTG as well! Thanks for the feedback (:
Not often I sub to someone the first time watching thank you!
Cool! Always wondered how to get into Pokemon TCG. Looking forward to the next parts of your guide!
Every single second was so insightful. Gonna watch the next one now :)
I'm just getting into the TCG and this is awesome. Hope to see you maybe do some more deck builders and gameplay soon!
been waiting so long for this! so excited for you Bou 🤩🤩
I remember playing when it first came out! I used clear flat marbles for counters. That didn't go well. Anyways, I just got back to playing again, which has been forever since I last played. I ended at around Team Rocket. I feel old! I'm glad I found your channel.
Yoooo Bou being a good mom for the beginners. That was a nice introduction btw
Ok so thank you for suggesting live. It seriously taught me soooo much so fast. Its so fun. Cant wait to learn to build a deck irl. I really like crowbat/dark rn. Thanks again.
Bou - I can't tell you how long I've been waiting for this 3 part series... Well I can - when you first mentioned it! I know you worked super hard on these, and I hope they do well for you. I'll be distributing hard on the relevant social channels, Reddit etc to do my best. I'm sure our community will all do the same.
I love collecting cards, but I've always wanted to learn the TCG. With a super-intense, high-powered job I just don't have the time to rinse and repeat, look for a resource here, a resource there etc to learn. So I want you to know how much I appreciate you putting this series together for people like myself who would absolutely love to learn the game, but are either too busy or too overwhelmed to seek out all the information from 800 different places.
Thank you Bou!
Ohhhh man!!! You're going to love the next two videos then >:) I'm so happy I could help! This is just the start! \ (•◡•) /
Hey bou! I stumbled across one of your pack openings and I’ve been binge watching you ever since. I used to collect Pokémon cards growing up but I never actually played the trading card game. I downloaded PTCGO and I’ve been playing and learning over the past week. I’m really having a blast and it’s a great way to past time especially when you have alot on your mind. Watching your videos and playing the PTCGO has been like a safe haven to me recently and has really helped me out big time. Thanks for the informative videos! Keep it up!!
Celebrations master set chasing got me sucked back into Pokémon again, only ever really been a collector but your tutorials and hilarious personality has given me the motivation to get into the online TCG, thank you!
My son is really into pokemon TCG right now but i have no experience with it! This was a great video! Thank you!!!
I learned I lot in this! Waiting for money for a tablet so I can use my code cards and learned what the deal with the online game is. Now I know what the dice mean. And the sleeves I need for playing. Going to start at a pre release game. I'm so excited! Always wanted a hot 🔥 teacher.
Excited to watch the series. I've been playing since pokemon first came out. I'm 34 now lol. But your videos are the best and love your personality so I'm always gonna watch :)
Your editing abilities are through the roof! Very polished content!
Yes! Thank you for this. Definitely helps me and my son out tremendously!
Thanks bou I I'm going to play pokemon online and this video helped me out alot thank you ❤️❤️
Thank you so much for really explaining all this. You are a Pokémon Saint!!
Amazing video. Thank you! My kids and I are excited to try it out! Everything you said was new knowledge. Looking forward to the next video.
Nice!I just got into TCG
Bou! Awesome job, wow! I’ve been playing casually for years as you know, and I learned a ton from this video about tournaments and the nuances of things like the translucent dice and how to roll legally. Good stuff! I’m really enjoying backtracking to watch your content. 🙂 On to the next one!
Alright, I know, I say this often, but THIS shirt!!! Never before in my life have I wanted a shirt this much! I wanna be a noodle box too
Thanks so much for this video it's so helpful! I came to Worlds last week as a spectator and it was so amazing that I want to start playing :) also it was great to see you casting there
I just started to make a deck for the first time. I mostly play mtg and had a sudden urge to learn this one too. I love that evolving skies salamence
Amazing video, been playing over a year now but definitely going to be sharing this with my friends to help them get into pokemon!
Wow, finally an in-depth, step by step guide. Time well spent and for the good of the TCG community. Thanks for sharing!
I been waiting for this series to help build decks
Really was amazing video, Bou!! This is cool!! Because, it get Pokemon, how to get in Pokemon TCG online game. Is awesome for you and your friend to play each other!!
You just threw a no hitter! A PERFECT youtube video!
This video gave me a lot of info on the TCG, I just started buying some cards for my niece so i'm trying learn as much as I can so we can play together. Thank you teaching the way of the game Bou aka coconut bangs which btw looks fabulous!
Just started playing with my 7 yer old via the battle academy and absolutely loving it! Can't wait to start ripping into some boosters ha ha! Nice vid 🙌
Hey Bou! GREAT first vid. Watched this from start to finish (even though I already play TCG online) just to show respect to the time and energy you put into this project! My partner isn't a TCG player and I made him watch with me and his words were: "Who is this girl? She's really knowledgeable about this stuff." My reply: "That's BOU! And yeah, she's legit." Haha. Looking forward to the second vid later tonight after dindin! *highfive* *fistbump* for a job well done! GOLD STAR. :)
“Slightly upgraded” is a great understatement for the league battle decks they are essentially blueprints of meta decks starting off get a league battle deck and a trainers tool kit and your good to get going
I mean...that pikarom league battle out of box would absolutely NEVER be able to compete with a meta deck 🤣 it has some of the pieces of a meta deck, sure. But that deck was awful. Lol
@@FrostedCaribou I disagree with it being awful. You could easily get some wins vs meta decks with it but yes it’s not complete by any stretch of the imagination. That being said comparing it to theme decks it is vastly upgraded. It has at the very least the base for an actual meta deck and only needs maybe 6 give or take cards to swap in\out to make it consistent and viable.
@@ElasticLove12 I agree with it being upgraded that's for sure. That's why I said it was an upgrade. The theme decks come with an insane amount of filler that doesn't help the deck at all. But it's also half the price so it makes sense. The Zacian battle deck is MUCH better than the Pikarom. I played the Pikarom league battle deck out of box and it was FAR too slow to compete with any of the meta decks I went against.
@@FrostedCaribou its missing draw support Pokemon like dedeene and a better supporter line that's why I said pair it with a trainers toolkit then you can add gust with boss a full research count and two dedeenne that you can search out with the 3 Electromagnetic radar it comes with. with all that being said I feel that you just kinda under-played how much better the league decks are compared to theme decks. Its no big deal just something I thought id point out to maybe influence your recommendations in the future. great video overall glad you took the time to give such a good overview of the game for new players.
@@ElasticLove12 I think once people actually identify what they want to play they can weigh the decision of buying a much cheaper theme deck just to play at home with family or friends and get to understand the game (go through evolving pokemon etc.) Or get a more expensive battle deck that comes with the pieces to play a more competitive style deck, but that all depends on how they are trying to play tbh. No argue here that the battle decks are more competitive that's for sure lol
I fell in love with Pokémon back in 1998, an I’m finally trying to learn how to play the tcg just for the love and the enjoyment of Pokémon. Thank you! Maybe I’ll get lucky enough an play against you some day 🤞🏽
This woman is dropping gems!!
I love ultra pro sleeves, the eclipse series are really durable and super nice
Glad to see you doing so well on here. I first found you years ago on twitch back when you streamed Age of Empires 2 often. Just recently found out you create Pokemon content on YT and thought I'd say hi. Hope you continue to have much success!
Great stuff so far Bou, enjoying this new series already! :)
Thanks for the whole in formation! In a couple of weeks I will play my first pre-release, I started to play like 3 weeks ago XD so I really will need help.
Awesome video Bou! Feeling pretty good about hoping to become a future TCG player 😁
This is so in depth. You can really see the time and effort she put into it. Best TCG youtuber, hands down.
Thanks for the video. For the most part, I’m fairly new to the whole Pokémon game. So far I’ve only played Pokémon online with the app. It’s given me some good information for playing, but you are giving some great tips and ideas. Makes me want to play competitively again as I once did. Back when it was popular, I used to play the STCCG at GenCon when it was still in Milwaukee. Looking forward to watching the next few videos.
This was a great help....thank you😀😀
I have already been playing the tcg competitively for 3 yet still watched the whole thing
Bou !! Love the series! I’ve always wanted to learn how to play. Thank you 🌹
I recently started collecting again after a few years and now your video is making want to play again
Great video but something I would add when talking about playing with friends is you could also join a league which usually has a set day where people get together and play or trade or whatever. These leagues can be found on the pokemon website just like any tournaments. Leagues are a great way to meet new people who are interested in pokemon TCG and VGC.