Top 3 Things to Know Before Playing Pokémon TCG Competitively - From A Casual

I'm consider myself a casual competitive player. Over the past couple of months I have had lots of fun playing the Pokémon TCG competitively on a local and regional scale. There are lots of tips out there, as a casual I hope to provide a unique input on your journey to researching the Pokémon TCG.
Let me know in the comments below if you agree or don't! There are a lot of tips out there, share yours below and help others!
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[@ikoyrubido1819]

I'm also starting bro, trying to complete my 1st deck

[@KebinTCG]

Nice! I hope you stick around the TCG! What are you running?

[@ikoyrubido1819]

@@KebinTCG Roaring Moon dudunsparce, it ain't that consistent but it's fun to use

[@KebinTCG]

Play what you like to play! It’s fun to see Roaring Moon causing havoc

[@ChazBlanks]

A few things I would add are to test online, attend prerelease if you can, and asking for help. Some people get intimidated by the players

[@KebinTCG]

^ these are also super handy! Don’t be afraid to call that judge!

[@nickfanzo]

Play in real life tournaments folks, online isn’t the same at all. Play the meta, and play real people in front of you, it helps you get better where Pokémon live doesn’t help you, reading opponent etc.
My local store charges $12 for entry but you win $10 for each round won and $5 for tied rounds. My locals is 4-5 rounds, so you can leave with a lot more than you paid to go.

[@StarwarsSteff]

Amazing video thanks for the tips!!!

[@KebinTCG]

Thanks for watching Steff 😎

[@Julnlecs86]

Game is too easy. I learned on the app and I realized it is too dependent on luck.

[@KebinTCG]

Have you played in person? It’s such a different ball game in my opinion. Pokémon is definitely easy to pick up. I appreciate the low cost to get into the competitive scene too.

[@asianpotatofarmer1310]

Yeah that’s the reason why I wanted to play in person to get more experience and because competitive decks are just way cheaper than mtg

[@KebinTCG]

A lot of Yugioh players are making the switch too! I hear both the meta and cost is a bit ridiculous.

[@ikoyrubido1819]

@@Julnlecs86 I think I have to disagree with the dependent on luck statement, no offense. You still need proper decision making and strategy on how to play around with the opponents deck and how to increase the chances of you getting the cards that you need to win the game in certain situations.

[@Julnlecs86]

@@ikoyrubido1819 too many times you brick and there’s nothing you can do.