The Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) is a strategic and collectible card game based on the Pokémon franchise, where players use decks of Pokémon cards to compete against each other. The game involves building a deck, battling opponents, and strategically using Pokémon, Trainer, and Energy cards to achieve victory. Here's an overview of the game's key features:
1. Objective
The main goal is to defeat your opponent by:
Knocking Out Pokémon: Reduce an opponent's Pokémon's Hit Points (HP) to zero.
Taking Prize Cards: Players win by drawing all of their six Prize Cards.
Forcing a Deck-Out: If an opponent cannot draw a card at the start of their turn, they lose.
2. Deck Structure
A standard deck consists of 60 cards, made up of three types:
Pokémon Cards: Represent creatures that battle. They have types, abilities, attacks, and HP.
Energy Cards: Provide the necessary energy for Pokémon to perform attacks.
Trainer Cards: Offer special effects like healing, drawing cards, or searching for specific cards.
3. Setup
Each player places one Active Pokémon (to battle) and up to five Benched Pokémon.
Players draw seven cards as their starting hand and set six cards aside
