This section lists the basic steps involved in The Pokémon Trading Card Game.

This guide is helpful when used in conjunction with the online training resources, and will give you a better understanding of the steps.

It is divided into 7 sections:

Starting the Game

Taking Your Turn

Attaching an Energy Card

Evolving Pokémon

Weakness & Resistance

Special Conditions

Winning the Game

There are other steps involved like playing Trainers, Supporters, Stadiums and using Poke-Powers, Poke-Bodies or Abilities.   These are played as instructed by the cards.