Guide to the Pokemon TCG for Confused Parents

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As I mentioned there are several reasons to participate in a booster draft. To acquire specific cards to complete a modified format deck or collection. To win the draft. Sometime these two things are compatible, sometimes they are not. You have to have a clear objective going in, then you will know what to take [...]

How Pokemon Booster Drafts Work

Posted by: njpokemom on: May 21, 2009

Pokemon Booster Drafts are a lot of fun. Everyone really seems to enjoy them. Booster Drafts are very low pressure events, and you get some valuable experience building a deck, with a very limited pool of cards to choose from plus very little time to do it. It is also a great way to get [...]

What is a Pokemon Booster Draft ?

Posted by: njpokemom on: May 19, 2009

What is a Pokemon Booster Drafts ? When a new booster set of Pokemon Cards comes out, as well as Pre-Release events there will be accompanying “Booster Drafts.” While Pre-Release events will only be held on the two weekends before the store release of the booster sets, Booster drafts will be held a different times [...]

Pokemon Organized Play For Parents

Posted by: njpokemom on: May 10, 2009

POP for short When your child first convinces you to go to an Pokemon Organized Play event, it can be a rough ride. It seems as though the biggest events attract the most new players. Parents can get completely overwhelmed by the experience. I think there are a couple of reasons for this. Honestly it [...]

Pokemon Types

Posted by: njpokemom on: May 8, 2009

Everything you always wanted to know about Pokemon but were too embarrassed to ask. When you flip through any pile of Pokémon Trading Cards one thing will be immediately noticeable. They come in different colors. Now, this is not just for aesthetic purposes, although the colors are really vibrant and pretty. There is actually a [...]

Here is a link where you can view some information about this exciting new set and find a Pokemon TCG Rising Rivals Pre-Release event near you: Everything you need to know about the Rising Rivals Pre-Release. If your child is very young or a new player I would recommend the Theme Deck Challenge. The two [...]

If you are taking your child to a Pokemon Platinum Rising Rivals Pre Release event there are a few things you should know: 1. Trading during the event is NOT allowed.  You must play with the cards you were given.  If they would like to trade they may do so AFTER they are done playing. [...]

Guide to Pokemon Theme Decks

Posted by: njpokemom on: May 7, 2009

When you first start out playing Pokemon the best thing to do is to purchase a Theme or Starter Deck.  The best way to pick a Theme Deck is to buy the one that has your childs favorite Pokmon. If, like many new players, you start out with a “Starter” or “Theme” deck (two different [...]

My Pokemon Journey – An Introduction

Posted by: njpokemom on: May 7, 2009

My name is Ellen and I am a Pokémon Professor. I have my own Pokémon TCG (trading card game) deck, a lab coat, hat and shirt, all with the Pokémon Professor logo prominently emblazoned. I judge tournaments and I run a Pokémon League on a weekly basis. I wasn’t born that way. A few years [...]

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