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==Constructed Deck== | ==Constructed Deck== | ||
:''See {{cat|Decks|Deck list}} for examples'' | :''See {{cat|Decks|Deck list}} for examples'' | ||
[[File:XY1 Booster Xerneas.jpg|left|100px|thumb|{{p|Xerneas}} Booster pack from the {{TCG|XY}} expansion]] | [[File:XY1 Booster Xerneas.jpg|left|100px|thumb|{{p|Xerneas}} Booster pack from the {{TCG|XY}} expansion]] | ||
A '''Constructed Deck''' (also referred to as ''Full Deck'') is a 60-card deck built by a player from that player's own [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] collection. These decks often follow a certain [[#Deck archetype|Deck archetype]] in their design and structure. While there are many competing theories and strategies as to the best balance of card types ({{TCG|Pokémon}}, {{TCG|Energy card|Energy}}, and {{TCG|Trainer card|Trainer}}) in a 60-card deck, a common theory for beginner players is: 2/5th Pokémon (24), 2/5th Trainers (24), 1/5th Energy (12). | A '''Constructed Deck''' (also referred to as ''Full Deck'') is a 60-card deck built by a player from that player's own [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] collection. These decks often follow a certain [[#Deck archetype|Deck archetype]] in their design and structure. While there are many competing theories and strategies as to the best balance of card types ({{TCG|Pokémon}}, {{TCG|Energy card|Energy}}, and {{TCG|Trainer card|Trainer}}) in a 60-card deck, a common theory for beginner players is: 2/5th Pokémon (24), 2/5th Trainers (24), 1/5th Energy (12). | ||
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{{main|Theme deck (TCG)}} | {{main|Theme deck (TCG)}} | ||
:''Also see the {{cat|Theme Decks}} list and the {{cat|Pokémon Trading Card Game Online Theme Decks|Exclusive Online Theme Decks}} list.'' | :''Also see the {{cat|Theme Decks}} list and the {{cat|Pokémon Trading Card Game Online Theme Decks|Exclusive Online Theme Decks}} list.'' | ||
A '''Theme Deck''' is a ''Preconstructed'' 60-card deck that is sold pre-packaged. Most Theme Decks are designed with a [[#Deck archetype|specific strategy]] (such as {{TCG|Special Conditions}}) or theme (such as [[ | A '''Theme Deck''' is a ''Preconstructed'' 60-card deck that is sold pre-packaged. Most Theme Decks are designed with a [[#Deck archetype|specific strategy]] (such as {{TCG|Special Conditions}}) or theme (such as [[first partner Pokémon]]) in mind. They tend not to be as strong as player [[#Constructed Deck|Constructed Decks]], but can otherwise be a sound introduction to the game for new players since they have all the cards necessary for a single player to begin playing immediately. Theme Decks are also a defined gameplay category in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game Online]]. | ||
[[File:XYTrainerKit.jpg|left|200px|thumb|{{TCG|XY Trainer Kit}}]] | [[File:XYTrainerKit.jpg|left|200px|thumb|{{TCG|XY Trainer Kit}}]] | ||
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{{main|Deck (TCG GB)}} | {{main|Deck (TCG GB)}} | ||
In the video games {{ | In the video games {{vg|Pokémon Trading Card Game}} and [[Pokémon Trading Card Game 2: The Invasion of Team GR!]], duelists use 60-card decks. The player may have up to 4 decks and save additional customized decks in the [[Deck Save Machine]]. Additional predefined deck configurations may be built with the [[Auto Deck Machine]]s if the player has all the required cards. The decks are edited using the Deck option in the [[menu]]. | ||
{{Project TCG notice}} | {{Project TCG notice}} | ||