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Do I need energies?

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Yes, you need energies if you want to play the game according to the standard rules. However, if you are just a collector, only special or rare energies have any value. Regular energies, such as psychic or electric, are somewhat common and probably won't add to your collection.

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Do all Pokémon starting on the Bench have to be Basic Pokémon?

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Yes, that's correct. "Stage 1" cards can only be played a turn after you put down the Basic Pokémon to the Bench, and "Stage 2" cards can only be played a turn after you put down the Stage 1 Pokémon to the Bench. There are some cards that let you skip this wait, such as Forest of Giant Plants.

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Isn't it set up where for your deck to be legit for a tournament it has to be 60 no more no less?

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Yes! 60 is the standard for nearly all TCGs (including Pokemon).

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How do you win a card?

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You knock out the opponent's current Pokemon in play. Plain and simple. First to have all 6 of them wins.

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When do you draw a card?

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You draw a card at the start of your turn, then begin play.

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Do you need 60 cards?

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Yes if you want to play competitive. If you want to do a draft match, then 40 is the maximum, however I do suggest practicing with 60 cards.

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Is a Pokemon in the bench able to evolve? If yes, can I replace it to my active Pokemon if my active Pokemon is knocked out?

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Pokemon on the bench and in play can evolve (only 1 evolution a turn, and you have to wait a turn from when you put the Pokemon card down to evolve it).

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How do I sort a binder?

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Sort the binder by type of card (like electric, then water, etc.) or by power/HP (highest to lowest or lowest to highest).

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