>>56330607Yeah, there was. Even as far as the first base set, there was an active competitive scene.
Haymaker decks were the most dominant at the time (70HP basics that started doing damage immediately), with favourites being Hitmonchan, Mewtwo, Scyther and Electabuz There were a few others like Rain Dance Blastoise, but it was basically Haymaker or bust at the start.
But 99% of kids didn't play and just collected cards. Much like they do nowadays as well. Now you have investorcucks who've basically blown the costs of the TCG out of proportion.
