Inevitable Reprints Edition
Conquered by Rainbow Rockets >>33946868

New? Read these.
>https://imgur.com/a/4rigA
>https://pastebin.com/j07sPEnF

TL:DR
>Complete all Trainer Challenges to get 45 free packs (use Cheat Engine's speedhack to speed up AI games)
>Play through using Basic decks to unlock them for versus play.
>Farm Versus Mode theme ladder for Tokens and Tournament Tickets.
>Enter tournaments to get TRADABLE chests and packs.
>DON'T OPEN THEM.
>Trade them for the cards you actually want for a deck you want to build directly, or flip your way up to them.
>Public trade is like the GTS, if you want proper results, put up your own offers.

What themedeck should I buy?
>Buy the Lunala one. Some say Lycanroc is better but they're stupid.

What's a pika pack?
>The 55 token avatar cosmetic boxes in the shop. For some reason, they have buying power just short of an uncommon chest.

Resources
>http://www.pokebeach.com/forums/forum/tcg-competitive-play.156/
>http://www.pokemon.com/us/play-pokemon/pokemon-events/championship-series-event-results/
>https://pkmncards.com/advanced/
>http://thecharizardlounge.com/decklists/

Trading companies overprice cards, aim lower. Keep pack value in mind when trading. Always check other public trades, even when using a guide.
>http://forums.pokemontcg.com/forum/33-in-game-item-exchange/
>https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1c1f_CdC_RIlzz_JMfFjBQmfZmgUXjkBlE86EzcJQOI0/
>http://www.ou7c4st.com/card-values.html

Code Giveaways:
>Post them as an image with the QR code covered. Bots will snatch plain text or uncovered QRs.
>Ask for emails and send em individually.
>Don't be an ass, post your pulls so we can see which codes are used
>Do not beg for codes