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Old >>34968407

New Player?
>https://imgur.com/a/4rigA
>https://pastebin.com/vwBsVUZ3

TL:DR
>Complete all Trainer Challenges to get 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 Garchomp one.

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/
>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.
>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.
>Post your pulls or your mom dies in her sleep
>Do not beg for codes