Old >>36673933

New Player?
>https://imgur.com/a/xqVNUmD
>https://pastebin.com/ELjEKba6

TL:DR
>Complete all Trainer Challenges to get free packs and unlock basic decks (use Cheat Engine to speed up AI games).
>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?
>Either Garchomp or Swampert.

Resources
>http://www.pokemon.com/us/play-pokemon/pokemon-events/championship-series-event-results/
>http://limitlesstcg.com/decks
>https://pastebin.com/mcCWbytq (budget deck pastebin)

Trading companies overprice cards, aim lower. Keep pack value in mind when trading. Always check other public trades, even when using a guide.
>http://www.ou7c4st.com/card-values.html

Code Giveaways
>Post your pulls or your mom dies in her sleep
>Do not beg for codes