2006 UI edition

New/Returning Player?
>https://pastebin.com/ZsYKRnPK
>https://imgur.com/a/W4NkOu6 (deckbuilding guide)

>Public trade is like the GTS, if you want proper results, put up your own offers.
>Don't open tradable packs unless it's from giveaways (and POST PULLS)

What theme deck should I buy? (current because theme decks are cancelled)
>Relentless Flame (most luck)
>Dragonite (most consistent, most commonly played)
>Charizard VIV (has SSH trainers)

Resources
>https://www.trainerhill.com/analysis/meta (meta analysis of online tournaments)
>https://play.limitlesstcg.com/tournaments (online tournaments and decklists)
>https://www.justinbasil.com/guide/teu-on/budget (reddit's budget decks)
>https://pastebin.com/svqYihpM (4chan budget deck pastebin)
>https://pastebin.com/kM7ucNV8 (trading tips pastebin)
>https://ptcgoprices.com (automated prices for online trading)


Some basics to know in preparation for TCG Live
>Get 125 untradable/tradable packs so you get the max numbers of crystals upon transfer (enough for 1 year of battle pass plus)
>Only 4 copies (a playset) of everything you have in collection will transfer. Any remaining copies will give you jackshit.
>SR energy seems to be safe, you can transfer up to 59 copies of basic energy
>cosmetics (coins, sleeves, deckboxes) will only transfer 1 of each and only cosmetics associated with an irl product
>tokens, tickets and HGSS cards won't transfer
>only LOT-on will be implemented in expanded format at launch
>ptcgo goes offline forever before the official launch
>release date unknown, beta for canadian smartphones first. ptcgl icons have been spotted on fusion strike blister images (november 12)

Support Articles for ptcgl
>https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/pokemon-tcg-live-launches-soon-on-mobile-devices-tablets-pcs-and-macs/
>https://support.pokemon.com/hc/en-us/sections/360011828611-FAQs

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