POKEMON TCG: Battle Academy 2024

I'm pretty middle-aged, enough so that when Pokemon came out for Game Boy, I was a teen and thought it was for babies - who knew it would become a mega franchise? As a result, I know about the franchise and that the game exists but never really played any of it and had no idea how the card game worked.My 8 year old son has been showing a lot of interest in Pokemon lately, but it wasn't clear whether he wanted shiny cards with cool monsters, or wanted to be able to trade cards, or wanted to actually play the game. I thought this Battle Academy would be a good intro based on reviews and recommendations of some coworkers. It comes with a game board, three decks, and a guide. The brilliant thing about this set is that the decks are balanced, so you don't need to know how to do deck building to start playing, and the guide is actually a walkthrough based on the decks being ordered a certain way. Each player has a copy and it tells you draw a card, you'll get an energy, now play this creature, etc. It's brief but demonstrates pretty much all the features of the game including drawing, energy cards, attacks, trainer cards, leveling up, combat/damage, and kills.There's a bit to remember but it's not overwhelming, and if you do the walkthrough once or twice you're ready to play for real. Then you just shuffle up the decks and go for it. My son and I had fun playing matches after that, and I appreciate that you can reuse the decks or buy more cards and use the board for your own decks. The price isn't bad for what you get, and each deck does get a shiny special card which is a cool touch. Definitely recommend if you're a noob to the TCG, if you've already got cards and know how to play, you can probably skip this one.

I recently purchased the "POKEMON TCG: Battle Academy 2024," and I couldn't be happier! This set is perfect for both newcomers and seasoned players. The layout is clear and user-friendly, making it easy to learn the basics of the game. I love the three ready-to-play decks, featuring popular Pokémon, which adds to the excitement. The included guide is comprehensive, helping us grasp strategies quickly. The quality of the cards is top-notch, and the vibrant artwork is a nice touch. Overall, it’s a fantastic value for the price.

T product Great starter for players. May not be good for collectors. But there are alot of energy cards. Grea

While the decks in this set will certainly not win any tournaments, they are outstanding for learning the game. The absence of complications such as status effects, resistances, and abilities makes this set extremely accessible for young children (and their inexperienced parents). In my opinion, this represents a superior entry point compared to 'My First Battle' decks as it more closely resembles the complete game, has much more replayability, and is more engaging.

My 7 year old likes it.

I bought this for my nieces since they were interested in Pokémon cards and playing board games. The box is a bit big (fills half a compartment of a small suitcase).I’ve seen some reviews online that it’s a full-fledged Pokémon game so younger people might need some guidance in playing. Instructions are simple enough to follow since they’re straightforward. I also think it would aid them in practicing their English reading skills.I wanted to keep it for myself but I guess I can buy one for myself, too. One thing I can think of is that since it has three decks, I would initiate them as if they were choosing a starter Pokémon and stick to it—but of course they can play with whatever deck they want. 😊

This was a nice introduction to playing Pokemon with my son. Lots of kids collect cards but no one knows how to play.

The ease of learning was very good. Help us learn the game. The card quality was good.