The Pokemon TCG's long and storied history began with the original 151 Pokemon from Kanto, which includes some of the most popular Pokemon ever
Although the Pokmon franchise's 25th anniversary likely played a role in the Happy Meal campaign selling out within hours in 2021, the TCG has actually seen a major explosion in popularity in recent years
The biggest concern with playing monocolor decks around a niche mechanic like energy is the limited pool of cards available, but Nissa really patches any holes on both sides of your gameplan
Under 14s must be with a responsible adult
Now, a barrage of upkeep triggers from Subversion and Palace Siege wont exactly lead to an engaging play experience, but they do reinforce a unique take on the archetype: slowly draining the table until one player finds themselves at a slightly lower life total than the others
Broader economic trends play a huge role in what people are willing to spend on collectibles