Pokémon · TCG guide

Your first turn, step by step

What to do, in order, on the very first turn of a game.

TCG guideEasy21 October 2026

Steps

  1. Draw a card

    You draw at the start of every turn, including your first.

  2. Play Basics to the Bench

    Up to five.

  3. Search with Items

    Ultra Ball and Nest Ball first.

  4. Play one Supporter

    Not allowed if you went first.

  5. Attach one Energy

    Then attack, unless you went first.

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