First of all, hello. I'm looking to get back into the trading card game. I believe the last time I played was in 2001, and obviously there has been a lot of changes since then. I have browsed the forums and watched some videos so I know some of the game mechanics have changed. I know you can use trainers as often as you like, but supporters only once per turn. The one change I do not understand is the Lost Zone. Are there any other game mechanics that have changed?
Another thing I know is how different sets are rotated in and out. My question about this is how often does the average set stay in rotation for? Obviously the cards are mainly useful only while they can be used in competition, and I would prefer to get some cards that would be useful for more than just a little while.
Because my cards are mainly from the Base, Jungle, and Rocket sets, I don't have any cards legal in the current format. I have read some other threads debating the merits of purchasing boxes, theme decks (or theme deck boxes), tins, or individual cards, however I am still up in the air. And I do not know my metagame because the league I am looking to join starts up again soon, so any deck suggestions are good.
In regards to buying the cards, I understand Troll&Toad is the site most often recommended. Are there other places though, because I added up the total to make a Durant deck from T&T, and it was ~$30 off estimates I've heard people come up with. Also, how would I go about selling cards I no longer need? I would prefer not to deal with eBay and Paypal.
Any advice would be much appreciated.
Another thing I know is how different sets are rotated in and out. My question about this is how often does the average set stay in rotation for? Obviously the cards are mainly useful only while they can be used in competition, and I would prefer to get some cards that would be useful for more than just a little while.
Because my cards are mainly from the Base, Jungle, and Rocket sets, I don't have any cards legal in the current format. I have read some other threads debating the merits of purchasing boxes, theme decks (or theme deck boxes), tins, or individual cards, however I am still up in the air. And I do not know my metagame because the league I am looking to join starts up again soon, so any deck suggestions are good.
In regards to buying the cards, I understand Troll&Toad is the site most often recommended. Are there other places though, because I added up the total to make a Durant deck from T&T, and it was ~$30 off estimates I've heard people come up with. Also, how would I go about selling cards I no longer need? I would prefer not to deal with eBay and Paypal.
Any advice would be much appreciated.