So I'm not sure where to start so I'll just go by what the OP wanted.
1. I'm just getting into the game so I would be looking at starter decks or preconstructed products, nothing too competitive while I relearn the rules and how to actually play the game. It should be noted that the last time I played this game was ~1999-2000, Jungle was the new set when I stopped. I can toss ~$100 to get into the game so some basic things like mats, sleeves, and basic cards should be covered.
2. What I'm interested in is building casual 'theme' decks. I am interested in mainly Fighting energy Pokemon, the Machamp tin caught my eye (though I'm not too sure what is going on with EX cards). I would love to be able to make a deck focused on second stage Pokemon like Golem or Rhyperior though I'm not sure what products would have that in it.
3. This is probably the best place to put some general questions:
A) What is the average price of a deck that can compete in 'in shop' events? Events like 10-20 player tourneys that are held at a local game store.
B) Where can I find information about all of the rules changes since I played last? I have been looking on youtube and I can't find a rules pdf on the official Pokemon site so I'm lost.
C) I know there is a card search engine like Gatherer on the official Pokemon site but I'm not sure what sets I should be looking at or buying from.
1. I'm just getting into the game so I would be looking at starter decks or preconstructed products, nothing too competitive while I relearn the rules and how to actually play the game. It should be noted that the last time I played this game was ~1999-2000, Jungle was the new set when I stopped. I can toss ~$100 to get into the game so some basic things like mats, sleeves, and basic cards should be covered.
2. What I'm interested in is building casual 'theme' decks. I am interested in mainly Fighting energy Pokemon, the Machamp tin caught my eye (though I'm not too sure what is going on with EX cards). I would love to be able to make a deck focused on second stage Pokemon like Golem or Rhyperior though I'm not sure what products would have that in it.
3. This is probably the best place to put some general questions:
A) What is the average price of a deck that can compete in 'in shop' events? Events like 10-20 player tourneys that are held at a local game store.
B) Where can I find information about all of the rules changes since I played last? I have been looking on youtube and I can't find a rules pdf on the official Pokemon site so I'm lost.
C) I know there is a card search engine like Gatherer on the official Pokemon site but I'm not sure what sets I should be looking at or buying from.