Hello I'm new here and i haven't played TGC in a while so i was wondering if anyone would like to help me out a little and give some Trainer Tips as i call them.
Trainer Tips for Getting Back into Competitive Play
- Thread starter Professor_Pulse
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1. Buy singles, not packs. I spent a good $500 on packs before I realized that I could have just bought 3 playsets of Shaymin EX with the money I spent trying to get one. Buying a pack every once in a while is good fun, but don't put yourself in a bad situation because you try to pull what you need.
2. Proxy decks before you buy. Proxying a deck means using printed cards (like ones you print from your printer) to practice with friends before you go and buy the real thing. You don't want to buy a whole bunch of cards for a deck then change half of them and have to buy more cards later.
3. Instead of playing budget decks, just save for bigger items. Shaymin-EX is pretty spendy, and most decks run at least two or three. A lot of new players will try to run budget decks (which can be fun but usually don't win as often) in place of them. Instead, save the money you would spend on the budget deck and invest in Shaymin-EX. You'll be able to use them in Standard for the next year at least and in Expanded for probably two more years. The same goes for other spendier cards too.
4. Find a local spot to play. Lots of games shops will have a league that people go to play at. They range from very casual players to really competitive players. Leagues are a great place to exchange information about the meta and play with real, physical cards.
5. Invest in good sleeves. Yeah, sleeves can look nice, and it is fun to have sleeves with neat designs on them. But when you get down to it, sleeves are designed to keep your cards clean and safe while you play with them. I recommend Dragonshield sleeves. The same goes for playmats. They provide an extra layer of protection for your cards and your sleeves.
6. Be a good sport and always follow the spirit of the game. If you want people to keep playing with you, don't be a jerk. Shake your opponent's hand after a match. If they're new, help them learn how to play the game. We have a vested interest in being nice to our opponents and new players because if we aren't, there won't be anyone to play with.
2. Proxy decks before you buy. Proxying a deck means using printed cards (like ones you print from your printer) to practice with friends before you go and buy the real thing. You don't want to buy a whole bunch of cards for a deck then change half of them and have to buy more cards later.
3. Instead of playing budget decks, just save for bigger items. Shaymin-EX is pretty spendy, and most decks run at least two or three. A lot of new players will try to run budget decks (which can be fun but usually don't win as often) in place of them. Instead, save the money you would spend on the budget deck and invest in Shaymin-EX. You'll be able to use them in Standard for the next year at least and in Expanded for probably two more years. The same goes for other spendier cards too.
4. Find a local spot to play. Lots of games shops will have a league that people go to play at. They range from very casual players to really competitive players. Leagues are a great place to exchange information about the meta and play with real, physical cards.
5. Invest in good sleeves. Yeah, sleeves can look nice, and it is fun to have sleeves with neat designs on them. But when you get down to it, sleeves are designed to keep your cards clean and safe while you play with them. I recommend Dragonshield sleeves. The same goes for playmats. They provide an extra layer of protection for your cards and your sleeves.
6. Be a good sport and always follow the spirit of the game. If you want people to keep playing with you, don't be a jerk. Shake your opponent's hand after a match. If they're new, help them learn how to play the game. We have a vested interest in being nice to our opponents and new players because if we aren't, there won't be anyone to play with.
Thanks for the Tips you're a big help Man.
