Remember a week ago when I begged Nintendo to make a new Pokemon TCG video game? I pleaded to relive the amazing Gameboy Color version of the game, and a very helpful reader emailed me to inform that I was a giant idiot, and Nintendo has had a Pokemon TCG game to download on their website for ages. Turns out that it's pretty fucking awesome.
It plays exactly like the Magic The Gathering console adaptations. You can zoom in on any card at any time, and since the Pokemon TCG rules are toddlerish compared to games like Magic or Munchkin, it's super easy to follow. Attach energy, use items like a whore, and evolve as often as you can, it's a lot of fun, although I have yet to be legitimately challenged by the AI in the campaign mode.
Luckily there's a decent online match system that will be happy to pit you against a 9 year old who has crafted an invincible deck. A 9 year old who keeps typing "HAHAFAGHAHAFAG!11!11" every time he knocks out one of your Torchics.
And yes, that is an Emboar versus a Hydregion, kind of a big deal.
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