The newest Switch Pokmon game at the time of writing is franchise spin-off Detective Pikachu Returns, which launched on 6th October 2023
More importantly, Starter Decks also serve as a valuable first impression for a card game, giving them a taste of what to look forward to as they dig into each deck
From uncomplicated card text to simplified rules, it axes much of the complexity of the original Pokmon TCG while still wrapping it up in an addictive collection loop that looks to have players checking their phones daily and maybe even spending real-world money on microtransactions to get more cards
This synergizes exceptionally well with cards like Insidious Roots, making it a powerful tool for graveyard-focused strategies
This ability is particularly impressive since so much of the game involves knowing when to swap out an injured Pokmon to prevent opponent's from gaining an additional point and a potential win
There are some expectations to how Flairs work: Two Gold Star Trainer cards, namely the full artwork versions of Supporter cards, can not have Flairs added