Pokémon Trading Card Game Player's Guide

This section welcomes the reader into the world of Pokémon and into the Trading Card Game, as well as outlining what is listed in the guide.

This section lists the complete list of the Base Set and Jungle expansions as well as a look at the at-the-time unreleased Fossil expansion.

This section features an in-depth look at the rules in the TCG, looking at the card types, Energy types, Special Conditions, game setup and other basic rules.

This section lists tips on how to improve the reader's current game with tips and strategies to make sure they stay in control of the game.

This section features an in-depth look into all of the classes of decks there are, such as Evolution Decks and Stall Decks, as well as strategies on how to create an original winning deck.

This section lists three tournament winning decks, giving details on the deck, their contents and how to use them.

• Rain Dance
• Haymaker
• Invisible Stall

This section lists a few variations to the Trading Card Game itself, such as turning it into a game of Solitaire or a multiplayer game.

This section contains a brief strategy about every Pokémon card released in the Base Set and Jungle Expansions, listed in alphabetical order, starting with Pokémon, Trainer cards and then Energy cards.

This section contains a look into the Japanese set compositions, which include Base Set, Jungle, Fossil, Team Rocket and Gym Heroes.

This section contains a walkthrough into the then only Japanese released Pokémon Snap.

This section lists a few descriptions the Pokémon phenomena has reached outside the Trading Card Game, such as the video games and a mall tour.