My son is 9 and is interested in the Pokemon card game. He has played a little of the video games and likes them. Usually when he shows an interest in something I'm able to find out a little about it and help him out, but Pokemon is a little after my time and I have no idea how this stuff works. I've never played a Pokemon video game either. My only exposure to turn-based games has been the first couple of Final Fantasy games; I never really got into it.
So I want to get him some cards and whatnot. I haven't got the foggiest idea what to get or even what I'm looking for. I haven't really seen anything that looks like it could be a starter kit; just packs of cards. Mostly its Black & White that I'm seeing - is this all that's out? Are all of the different versions compatible (like can you play Black & White cards with older ones)? How do you learn how to play? Do I need anything other than the cards? How can I get a large number of cards for pretty cheap? WHAT AM I DOING HERE, PEOPLE?
So I want to get him some cards and whatnot. I haven't got the foggiest idea what to get or even what I'm looking for. I haven't really seen anything that looks like it could be a starter kit; just packs of cards. Mostly its Black & White that I'm seeing - is this all that's out? Are all of the different versions compatible (like can you play Black & White cards with older ones)? How do you learn how to play? Do I need anything other than the cards? How can I get a large number of cards for pretty cheap? WHAT AM I DOING HERE, PEOPLE?