But players in local Pokemon tournaments sponsored by the store, most of them boys under the age of 14, take it all in stride. We all have a good time playing it, and it can be a challenge. The game is played through a complex series of interactions between the individual cards. Some cards are devoted to any one of the 151 Pokemon characters, each with detailed powers and abilities. Others are energy sources, which the character cards can draw upon to fuel various powers.
Additional cards act as modifiers.
Booster packs are smaller, but they are where the most valuable cards may be found. Certain cards are more powerful, and thus less common, than others. By collecting a variety of cards, players can build decks of a limited number of cards to combat their opponents. The varied cards allow for a large number of offensive and defensive options for the little characters, which resemble everything from mice to mushrooms. The way you put your cards together can mean the difference between winning and losing.