SENIOR DIVISION · AGES 9–13

The Advanced Trainer's Guide to the Pokémon TCG

5 chapters of independent reading that take your child from casual player to confident competitor. Real math. Real strategy. Real results.

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CHAPTER 1 — THE GOLDEN RULE

D = ((Base + Tool) × Weakness) − Resistance

Your child will solve damage calculations that require Order of Operations — the same math they need in 4th–7th grade.

What Your Child Will Master

1
The Golden Rule of Damage
D = ((Base + Tool) × Weakness) − Resistance
Order of Operations (Math)
2
Order of Operations & Sequencing
Strategic Sequencing
3
Deck Building & Thinning
Probability & Ratios
4
The Seven-Prize Game
Resource Management
5
Tournament Etiquette
Sportsmanship & Composure
5
Chapters
~1.5h
Total Reading Time
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Independent Reading

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AGES 9–13 · SENIOR DIVISION

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This guide assumes knowledge of basic card types, turn structure, and battle mechanics. If your child is just starting out, begin with the Starter Guide.

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