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Secret Rare_ The Ultimate Starter Guide to the Pokémon TCG (Ages 5-8)
Chapter 5: How to Take a Turn
Taking a turn is as easy as following four steps in order: Draw, Bench, Attach, and Attack. Just follow these steps every time it is your turn!
Step 1: Draw.
Take one card from the top of your deck and put it in your hand. You must do this at the very beginning of every turn!
Step 2: Bench.
If you have new Basic monsters in your hand, you can put them on your Bench so they are ready to battle later.
Step 3: Attach.
Pick one Energy card from your hand. Slide it under one of your monsters. Remember, you can only attach ONE Energy card per turn, so choose carefully!
Step 4: Attack!
Choose one of your active monster's attacks. Make sure you have enough Energy attached to pay for it. Once you attack, your turn is over!
[Parent Prompt]: Let's practice the steps. Have your child physically act out drawing a card, placing a card on the table to be the Bench, and sliding an energy card under it to Attach.