Pokemon Trading Card Game (TCG) Ongoing Club for Absolute Beginners
What's included
4 live meetings
3 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
Beginner Level
Pokemon Trading Card Game Live for Beginners 👋 If you're using Outschool for the first time, you can use coupon code MISSDEVYN20 for a $20 credit toward any class! 🍎 Get to know our teachers (copy and paste in your browser): https://bit.ly/VGUMeetTheTeachers 🚀 Class Description: Embark on a journey to become a Pokémon Trading Card Game master! This four week class is for students who want to learn how to play Pokemon TCG Live, a digital version of the Pokemon trading card game. There are pre-built decks available to use. So even if your student doesn't have a huge Pokemon card collection, they will be able to participate. Plus, every class, your student's teacher will share a special code so they can earn more cards online. If there is time, we will also have a short Pokemon card show and tell where students can show off their favorite physical cards. 🥳 Small Class Sizes: Our smaller class sizes guarantee quality attention given to each individual! Rather than getting lost inside a giant class or being isolated inside a Zoom breakout room, our teachers play along on their screens and get to know every individual, and learners are given a chance to form true bonds of friendship. ⚡ Course Overview: We will cover the basics of how to play, how to build a deck, and basic game strategies. During class, we will also play the Pokemon TCG Live together. We will meet once a week for four weeks. Students need to have a Pokemon TCG Live account. We will share gamer tags in order to battle together. Pokemon TCG Live is a free game that can be downloaded on a computer or mobile device. For more details, please follow this link: https://tcg.pokemon.com/en-us/tcgl/ If your child is already familiar with Pokemon TCG and wants to play with other students, please see our intermediate or advanced classes. Weekly Schedule Week 1- Introduction to card types and exploring card features -Explain the different types of cards -Explore how to use trainers, Pokemon, items, and energy -Analyze pre-built decks in Pokemon TCG Live Week 2- Gameplay Mechanics and Rules -Turn structure and phases -Initiating battles and resolving attacks -Utilizing trainer, item, and Pokemon cards effectively Week 3- Example Battle -Watch a real game -Analyze and explore strategies used in the game -Look at different deck structures Week 4- Choosing a Deck -Examine premade built decks on TCG Live -Discuss the benefits and downfalls of different decks After your child has finished this class, they are ready to join the weekly TCG Live battle class also taught by Miss Devyn's Video Game Universe. ⚠️ If your student would like some 1:1 Pokemon TCG help, please reach out and let us know. We have several teachers who can help your child master their deck and prepare to participate in tournaments.
Learning Goals
Our goal is to teach the fundamentals of Pokemon TCG Live.
Other Details
Learning Needs
All of our teachers have experience working with students who have unique learning needs. We want and welcome all students in our classroom. Our number one goal is to help all children feel like they have a place with their fellow gamers.
Parental Guidance
Students need to create a profile through the free Pokemon TCG Live app: https://tcg.pokemon.com/en-us/tcgl/
Students will share their gamer tag during class so we can connect and battle each other
No other third party resources will be used
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 teachers have teaching certificates
New Jersey Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
Ohio Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
5 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics from University of Calgary
Bachelor's Degree in English from Brigham Young University - Idaho
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Bachelor's Degree in English from Brigham Young University - Idaho
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Miami University
1 teacher has an Associate's degree
Associate's Degree from Elgin Community College
Associate's Degree from College of Dupage
Miss Devyn’s Video Game Universe is full of teachers from different backgrounds and expertise. We’d love it if you took a moment to get to know your teacher!
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Live Group Class
$20
weekly or $80 for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
50 min
Completed by 6 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
2-5 learners per class