But here it just works on another level
Even if the core set leads to an exciting new format, most people are priced into waiting for rotation at this point
This digital option with free cards will lower the barrier to entry for players. As someone who hasnt opened a physical pack of Pokmon cards for probably 15 years and has only dabbled in the trading card game, I can that I had an absolute blast opening booster packs to add to my Pocket collection

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As of writing this article, I have two black decksand I am mulling over the idea of having three