Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) is a collectible card game for two players, based on the Pokémon anime (and video game) franchise. Players can collect cards representing their favourite Pokémon, from throughout the franchise's history, build a team and battle it out. Originally published by Wizards of the Coast in 1996, it is (since 2003) now published by The Pokémon Company. over 30 billion cards have been sold worldwide since the games initial release. To play the game you will require a 60-card deck, either pre-constructed, or customised, from your personal card collection. You will also need some way to track damage and conditions.