build-tcg-decklisted

# Build TCG Deck Construct a trading card game deck from archetype selection through final optimization, following a structured process that works across Pokemon TCG, Magic: The Gathering, Flesh and Blood, and other major TCGs. ## When to Use - Building a new deck for a specific tournament format or casual play - Adapting an existing deck to a changed meta-game - Evaluating whether a new card or set release warrants a deck change - Teaching someone the principles of deck construction - Converting a deck concept into a tournament-ready list ## Inputs - **Required**: Card game (Pokemon TCG, MTG, FaB, etc.) - **Required**: Format (Standard, Expanded, Modern, Legacy, Blitz, etc.) - **Required**: Goal (competitive tournament, casual play, budget build) - **Optional**: Preferred archetype or strategy (aggro, control, combo, midrange) - **Optional**: Budget constraints (maximum spend, cards already owned) - **Optional**: Current meta-game snapshot (top decks, expected field) ## Procedure ### Step 1: Define the Archetype Choose the deck's strategic identity. 1. Identify the available archetypes in the current format: - **Aggro**: Win quickly through early pressure and efficient attackers - **Control**: Answer threats efficiently, win in the late game with card advantage - **Combo**: Assemble specific card combinations for powerful synergy or instant wins - **Midrange**: Flexible strategy that shifts between aggro and control as needed - **Tempo**: Gain resourc