How to Use the Japanese Official Pokemon Card Deck Builder Without Knowing Japanese

September 16, 2024

Quick Overview

Why use the Japanese Pokémon website's deck builder
Step-by-step instructions on using it with translation help
How to register and modify your deck
Tips for an easier experience

Introduction

For Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) players, a deck-building tool is a must-have. It helps you record, modify, and share your decks with ease. With Japanese cards releasing earlier than other regions, even players outside Japan may want to test decks using cards not yet available in their language.

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The official Japanese Pokémon card website’s deck builder is a great option. But it can be tough to use if you don't know Japanese. In this guide, we'll show you how to use a helpful tool, "PTCG Card Search", to build your deck easily, no Japanese required!

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Set Up Your Workspace

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First, you’ll need to set up three main tools:

Visit PTCG Card Search and click “Card Search” to access the card database.
Go to the Japanese deck builder website here.
Prepare a separate search window for card names in Japanese.

Arrange these three tools in a triangular layout, as shown below, for an optimal workflow.

2. Input Cards into the Deck Builder

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Here’s the trick: use the “PTCG Card Search” tool to search for cards in English. Once you find the card, copy the Japanese name from the results, and paste it into the search bar on the Japanese deck builder’s card search window. Repeat this process to add each card to your deck.

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3. Registering Your Deck

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Once your deck contains 60 cards (with no more than 4 copies of any card except basic energy), ensure you meet the deck’s format requirements. Then click the “Check if Rules are Satisfied” button, followed by “Register Deck.”

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Finally, save your deck code for future modifications!

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4. Modifying an Existing Deck

If you need to modify a registered deck, enter its code in the main search bar on the deck builder website and edit as needed.

Tips for Easier Use

We recommend using this method on a computer or tablet for easier management. While it’s possible to use it on a mobile phone, the process can be cumbersome.

Final Thoughts

If you’re looking to build a new deck and explore fresh strategies, the Japanese Pokémon card website’s deck builder is a fantastic tool. While language can be a barrier, with the help of PTCG Card Search, you can easily build, modify, and share your decks—no Japanese required!