Pokemon Battle Academy is a smart springboard into a wider world, and for its price (a little over £20), it's by far the most cost-effective way to get into Pokemon cards as well as the easiest ...

The board game is meant to act as a way for families to learn how to play the Pokemon TCG together, and comes with three 60-card decks, a two-player game board, gameplay accessories, and tutorial ...

Fortunately for new players, The Pokemon Company is always coming up with new ways to show prospective players the ropes, and the new Battle Academy set looks like the most streamlined version yet.

Battle Academy reimagines strategic Pokémon Trading Card Game gameplay as an easy-to-learn and fun-to-play experience for the whole family in a classic board-game format.