trading card game
noun
plural trading card games
: a game in which players use trading cards to build customized decks for individual competitive game sessions or tournament play : collectible card game
The Pokémon trading card game's objective is to build the most powerful deck of Pokémon and battle by taking turns using attacks and abilities to defeat your opponent.—
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—abbreviation TCG
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“Trading card game.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trading%20card%20game. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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