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{{Infobox game
|name={{color|fff|Pokémon Card Game: How to Play DS}}
|jname={{color|fff|ポケモンカードゲーム あそびかたDS}}
|boxart=TCG HTPDS JP boxart.png
|size=200px
|caption=Japanese box art (game only)
|category=Strategy
|players=1-2 players simultaneous
|platform=[[Nintendo DS]]
|gen_series=[[Generation V]] miscellaneous
|release_date_ja=August 5, 2011
|release_date_na=N/A
|release_date_eu=N/A
|release_date_au=N/A
|release_date_kr=N/A
|publisher=[[The Pokémon Company]]
|developer=[[Creatures, Inc.]], ZENER WORKS
|cero=A
|staff=no
}}

'''Pokémon Card Game: How To Play DS''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンカードゲーム あそびかたDS''' ''Pokémon Card Game: How To Play DS'') is a game which focuses on teaching players how to play the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]. The {{TCG|Beginning Set}} was rereleased on August 5, 2011, which contained the same cards as the September 2010 Beginning Set, but came with this game.

It has tutorials and a digital rulebook. After the player has completed all the tutorials, there are five different CPU characters to play against.
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==Tutorials==
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# '''ポケモンカードゲーム?''' ''Pokémon Card Game?'' &mdash; This tutorial introduces the main character, シユン Shun, and his friend ナナミ Nanami. Nanami introduces Shun to the Pokémon Trading Card Game and basic concepts like playing field layout, {{TCG|Coin}}s, Damage Counters, and the like.
# '''バト ルしよ う!''' ''Try To Battle!'' &mdash; A guided tutorial of Shun's first battle with Nanami. They both use the Tepig Half Deck from the {{TCG|Beginning Set}}. The tutorial guides the player through setup of a match and introduces {{TCG|Active Pokémon}}, {{TCG|Benched Pokémon}}, {{TCG|Prize Card}}s, {{TCG|Energy card}}s and attacking. 
# '''{{tt|進化|しんか}}だ!''' ''It's Evolution!'' &mdash; Nanami teaches Shun about {{TCG|evolution|evolving}} Pokémon and [[retreat cost|retreating]]. As in the previous tutorial, they both use the Tepig Half Deck.
# '''トレーナーズカード''' ''Trainer Card'' &mdash; Nanami teaches Shun about {{TCG|Trainer card}}s. They both use the Tepig Half Deck.
# '''{{tt|弱点?|じゃくてん?}}''' ''Weaknesses?'' &mdash; Shun learns about {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Weakness}} and {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Resistance}}. Shun uses the Oshawott Half Deck.
# '''{{tt|特殊状態|とくしゅじょうたい}}''' ''Special Condition'' &mdash; Shun learns about {{TCG|Special Condition}}s. Shun uses the Snivy Half Deck.
# '''{{tt|特性||とくせい}}''' ''Special characteristic'' &mdash; Shun learns about [[Ability|Abilities]]. Shun uses the Tepig Half Deck.
# '''ちからをためすとき!''' ''Time to test your strength!'' &mdash; Shun uses the Tepig Half Deck.
# '''サポート カード!''' ''Support Card!'' &mdash; Shun learns about {{TCG|Supporter card}}s. Shun uses the Snivy Half Deck.

==Connectivity==
Pokémon Card Game: How to Play DS supports [[Nintendo DS]] Download Play, enabling two players to play simultaneously using only one game card.

As this game is not [[Nintendo DSi|DSi-enhanced]], it will work on any console in the [[Nintendo DS]] or [[Nintendo 3DS]] family from any region.

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[[Category:Nintendo DS games]]
[[Category:Pokémon Trading Card Game video games]]

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