Yup, first TCG ever. About 3 years before Pokemon. The new Core Set is about to be released. They release a new Core Set every year, designed specifically to help new players into the game, so it's a good time to get into it. I myself am a certified judge (basically means I go to tournaments, make sure everything runs smoothly, and answer any rules questions that come up), so if you're interested in learning more, I'm more than happy to help out.