Supporting your child’s card game hobby means you’re encouraging them to learn, grow, and connect with a community. From learning math to making friends to discovering the importance of strategy and patience, TCGs offer a rich world of benefits. By understanding the basics, setting boundaries, and getting involved, you’re not only encouraging their passion but also sharing in the joy it brings.

If you’ve spent any amount of time around trading card games, you’ve probably seen, heard, or been part of an interaction where one person (maybe it’s you) is sad they opened some number of packs or boxes and the response from whomever they’re talking to is, “Well, that’s why you should only buy singles.” Is this actually true?