I think there was a pretty large migration to just regular social media platforms. A lot of people have just left, it also might not have actually been as active as we remember. I just cant imagine that kids currently getting into the game would even think to go an internet forum when they can...
This is the type of card that would actually be relevant to competitive play if Pokémon had a draft format :confused::confused::confused::confused::confused::confused::confused: smh
That post was at least 6 years old lol, the HeartGold SoulSilver booster box for $90 would have been the way to go for sure. oh well hindsight is 20.20
You just got to play. However that is, online, in person, by yourself, with friends. Play games, as many as you can. If you play 5 to 10 games a day for 1 to 2 months you will probably be able to go positive at a regionals. It's all about practice. Oh and buying singles will save you money, you...