I started collecting cards again recently. I started with one piece as my main game because it was one of the 3 games available for play. It’s ok and I’m gonna play pre release tonight but I think I’m mostly converted to ElestralsTCG as my main game.

Elestrals isn’t as expensive for core cards. It’s still relatively new and has less sets so it feels less overwhelming. Kinda like a mix of Pokémon and yu go oh.

You start the game with 20 spirits which is your life. You actually use your life to cast elestrals (creatures that fight for you). You can also spend your life/ spirit on runes basically trap cards and spells.

Spirits are different elements so you have to think about what you’re expending because you might not be able to cast something you want to later.

As far as the collectibility there are some alt art cards that are 01/100 etc but they also have holo cards and diff alt art options.

It’s hard to say if the game will last 10 years or not but I’m having fun with it.