I remember I always collected the real cards in real life(still got 3 boxes full of em) and I bought this game It was so addictive and stayed true to the Pokemon roots. And have always scoured the internet for any rumors of a new one.
The only problem is that now theres a lot more pokemon cards which would mean tons more time spent trying to collect your cards.
While it would be like yugioh they should still keep it like they had it where you won't have to pay but just win the packs after each battle.