I'm looking to buy Pokemon cards for a 3rd grader and I'm totally confused by all the choices. I read that XY is the new evolved packs and if I'm not mistaken, are compatible with the EX packs. Does anyone know what the "in demand" set is? Are the ones in tins (with an online code for a deck?) better than the box sets without the tins (no code?)? So many choices ...

I love abroad, so some of the sold out sets may be available where I'm at.

Thanks so much! I don't know why I waited so long to look this stuff up.