You start with Level 72
At first this seems like an absolute stab in the dark
But it's actually a deep, inventive, and hugely popular tabletop game - every bit as as engrossing and addictive as something like Magic or Hearthstone
Yes, you lose some life every turn, but The One Ring is also indestructible, making it extremely difficult for your opponents to interact with, and you really should have some bounce spells to maximise the potential of The One Ring (and to not lose too much life)
As Pokmon Legends Z-A takes place in Lumiose City within Kalos, it makes sense that Mega Pokemon would play a huge role in both the video and card games
(Since the cards are facedown, you should try to remember which unique allies were kidnapped and added to the pile of potential sacrifices without having to look at it.) Additionally, the cards in the pile of potential sacrifices and underneath the agenda deck cannot be affected by player card effects or investigator actions