It does have a drawback, where Muk cannot use this ability if it is affected by a Special Condition, but it is an extremely powerful attack otherwise. Muk also has another ability Sludge, which for the cost of three grass-energy cards deals 30 damage and also poisons the defending pokémon; if after flipping a coin it lands on he
Pokémon TCG: Sword & Shield has over 50 new Galar Region Pokemon including starter evolutions Rillaboom, Cinderace, and Inteleon, Galarian form Pokemon such as Galarian Ponyta, Legendary Pokémon Zacian and Zamazenta as Pokémon V, and many more. The Pokemon Company also outlined some of the rarest cards in the new series including 17 Pokémon V cards, 12 full-art Pokémon V cards, 4 Pokémon VMAX cards, 35 Trainer cards, and 1 Special Energy c
Dark Omastar’s other attack, Dark Tentacle, can prevent the foe from evolving while it is the Active Pokemon while also doing some damage. A strange strategy, but one that can lock a foe into only using Baby or Basic Poke
This move is especially useful for players who use switching decks and allows them to trap the Card opponent in a loop of attacks. Furthermore, it only has a retreat cost of one-energy and has also been a part of a World’s Deck in 2012 because of Zachary Bohkari, a semifinalist in 2012’s Junior Divis
Appropriately called Pokémon Trading Card Game: Sword & Shield , the first expansion for the new series features over 50 of the new Galar Region Pokemon, and a new type of card called VMAX that showcase Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon . On February 7, 2020, Pokémon TCG: Sword & Shield will release with new booster packs, Elite Trainer decks, and special collections, giving fans a chance to obtain a new Pokémon VMAX card like Snorlax VMAX or Lapras V
It is a normal attack as well, so, unlike Pokemon GX attacks, it can be used repeatedly. This kind of move, usually called “Hydro Pump”, has been seen on water type pokemon cards since some of the earliest sets featuring the very first water starter line . Blastoise was the original user of this watery weapon, though variants have flourished since its incept
During the 2nd Generation of the Pokemon franchise’s main series games, there were quite a few updates and additions to other forms of media as well. One of those was the Pokemon Trading Card Game , which received new types and card variants, such as Light and Dark Poke
Interestingly for a Fire-type Pokemon card, Ninetales gives themselves and their allies significantly lower retreat costs by simply being on the field. Their ability, Byway of the Nine-Tailed Fox, essentially gives their trainer the ability to switch which of their Pokemon is in the Active slot with the utmost ease. With this, a trainer can create a revolving door of Pokemon that will keep the opponent guess
Earlier this month, Nintendo and The Pokemon Company released Pokemon Sword and Shield for the Nintendo Switch, a brand new generation featuring new Pokemon to catch, a new UK themed region to explore called Galar, and two new mechanics called Dynamax and Gigantamax. The Pokemon Company has since confirmed that trainers will soon be able to catch the new Galar Region Pokemon in more ways that one, as Pokemon Sword and Shield is coming to the Pokemon Trading Card Game next y
Belonging to the Ancient Origins expansion, Mega Ampharos EX is an extremely offensive-minded card in PTCG that is capable of creating one-hit-knock-out scenarios with its powerful attack Exavolt, all for the cost of one electric and 1DCE. While Exavolt might also deal 30 damage to Mega Ampharos EX if used to its maximum capability, it also guarantees damage of 170 to the opponent’s active pokémon, as well as the promise of paralyzing
The way to heal a Burn is by flipping a coin after taking damage and getting heads. Otherwise, a trainer can use a trainer card like Full Heal instead. While not particularly dangerous to foes with a lot of HP, unevolved Pokemon and those resistant to regular damage from fire attacks can be weakened or knocked out passively from a Burn, making it a useful secondary strat
One special collection has already been announced called the Meowth VMAX Special Collection. This collection is said to be one of the first opportunities for players to receive the new Pokemon V and Pokemon VMAX cards and will be available for purchase on January 3, 2020, a full month before Pokémon TCG: Sword & Shield. The Meowth VMAX collection includes 5 booster packs, 1 Meowth V card, 1 Meowth VMAX card, and 1 oversize Meowth VMAX c
Normally forgotten about, Heatmor actually gets a bit of love in this TCG expansion. This card will take a lot of energy to get up to full power, however, when it does, it can be useful for a pretty unique and destructive strategy. Firstly, trainers can potentially fuel up Heatmor by using their Flame Cloak move, which will do a little bit of damage to the foe, however is better used for retrieving fire energy from the discard p
Pokémon TCG: Sword & Shield has over 50 new Galar Region Pokemon including starter evolutions Rillaboom, Cinderace, and Inteleon, Galarian form Pokemon such as Galarian Ponyta, Legendary Pokémon Zacian and Zamazenta as Pokémon V, and many more. The Pokemon Company also outlined some of the rarest cards in the new series including 17 Pokémon V cards, 12 full-art Pokémon V cards, 4 Pokémon VMAX cards, 35 Trainer cards, and 1 Special Energy c
Dark Omastar’s other attack, Dark Tentacle, can prevent the foe from evolving while it is the Active Pokemon while also doing some damage. A strange strategy, but one that can lock a foe into only using Baby or Basic Poke
This move is especially useful for players who use switching decks and allows them to trap the Card opponent in a loop of attacks. Furthermore, it only has a retreat cost of one-energy and has also been a part of a World’s Deck in 2012 because of Zachary Bohkari, a semifinalist in 2012’s Junior Divis
Appropriately called Pokémon Trading Card Game: Sword & Shield , the first expansion for the new series features over 50 of the new Galar Region Pokemon, and a new type of card called VMAX that showcase Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon . On February 7, 2020, Pokémon TCG: Sword & Shield will release with new booster packs, Elite Trainer decks, and special collections, giving fans a chance to obtain a new Pokémon VMAX card like Snorlax VMAX or Lapras V
It is a normal attack as well, so, unlike Pokemon GX attacks, it can be used repeatedly. This kind of move, usually called “Hydro Pump”, has been seen on water type pokemon cards since some of the earliest sets featuring the very first water starter line . Blastoise was the original user of this watery weapon, though variants have flourished since its incept
During the 2nd Generation of the Pokemon franchise’s main series games, there were quite a few updates and additions to other forms of media as well. One of those was the Pokemon Trading Card Game , which received new types and card variants, such as Light and Dark Poke
Interestingly for a Fire-type Pokemon card, Ninetales gives themselves and their allies significantly lower retreat costs by simply being on the field. Their ability, Byway of the Nine-Tailed Fox, essentially gives their trainer the ability to switch which of their Pokemon is in the Active slot with the utmost ease. With this, a trainer can create a revolving door of Pokemon that will keep the opponent guess
Earlier this month, Nintendo and The Pokemon Company released Pokemon Sword and Shield for the Nintendo Switch, a brand new generation featuring new Pokemon to catch, a new UK themed region to explore called Galar, and two new mechanics called Dynamax and Gigantamax. The Pokemon Company has since confirmed that trainers will soon be able to catch the new Galar Region Pokemon in more ways that one, as Pokemon Sword and Shield is coming to the Pokemon Trading Card Game next y
Belonging to the Ancient Origins expansion, Mega Ampharos EX is an extremely offensive-minded card in PTCG that is capable of creating one-hit-knock-out scenarios with its powerful attack Exavolt, all for the cost of one electric and 1DCE. While Exavolt might also deal 30 damage to Mega Ampharos EX if used to its maximum capability, it also guarantees damage of 170 to the opponent’s active pokémon, as well as the promise of paralyzing
The way to heal a Burn is by flipping a coin after taking damage and getting heads. Otherwise, a trainer can use a trainer card like Full Heal instead. While not particularly dangerous to foes with a lot of HP, unevolved Pokemon and those resistant to regular damage from fire attacks can be weakened or knocked out passively from a Burn, making it a useful secondary strat
One special collection has already been announced called the Meowth VMAX Special Collection. This collection is said to be one of the first opportunities for players to receive the new Pokemon V and Pokemon VMAX cards and will be available for purchase on January 3, 2020, a full month before Pokémon TCG: Sword & Shield. The Meowth VMAX collection includes 5 booster packs, 1 Meowth V card, 1 Meowth VMAX card, and 1 oversize Meowth VMAX c
Normally forgotten about, Heatmor actually gets a bit of love in this TCG expansion. This card will take a lot of energy to get up to full power, however, when it does, it can be useful for a pretty unique and destructive strategy. Firstly, trainers can potentially fuel up Heatmor by using their Flame Cloak move, which will do a little bit of damage to the foe, however is better used for retrieving fire energy from the discard p