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<br> | <br>Hot on the heels of Pokemon Black and White , the [https://pokemontcgdeck.com/ Pokemon TCG expansion sets|https://pokemontcgdeck.com/] Co. is prepping to launch the enw Pokemon TCG Trainer Challenge in April. We were able to get our hands on the browser based game at PAX East 2011 and what we experienced was an accessible and fun way to enter the Pokemon TCG ar<br><br> <br>Overall, Mega Evolution feels like an excellent kickoff to a new era of the Pokémon TCG . The artwork for the new "Mega Evolution ex" cards is nice, and the ability to evolve into all-powerful "Mega Evolution ex" versions of popular Pokémon should be a real crowd-pleaser. Between sets focused on Team Rocket and Gen 5, the TCG seems a bit stuck in the past. However, the Mega Evolution set proves that there's new ways to present older gimmi<br><br> <br>However, according to Pokebeach , **Walmart will reportedly start limiting Pokémon TCG transactions on November 5 after a viral TikTok video showed scalpers clearing out stock at one of their stores. ** The efforts are being made deliberately to address scalpers, with Walmart making the following statem<br><br> <br>In terms of past ETBs, the ones for Mega Evolution doesn't feel all that different. It's got nice items for newcomers who may not have dice or coins yet, even if this box is mostly for collectors. The Alakazam promo in the Gardevoir ETB is one of the cooler cards I've seen featured in this year's offerings, and everything inside the box still feels high-qual<br><br>Picking up the box gets you a number of fun goodies that fans can enjoy. Three cards are already displayed front and center: Charmander, Charmeleon and Charizard are shown to let you know exactly what is coming. Each one looks pretty useful with great HP for Charmander and average attacks on Charmeleon. Then the Charizard-GX card has a huge surge meant for taking down your opponents in a massive way as it has an enormous 250 HP, which makes it pretty much built like a tank. Three energies of any kind allows it to use Wing Attack and inflict 70 damage, that's enough to take out almost all Pokémon in one to three hits! Then comes Crimson Storm which deals a whopping 300 damage! You have to discard three Fire-type energy from Charizard but it will end up becoming a deciding factor during any battle. The GX attack is sure to be helpful if you're being strategic. Raging Out allows you to discard the top ten cards of your enemy's deck. That makes it great to have up your sleeve if a match has been dragging along and can knock them out by reducing their deck to zero. Less cards means an advantage in your favor! Charizard-GX packs a lot into not only obliterating Pokémon but dismantling any rival's morals all in a single crushing turn that they'll have a hard time recovering from!<br> <br>_Pokémon TCG _ collectors have faced an uphill battle when it comes to scalpers, and the issue has reached a boiling point within the community. Fans have become frustrated over the lack of preventative measures being taken to prevent opportunists from buying out retailer st<br><br> <br>Mega Evolution ex cards of Venosaur, Lucario, Gardevoir, and Kangaskhan are all standouts, and will undoubtedly be chase cards, but even common cards like Shuckle (which can heal one of your Pokémon for 30 HP) have their uses. While I didn't get any of the biggest chase cards, I did pull regular Mega Evolution ex versions of Absol, Latias, and Gardevoir, which was enough for me to experiment with the new mecha<br><br> <br>There are many people who would never pick-up a trading card came, regardless of if they're a fan of that particular franchise or not. The idea of jumping into a TGC can be intimidating, especially when you don't know the rules or how to construct a formidable deck. The Pokemon TCG Trainer Challenge has changed all of this. Not only does it guide new players through the steps of battle, but it gives the veterans a new place to practice and battle their frie<br><br> <br>If you've been out of the TCG for a while, Mega Evolution can make a great place to jump back in. And if you've been here all along, then the new "Mega Evolution ex" cards will surely keep you entertained, whether you're a collector vying for chase cards or just looking to up your game from a competitive standpoint. Either way, the **Pokémon TCG ** has entered into its next era — and it's already looking gr<br><br> <br>Once again, the Pokémon TCG has launched an Elite Trainer Box to coincide with a set's release. This time, though, there are two ETBs to choose from — one featuring Gardevoir and one featuring Lucario. Depending on which box you get, you'll get card sleeves, a coin, and a box with that specific Pokémon on it. The Gardevoir ETB features an Alakazam promo card, while the Lucario ETB has a Riolu pro<br><br>Starting off, Bright Tide features the shining star of the sea, Primarina. It contains a shocking mixture of Water and Electric-type Pokémon as well as a few Normal-types. Primarina is the main draw of this deck and with Disarming Voice doing 30 damage plus confusion as well as its signature attack, Sparkling Aria inflicting 100 damage while healing itself, this Pokémon is going to be tough to take down. Primarina is good to use if stalling is necessary as its self-healing will give you time to power up other Pokémon. It has 150HP which is pretty fair and a weakness to Grass-type cards which is good news for anyone using the Forest Shadow set. Also, those looking to experience Alolan region Pokémon, there are only four which means the majority of your team will consist of older Pokémon.<br> | ||
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Hot on the heels of Pokemon Black and White , the Pokemon TCG expansion sets|https://pokemontcgdeck.com/ Co. is prepping to launch the enw Pokemon TCG Trainer Challenge in April. We were able to get our hands on the browser based game at PAX East 2011 and what we experienced was an accessible and fun way to enter the Pokemon TCG ar
Overall, Mega Evolution feels like an excellent kickoff to a new era of the Pokémon TCG . The artwork for the new "Mega Evolution ex" cards is nice, and the ability to evolve into all-powerful "Mega Evolution ex" versions of popular Pokémon should be a real crowd-pleaser. Between sets focused on Team Rocket and Gen 5, the TCG seems a bit stuck in the past. However, the Mega Evolution set proves that there's new ways to present older gimmi
However, according to Pokebeach , **Walmart will reportedly start limiting Pokémon TCG transactions on November 5 after a viral TikTok video showed scalpers clearing out stock at one of their stores. ** The efforts are being made deliberately to address scalpers, with Walmart making the following statem
In terms of past ETBs, the ones for Mega Evolution doesn't feel all that different. It's got nice items for newcomers who may not have dice or coins yet, even if this box is mostly for collectors. The Alakazam promo in the Gardevoir ETB is one of the cooler cards I've seen featured in this year's offerings, and everything inside the box still feels high-qual
Picking up the box gets you a number of fun goodies that fans can enjoy. Three cards are already displayed front and center: Charmander, Charmeleon and Charizard are shown to let you know exactly what is coming. Each one looks pretty useful with great HP for Charmander and average attacks on Charmeleon. Then the Charizard-GX card has a huge surge meant for taking down your opponents in a massive way as it has an enormous 250 HP, which makes it pretty much built like a tank. Three energies of any kind allows it to use Wing Attack and inflict 70 damage, that's enough to take out almost all Pokémon in one to three hits! Then comes Crimson Storm which deals a whopping 300 damage! You have to discard three Fire-type energy from Charizard but it will end up becoming a deciding factor during any battle. The GX attack is sure to be helpful if you're being strategic. Raging Out allows you to discard the top ten cards of your enemy's deck. That makes it great to have up your sleeve if a match has been dragging along and can knock them out by reducing their deck to zero. Less cards means an advantage in your favor! Charizard-GX packs a lot into not only obliterating Pokémon but dismantling any rival's morals all in a single crushing turn that they'll have a hard time recovering from!
_Pokémon TCG _ collectors have faced an uphill battle when it comes to scalpers, and the issue has reached a boiling point within the community. Fans have become frustrated over the lack of preventative measures being taken to prevent opportunists from buying out retailer st
Mega Evolution ex cards of Venosaur, Lucario, Gardevoir, and Kangaskhan are all standouts, and will undoubtedly be chase cards, but even common cards like Shuckle (which can heal one of your Pokémon for 30 HP) have their uses. While I didn't get any of the biggest chase cards, I did pull regular Mega Evolution ex versions of Absol, Latias, and Gardevoir, which was enough for me to experiment with the new mecha
There are many people who would never pick-up a trading card came, regardless of if they're a fan of that particular franchise or not. The idea of jumping into a TGC can be intimidating, especially when you don't know the rules or how to construct a formidable deck. The Pokemon TCG Trainer Challenge has changed all of this. Not only does it guide new players through the steps of battle, but it gives the veterans a new place to practice and battle their frie
If you've been out of the TCG for a while, Mega Evolution can make a great place to jump back in. And if you've been here all along, then the new "Mega Evolution ex" cards will surely keep you entertained, whether you're a collector vying for chase cards or just looking to up your game from a competitive standpoint. Either way, the **Pokémon TCG ** has entered into its next era — and it's already looking gr
Once again, the Pokémon TCG has launched an Elite Trainer Box to coincide with a set's release. This time, though, there are two ETBs to choose from — one featuring Gardevoir and one featuring Lucario. Depending on which box you get, you'll get card sleeves, a coin, and a box with that specific Pokémon on it. The Gardevoir ETB features an Alakazam promo card, while the Lucario ETB has a Riolu pro
Starting off, Bright Tide features the shining star of the sea, Primarina. It contains a shocking mixture of Water and Electric-type Pokémon as well as a few Normal-types. Primarina is the main draw of this deck and with Disarming Voice doing 30 damage plus confusion as well as its signature attack, Sparkling Aria inflicting 100 damage while healing itself, this Pokémon is going to be tough to take down. Primarina is good to use if stalling is necessary as its self-healing will give you time to power up other Pokémon. It has 150HP which is pretty fair and a weakness to Grass-type cards which is good news for anyone using the Forest Shadow set. Also, those looking to experience Alolan region Pokémon, there are only four which means the majority of your team will consist of older Pokémon.