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The new round of Pokémon’s Paradox Rift full art spoilers has some of the most beautiful cards you’re going to want to chase

We just got some more spoilers for the upcoming Paradox Rift set, and it is hard not to be excited. Especially when you see the alt art cards. This round of spoilers is full of cards you are going to want in your binder. Hopefully, the pull rates are better than 151. Paradox Rift releases on November 3rd. I’ll leave links below on where you can preorder if your LGS isn’t an option. Please use my affiliate links where possible. If you enjoy these updates, make sure you like, comment, subscribe, and share this with your friends.



Where to Buy

If you’d like to preorder any Paradox Rift product, always check with your LGS, but I’ve collected a few options in case that isn’t an option. Use my TCG Player affiliate links when possible. Everything is in stock as of making this post, but I’ll do my best to keep them updated. And remember, with how much Pokémon overprints, it is never a good idea to pay scalper prices, especially on preorders.

Elite Trainer Boxes: Random ($49.99)

Elite Trainer Box: Roaring Moon ($39)

Elite Trainer Box: Iron Valian ($39)

Elite Trainer Box [set of 2] ($78)

6 Pack Bundle ($26.94)

Blister Pack ($13.99)

Build and Battle Stadium ($59.99)

The Pokémon My First Battle Kits are a delightful way to teach kids how to play the TCG

I got the Pokémon My First Battle kit because I have a young nephew who collects Pokémon, and I thought it would be fun to teach him how to play. I haven’t had the chance to play with him yet, but since I bought both kits, I decided to try it with my wife. She doesn’t know anything about Pokémon and has never played a TCG.

The first thing you should know before getting this kit is that it is meant to teach young kids. It’s not going to have any value other than getting someone started with the Pokémon TCG. It is a very stripped-down version of the game that focuses on teaching the absolute fundamentals of the game. There are no abilities or supporters, and the rules and phases have been simplified to reduce randomness. I only say this because I already see scalpers selling it for twice what it’s worth. 

The set comes with two 17-card-themed mini decks. The cards aren’t standard legal and have the My First Battle logo printed on the back. It comes with two laminated playmats specifically designed for its simplified format. You also get 1 large metallic coin to flip, a sheet of damage counters, six prize cards, and a rulebook to get you started.

The rulebook is clear and easy to follow. I like that it has clear examples with detailed pictures. The playmats feel sturdy and have the actions a player can take per turn printed on them. The setup is incredibly easy. The kit focuses on teaching players the basic phases of the games such as drawing, attacking, evolving, and using item cards. Both players start with a basic Pokémon in the active spot and an energy attached. The rest of the deck is shuffled, and you play the game like normal till one player wins three prize tokens.

Other significant changes include:

  1. Players start with a three-card hand
  2. You can only bench three Pokémon at a time
  3. You don’t lose energy when your active Pokémon is knocked out
  4. You can’t deck out 

My only suggestion for people getting this kit is to grab dice to use as damage counters and coin flips. I have never liked counters, and coin flips make things messy. If you are only getting this for your kids to play with, then the counters should suffice. Just note that it will be messy. 

If you have kids you want to get into the hobby, this is a great product. If you are trying to teach someone older, there are better options. The kits are at a great price point, and have everything you need to get started. I like that the cards aren’t standard legal, and the mats are sturdy because these cards will most definitely get beat up. My cards came a bit warped, but they weren’t meant to be graded anyway. 

I loved this as a tool to teach my wife how to play the game. She has never played a TCG, and only reluctantly agreed to play if the game was easy. With how complicated and luck-based Pokémon can get, I was relieved to have a simplified and streamlined version to get her started. I only needed to explain the rules to her once before she started going through the phases on her own. She had fun and beat me all the times we played. It’ll probably take more convincing to get her to something harder, but I’ll take what I can get.

The kits are $9.99 and come in two flavors: Pikachu v. Bulbasaur or Squirtle v. Charmander. I got them at GameNerdz as a set, but you can pick them up at Best Buy or GameStop while supplies last. I wouldn’t pay more than MSRP for these since you aren’t even getting real cards. With how much Pokémon overprints, I would wait for the restock.  

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The top 5 performing archetypes in the Pokémon TCG after the inclusion of 151

With the release of Pokémon 151, players have been curious about how it has shifted the meta. There have been a lot of cool ideas floating around on the internet, but the Peoria regionals was the first opportunity players got to test them out in an official capacity. It seems the only real effect 151 had on the meta was to edit the existing archetypes. I’ve collected a few of the top-performing decks. If you enjoy these updates, don’t forget to like comment, subscribe, and share this with your friends.


1. Lost Box

Congratulations to Raymond Long for his first-place win. I just started playing a variation of this, and I regret not playing it sooner. You get some solid early-game pressure with Cramorant, you have some sweet board snipes with Sableye, Radiant Greninja, and Kyogre. If you want to get into this game, this is a solid deck to pick up. Here is a copy of the deck list that won it all.


2. Mew VMax

I have a real soft spot for Mew VMax because it was the first competitive deck I ever built. This is a quick and strong deck that is easy to pick up. Even with how popular Charizard Ex is, the Mew Vmax continues to prove how strong a contender it is. Congratulations to Rowan Stavenow for taking it all the way to third place! Here is copy of his deck list.


3. Miraidon ex

Maraidon has been growing in popularity since Worlds, and it is a deck that has seen consistent success in the competitive scene. I haven’t had a chance to play it yet, but it seems like a fun deck with a lot of solid tools at its disposal. This is JW Kriewall’s list. The deck won 4th place at Peoria.


4. Zard Box

I’ve actually been playing a bunch of Lost Box Charizard on the PTCGL ladder, and I love it. It’s not as fun as Gardavoir, but it is a solid ladder-climbing deck. People will probably hate you because that’s all that seems to live on the ladder lately, but it’s undeniably strong and easy to pick up. This is Terrence Miller’s list, who got 6th at regionals.


5. Gardevior ex

Gardavior is my favorite deck because it is so much fun to play. The only reason I don’t still play Gardavoir is because I am forcing myself to play my other decks. Gardavior continues to show that it is a solid and consistent deck in the competitive scene. This is Brent Tonisson, he took 7th place at regionals.

Pokémon Paradox Rift product and where to preorder

Pokémon Paradox Rift releases on November 11, and it is bringing in some cool cards and mechanics that are sure to shake up the meta. Always support your LGS, but I’ve collected links in case that isn’t possible. Please use my affiliate links where possible. And remember, never pay the scalpers!

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Random Paradox Rift Elite Trainer Box

This set will have two elite trainer boxes: Roaring Moon and Iron Valiant. There will also be two promos for these kits: Screaming Tail and Iron Bundle. I don’t know how these will be distributed. I’m assuming each promo is exclusive to one box to incentivize people to purchase both, but we will have to see. The only other difference is what art you want on the box, coin, sleeves, and dice. If you don’t care about which box you get, then you should place your preorder at Best Buy or Game Stop.

Roaring Moon ETB ($39)

Now if you care about what ETB you get, you’re going to have to hit up your LGS, or trusted retailer. I am going to be a little shameless and plug TCG Player because I am an affiliate. I’ve bought a lot of products through them in the past and have never had an issue. I’ve found ETBs as cheap as $39 from trusted, high-rated sellers, but use your own discretion. If you are looking for a Roaring Moon ETB, grab it using my affiliate link!

Iron Valiant ETB ($39)

If you are looking for the Iron Valiant ETB, grab it over at TCG Player through my affiliate link.

Roaring Moon & Iron Valiant Bundle ($78)

Now if you want both, you can save a little cash on a bundle. TCG Player has a few sellers selling the ETB Bundle for a reasonable price, make sure you use my affiliate link.

6 Pack Bundle ($26.94)

Now if you just want packs and don’t care about the sleeves and other extras, the 6 pack isn’t a bad deal. You’re missing out on the promo, but that doesn’t matter if you are only wanting to crack packs. You can pick up the bundles at Best Buy, Game Stop, and the Pokémon Center. I have seen them as cheap as $23 on TCG Player. Use my affiliate link!

3 PK Blister Packs ($13.99)

These bundles are fine if you want the special promos included. You are paying a few cents extra for the promo which isn’t a huge deal. As far as I can tell, the blister packs are only exclusive to Best Buy for preorder, but that might change on release. You are getting a random bundle like the ETBs, but that isn’t as big of a deal in this case.

Build and Battle Stadium ($59.99)

Boxes include:

  • 2 individual Build & Battle Boxes, each containing a ready-to-play 40-card deck
  • Each deck includes 1 of 4 foil promo cards
  • 3 additional Scarlet & Violet—Paradox Rift booster packs, so you get 11 in all
  • 121 Basic Energy cards
  • 6 damage-counter dice
  • 1 competition-legal coin-flip die
  • 2 coin condition markers
  • A collector’s box to hold everything

Now these are arguably the worst deal unless you like the sealed draft, prerelease experience. This is a fun kit to buy if you and your buddies buy into a couple, and make a day of it. These kits release on November 17, and you can preorder them at Gamestop. I found them as cheap as $53 on TCG Player. Use my Affiliate Link!

Booster Box ($107)

Booster boxes are always the best deal if you just want to crack open boxes. I love buying booster boxes, but I just like to crack them for fun. I never intend to make any money buying these. If you are looking for a Paradox Rift Booster box, the best deals are over at TCG Player. Use my affiliate link!

Pokémon did it again, the art cards in Paradox Rift are simply breathtaking

I am closing out Paradox Rift spoilers with all the secret rares. There are some pretty cards in this set that I am going to need in a binder. Paradox rift comes out on November 3rd, I’ll leave links below for those of you who want to preorder. Please use my affiliate links where possible.


Illustration Rares

Iron Moth

Plusle

Minun

Gimmighoul

Minior

Yveltal

Brute Bonnet

Aegislash

Cyclizar

Joltik

Ferrothorn

Groudon

Snorunt

Mantyke


Full Art Pokémon

Froslass ex

Garchomp ex

Tapu Koko ex

Hoopa ex

Gholdengo ex

Bombirdier ex


Full Art Supporters

Parasol Lady

Rika

Shauntal

Larry


Special Illustration Pokémon

Garchomp ex

Gholdengo ex

Tapu Koko ex


Special Illustration Supporters

Parasol Lady

Rika


Gold Cards

Garchomp ex

Beach Court

Reversal Energy



Where to Buy

If you’d like to preorder any Paradox Rift product, always check with your LGS, but I’ve collected a few options in case that isn’t an option. Use my TCG Player affiliate links when possible. Everything is in stock as of making this post, but I’ll do my best to keep them updated. And remember, with how much Pokémon overprints, it is never a good idea to pay scalper prices, especially on preorders.

Elite Trainer Boxes: Random ($49.99)

Elite Trainer Box: Roaring Moon ($39)

Elite Trainer Box: Iron Valian ($39)

Elite Trainer Box [set of 2] ($78)

6 Pack Bundle ($26.94)

Blister Pack ($13.99)

Build and Battle Stadium ($59.99)

Pokémon Paradox Rift Spoilers: Trainers and Special Energy List, Translations, and where to Preorder

I am going to finish the Paradox Rift spoilers with the trainer cards. There is also a special energy card I’ll be including because it doesn’t make sense to make a separate post for just one card. Paradox Rift releases on November 3rd. If you want to preorder any product, I’ll leave links at the bottom. Please use my affiliate links where possible. If you have been enjoying these updates, make sure you like, comment, follow, and share this with your friends.


Medical Energy

Medical Energy

As long as this card is attached to a Pokémon, it provides [C] Energy.

When you attach this card from your hand to 1 of your Pokémon, heal 30 damage from that Pokémon.

Ancient Booster Energy Capsule

Ancient Booster Energy Capsule

The Ancient Pokémon this card is attached to gets +60 HP, recovers from all Special Conditions, and can’t be affected by any Special Conditions.

Defiance Vest

Defiance Vest

If you have more Prize cards remaining than your opponent, the Pokémon this card is attached to takes 40 less damage from attacks from your opponent’s Pokémon (after applying Weakness and Resistance).

Earthen Vessel

Earthen Vessel

You can play this card only if you discard another card from your hand.

Search your deck for up to 2 Basic Energy cards, reveal them, and put them into your hand. Then, shuffle your deck.

Future Booster Energy Capsule

Future Booster Energy Capsule

The Future Pokémon this card is attached to has no Retreat Cost, and the attacks it uses do 20 more damage to your opponent’s Active Pokémon (before applying Weakness and Resistance).

Gorgeous Mantle

Future Booster Energy Capsule

If the Pokémon this card is attached to does not have a Rule Box, it gets +100 HP and when it is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 1 more Prize card for it. (Pokémon ex, Pokémon V have Rule Boxes.)

Larry

Larry

Flip a coin. If heads, search your deck for up to 2 Pokémon, reveal them, and put them into your hand. If tails, search your deck for a Basic Pokémon, reveal it, and put it into your hand. Then, shuffle your deck.

Mela

Mela

You can play this card only if any of your Pokémon were Knocked Out during your opponent’s last turn.

Attach a Basic [R] Energy card from your discard pile to 1 of your Pokémon. If you do, draw cards until you have 6 cards in your hand.

Parasol Lady

Parasol Lady

Shuffle your hand into your deck and draw 4 cards. If you go second and it’s your first turn, draw until you have 8 cards instead.

Professor Sada’s Mettle

Professor Sada’s Mettle

Choose up to 2 of your Ancient Pokémon. For each of those Pokémon, attach a Basic Energy card from your discard pile to that Pokémon. If you do, draw 3 cards.

Professor Turo’s Scenario

Professor Turo’s Scenario

Choose up to 2 of your Ancient Pokémon. For each of those Pokémon, attach a Basic Energy card from your discard pile to that Pokémon. If you do, draw 3 cards.

Rika

Rika

Look at the top 4 cards of your deck and put 2 of them into your hand. Shuffle the other cards and put them on the bottom of your deck.

Shauntal

Shauntal

Flip a coin. If heads, switch in 1 of your opponent’s Benched Pokémon to the Active Spot. If tails, switch your Active Pokémon with 1 of your Benched Pokémon.

Technical Machine: Blindside

Technical Machine: Blindside

The Pokémon this card is attached to can use the attack on this card. (You still need the necessary Energy to use this attack.) If this card is attached to 1 of your Pokémon, discard it at the end of the turn.

[C][C][C] Blindside: This attack does 100 damage to 1 of your opponent’s Pokémon that has any damage counters on it. (Don’t apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)

Technical Machine: Devolution

Technical Machine: Devolution

The Pokémon this card is attached to can use the attack on this card. (You still need the necessary Energy to use this attack.) If this card is attached to 1 of your Pokémon, discard it at the end of the turn.

[C] Devolution: Devolve each of your opponent’s evolved Pokémon by putting the highest Stage Evolution card on it into your opponent’s hand.

Technical Machine: Evolution

Technical Machine: Evolution

The Pokémon this card is attached to can use the attack on this card. (You still need the necessary Energy to use this attack.) If this card is attached to 1 of your Pokémon, discard it at the end of the turn.

[C] Evolution: Choose up to 2 of your Benched Pokémon. For each of those Pokémon, search your deck for a Pokémon that evolves from that Pokémon and put it on that Pokémon to evolve it. Then, shuffle your deck.

Technical Machine: Turbo Energize

Technical Machine: Turbo Energize

The Pokémon this card is attached to can use the attack on this card. (You still need the necessary Energy to use this attack.) If this card is attached to 1 of your Pokémon, discard it at the end of the turn.

[C] Turbo Energize: Search your deck for up to 2 Basic Energy cards and attach them to your Benched Pokémon in any way you like. Then, shuffle your deck.

Techno Radar

Techno Radar

You can play this card only if you discard another card from your hand.

Search your deck for up to 2 Future Pokémon, reveal them, and put it into your hand. Then, shuffle your deck.

Tulip

Tulip

Put up to 4 in any combination of [P] Pokémon and Basic [P] Energy cards from your discard pile into your hand.


Where to Buy

If you’d like to preorder any Paradox Rift product, always check with your LGS, but I’ve collected a few options in case that isn’t an option. Use my TCG Player affiliate links when possible. Everything is in stock as of making this post, but I’ll do my best to keep them updated. And remember, with how much Pokémon overprints, it is never a good idea to pay scalper prices, especially on preorders.

Elite Trainer Boxes: Random ($49.99)

Elite Trainer Box: Roaring Moon ($39)

Elite Trainer Box: Iron Valian ($39)

Elite Trainer Box [set of 2] ($78)

6 Pack Bundle ($26.94)

Blister Pack ($13.99)

Build and Battle Stadium ($59.99)

Pokémon Paradox Rift Spoilers: Steel Type Card List, Translations, and where to Preorder

We’re getting close to the end, so let’s keep things going with the metal types. Paradox Rift comes out on November 3rd. I’ll leave links at the bottom for those of you who want to preorder. Please use my affiliate links where possible. If you’ve been enjoying these updates, don’t forget to like, comment, subscribe, and share this with your friends.


Ferroseed

Ferroseed

[M][C] Spike Sting: 30 damage.

Ferrothorn

Ferrothorn

Ability: Exoskeleton
This Pokémon takes 30 less damage from attacks (after applying Weakness and Resistance).

[M][C] Pinning Needle: 50 damage. During your next turn, this Pokémon’s Pinning Needle attack does 100 more damage (before applying Weakness and Resistance).

Jirachi

Jirachi

Ability: Stellar Veil
Attacks from your opponent’s Basic Pokémon can’t put damage counters on your Benched Pokémon.

[C] Charge Energy: Search your deck for up to 2 Basic Energy cards, reveal them, and put them into your hand. Then, shuffle your deck.

Honedge

Honedge

[M] Cut Up: 20 damage.

Doublade

Doublade

[C] Slash: 20 damage.

[M][C] Slashing Strike: 80 damage. During your next turn, this Pokémon can’t use Slashing Strike.

Aegislash

Aegislash

Ability: Sacred Shield
Prevent all damage done to this Pokémon by attacks from your opponent’s Pokémon ex and Pokémon V.

[M][C] Hard Bash: 120 damage. This attack’s damage isn’t affected by any effects on your opponent’s Active Pokémon.

Zacian

Zacian

[M] Iron Howl: 30 damage. Attach a Basic [M] Energy from your discard pile to 1 of your Benched Pokémon.

[M][M][C] Brave Blade: 130 damage. During your next turn, this Pokémon can’t attack.

Skeledirge ex

Skeledirge ex

Ability: Explosive Song
Once during your turn, you may discard a [R] Energy card from your hand in order to use this Ability. During this turn, your Pokémon’s attacks do 60 more damage to your opponent’s Active Pokémon (before applying Weakness and Resistance).

[R][R] Raster Burn: 160 damage. This attack’s damage isn’t affected by any effects on your opponent’s Active Pokémon.

Orthworm

Orthworm

[M] Punch and Draw: 20 damage. Draw 2 cards.

[M][C][C] Eleventh Hour Rush: If there are 3 or fewer cards in your deck, this attack does 150 more damage.

Gholdengo ex

Gholdengo ex

Ability: Bonus Coin
Once during your turn, you may draw a card. If this Pokémon is in the Active Spot, you may draw 2 cards instead.

[C] Gold Rush: 50x damage. Discard any number of Basic Energy cards from your hand. This attack does 50 damage for each card you discarded in this way.

Bombirdier ex

Bombirdier ex

[C] Fast Carry: If you go first, you can use this attack on your first turn. Search your deck for up to 3 Basic Pokémon and put them onto your Bench. Then, shuffle your deck.

[C][C][C] Shadow Wind: 130 damage. You may shuffle this Pokémon and all attached cards into your deck.

Cyclizar

Cyclizar

[C] Ram: 30 damage.

[C][C][C] Buddy Drive: 70+ damage. If you played a Supporter card from your hand during this turn, this attack does 70 more damage.

Iron Jugulis

Iron Jugulis

[C}[C][C] Homing Heads: This attack does 50 damage to 3 of your opponent’s Pokémon that have any damage counters on them. (Don’t apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)

[C][C][C][C][C] Baryon Beam: 150 damage. If this Pokémon has Future Booster Energy Capsule attached, this attack can be used for [C][C][C].


Where to Buy

If you’d like to preorder any Paradox Rift product, always check with your LGS, but I’ve collected a few options in case that isn’t an option. Use my TCG Player affiliate links when possible. Everything is in stock as of making this post, but I’ll do my best to keep them updated. And remember, with how much Pokémon overprints, it is never a good idea to pay scalper prices, especially on preorders.

Elite Trainer Boxes: Random ($49.99)

Elite Trainer Box: Roaring Moon ($39)

Elite Trainer Box: Iron Valian ($39)

Elite Trainer Box [set of 2] ($78)

6 Pack Bundle ($26.94)

Blister Pack ($13.99)

Build and Battle Stadium ($59.99)

Pokémon Paradox Rift Spoilers: Dark Type Card List, Translations, and where to Preorder

I’ll continue the Paradox Rift spoilers with the dark types from the set, and their translations. If you want to preorder any product, I’ll leave links below. Please use my affiliate links where possible. If you enjoy these updates, make sure you like, comment, subscribe, and share this with your friends.


Gastly

Gastly

[C] Allure: Draw a card.

[D][C] Will-O-Wisp: 20 damage.

Haunter

Haunter

[D][C] Dark Slumber: 40 damage. Your opponent’s Active Pokémon is now Asleep.

Gengar

Gengar

Ability: Night Gate
Once during your turn, you may switch your Active Pokémon with 1 of your Benched Pokémon.

[D][C] Nightmare: 100 damage. Your opponent’s Active Pokémon is now Asleep.

Absol

Absol

[C] Draw Sense: You may discard any number of cards from your hand. Then, draw cards until you have 5 cards in your hand.

[C][C] Enhanced Slash: 20+ damage. If this Pokémon has a Pokémon Tool attached, this attack does 60 more damage.

Scraggy

Scraggy

[C] Low Kick: 10 damage.

[D][D][C] Headstrike: 50 damage.

Scrafty

Scrafty

[C] Hit: 30 damage. If the Defending Pokémon is a Basic Pokémon, it can’t attack during your opponent’s next turn.

[D][D][C] Headbang: 130 damage.

Yveltal

Yveltal

[C][C] Cross-Cut: 30+ damage. If your opponent’s Active Pokémon is an Evolution Pokémon, this attack does 60 more damage.

[D][D][C] Dark Edge: 120 damage. Discard an Energy from this Pokémon.

Nickit

Nickit

[C] Surprise Attack: 30 damage. Flip a coin. If tails, this attack does nothing.

Thievul

Thievul

Ability: Bag Snatch
When you play this Pokémon from your hand to evolve 1 of your Pokémon during your turn, you may look at your opponent’s hand, choose 2 Energy cards you find there, and have your opponent shuffle them into their deck.

[C][C] Claw Slash: 60 damage.

Brute Bonnet

Brute Bonnet

Ability: Toxic Powder
Once during your turn, if this Pokémon has an Ancient Booster Energy Capsule attached, you may make both Active Pokémon Poisoned.

[D][D][C] Rampaging Hammer: 120 damage. During your next turn, this Pokémon can’t attack.

Roaring Moon ex

Roaring Moon ex

[D][D][C] Frenzied Gouging: Knock Out your opponent’s Active Pokémon. If your opponent’s Active Pokémon is Knocked Out in this way, this Pokémon does 200 damage to itself.

[D][D][C] Calamity Storm: 100+ damage. You may discard a Stadium in play. If you do, this attack does 120 more damage.


Where to Buy

If you’d like to preorder any Paradox Rift product, always check with your LGS, but I’ve collected a few options in case that isn’t an option. Use my TCG Player affiliate links when possible. Everything is in stock as of making this post, but I’ll do my best to keep them updated. And remember, with how much Pokémon overprints, it is never a good idea to pay scalper prices, especially on preorders.

Elite Trainer Boxes: Random ($49.99)

Elite Trainer Box: Roaring Moon ($39)

Elite Trainer Box: Iron Valian ($39)

Elite Trainer Box [set of 2] ($78)

6 Pack Bundle ($26.94)

Blister Pack ($13.99)

Build and Battle Stadium ($59.99)

Pokémon Paradox Rift Spoilers: Fighting Type Card List, Translations, and where to Preorder

Let’s continue spoiler season with the fighting types included in the set. Paradox Rift comes out on November 3rd. I’ll leave links at the bottom for those of you who want to preorder. Please use my affiliate links when possible. If you have been enjoying these updates, make sure you like, comment, follow, and share this with your friends.


Gligar

Gligar

[C] Toxic: Your opponent’s Active Pokémon is now Poisoned. Put 2 damage counters instead of 1 on that Pokémon between turns.

Gliscor

Gliscor

[C] Pierce: 40 damage.

[C][C][C] Throbbing Needle: 80 damage. Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent’s Active Pokémon is now Poisoned. Put 2 damage counters instead of 1 on that Pokémon between turns.

Phanpy

Phanpy

[C][C] Strength: 30 damage.

[F][F][C] Rolling Tackle: 60 damage.

Donphan

Donphan

[C][C] Cragalanche: 30 damage. Discard the top 2 cards of your opponent’s deck.

[F][F][C] Powerful Spin: 160 damage. During your next turn, this Pokémon can’t attack.

Groudon

Groudon

[C] Overflowing Power: Attach a Basic [F] Energy from your hand to 1 of your Pokémon.

[F][F][C] Magma Purge: 60x damage. You may discard up to 4 Energy from your Pokémon. This attack does 60 damage for each card discarded in this way.

Gible

Gible

[F] Bite: 20 damage.

Gabite

Gabite

[F] Power Blast: 50 damage. Discard an Energy from this Pokémon.

Hoopa ex

Hoopa ex

[D][D] Energy Crush: 50x damage. This attack does 50 damage for each Energy attached to all of your opponent’s Pokémon.

[D][D][D] Scoundrel Fist: 200 damage. During your next turn, this Pokémon can’t use Scoundrel Fist.

Minior

Minior

Ability: Flying Meteor
Once during your turn, if this Pokémon is on your Bench, when you attach an Energy card from your hand to this Pokémon, you may switch this Pokémon with your Active Pokémon.

[C] Gravity Tackle: 20x damage. This attack does 20 more damage for each [C] in your opponent’s Active Pokémon’s Retreat Cost.

Klawf

Klawf

[C][C] Hysterical Scissors: 30+ damage. If this Pokémon is affected by a Special Condition, this attack does 160 more damage.

[F][F] Boiled Press: 80 damage. This Pokémon is now Burned.

Flamigo

Flamigo

[F] Peck: 30 damage.

[F][C] Combat Beak: 20+ damage. This attack does 20 more damage for each of your opponent’s Benched Pokémon.

Slither Wing

Slither Wing

[F] Stomp Off: Discard the top card of your opponent’s deck.

[F][F] Raging Burn: 120 damage. This Pokémon also does 90 damage to itself. Your opponent’s Active Pokémon is now Burned.

Sandy Shocks ex

Sandy Shocks ex

Ability: Magnetic Absorbtion
Once during your turn, if your opponent has 4 or fewer Prize cards remaining, you may use this Ability. Attach a Basic [F] Energy card from your discard pile to this Pokémon.

[F][F][C] Ground Spike: 200 damage. During your next turn, this Pokémon can’t attack.

Ting-Lu

Ting-Lu

[F] Sand Bringer: Attach up to 2 [F] Energy cards from your discard pile to 1 of your Pokémon.

[F][F][F] Prideful Impact: 220 damage. If this Pokémon has 4 or more damage counters on it, this attack does nothing.


Where to Buy

If you’d like to preorder any Paradox Rift product, always check with your LGS, but I’ve collected a few options in case that isn’t an option. Use my TCG Player affiliate links when possible. Everything is in stock as of making this post, but I’ll do my best to keep them updated. And remember, with how much Pokémon overprints, it is never a good idea to pay scalper prices, especially on preorders.

Elite Trainer Boxes: Random ($49.99)

Elite Trainer Box: Roaring Moon ($39)

Elite Trainer Box: Iron Valian ($39)

Elite Trainer Box [set of 2] ($78)

6 Pack Bundle ($26.94)

Blister Pack ($13.99)

Build and Battle Stadium ($59.99)

Pokémon Paradox Rift Spoilers: Psychic Type Card List, Translations, and where to Preorder

Let’s keep things moving with the psychic cards that will be showing up in the upcoming Paradox Rift set. Paradox Rift releases on November 3rd. I’ll leave links at the bottom for those of you who want to preorder any product. Please use my affiliate links where possible. If you enjoy these updates, don’t forget to like, comment, follow, and share this with your friends.


Exeggcute

Exeggcute

[P] Hypnosis: Your opponent’s Active Pokémon is now Asleep.

[P][C] Rolling Tackle: 30 damage.

Exeggutor

Exeggutor

[P][C] Hypnoblast: 30 damage. Your opponent’s Active Pokémon is now Asleep.

[P][P][C] Psychic Loop: 160 damage. Put 2 Energy attached to this Pokémon into your hand.

Natu

Natu

[P] Triple Jab: 10x damage. Flip 3 coins. This attack does 10 damage for each heads.

Xatu

Xatu

Ability: Akashic Sense
Once during your turn, you may attach a Basic [P] Energy card from your hand to 1 of your Benched Pokémon. If you attached Energy to a Pokémon in this way, draw 2 cards.

[P][C][C] Super Psy Bolt: 80 damage.

Deoxys

Xatu

[P] Psypunch: 30 damage.

[P][P][P] Genome Spiral: 120 damage. Move all Energy attached to this Pokémon to your Benched Pokémon in any way you like.

Cottonee

Cottonee

[P] Fickle Attack: 30 damage. Flip a coin. If tails, this attack does nothing.

Whimsicott

Whimsicott

[P] Fairy Wind: 50 damage.

Dedenne

Dedenne

[P] Minor Errand-Running: Search your deck for up to 2 Basic Energy cards, reveal them, and put them into your hand. Then, shuffle your deck.

[P][C] Spin Turn: 50 damage. Switch this Pokémon with 1 of your Benched Pokémon.

Scream Tail

Scream Tail

[P] Slap: 30 damage.

[P][C] Roaring Scream: This attack does 20 damage to 1 of your opponent’s Pokémon for each damage counter on this Pokémon. (Don’t apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)

Gimmighoul

Gimmighoul

[C] Call for Family: Search your deck for a Basic Pokémon and put it onto your Bench. Then, shuffle your deck.

[C][C] Corkscrew Punch: 20 damage.

Gimmighoul

Gimmighoul

[C] Continuous Coin Toss: 20x damage. Flip a coin until you get tails. This attack does 20 damage for each heads.

Iron Valiant ex

Iron Valiant ex

Ability: Tachyon Bits
Once during your turn, when this Pokémon moves from your Bench to the Active Spot, you may put 2 damage counters on 1 of your opponent’s Pokémon.

[P][P][C] Laser Blade: 200 damage. During your next turn, this Pokémon can’t attack.



Where to Buy

If you’d like to preorder any Paradox Rift product, always check with your LGS, but I’ve collected a few options in case that isn’t an option. Use my TCG Player affiliate links when possible. Everything is in stock as of making this post, but I’ll do my best to keep them updated. And remember, with how much Pokémon overprints, it is never a good idea to pay scalper prices, especially on preorders.

Elite Trainer Boxes: Random ($49.99)

Elite Trainer Box: Roaring Moon ($39)

Elite Trainer Box: Iron Valian ($39)

Elite Trainer Box [set of 2] ($78)

6 Pack Bundle ($26.94)

Blister Pack ($13.99)

Build and Battle Stadium ($59.99)