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Pokemon Worlds Results and announcements: New Mechanics and the location for next year!

August 15, 2023 josechurape Leave a comment

The Pokémon World Championship has ended, and it was an exciting time in competitive Pokémon. Those fortunate enough to attend the event in Japan got a unique Pokémon experience, and those who got to watch got the excitement of watching pros play the games we love. I mostly watched the TCG coverage, but you can find the complete coverage of important matches of every event on the official Pokémon YouTube channel.

I did not intend to watch as much as I did. I was just going to earn my packs and move on but was quickly sucked in by the fanfare. It made for terrific background noise, and it was cool to see how people played the different decks in the meta. I learned a few tricks that have made me a better player.

Congratulations to this year’s champion, Vance Kelley! As someone who plays a lot of Mew, I was very excited to see the deck perform so well at worlds. I picked up a few new tricks that I am sure will elevate my game, but it was such an exciting match. I recommend you check it out if you have some time.

And the deck that won it all:

Pokemon – 13
- 4 Mew V FST 113
- 3 Mew VMAX FST 114
- 1 Meloetta FST 124
- 4 Genesect V FST 185
- 1 Oricorio FST 42
Trainer – 40
- 1 Judge SVI 176
- 2 Nest Ball SVI 181
- 1 Pal Pad SVI 182
- 4 Ultra Ball SVI 196
- 2 Boss’s Orders (Ghetsis) PAL 172
- 2 Choice Belt PAL 176
- 1 Iono PAL 185
- 2 Switch Cart ASR 154
- 1 Box of Disaster LOR 154
- 2 Lost City LOR 161
- 2 Lost Vacuum LOR 162
- 3 Forest Seal Stone SIT 156
- 1 Escape Rope BST 125
- 1 Path to the Peak CRE 148
- 1 Crystal Cave EVS 144
- 4 Battle VIP Pass FST 225
- 4 Cram-o-matic FST 229
- 2 Elesa’s Sparkle FST 233
- 4 Power Tablet FST 236
Energy – 7
- 4 Fusion Strike Energy FST 244
- 3 Double Turbo Energy BRS 151

Worlds 2024

The location for next year’s Worlds was also announced. Next year, the event will be held in beautiful Honolulu, HI.

But as exiting as this news may be, it is such a tragedy what is going on right now with the wild fires. In an efforts to help the families devastated by the fires, The Pokémon Company International has donated $200,000 to the Hawaii Wildfire Relief Fund. If you have the means, please consider making a donation.

New Cards and Mechanics

They also announced that ancient and future Pokémon, and ACE spec cards will be coming to the TCG in the set we are getting in November. We got teased some very cool cards that I are sure to shake up standard.

Pokémon UNITE

It looks like Blaziken, Mimikyu, and Meowscarada are joining the roster in Pokémon

Blaziken is expected to release on September 19th, the rest are yet to be announced.

Path to the Peak

And if you haven’t done so, make sure you watch Pokémon: Path to the Peak. It is a cute miniseries you can watch free on YouTube!

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The upcoming Pokémon set, Paradox Rift, just got some spoilers!

August 12, 2023 josechurape Leave a comment

I know it is a little early for these since this set won’t be releasing til after Pokemon 151, but there is no shame in getting excited. With Worlds happening now, I am sure we will get a few more reveals before the weekend is out. I’ll do my best to catch it and report it when I can. If you enjoy these updates, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this with your friends!

Froslass ex

Ability: Je Ne Sais Quoi
If this Pokémon in the Active Spot and is Knocked Out, flip a coin. If heads, your opponent takes 1 fewer Prize card.

[W][W] Frost Bullet: 140 damage. This attack does 20 damage to 1 of your opponent’s Benched Pokémon. (Don’t apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)

Snorunt

[W] Ice Shard: 10+ damage. If your opponent’s Active Pokémon is a [F] Pokémon, this attack does 30 more damage.

Garchomp ex

[F] Hydro Lander: 160 damage. Attach up to 3 Basic [F] Energy from your discard pile to your Benched Pokémon in any way you like.

[C][C] Sonic Dive: Discard 2 Energy from this Pokémon. This attack does 120 damage to 1 of your opponent’s Pokémon. (Don’t apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)

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

[F] Bite: 20 damage.

Gabite

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

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.

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.

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: Turbo Energize

[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.

Board Games and TCGs, Pokemon TCG

The Pokemon 151 full art cards are enough to get anyone hyped for the set

July 15, 2023 josechurape Leave a comment

I’ve seen more of the full art cards for the upcoming Pokemon 151 set, and they are beautiful. It is seriously becoming impossible to fight the urge to buy into this set because it looks so good!

Pokemon 151 has done a terrific job of balancing enough of a nostalgic feel to satisfy long-time fans while establishing itself as a unique and desirable set to draw in new ones. Pokemon 151 releases on September 22nd. I only do Pokemon TCG live at the moment, but those of you who want physical cards can head over to Best Buy or Target to pre-preorder. Check out my previous post where I break down the pre-orders by product.

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Pokemon’s upcoming set, Obsidian Flames, has some beautiful alt art cards!

July 14, 2023 josechurape Leave a comment

In preparation for the upcoming for the upcoming Pokemon set, Obsidian Flames, I thought it would be a cool idea to show off some of the full art cards that have been revealed. There are some cool cards in this set, not as cool as Paldea Evolved yet, but I can see the potential. Obsidian Flames comes out on August 11th so make sure you preorder from your LGS or TCG Player if you don’t have one. If you’ve been enjoying these updates, make sure you comment, like, subscribe, and share this with your friends.

Charizard Ex

I’ll start off with what is probably the card that is going to move this set. I mean who doesn’t love another Charizard and the alt arts are just beautiful. It’s hard to choose a favorite, but the gold is going to looks so nice in a binder!

Cleffa

The art card for Cleffa is so cute! This would probably my reason to buy into this set, but just see for your self.

Pidgeotto

I think I prefer the regular print of the Pidgeotto better, but maybe this is one of those cards you have to appreciate in person.

Lechonc

This is just too cute! It also a pretty accurate mood.

Ryme

I wish it was a but more colorful, but I like the spray paint style for this Ryme card. But the effect is not bad. You get a draw and you get to switch your Opponents Pokemon?

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Obsidian Flames: Trainer Card List and Translations

July 13, 2023 josechurape Leave a comment

In preparation for the release of Obsidian Flames, I’ll be sharing the card list in sections by type. Today’s focus will be the Normal types. Make sure you check out the rest of the previews as well. Obsidian Flames comes out August 11th, make sure you go put in your pre-order at your LGS or TGC Player if you don’t have one. And if you’ve been enjoying these updates, don’t forget to like, comment, subscribe, and share this with your friends.

Atticus

You can use this card only if your opponent’s Active Pokémon is Poisoned.

Shuffle your hand into your deck, then draw 7 cards.

Brassius

Shuffle your hand into your deck. Then, draw cards until you have 1 more card in your hand than you shuffled in.

Letter of Encouragement

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

Search your deck for up to 3 Basic Energy cards, reveal them, and put them into your hand. Then, shuffle your deck.

Nemona

Draw 3 cards.

Poppy

Move up to 2 Energy from 1 of your Pokémon to another of your Pokémon.

Revenge Punch

When the Pokémon this card is attached to is Knocked Out by damage from an attack from your opponent’s Pokémon, put 4 damage counters on the Attacking Pokémon.

Town Department Store

Once during each player’s turn, that player may search their deck for a Pokémon Tool card, reveal it, and put it into their hand. Then, that player shuffles their deck.

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Obsidian Flames: Normal Type Card List and Translations

July 13, 2023 josechurape Leave a comment

Lillipip

[C] Rear Kick: 20 damage.

Herdier

[C] Rear Kick: 30 damage.

[C][C] Hammer In: 50 damage.

Stoutland

[C] Chomp Chomp Panic: 50x damage. This attack does 50 damage for each [C] in your opponent’s Active Pokémon’s Retreat Cost.

[C][C][C] Sharp Fang: 140 damage.

Audino

[C] Find a Friend: Search your deck for a Pokémon, reveal it, and put it into your hand. Then, shuffle your deck.

[C][C][C] Slap: 80 damage.

Bouffalant

Ability: Bouffer
This Pokémon takes 20 less damage from attacks (after applying Weakness and Resistance).

[C][C] Damage Rush: 50+ damage. Flip a coin until you get tails. This attack does 30 more damage for each heads.

Yungoos

[C] Knock Away: 10+ damage. Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 10 more damage.

Gumshoos

[C] Headbang: 30 damage.

[C][C] Crunch: 60 damage. Discard an Energy from your opponent’s Active Pokémon.

Skwovet

[C] Sneak a Bite: Discard the top card from your opponent’s deck.

[C] Gentle Slap: 10 damage.

Greedent ex

[C] Get Greedy: Look at the top 3 cards of your deck. You may put those cards into your hand or discard them and draw 3 cards.

[C][C][C] Foolish Rolling: 210 damage. During your next turn, this Pokémon can’t use Foolish Rolling.

Lechonk

[C] Headbutt Bounce: 10 damage.

[C][C] Mudshot: 20 damage.

Oinkologne

[C][C] Hula Hula Perfume: 30 damage. Your opponent’s Active Pokémon is now Confused.

[C][C][C] Immersion Kick: 160 damage. Flip a coin. If tails, this Pokémon also does 60 damage to itself.

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Obsidian Flames: Dragon Type Card List and Translations

July 13, 2023 josechurape Leave a comment

In preparation for the release of Obsidian Flames, I’ll be sharing the card list in sections by type. Today’s focus will be the Dragon types. Make sure you check out the rest of the previews as well. Obsidian Flames comes out August 11th, make sure you go put in your pre-order at your LGS or TGC Player if you don’t have one. And if you’ve been enjoying these updates, don’t forget to like, comment, subscribe, and share this with your friends.

Dratini

[C] Tail Snap: 20 damage.

Dragonair

[C] Ram: 30 damage.

[W][L] Dragon Tail: 70x damage. Flip 2 coins. This attack does 70 damage for each heads.

Dragonite ex

[C] Wing Attack: 70 damage.

[W][L] Meteor Break: 140 damage. Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 140 more damage. If tails, this Pokémon can’t attack during your next turn.

Drampa

[C][C] Outrage: 60+ damage. This attack does 10 more damage for each damage counter on this Pokémon.

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Obsidian Flames: Steel Type Card List and Translations

July 12, 2023 josechurape Leave a comment

In preparation for the release of Obsidian Flames, I’ll be sharing the card list in sections by type. Today’s focus will be the steel types. Make sure you check out the rest of the previews as well. Obsidian Flames comes out August 11th, make sure you go put in your pre-order at your LGS or TGC Player if you don’t have one. And if you’ve been enjoying these updates, don’t forget to like, comment, subscribe, and share this with your friends.

Scizor

[M] Punishing Scissors: 10+ damage. This attack does 50 damage for each of your opponent’s Pokémon in play that has an Ability.

[M][M] Cut: 70 damage.

Skarmory

[C] Peck: 20 damage.

[M][M][C] Steel Slash: 120 damage. During your next turn, this Pokémon can’t use Steel Slash.

Mawile

Ability: Special Eater
When you play this Pokémon from your hand onto your Bench during your turn, you may discard a Special Energy from your opponent’s Active Pokémon.

[M][C][C] Sharp Fang: 90 damage.

Bronzor

[M] Mirror Draw: Draw cards until you have the same number of cards in your hand as your opponent.

[M][M] Speed Dive: 30 damage.

Bronzong

[M] Oracle Press: 20 damage. Prevent all effects of your opponent’s attacks, except damage, done to this Pokémon during your opponent’s next turn.

[M][M] Extrasensory: 70+ damage. If you have the same number of cards in your hand as your opponent, this attack does 90 more damage.

Excadrill

[M] Pierce: 60 damage.

Pawniard

[M] Triple Cutter: 10x damage. Flip 3 coins. This attack does 30 damage for each heads.

Bisharp

[M] Metal Claw: 20 damage.

[M][C] Fury Cutter: 50+ damage. Flip 3 coins. If 1 of them is heads, this attack does 20 more damage. If 2 of them are heads, this attack does 60 more damage. If all of them are heads, this attack does 120 more damage.

Kingambit

[M] Execute: If your opponent’s Active Pokémon has 4 or more damage counters on it, it is Knocked Out.

[M][C][C] Massive Rend: 140 damage.

Togedemaru

[C] Defense Curl: Flip a coin. If heads, prevent all damage done to this Pokémon by attacks during your opponent’s next turn.

[M][C] Rolling Tackle: 50 damage.

Meltan

[M] Melt: 20 damage.

Melmetal ex

[M] Metal Absorption: Search your deck for up to 2 Basic [M] Energy cards and attach them to this Pokémon. Then, shuffle your deck.

[C][C][C][C] Full Metal Knuckle: 90+ damage. This attack does 30 more damage for each [M] Energy attached to this Pokémon.

Revavroom ex

Ability: Tune-Up
This Pokémon may have up to 4 Pokémon Tools attached to it. If it loses this Ability, discard Pokémon Tools from it until only 1 remains.

[M][M][C] Wild Drift: 170 damage. During your opponent’s next turn, this Pokémon takes 30 less damage from attacks (after applying Weakness and Resistance).

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Obsidian Flames: Fighting Type Card List and Translations

July 11, 2023 josechurape 1 Comment

In preparation for the release of Obsidian Flames, I’ll be sharing the card list in sections by type. Today’s focus will be the Fighting types. Make sure you check out the rest of the previews as well. Obsidian Flames comes out August 11th, make sure you go put in your pre-order at your LGS or TGC Player if you don’t have one. And if you’ve been enjoying these updates, don’t forget to like, comment, subscribe, and share this with your friends.

Diglett

[F] Drilling Head: 30 damage. Discard the top card of your deck.

Dugtrio

[F] Dig: 50 damage. Flip a coin. If heads, during your opponent’s next turn, prevent all damage from and effects of attacks done to this Pokémon.

Larvitar

[F] Corkscrew Punch: 10 damage.

[F][F] Confront: 30 damage.

Pupitar

[F] Rock Throw: 20 damage.

[F][F] Jet Tackle: 60 damage. This attack also does 20 damage to 1 of your Benched Pokémon. (Don’t apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)

Barboach

[F] Hide: Flip a coin. If heads, during your opponent’s next turn, prevent all damage from and effects of attacks done to this Pokémon.

[F][C] Mud-Slap: 20 damage.

Whiscash

[F] Rock Wildly: For each [F] Energy attached to this Pokémon, discard the top card of your opponent’s deck.

[F][F][C][C] Land Crush: 140 damage.

Drilbur

[C] Rising Lunge: 10+ damage. Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 10 more damage.

Crabrawler

[F][C] Knuckle Punch: 30 damage.

[F][F][C] Magnum Punch: 60 damage.

Crabominable

[F][C] Confront: 50 damage.

[F][F][C] Knuckle Impact: 170 damage. During your next turn, this Pokémon can’t attack.

Klawf ex

Ability: Countering Claws
If this Pokémon is damaged by an attack from your opponent’s Pokémon (even if it is Knocked Out), discard an Energy attached to that Pokémon.

[F][C][C] Falling Press: 100+ damage. Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 80 more damage.

Toedscruel

[C][C] Beat: 40 damage.

[F][C][C] Double Whip: 100x damage. Flip 2 coins. This attack does 100 damage for each heads.

Koraidon ex

[F] Splitting Beam: 20 damage. This attack also does 20 damage to 2 of your opponent’s Benched Pokémon. (Don’t apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)

[F][F][C] Gaia Press: 230 damage. This Pokémon also does 30 damage to itself

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Obsidian Flames: Psychic Type Card List and Translations

July 10, 2023 josechurape Leave a comment

In preparation for the release of Obsidian Flames, I’ll be sharing the card list in sections by type. Today’s focus will be the Psychic types. Make sure you check out the rest of the previews as well. Obsidian Flames comes out August 11th, make sure you go put in your pre-order at your LGS or TGC Player if you don’t have one. And if you’ve been enjoying these updates, don’t forget to like, comment, subscribe, and share this with your friends.