Paradox Riftreleases today! It has a lot of cool cards that will not only shift the meta but that you’ll want in your collection. I see a few full art cards I will be chasing, like that sweet Laudred.
If it isn’t obvious, Paradox Rift is also live on PTCGL. Players get access to the Roaring Moon ex and Gholdengo ex decks, which are very solid starts at the moment. I know Roaring Moonhas been taking over the ladder, but at least it’s not Charizard ex. It’s going to be an awkward couple of days as the meta settles, but I am here for it. At least I start grinding the mission pass.
However you enjoy the game, this feels like a very fun set to open. If the drop rates are anything like what I’ve seen on PTCGL, I love it a lot more than 151. Make sure you always support your LGS when buying any Pokemon product, but you can always pick up Paradox Rift, or any of the other sets on TCG Player through my affiliate links.
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Holidays are just around the corner which means Digimon TCG is getting a new Gift Box. This year’s Gift Box features the newest set, Blast Ace. The box includes:
4 x Blast Ace Boosters
1/4 Unique Acrylic Sheet with memory gauge and damage counters
1/4 promo cards
MSRP for the Gift box is $19.99, which isn’t a bad deal if you want to add the promos to your collection. My problem with these kits is that you only get one copy of the promos. I’d love it if it came with at least two, but I guess I can’t blame them for trying to move product.
Both the Gift Box and the Blast Ace expansion release on November 17. Make sure you pick yours up at your LGS. If that isn’t an option, I’d hold off getting it off TCG Player because the scalpers are ripping you off. I’d wait till it comes to a big box store like Target, or preorder it off GameNerds ($19.97 + shipping).
Blast Ace releases on November 17th, so let’s keep the reveals going with the black card list. I am very excited to see characters from the Digimon Seekers web novel pop up in the card game. Black has lots of fun colors and some iconic scenes and characters from the web novel. I love the Neo Tokyo vibe of some f these cards, and all the different Numemon are a nice treat.
You can read the Digimon Seekers web novel on the official website, but I’ve also been working on cleaning up the translation on my blog. Check them out when you have a chance!
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I’ll continue the Blast Acereveals with the green cards. I love the color scheme for the green cards in the set. There is some very cool art you are going to want to collect. Blast Ace releases on November 17, so make sure you preorder from your LGS. You can also preorder Blast Ace, or any other Digimon Product from TCG Player through my affiliate links if that isn’t an option.
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The newest set for the Digimon TCG, Blast Ace, releases on November 17, so it’s a good time to get hyped and look through the card list. I already see some cards I want to add to my collection. Always preorder your Digimon Product from your LGS, but you can always preorderBlast Ace, or any other Digimon Product from TCG Player through my affiliate links if that isn’t an option.
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Digimon Adventure 02: The Beginning will be hitting U.S. Theaters on November 8 and 9. To celebrate its release, Premium Bandai has opened up preorders for a very unique collector’s set for the Digimon TCG. The set costs $80, which is a bit on the expensive side, but well worth it if you are a fan of Adventure 2.
And if you are a fan of Adventure 2, Toei Animation has uploaded the entire series on their YouTube!
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The set includes:
I love the Digitama sleeves. They are so cute. I am not too crazy about this kit myself, but I can see fans of the movie or people who want to make their Imperialdramon deck pretty getting this. I just hope the storage box looks better in person. The Digimon Adventure 02: The Beginning Set costs $80. Preorders end on November 27, or when supplies run out. The set ships in June.
Holidays are just around the corner, and that means exclusive Pokémon merch. The Pokémon Center just dropped a bunch of cool holiday items to fill you with the holiday spirit. I don’t want to make this post too long, so make sure you check out the official page to see everything they have in stock! If you enjoy these updates, make sure you like, comment, follow, and share this with your friends!
Charizard ex Premium Collection ($39.99)
I know the Charizard ex Premium Collection isn’t explicitly a holiday item, but it is a solid gift for the holidays. I know a lot of people are sick of playing Charizard ex decks, especially on the PTCGL ladder, but its a solid card.
The set includes:
1 etched foil promo card featuring Charizard ex
2 foil cards featuring Charmander and Charmeleon
6 Pokémon TCG booster packs
1 magnetic card protector with display base
65 card sleeves featuring Charizard as a Tera Pokémon
A code card for Pokémon TCG Live
You can pick it up at the Pokémon Center for $39.99, but I found it on TCG Player for as low as $32.99.
Pokémon TCG: Holiday Calendar ($49.99)
If you are looking for a nice holiday treat, you might want to pick up the Pokemon TCG Holiday Calendar. This neat little twist on the advent calendar is the perfect gift for the trainer in your life
The set includes:
8 foil Pokémon TCG cards with a festive stamp
5 Pokémon TCG booster packs
7 Pokémon TCG 3-card fun packs
2 Pokémon coins
2 Pokémon sticker sheets
1 sidekick dangler featuring Pikachu and Glaceon
A code card for Pokémon TCG Live!
You can pick yours up at Pokémon Center for $49.99, but I also found them on TCG Player for as cheap as $43.
Pokémon Holiday Village
If you are still in need of some holiday decorations, the Pokémon Holiday Village might be a great place to start. The pieces are super cute, and I can only assume the quality will be fantastic!
I don’t want this post to get too long, so make sure you check out the holiday page to see everything else they have. There is cookware, sweaters, and a bunch of sold-out plushies. I’ll leave pictures below!
All the plushies are sold out as of writing this, but maybe you’ll get lucky
The Pokémon TCG regionals in Lillie France brought some new faces to the top of the format. It is always cool to see how the meta shifts between each region. Obviously, we see a few familiar contenders, but that’s the nature of the game. I’ll leave affiliate links for those of you who want to buy singles. TCG Player is also a terrific place for sealed products, like the new 151 expansion. If you enjoy these updates, make sure you like, comment, follow, and share this with your friends!
1. Mew Vmax
Mew VMAX was the first deck I ever built, so it will always have a special place in my heart. It is a lot of fun to play, and it’s nice to see it still doing well with all the Charizards out there. Congratulations to Konsta Kallama for taking first place!
Love it or hate it, Lost Box continues to be a strong deck in the meta in its many incarnations. Congratulations to Arthur Trutzschler for taking it to 2nd place!
Last but not least we have LostTina, which always seems to perform consistently in the format. Congratulations to Alberto Conti for making it to the top 5!
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:
Players start with a three-card hand
You can only bench three Pokémon at a time
You don’t lose energy when your active Pokémon is knocked out
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 new starter Digimon TCG starter decks, Wolf of Friendship and Dragon of Courage, release on October 13. These decks are a great jumping point for beginners and a great buy for collectors. Check with your LGS to see if they will be running the prerelease event so you can get your hands on the sweet promos tied to this release.
You can get these promos through by preordering the decks at a participating LGS.
The deck will include a reversible paper playsheet that you’ll either hang up or toss, memory counters that you’ll need to get started, and a playable 54-card deck.
The new starter Digimon TCG starter decks, Wolf of Friendship and Dragon of Courage, release on October 13. These decks are a great jumping point for beginners and a great buy for collectors. Check with your LGS to see if they will be running the prerelease event so you can get your hands on the sweet promos tied to this release.
MSRP for the decks is $15.99, but I had trouble finding it at that price. Always check with your LGS, but you can always pick Wolf of Friendship from TCG Player using my Affiliate Link. TCG Player has them for $13.42 which is a solid price for entry.
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