Since we are a few days into September, it is the perfect time to start preparing for Halloween season. Pokémon has released a couple of products that you are going to look at. If you’ve been enjoying these updates, don’t forget to like, comment, follow, and share this with your friends!
Pokémon Trick or Trade Booster Bundle
This booster bundle is the perfect alternative to candy. Bundles include 50 3-card packs for you to pass out. There isn’t going to be much value in this product, so only purchase it if you are going to give it away. It could also serve as a cheap and inexpensive way to open packs with a younger kid. The BOOster bundles retail at $19.99.
The advent calendar makes the perfect holiday gift for the little trainer in your life. It includes a cute cast of collectable figures, and advent calendars always make for a fun time. The cheapest I found was Amazon for $39.99, but you can also try Walmart for a few bucks more.
Mimikyu at Build-a-Bear
This news is a little old, but I thought I would share it anyways. Mimikyu is at Build-a-Bear and its super cute! If you are a fan of Mimikyu and are looking for a high quality plushy collectable, you might want to check it out. You can only buy the Mimikyu bundle online. The bundle includes the plushy, hat and bow tie set, and the voice box for $52.50. You can pick up Mimikyu in-store for $34.
Mimikyu at Gamestop
In other Mimikyu related news, get your Electric-Tera Mimikyu from participating Gamestops this October. Trainers in the US and Canada can pick up codes for Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet games. No date has been announced for the start date, but I’ll make sure to make an announcement as soon as its available.
It’s been a while since I’ve done one of these updates, but the wait is over. We are getting the 2nd adventure box at the end of the month, and we also got a sneak peak of some of the cards included in the Resurgence booster set coming along with it. There is a lot to be excited about, especially if you are a collector. If you enjoy these updates, make sure you like, comment, subscribe, and share this with your friends!
Adventure Box 2
This set will be for those who are interested in the alt art Memory boost promo. The promos look great, and I wouldn’t mind a few of the figures as well. There hasn’t been news on on what the figures will be, but if they are anything like the first box, they will be nice. I have the cute little Tentamon I pulled from the last set sitting my desk. The box will be $19.99 which is a pretty good deal for what you get. I just hope that it will be easy to pick up a play set of each color memory boost.
Resurgence Booster Spoilers
I am going to start the spoilers with my favorite card of the set so far. I love purple, and Digimon has constantly put the best Digimon and art in its line up. This is my personal opinion based on the aesthetics alone of course. I love the pose, the glow in its eyes and fire, and the art style. This card alone is enough to want me to buy into this set.
This is my favorite Gammamon. I love the corlos and Gammamon is so cute in this!
Suriusmon is so sick! I love the colors and the pose. This is going to look sick in the binder. You get some solid removal and you get to untap?! Say no more.
I prefer this version of Amphimon. It reminds me of a classic comic book cover. I love the colors, the silhouette in the back, and the pose. It has some some cool removal, retrieval and it can prevent an attack!
I love the Agoramon line here because the art style reminds me of paintings you would see in a kids book. Its cute, fun, and it gives me some Peter Rabbit vibes that I am here for.
BlackGatomon Uver is so cute!
Regionals Promo
The promo for October tournaments is WarGremon and it looks sick! If you are a fan of the Greymon line, you should at least try to participate at regionals. I wish I could at least make time for locals. If you are interested in participating in regional, check the official page for tournaments in your region.
That will do it for this weeks updates. Make sure you do the things, see you next week!
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Fire
Heat Rotom
[R][R] Heat Tackle: 100 damage. This Pokémon also does 40 damage to itself.
Volcanion
[R] Dual Turbo: 20 damage. Choose up to 2 of your Benched Pokémon. For each of those Pokémon, attach a Basic [R] Energy card from your discard pile to that Pokémon.
[R][C][C][C] Heavy Impact: 120 damage.
Fuecoco
[R] Live Coal: 10 damage.
[R][R] Ram: 30 damage.
Crocalor
[R][R] Fireball Roll: 90 damage. Put an Energy attached to this Pokémon into your hand.
Water
Lapras
[C] Into the Deep: Put up to 3 Basic Energy cards from your discard pile into your hand.
[W][C] Freeze-Dry: 50 damage. Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent’s Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed
Remoraid
[C] Sprinkle Water: 20 damage.
Octillery
Ability: Suction Draw When you play this Pokémon from your hand to evolve 1 of your Pokémon during your turn, you may draw 3 cards.
[W][C] Smoke Bomb: 60 damage. During your opponent’s next turn, if the Defending Pokémon tries to attack, your opponent flips a coin. If tails, that attack doesn’t happen.
Mantyke
[.] Fluffy Healing: Heal 120 damage from 1 of your Benched Pokémon.
Mewtwo ex
[P] Trans Charge: Attach up to 2 Basic [P] Energy from your discard pile to your Pokémon in any way you like.
[P][P] Photon Kinesis: 10+ damage. This attack does 30 more damage for each [P] Energy attached to all of your Pokémon.
Plusle
[C][C] Damage Plus: 10+ damage. This attack does 10 more damage for each damage counter on your opponent’s Active Pokémon.
Minun
Ability: Buddy Pulse If you have Plusle in play, whenever your opponent attaches an Energy card from their hand to 1 of their Pokémon, put 2 damage counters on that Pokémon. You can’t apply more than 1 Buddy Pulse Ability at a time.
[L] Speed Ball: 20 damage.
Psychic
Exeggcute
[P] Hypnosis: Your opponent’s Active Pokémon is now Asleep.
[P][C] Rolling Tackle: 30 damage.
Exeggcute
[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
[P] Triple Jab: 10x damage. Flip 3 coins. This attack does 10 damage for each heads.
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
[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.
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
[C] Continuous Coin Toss: 20x damage. Flip a coin until you get tails. This attack does 20 damage for each heads.
Fighting
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.
Dark
Gastly
[C] Allure: Draw a card.
[D][C] Will-O-Wisp: 20 damage.
Haunter
[D][C] Dark Slumber: 40 damage. Your opponent’s Active Pokémon is now Asleep.
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
[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.
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
[C] Surprise Attack: 30 damage. Flip a coin. If tails, this attack does nothing.
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.
Steel
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.
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.
Normal
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.
Trainer Cards
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.
Gorgeous Mantle
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.)
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.
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.
We got a few new spoilers for the upcoming Pardox Rift for the Pokémon TCG and I am hyped. There are some pretty cool cards, and I am excited to try out some new decks. The set releases on November 3rd, and on the 2nd for TCG Live. I know its a little soon since we just got Obsidian Flames, but it’s always nice to see what’s coming. I’ll be starting this round of spoilers with the full art cards. I am digging the unique style for this set, and it has the super cute Plusle and Minun that I need in my binder. If you enjoy these updates, don’t forget to like, comment, and share this with your friends.
The upcoming Pokémon set, Paradox Rift, is set to release on November 3rd, but it will be live on Pokemon TCG live on the 2nd. The set will include:
13 Pokémon ex and seven Tera Pokémon ex
34 illustration rare Pokémon
15 special illustration rare Pokémon and Supporter cards
28 ultra rare full-art etched Pokémon ex and Supporter cards
7 hyper rare gold etched cards
Paradox Rift will be introducing some new mechanics that are bound to shake up the meta. I know it is a little early to be thinking of the new set, but if you want to get an early jump on Holiday shopping, or just want to open a box on launch day, go put in your pre-order in before it sells out.
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The booster box comes with 36 packs and it is a fantastic product if you love cracking packs.
That’s all that’s out so far, I am sure we’ll get different bundles and starter decks the closer we get to launch. Until then, make sure you grab your copies before the scalpers do. Till next time, thanks!
Pokémon just announced the release date for their newest set, Paradox Rift, so it might be a good time to start clearing out some space on your shelves. The set will introduce Ancient and Future Pokémon and Trainer cards, as well as Ace spec cards. Ancient Pokémon will be bulky and hit hard, while Future Pokémon will hit with special abilities for a more control deck vibe. The expansion will also include:
13 Pokémon ex and seven Tera Pokémon ex
34 illustration rare Pokémon
15 special illustration rare Pokémon and Supporter cards
28 ultra rare full-art etched Pokémon ex and Supporter cards
7 hyper rare gold etched cards
We did get some cards spoiled at worlds, and I will keep an eye out for anything new.
We did get artwork for the two Elite Trainer Boxes the set will release with, Iron Valiant and Roaring Moon.
Iron Valiant
Roaring Moon
And the Booster Pack Art
Paradox Rift comes out November 3rd, but it will be live on TCG Live November 2nd. If you’ve been enjoying my content, don’t forget to follow, like, comment, and share this with your friends!
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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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
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.
Pokemon Presents showcase had a few exciting announcements for games, anime, and the upcoming championship in Yokohama this weekend. I’ll go over the highlights I am most excited about in case you missed it, but you should watch the whole thing if you have the time. There were a few announcements for the gotcha games and Pokemon Go that I won’t be going over because I don’t play those.
Pokemon Worlds Championship
The Pokemon Worlds Championship is this weekend, and it marks an exciting week in the world of Pokemon. The tournament will run from August 11-13, so make sure you tune in on Twitch to watch some exciting competition. Check out the official page for the complete schedule.
The week will also be full of cool Pokemon related events around Yokohama that you should definitely check out if you are heading to worlds. Check out the official page for full details, but here’s a map to get you excited:
And if you are going to Worlds, don’t forget to reserve your slot to shop at the Pokemon Center. There will be a lot of cute and exclusive items that are going to go want to get your hands on, like this cute little Pikachu that is only available at worlds.
I’ll probably be watching some of the Pokemon TCG coverage, but I might just watch a little bit of everything. Good luck to the folks competing, and hope everyone going has a blast!
Path To the Peak Premiere
Worlds will also make the premier of a short animated series, Path to the Peak. The first episode will have a special screening at Worlds, but you can watch it on the official Pokemon YouTube channel on August 11.
The series will follow Ava as she rises in the ranks in the world of competitive Pokemon TCG. This is probably the announcement that has me that got me the most excited. I love the animation and art style, and the story seems super cute. I like that this series comes at a time where I am super into Pokemon TCG, but I am probably no where near as good as Ava. Check out the sneak peak below and tune in on Friday!
Pokemon Horizons
We also got to see a sneak peak for the new Pokemon Horizons Series with the new protagonist and I can’t put to words how excited I am. The animation and art style are amazing, and the world is unique and beautiful. I can only hope that this series doesn’t feel as rushed as Ultimate Journeys did. I hadn’t decided on watching it until I saw the preview. I’ve got the time stamp below for your convenience. There is no date revealed yet for the English dub yet, but I am excited either way!
Paldea Winds
We also got the announcement for Paldea Winds, another webseries coming to us on September 6, 2023. You can watch it on the official Pokemon YouTube, so make sure you follow to say up to date. Paldea Winds follows three students, Ohara, Aliquis, and Hohma, on their adventures through Paldea. It looks pretty cool at least from the trailer, I just hope its better they don’t mess it up like the Digimon web novel.
Scarlet and Violet DLC
If you’ve been playing Scarlet and Violet, there were a few announcements you should be aware of. Most importantly, make sure you go claim your Mew using code:
GETY0URMEW
The Get Mew and Mewtwo event is live now until September 18th. Players can add Mew to their team with the special code GETY0URMEW in the mystery gift menu. Players will also be able to challenge Mewtwo in a special Tera Raid Battle event that will run from August 31 – September 17th. Make sure you don’t miss out on these exclusive Pokemon because they look sick!
We also got to see the first part the upcoming DLC, The Teal Mask, coming out on September 13. The area will bring with it a new area with a new school, characters, and Pokemon. There will also be new story where they investigate the mysteries behind an old Kitakami folktale. I have Violet, but never got around to play it. It might be a great time to for my first play through as I get ready for the DLC.
Final thoughts and Misc. Announcents
This was a very exciting showcase. I can’t wait for the anime to drop, and I might come around to play some of the games. Don’t forget that the Obsidian Flames expansion comes out on August 10th. Its release is certainly shaking up the meta, and there are some cards I wouldn’t mind chasing. The new season of ranked starts on Pokemon TCG live, so make sure you finish up your battle pass and make your last minute climb. I just filled up my battle pass yesterday and love the full art cards I was able to pull. If you have a Switch, you will also be able to play Pokemon Stadium 2 and the Pokemon Trading Card Game on the virtual console if you have a subscription. If you’ve been enjoying these updates, don’t forget to do the things!
It wasn’t a super eventful week. The Versus Royal Knight Set just came out so I am not surprised. We did get this months store championship promos revealed, and they look pretty cool. I am very tempted to build a deck and try to make it to locals. Don’t forget to follow, like, comment, and share this with your friends!
Versus Royal Knights Gold Cards
I know I Have already showed these off, but look how cool they look all together.
These are going to look beautiful in a binder. I am never lucky enough to pull these, but I hope you are. Check your LGS to see if they carry Digimon, or pick some up at TCG Player if you don’t have one.
August Store Championship Promo Cards
This month’s promos are looking pretty cool. I hope this brings more people to locals and into the hobby. I want this game to be popular enough so that I can play online like I do with Pokemon.
Premium Bandai Preorder: Dioboromon Playmat Set
Preorders for the Dioboromon set are up on Premium Bandai until August 27. Make sure you put your orders in if you play Diaboromon, or just enjoy the artwork. These cards look sick! You get a play mat, a play set of the 2 new alt cards, and 5 tokens for $50. That’s a pretty good deal for what you’re getting.
