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Pokémon TCG My First Battle coming September 29th

When the Pokémon TCG My First Battle was first announced, I didn’t pay too much attention to it. It was a neat idea, but I didn’t have any use for it at the time. I’ve since been playing a lot more into the game, but I would love some people to play with irl. I could spend the money to build a competitive deck and make time to go to a local league, but it would also be nice to teach people to play in a more casual setting. I have a few cousins and nephews who collect the cards that might be interested, so I did more research about the product and put in a preorder over at GameNerdz.

My First Battle offers a streamlined way of teaching younger players simplified fundamentals of the card game. The hardest part about any TCG is the overwhelming mechanics and rules that go with them. Pokémon is too hard to pick up, but I can see it being overwhelming for newcomers. 

My First Battle is designed for younger players. It has simplified rules and mechanics to give players the necessary foundation to get started with the Pokémon TCG. This product is meant to be a solid jumping, but its effectiveness is yet to be seen. Decks have been streamlined to guide players through the different phases, terms, and mechanics. 

The kits come with:

  1. 2 17-card mini decks
  2. 2 playmats
  3. A rulebook, a metallic coin
  4. A sheet of damage counters
  5. 6 prize tokens. 

I went out and preordered a set of these kits to play with my nephew. I will be comparing its effectiveness as an introductory and see how it compares to the Pokemon TCG Battle Academy kit. Stay tuned for that review. 

The kits hit stores on September 29 and will retail at $9.99 MSRP each. GameNerdz has a set of two on sale for $14.97. Free shipping is available after $75, which shouldn’t be a problem to hit. They have a lot of great deals on products you are going to want to fill your shelves with. 

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Bandai Card Games Fest announcement and more Digimon card reveals!

We got bunch of exciting announcements this week! Bandai’s card tour was announced, we got a bunch of reveals for the upcoming Resurgeance Booster (RB01), a date for the upcoming starter decks, and some new promos you’ll want to add to your collection. If you enjoy these updates, don’t forget to comment, like, follow, and share this with your friends!


Bandai Card Games Fest 2023-2024

In an effort to push their six running card games: Dragon Ball Super, One Piece, Union Arena, Digimon, Battle Spirits, and Battle Spirits Saga, Bandai is hosting events around the world where fans can gather and play their favorite games. There are bound to be some exciting announcements at these events and cool products that players and collectors will want to get their hands on. I hope these events go well because it seems like a great way to get people into the hobby, but it also makes for a fun event existing fans can enjoy. Make sure you check out the official page for more details!


Dragon of Courage and Wolf of Friend Ship Release Date

The newest starter decks are releasing on October 13, and they are a great buy if you want to try out the new “ACE” mechanic. Check with your LGS for the prerelease events happening from October 6 to October 12 for a good time and some awesome prizes. Participating stores will also be giving away special promo cards with the purchase of any two copies of this deck.


Resurgence Booster Reveals

The Resurgence Booster comes out on the 29th and I am beyond excited! This set will have some very important reprints which is fantastic for the game and players. We got a bunch of cool spoilers to get you excited for the set, so make sure you preorder the set from your LGS as soon as you can contain your excitement.


Regionals Promos for October

We also got new promos for regionals in October. If you want to add any of these card to your collection, make sure you sign up for an event on the official page.

Pokémon Trick or Trade Booster Bundle and Halloween Advent Calendar now available!

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.


Halloween Advent Calendar

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.

The Second Digimon TCG Adventure coming in September, and we got spoilers for the upcoming Resurgence booster

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!

New Pokémon Paradox Rift Spoilers are here!

We got a few more spoilers for the upcoming set, Paradox Rift, and it’s never too early to get excited about cardboard. 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 comes out November 3rd, 2023, and preorders are now up at the Pokemon Center:

Booster Box ($161.64)

6-Pack ($26.94)

Single Pack ($4.49 ea)

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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.

More Paradox Rift Full Art Cards Revealed!

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.


Pokémon Paradox Rift is now available for Preorder at Pokemon Center!

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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Iron Valient Elite Trainer Box ($59.99)

Paradox Rift Iron Valient Elite Trainer Box includes:

  • 11 Pokémon TCG:Scarlet & Violet—Paradox Rift booster packs
    • Each booster pack contains 10 cards and 1 Basic Energy. Cards vary by pack.
  • 1 full-art foil promo card featuring a Future Pokémon
  • 1 full-art foil promo card featuring a Future Pokémon with a Pokémon Center logo
  • 65 card sleeves featuring Iron Valiant
  • 45 Pokémon TCG Energy cards
  • A player’s guide to the Scarlet & Violet—Paradox Rift expansion
  • 6 damage-counter dice
  • 1 competition-legal coin-flip die
  • 2 plastic condition markers
  • A box to hold everything, with 4 dividers to keep it organized
  • A code card for Pokémon Trading Card Game Live

Roaring Moon Elite Trainer Box (59.99)

Roaring Moon Elite Trainer Box includes:

  • 11 Pokémon TCG:Scarlet & Violet—Paradox Rift booster packs
    • Each booster pack contains 10 cards and 1 Basic Energy. Cards vary by pack.
  • 1 full-art foil promo card featuring an Ancient Pokémon
  • 1 full-art foil promo card featuring an Ancient Pokémon with a Pokémon Center logo
  • 65 card sleeves featuring Roaring Moon
  • 45 Pokémon TCG Energy cards
  • A player’s guide to the Scarlet & Violet—Paradox Rift expansion
  • 6 damage-counter dice
  • 1 competition-legal coin-flip die
  • 2 plastic condition markers
  • A box to hold everything, with 4 dividers to keep it organized
  • A code card for Pokémon Trading Card Game Live

Paradox Rift 6 Pack Booster Bundle ($26.94)

Includes 6 Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Paradox Rift booster packs

Single Booster Pack ($4.49 ea)

This is just for a single pack if you need it, or if they run out of boxes.

Paradox Rift Booster Box ($161.64)

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 Paradox Rift set releases November 3, 2023

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!

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

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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