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Grand Archive TCG: Rai Dominates 420 San Jose Regionals

April 23, 2024 josechurape Leave a comment

The San Jose, CA regionals happened over the weekend, and it looks like Rai and Lorraine dominated the format. While the different flavors of Lorraine are interesting lists, it’s nice to see Rai carving his place on top. The VOD of the event is still up with commentary for those who want to see some competitive Grand Archive. I’ve collected the top three decks from the event and left links for singles for those who want them. If you would like to see the rest of the list, check out the Omnidex.

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1. ChromatiK #671 – Rai (5-1-0)

Material Deck

Main Deck

Material Deck
1 Spirit of Wind
1 Rai, Spellcrafter
1 Rai, Archmage
1 Rai, Storm Seer
1 Chalice of Blood
1 Grand Crusader’s Ring
1 Nullifying Lantern
1 Safeguard Amulet
1 Tariff Ring
1 Tome of Knowledge
1 Storm Tyrant’s Eye
1 Tome of Sacred Lightning

Main Deck
4 Careful Study
4 Dungeon Guide
2 Peer into Mana
3 Resolute Stand
4 Scry the Skies
4 Beseech the Winds
4 Disorienting Winds
4 Windrider Invoker
3 Zephyr
3 Advent of the Stormcaller
3 Anger the Skies
4 Arcane Blast
2 Arcane Elemental
4 Arcane Sight
3 Erratic Bolt
3 Power Overwhelming
3 Spellshield: Arcane
3 Voltaic Sphere

Sideboard
1 Fire Resonance Bauble
1 Mana Limiter
2 Peaceful Reunion
1 Quicksilver Grail
1 Viridian Protective Trinket
1 Water Resonance Bauble
1 Wind Resonance Bauble

2. Sano #4458 – Lorraine (4-0-2)

Material Deck

Main Deck

Material Deck
1 Spirit of Wind
1 Lorraine, Wandering Warrior
1 Lorraine, Blademaster
1 Bulwark Sword
1 Fire Resonance Bauble
1 Grand Crusader’s Ring
1 Ornamental Greatsword
1 Poisoned Coating Oil
1 Smoke Bombs
1 Sword of Seeking
1 Water Resonance Bauble
1 Wind Resonance Bauble

Main Deck
4 Deflecting Edge
4 Esteemed Knight
4 Gildas, Chronicler of Aesa
4 Imperial Recruit
3 Inspiring Call
4 Lurking Assailant
3 Woodland Squirrels
4 Aesan Protector
3 Attune with the Winds
2 Displace
4 Dream Fairy
4 Favorable Winds
2 Hurricane Sweep
3 Phalanx Captain
2 Rallied Advance
3 Shimmercloak Assassin
4 Windrider Vanguard
4 Zephyr

Sideboard
1 Eye of Argus
1 Nullifying Lantern
1 Safeguard Amulet
1 Tariff Ring
1 Viridian Protective Trinket
3 Spellshield: Wind

3. Weiyee #2465 – Lorraine (4-0-2)

Material Deck

Main Deck

Material Deck
1 Spirit of Wind
1 Lorraine, Wandering Warrior
1 Lorraine, Blademaster
1 Lorraine, Spirit Ruler
1 Drawn Blade
1 Grand Crusader’s Ring
1 Nullifying Lantern
1 Safeguard Amulet
1 Sword of Adversity
1 Sword of Seeking
1 Tariff Ring
1 Prismatic Edge

Main Deck
4 Academy Guide
4 Banner Knight
4 Dungeon Guide
2 Dream Fairy
2 Fairy Whispers
3 Favorable Winds
4 Hurricane Sweep
4 Phalanx Captain
3 Rally the Peasants
4 Reclaim
4 Swift Recruit
3 Tactful Sergeant
4 Veiling Breeze
4 Zephyr
3 Crux Sight
4 Ghosts of Pendragon
4 Spirit Blade: Ascension

Sideboard
4 Exorcise Curses
1 Fire Resonance Bauble
1 Quicksilver Grail
1 Viridian Prote ctive Trinket
1 Wind Resonance Bauble

Akora TCG: Theme Decks Teased

April 19, 2024 josechurape Leave a comment

There were a few new developments in the world of Akora tcg that I wanted to share. We got a few new spoilers for the upcoming Worlds Beyond set and the prizing for the upcoming season. I recommend you join the official Akora Discord if you want to stay up to date on all the news or meet some chill people who just want to play Akora and have a good time.

420 Tournament

As a reminder, Jaxonation is hosting a casual tournament this Saturday, April 20, on Tabletop Simulator. The winner receives a Spellbound Wings Full art card. This is a beginner-friendly event, and a fantastic opportunity to practice playing in a competitive setting. The event is free so if you have some time, sign up today!

New Prize Card Teased

Art by Tek

The creator also teased the artwork for the upcoming season’s prize card, it is so cute! I am a huge fan of the style, and it really leans into the cozy aesthetic that I’ve come to love from Akora. Guess that means I need to try to get good at Akora for next season.

World Beyond Decks Teased

Make sure you follow the Akora TCG Instagram page if you want to stay on top of the spoilers. Akora is doing their social media push, and its nice to see regular updates. We got teased the Fire and Dark theme decks for the upcoming set, and I am hyped. I can’t wait to see a deck list, and more of the set in general. Traditionally, theme decks come with exclusive and playable promos. It might be worth picking up a couple, especially if you want to get into the game.

Dark Theme Deck

Fire Theme Deck

Manga Reward

In the last bit of news, the Akora Manga is getting a rework. From the Discord:

I like the push for lore and look forward to seeing what they come up with. The Akora History book will be an endeavor, but one I see paying off if done properly. Akora has some cool flavor, and having something tangible to expand on that flavor is always good for the health of the game.

Conclusion

I am excited to see what comes out of this game with the next expansion. Akora feels like if your friends made a TCG, and I want to see it doing well. I enjoy the art, the gameplay is interesting, and the community is chill and welcoming. If you’re looking for a new card game, you should check out Akora.

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Board Games and TCGs, Other TCGs

Discover Savior of Chaos, Battle Spirits Saga’s Newest Set

March 5, 2024 josechurape Leave a comment

Savior of Chaos just dropped for Battle Spirits Saga, and the set looks amazing. I love the flavor of some of these monsters. I bet they look even better in person. Check with your LGS for events and product. If that isn’t an option, you can get your Savior of Chaos booster boxes, singles, or any other Battle Spirits product on TCG Player using my affiliate links. If you need something to keep your cards safe like bags, sleeves, or deck boxes, get them over at Gem Tech. Use discount code churapereviews10 for 10% off your purchase.

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This week on the Digimon TCG: July 30th

July 30, 2023 josechurape Leave a comment

This week we got to see more of the full art gold cards for the Versus Royal Knights set and they look so good! I might need to just buy the singles for these because they are going to look so good in the binder. The set is out now so make sure you pick yours up from your LGS, or TCG Player if you don’t have one. We also got to see the rest of the alt art cards that will be included in the Beezlemon Binder. Preorders are still open over on Premium Bandai.

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Versus Royal Knights [BT13] Full Art Gold Cards

Beelzemon Premium Binder

Preporders available now over at Premium Bandai

Thanks for another week of updates. Don’t forget to do the things. See you next week!

Board Games and TCGs

Disney Lorcana: Emerald Card List

July 29, 2023 josechurape Leave a comment

Lets keep the hype going with the Emerald card list. Lorcana drops August 18th, make sure you talk to you LGS to see if they will carry it. If you have been enjoying these updates, don’t forget to like, comment, subscribe, and share this with your friends.

I love the Lilo and Stitch, and the villains are super cool, but I wish there was more Treasure Planet. What do you think?

Board Games and TCGs, digimon tcg

This week in the Digimon TCG: June 25th

June 25, 2023 josechurape Leave a comment

This week, we got previews for more of the full art cards from the Alternative Being(EX-04), set and they are beautiful. This set has some very cool cards that you are going to want to add to your collection. Alternative Being is in stores now, so make sure you grab a couple of packs from your LGS or TCGPlayer if they don’t carry Digimon. Don’t forget to subscribe and share if you’ve been enjoying these updates!

Alternative Being(EX-04) Full Art Cards

I’m starting off with the cutest card in this set. I need this card badly and am just about ready to sell my soul for a play set of these. If this isn’t the card that moves boxes, I don’t know what is. Sure there are some cool Greymons to chase, but how can you say no to this face?

This card looks so sick! I love the mayhem in the background and how coolly ZeedGarurumon is landing, like he is ready to cause his own mayhem. It also has some solid bounce abilities you might want to add to your deck.

I love the glow effect they added to the metal armor and weapons. I love how this looks like a painting and the heroic prescience the artist gives ChaosGallontmon. Its got removal and a chance to play it free? Sign me up.

This set does a great job with these heroic poses. This looks like it could be on the cover of comic book and would look so sick in a binder or a slab. It also has some solid removal.

The artist does a beautiful job at making BlackMegaGargomon feel massive with this one. It is raining down death and destruction with such a nonchalant expression. I love it. I love it, and the effect isn’t bad either.

The foiling for this card is going to look so good in person. I love the moonlight effect washing over Kuzuhamon and the spirit flying around it.

Another cute card I need in my binder. It’s got a solid search ability and card destruction is always nice.

This Omnimon is amazing and the foiling is going to looks pretty. I love the zombified jankiness of this form! The mummy wraps, the tethered cape, and the eyes on the cannon and sword all give it a very Frankenstein monster vibe that I am here for. It’s a purple card with solid removal and a chance to play it for free? Say no more!

Royal Knights Pre-Release

Versus Knights comes out July 21! Make sure you check with your LGS to see if they are running any pre-release so that you can pick up these cool promos. I need this Psychemon!

More Ultimate Cup Results

And for those interested in the competitive scenes. Always check your LGS for a local scene, and head over to the official site to sign up for events near you.

North America

Looks like Green and Purple are consistent contenders in this format across all regions. Might be the safest bet to buy into green, or getting the Beelzemon deck and fix it up.

Latin America

Looks like blue is making a splash in Latin America this time around.

Event Calendar

Board Games and TCGs, Pokemon TCG

Pokemon 151 set now available for preorder!

June 22, 2023 josechurape Leave a comment

Best Buy and Target has put up their Pokemon 151 bundles up for pre-order. The set has already sold out on the Pokemon Center site, so now might be a good time to pick up a few of the bundles before the release on November. This set is beautiful and the bundles have enough incentive to get collectors excited. I know it is going to be very hard for me to buy into this set, but I am trying. Give me a follow if you’ve been enjoying my updates, and don’t forget to share this with your friends!

151 Elite Trainer Box ($49.99)

11 Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—151 booster packs
- Each booster pack contains 10 cards and 1 Basic Energy.
1 full-art foil promo card featuring Snorlax with a Pokémon Center logo
1 full-art foil promo card featuring Snorlax
65 card sleeves
45 Pokémon TCG Energy cards
A player’s guide to the Scarlet & Violet—151 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

151 6pk Booster Bundle ($26.94)

Includes six booster packs from Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—151

151 Ultra Premium Collection ($119.99)

1 etched foil promo card featuring Mew ex
1 full-art foil promo card featuring Mewtwo
1 etched metal card featuring Mew ex
1 playmat
1 deck box
1 metallic coin featuring Mew
6 damage-counter dice
2 plastic condition markers
16 booster packs from Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—151
A code card for Pokémon TCG Live

151 Binder Collection ($24.99)

A binder with 20 9-pocket pages
4 Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—151 booster packs

151 Alakazam ex Box ($21.99)

1 foil promo card featuring Alakazam ex
1 foil card featuring Kadabra
1 foil card featuring Abra
4 Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—151 booster packs
A code card for Pokémon TCG Live

151 Zapdos ex Box ($21.99)

1 foil promo card featuring Zapdos ex
1 foil card featuring Electabuzz
1 oversize foil card featuring Zapdos ex
4 Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—151 booster packs
A code card for Pokémon TCG Live

151 Poster Collection ($14.99)

3 foil promo cards featuring Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle
1 poster with a Scarlet & Violet—151 theme
3 Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—151 booster packs
A code card for Pokémon TCG Live

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151 Mini Tins ($9.99 ea)

2 Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—151 booster packs
1 cool coin featuring an Energy symbol
A Pokémon art card showing the art from this Mini Tin—you can collect and combine all 10!
Selection is random

Board Games and TCGs, Pokemon TCG, video game reviews

Pokemon 151 set list revealed!

June 11, 2023 josechurape Leave a comment

Pokemon has officially announced the complete card list for their upcoming Pokemon 151 set releasing in Japan on June 16th. The Western release is scheduled for September 22nd, so make sure you start saving up now! This set is simply beautiful. The regular set is nice, but the alt arts are amazing! The set will feature the original 151 Pokemon, including Kadabra which hasn’t been available in a card for 20 years. There are 165 cards in this set with a few alt arts to pad it out. I will have to try my hardest not to collect them all. I don’t normally buy Pokemon cards, but I might have to snag a couple of packs on my trip to Japan for the nostalgia.

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