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<br>Battling is essential in the world of Pokémon. Whether playing the video game, watching the anime series or throwing down with the trading cards, you are going to see or even participate in a battle between Pokémon. It is the basis for testing the strength, loyalty and friendship between a trainer and their team. Competition gets fierce in tournaments and even recreational play when it comes to card battles. We were lucky enough to check out some of the latest Pokémon trading cards courtesy of TriplePoint and the Pokémon Company International.<br><br>Pokémon cards have gone through countless changes over the years. Some have been cosmetic, others are strategic and  [https://Pokemontcgdeck.com/ Https://Pokemontcgdeck.Com] a couple just strange. Regardless, there is always something new to discover with every generation of Pokémon. Most recently, Pokémon Sun and Moon , the video game, released around the world for trainers to catch unique Pokémon, encounter powerful beasts, harness bonding attacks and more. It's a journey unlike any other and now it has all translated to the Pokémon Trading Card Game.<br><br>If you were a child of the late 90s, you were guaranteed a seat on the Pokémon hype train. You had the games, cards, lunchboxes and possibly even underwear. There was no escape from Pokémon. The cards in particular made people go insane. Stores would charge $2.50 for a single Nidorino and up to $60.00 for a holographic Venusaur, and we all heard legends of kids who struck it rich after pulling a Charizard. Opening a fresh booster to find a rare card was a thrill only matched by stumbling across a shiny in the grass.<br><br> <br>Once again, the Pokémon TCG has launched an Elite Trainer Box to coincide with a set's release. This time, though, there are two ETBs to choose from — one featuring Gardevoir and one featuring Lucario. Depending on which box you get, you'll get card sleeves, a coin, and a box with that specific Pokémon on it. The Gardevoir ETB features an Alakazam promo card, while the Lucario ETB has a Riolu pro<br><br> <br>The **Pokémon Trading Card Game ** has revealed its lowest pull rates ever, making it almost impossible to get a particular type of card. Pokémon put out its new Mega Evolutions set on September 26. An otherwise unremarkable set, it focuses on Mega Evolved Pokémon, with a variety of different cards in different rarities as us<br><br> <br>As was reported by PokéBeach , a new special set called MEGA Dream ex ** will be released in Japan on November 28** , and some of the upcoming cards for the expansion have already been revealed. For reference, this new expansion is this year’s annual High Class Pack set. The new Mega Dragonite from Pokémon Legends: Z-A will be the cover Pokémon for the set, but there is another one that already stands <br><br> <br>It puts Mega Gengar front and center in the art, making its darker color palette contrast with the bright neon colors from the rest of the scenario. The vanilla card is already expected to be one of the most valuable cards in Phantasmal Force thanks to the community’s appreciation of Gengar, combined with its gameplay value. However, with its higher rarity and gorgeous artwork, I believe this will become a gem for **Pokémon TCG ** collectors, and it’ll likely be worth a lot of mo<br><br> <br>But Mega Evolutions also contains a new card type: Mega Hyper Rare (MHR). Replacing Hyper Rare, these gold-colored cards appear to be **the TCG's rarest cards yet, with pull rates of just 1/1,260 for any Mega Evolutions card ** , and 1/2,520, according to TCGPlayer . That means you have a 0.08% chance of finding a MHR every time you open a p<br><br>Next up are a couple of Mythical Pokémon packs from the 20th anniversary celebration. We received both September and October's sets which show off Victini and Keldeo , respectively. Both packages come with a collectible pin of the featured Pokémon, a special card for them, and two booster packs. Just a piece of advice, be sure to inspect them as closely as possible. Our Victini pin had just a bit of gold lining covered on its head from the injected enamel, it's not going to be detrimental to a fan but it would be to a collector. In stores, check through every box possible before making your selection. The pins are definitely worth it for huge fans of these cuties. They are highly detailed and look great on display. Some fans pick these boxes up just for the pins alone. It really shows off how truly committed they are to their Pokémon partners.<br><br> <br>As seen in the report, the new Special Illustration Rare version of Mega Gengar ex is but a reprint of the existing one in Phantasmal Flames . However, what stands out in this version is its rarity and its eye-grabbing illustration . Gengar is a fan-favorite Gen 1 creature, and its Mega form is among some of the very best Mega Evolutions in Pokémon . This card’s artwork was created by danc<br><br>While each deck gives you a great basis for building a team, there are brand new ways to play if opening a few booster packs. You know the Alolan region is home to some familiar faces. Some Pokémon from the Kanto region have been given a makeover in generation VII. In the Trading Card Game, those few individuals have been given a unique trait which will serve them well in battle. These Pokémon are allowed to use an attack without using up any energy cards. They may be weak or non-damaging but can certainly help. Alolan Persian uses Taunt which allows you to switch your opponent's active Pokémon with one from their bench. Alolan Rattata inflicts 20 damage with Gnaw. Mixing a few of these into your deck can really throw an opponent off their game. With no energy to use, it makes sense to at least include something that can chip away at the enemy while they try and build up for an attack. It can really mess with their own strategy and frees up room for more cards in your own deck.<br>
<br>We also received a Dawn Wings Necrozma-GX tin. A magnificently embossed image of the hybrid Pokémon is featured on front. A printed depiction of it as well as its Dusk Mane counterpart are on each side. It's a great item for collectors and anyone with plenty of Pokémon cards to carry around. Place all your Pokémon knickknacks in there for trips and events. Since you get the tin, the card automatically comes with. Dawn Wings Necrozma starts out as a Basic Pokémon which already makes it powerful. There is no need for evolutions so you can get right into the action. Its ability allows you to switch it into the fray if it's on the bench. That means, once you have attached three Psychic energy cards, you can unleash its Dark Flash attack which deals 120 damage and ignores resistance. If you want to get risky and use the GX move, Moon's Eclipse, it could help out in a jam as long as you have more prize cards than the opponent. It deals 180 damage and prevents all effects and damage to Dawn Wings Necrozma during the opponent's next turn.<br><br> <br>The biggest selling point here is the new Mega Evolution Pokémon ex card mechanic, which can offer boosts to both HP and attacks over the usual ex cards. However, a KO'd Mega Evolution ex [https://pokemontcgdeck.com/ Pokemon TCG Card list|https://pokemontcgdeck.com/] results in three prize cards being surrendered, so there's still a bit of strategizing involved. Ultra rare Item, Tool, and Stadium cards are also included in the new <br><br>We were also lucky enough to checkout some plush toys that are usually only available in a very specific manner. Those who pre-order Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon are given one of three plush key chains of the Alolan starters: Litten, Popplio and Rowlet, each of which is so adorable. They are made of soft fabric and very detailed with all markings and features present, and are very high quality, coming directly from the Pokémon Center. Plastic hooks in matching colors are attached to each one. Use them to clip onto various belongings such as purses, car keys, curtain rods or backpacks just to name a few. For those who plan on getting Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, the pre-order bonus isn't a bad deal at all, and hopefully you will be able to get the one you favor the most!<br><br>Along with those powerful cards comes some fun things as well. You receive a huge, much larger version of the Charizard-GX. It can't be used in legit competitions but makes for a nice collectible to be displayed. There are six booster packs from different sets. You will find cards from Guardians Rising and Burning Shadows expansions. A coin is included featuring Charizard. Use it during matches for certain attacks and other occurrences. Finally, show off a Charizard badge however you wish! It is fully colored and finely detailed. Place it on backpacks, clothing, purses and more to let everyone know your favorite Pokémon. These alone make the entire Charizard-GX Premium Collection well worth the price.<br><br>Our haul turned out to be a fantastic pick-up for Pokémon fans. Any card collector will need to get the Charizard-GX Premium Collection, and gamers shouldn't pass up the opportunity for plushies either! The cards can be purchased starting September 24 at Target stores but other locations in October. Pre-order Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon before its November 17 release to get the plush key chains. Catch them all, collect them all and enjoy them all!<br><br>Picking up the box gets you a number of fun goodies that fans can enjoy. Three cards are already displayed front and center: Charmander, Charmeleon and Charizard are shown to let you know exactly what is coming. Each one looks pretty useful with great HP for Charmander and average attacks on Charmeleon. Then the Charizard-GX card has a huge surge meant for taking down your opponents in a massive way as it has an enormous 250 HP, which makes it pretty much built like a tank. Three energies of any kind allows it to use Wing Attack and inflict 70 damage, that's enough to take out almost all Pokémon in one to three hits! Then comes Crimson Storm which deals a whopping 300 damage! You have to discard three Fire-type energy from Charizard but it will end up becoming a deciding factor during any battle. The GX attack is sure to be helpful if you're being strategic. Raging Out allows you to discard the top ten cards of your enemy's deck. That makes it great to have up your sleeve if a match has been dragging along and can knock them out by reducing their deck to zero. Less cards means an advantage in your favor! Charizard-GX packs a lot into not only obliterating Pokémon but dismantling any rival's morals all in a single crushing turn that they'll have a hard time recovering from!<br><br> <br>The **Pokémon Trading Card Game ** has revealed its lowest pull rates ever, making it almost impossible to get a particular type of card. Pokémon put out its new Mega Evolutions set on September 26. An otherwise unremarkable set, it focuses on Mega Evolved Pokémon, with a variety of different cards in different rarities as us<br>

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We also received a Dawn Wings Necrozma-GX tin. A magnificently embossed image of the hybrid Pokémon is featured on front. A printed depiction of it as well as its Dusk Mane counterpart are on each side. It's a great item for collectors and anyone with plenty of Pokémon cards to carry around. Place all your Pokémon knickknacks in there for trips and events. Since you get the tin, the card automatically comes with. Dawn Wings Necrozma starts out as a Basic Pokémon which already makes it powerful. There is no need for evolutions so you can get right into the action. Its ability allows you to switch it into the fray if it's on the bench. That means, once you have attached three Psychic energy cards, you can unleash its Dark Flash attack which deals 120 damage and ignores resistance. If you want to get risky and use the GX move, Moon's Eclipse, it could help out in a jam as long as you have more prize cards than the opponent. It deals 180 damage and prevents all effects and damage to Dawn Wings Necrozma during the opponent's next turn.


The biggest selling point here is the new Mega Evolution Pokémon ex card mechanic, which can offer boosts to both HP and attacks over the usual ex cards. However, a KO'd Mega Evolution ex Pokemon TCG Card list|https://pokemontcgdeck.com/ results in three prize cards being surrendered, so there's still a bit of strategizing involved. Ultra rare Item, Tool, and Stadium cards are also included in the new

We were also lucky enough to checkout some plush toys that are usually only available in a very specific manner. Those who pre-order Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon are given one of three plush key chains of the Alolan starters: Litten, Popplio and Rowlet, each of which is so adorable. They are made of soft fabric and very detailed with all markings and features present, and are very high quality, coming directly from the Pokémon Center. Plastic hooks in matching colors are attached to each one. Use them to clip onto various belongings such as purses, car keys, curtain rods or backpacks just to name a few. For those who plan on getting Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, the pre-order bonus isn't a bad deal at all, and hopefully you will be able to get the one you favor the most!

Along with those powerful cards comes some fun things as well. You receive a huge, much larger version of the Charizard-GX. It can't be used in legit competitions but makes for a nice collectible to be displayed. There are six booster packs from different sets. You will find cards from Guardians Rising and Burning Shadows expansions. A coin is included featuring Charizard. Use it during matches for certain attacks and other occurrences. Finally, show off a Charizard badge however you wish! It is fully colored and finely detailed. Place it on backpacks, clothing, purses and more to let everyone know your favorite Pokémon. These alone make the entire Charizard-GX Premium Collection well worth the price.

Our haul turned out to be a fantastic pick-up for Pokémon fans. Any card collector will need to get the Charizard-GX Premium Collection, and gamers shouldn't pass up the opportunity for plushies either! The cards can be purchased starting September 24 at Target stores but other locations in October. Pre-order Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon before its November 17 release to get the plush key chains. Catch them all, collect them all and enjoy them all!

Picking up the box gets you a number of fun goodies that fans can enjoy. Three cards are already displayed front and center: Charmander, Charmeleon and Charizard are shown to let you know exactly what is coming. Each one looks pretty useful with great HP for Charmander and average attacks on Charmeleon. Then the Charizard-GX card has a huge surge meant for taking down your opponents in a massive way as it has an enormous 250 HP, which makes it pretty much built like a tank. Three energies of any kind allows it to use Wing Attack and inflict 70 damage, that's enough to take out almost all Pokémon in one to three hits! Then comes Crimson Storm which deals a whopping 300 damage! You have to discard three Fire-type energy from Charizard but it will end up becoming a deciding factor during any battle. The GX attack is sure to be helpful if you're being strategic. Raging Out allows you to discard the top ten cards of your enemy's deck. That makes it great to have up your sleeve if a match has been dragging along and can knock them out by reducing their deck to zero. Less cards means an advantage in your favor! Charizard-GX packs a lot into not only obliterating Pokémon but dismantling any rival's morals all in a single crushing turn that they'll have a hard time recovering from!


The **Pokémon Trading Card Game ** has revealed its lowest pull rates ever, making it almost impossible to get a particular type of card. Pokémon put out its new Mega Evolutions set on September 26. An otherwise unremarkable set, it focuses on Mega Evolved Pokémon, with a variety of different cards in different rarities as us

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