The Pokemon TCG scene has been electrified since the launch of The Triumphant Light Cards, which introduce 96 new cards and spark a dynamic shift in the game's meta. This expansion brings a new booster pack to the table, featuring the mythical Pokemon, Arceus, and introduces a novel battle mechanic that's changing the way players approach the game.
Arceus's grand entrance into the TCG, coupled with the introduction of Link Abilities, marks a significant evolution in gameplay. These new abilities allow Pokemon to execute combined effects when Arceus or Arceus EX are in play, opening up a multitude of strategic possibilities.
Arceus EX
The star of the Triumphant Light set is undoubtedly Arceus EX, a card of four-diamond rarity. Arceus's Fabled Lustre ability renders it immune to all special conditions, while its Ultimate Force attack deals 70 damage plus additional damage for each benched Pokemon. Here are the key stats for Arceus EX:
- Rarity: four-diamond, 2-star, 3-star, crown
- HP: 140
- ATK: 70
- ATK Energy: Three Colorless
- Retreat Cost: 2
- Weakness: Fighting
- Ability: Fabled Lustre
- Attack: Ultimate Force
Arceus also enhances its allies with special boosts via Link Abilities. These include Power Link, Resilience Link, Vigor Link, Speed Link, and Cunning Link, revolutionizing player strategies with their powerful combinations and dynamic playstyles.
Other Prominent Game Cards
- Leafeon EX with Solar Beam and Forest Breath abilities.
- Carnivine with Power Link ability and Vine Whip.
- Glaceon EX featuring Snow Terrain and Freezing Wind abilities.
- Crobat with Darkness Fang and Cunning Link ability.
- Probopass, boasting a formidable defensive unit of 90.
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Decks
As the meta evolves with Triumphant Light, here are some of the top decks to consider:
- Deck 1: Arceus EX & Dialaga EX
- Deck 2: Arceus EX & Carnivine
- Deck 3: Arceus EX & Darkrai EX
- Deck 4: Darkrai EX & Staraptor
- Deck 5: Leafeon EX & Celebi EX
- Deck 6: Arceus EX & Crobat
- Deck 7: Infernape EX & Arceus EX
Featured Cards
The Triumphant Light set adds 75 base cards and 21 marvelous cards, totaling 96 cards, including various rare cards and one hyper rare card. Key trainer and supporter cards like Adaman, Irida, Barry, and the Celestic Town Elder are introduced. Notably, Irida can heal 40 damage, while Adaman reduces damage inflicted on metal-type Pokemon by opponents.
Conclusion
Though smaller than sets like Genetic Apex or Space-Time Smackdown, Triumphant Light stands out as a compact yet powerful addition to the Pokemon TCG. Securing all the top cards might require both luck and investment, but the introduction of Link Abilities promises to spawn fresh battle strategies and ongoing development. If you're considering diving into the game, now is an exhilarating time to start.
