POKEMON TCG: EARLY LOOK AT PARADOX RIFT EXPANSION!

Tuesday October 10, 2023

POKEMON TCG:SCARLET & VIOLET ARE UNVEILING AN EARLY LOOK OF NEW CARDS!

Temporal turmoil is coming on November 3, 2023. Thats the release date of the latest Pokemon Trading Card Game expansion, Scarlet & Violet—Paradox Rift, where youll find brand-new Ancient and Future Pokemon along with more Pokemon ex, including type-shifted Tera Pokemon ex. With over 180 cards in the expansion, there will be a lot to discover. Join us for a sneak peek at some of the cards that can be found in this rift.
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MANTYKE

Mantyke—on this gorgeous illustration rare card as the card text explains—swims alongside schools of Remoraid to help them repel attackers. That spirit of assistance is reflected on Mantykes card in its lone attack, Buoyant Healing. Instead of causing damage to your opponents Pokemon, this attack helps your team by healing 120 damage from one of your Benched Pokemon—with no attack cost. What a good aquatic friend!

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CHIEN-PAO

Chien-Pao is looking particularly fearsome on its card as it leaps into action, its sword-like fangs bared as it lands with such power that it shatters the icy ground. This strength can be felt in Chien-Paos Wrathful Blade attack, which does 130 damage. The attack does require you to discard two Energy from the Pokemon when you use it, but with its Snow Bringer attack, which lets you reattach two Basic Water Energy cards from your discard pile, it wont take much to get this Legendary Pokemon ready for another attack.

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GHOLDENGO EX

Ey you! Looking to bulk up your hand? Gholdengo ex may prove to be your (literal) golden child in that regard. Thanks to its Coin Bonus Ability, you can draw a card during your turn. Unless, of course, Gholdengo ex is in the Active Spot—in that case, you can draw two cards! If you end up with a wealth of Energy cards in your hand, you can Make It Rain on your opponent. This attack does 50 damage for each Basic Energy card you discard from your hand. Ka-ching!

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ABSOL

The multicolored lines that comprise the background elements contrast beautifully with the blue and white of Absol. If youre the type of player who likes to mix up their hand, this card could be useful in your deck thanks to its Drawareness attack, which lets you discard until you have four or fewer cards in hand (you can discard your whole hand if you want!) and then draw back up to five. Its a great way to rework your strategy if you find yourself in a pinch. And you might draw a Pokemon Tool card to boost Absols Enhanced Blade attack!

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PROFESSOR SADAS VITALITY

If you need some assistance powering up your Ancient Pokemon, Professor Sada is here to help on this Supporter card. By playing this card, you can pick two of your Ancient Pokemon and attach a Basic Energy card from your discard pile to each one. Not only that, but you also get to draw three cards, bolstering your hand. Thanks, Professor!