One New Pokemon TCG Pocket Card is High Risk, High Reward

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Summary

  • Pokemon TCG Pocket‘s Blacephalon card has a powerful attack, Beat Punk, but deals 70 damage to itself.
  • Blacephalon synergizes well with the Lusamine Supporter card, allowing for immediate attacks with discarded Energy.
  • Decks featuring Blacephalon paired with Ninetales or Turtonator can be effective in countering meta threats in Pokemon TCG Pocket.

As a dedicated fan, I can’t help but express my enthusiasm for the latest expansion of Pokémon TCG Pocket, Extradimensional Crisis. Despite the relatively small number of 69 unique new cards, this set manages to maintain its allure and intrigue. It’s not just about the introduction of Ultra Beast types for Pokémon cards, though their formidable attacks and abilities are certainly a highlight. Instead, it’s the rich diversity that truly sets this expansion apart.

The current format is teeming with competitive decks, and while Buzzwole Ex and Pheromosa, or Silvally and Rampardos, seem to be the biggest threats, there’s one new Pokémon TCG Pocket card that offers an engaging gameplay dynamic, distinguishing itself from typical meta builds.

One enjoyable aspect when crafting decks in the Pokemon TCG Pocket game involves utilizing fresh cards to breathe life into older ones. For instance, the latest Shiinotic card can be combined effectively with Solgaleo Ex from Celestial Guardians to tackle popular decks such as Buzzwole Ex and Silvally. As new strategies and countermeasures unfold over the next week or so, it’s advisable to monitor some striking cards from the upcoming set, Extradimensional Crisis. One card that catches the eye is Blacephalon, boasting a potent attack but with a significant disadvantage.

Pokemon TCG Pocket’s Blacephalon Strategy Explained

In simpler terms, the base Pokémon card, Blacephalon from the Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket, boasts an impressive 100 HP points. It doesn’t have any special abilities, requires two Energy cards for retreating, is weak against Water-type Pokémon, and possesses a single attack called “Beat Punk.” This attack requires 3 Energy cards and deals 130 damage to the opponent, but with a catch – Blacephalon inflicts 70 damage on itself as well. This means that if it doesn’t kill itself, its HP will be at most 30. Despite the substantial drawback, this powerful attack makes constructing a Blacephalon deck an attractive prospect because when Blacephalon is knocked out (KO), it only awards one point instead of the usual multiples for other cards.

Blacephalon and Lusamine Are a Match Made in Heaven

In the latest version of the Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket, Blacephalon shines when paired with the Lusamine Supporter card. This card allows an Ultra Beast card to retrieve up to two Energy cards from the discard pile, enabling a player to attack with Blacephalon on the same turn or the next one if they’ve planned ahead. However, it’s important to note that the Energy discard pile is only filled when other Pokemon with attached Energy are defeated. Therefore, you’ll need at least two Energy cards on a Pokemon when it gets knocked out (KOed) in order to use Lusamine effectively. Interestingly, Blacephalon can also contribute to activating Lusamine a second time for another Blacephalon, but be mindful that due to its Beat Punk ability, Blacephalon may easily get KOed and inflict 70 self-damage in the process.

In the world of Pokémon TCG Pocket, I can’t help but marvel at Blacephalon’s prowess. For instance, it can take down a Tapu Koko-EX in one hit, and even challenge Silvally with a Giant Cape. With a single strike, it can wear down or outright knock out multiple metagame threats. It’s rare to see Blacephalon on the field for a second attack, but it shines as a finisher, often used after deploying another Pokémon first and then energizing Blacephalon with Lusamine’s help. And believe it or not, even a Giratina-EX can meet its end with just one Beat Punk, especially if the player is strategic enough to use Red.

The Best Blacephalon Decks in Pokemon TCG Pocket So Far

It appears that the approach for using Blacephalon primarily involves Ninetales from Genetic Apex, boasting 90 HP and capable of dealing 90 damage with only 2 Energy cards. However, players can escalate Ninetales’ damage output by pairing it with Pokemon TCG Pocket characters like Blaine, Red, or Giovanni, allowing for a maximum of 120, 110, or 100 damage respectively upon Ninetales’ defeat. Lastly, Lusamine can be used on Blacephalon to secure the victory.

As a gamer, I’d consider pairing up Turtonator with Kiawe from Celestial Guardians in my deck. Turtonator has 130 HP and dishes out 90, but it requires three Fire Energy. On the other hand, Kiawe can provide both Turtonator (and Alolan Marowak) with two Fire Energy at once, but you’ll have to forfeit your turn. This strategy can be used right from the opening move, allowing Turtonator to attack for 90 and potentially knock out the active opponent Pokemon in a single hit. Once Turtonator falls, Blacephalon takes over to seal the win – and vice versa. While these decks haven’t dominated the leaderboards yet, they seem like an exciting way to play with the new Ultra Beast!

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2025-06-01 21:14