Giratina Ex Breaks TCG Pocket!

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Summary

  • Shining Revelry expansion for Pokemon TCG Pocket to release soon with powerful new cards.
  • Giratina Ex card in the expansion breaks the restriction of attaching Energy when going first.
  • Giratina Ex card offers versatility and variety for decks in Pokemon TCG Pocket, especially if protected.

Many Pokemon TCG Pocket players aren’t overly thrilled about the imminent launch of Shining Revelry, the next expansion due out as soon as next Thursday – less than a month after Triumphant Light, which itself followed Space-Time Smackdown by just a month. However, given the popularity of sets centered around shiny Pokemon, it’s likely that Shining Revelry will be successful if the physical version’s performance is anything to go by. At present, only a few cards from the expansion have been unveiled in the trailer, with the set confirmed to include 110 new Pokemon TCG Pocket cards and no hint of secret rares. Among these, one card appears poised to challenge a long-standing gameplay rule.

In simple terms, the trailer unveiled some potent cards coming with Shining Revelry, and enthusiasts might be eager to acquire them right away for fresh decks. For instance, there’s a new card in Pokemon TCG Pocket, modeled after the famous game trainer, that lets an attacking creature inflict 20 extra damage to opposing Ex cards in the active position. Additionally, Giratina Ex is another noticeable card from the selection, giving players the chance to fully utilize taking the first turn.

Pokemon TCG Pocket Finally Allows Players to Attach Energy When Going First

In the trailer, Giratina Ex isn’t explicitly displayed alongside other cards such as Shiny Charizard Ex, Lucario Ex, Pachirisu, and others. Instead, it’s one of the new Ex cards associated with specific decks for missions linked to Shining Revelry. This particular Pokemon possesses an ability called Broken-Space Bellow, enabling Giratina Ex to capture one Psychic Energy card and affix it to itself during each turn, albeit at the cost of ending the user’s turn immediately when this ability is utilized. While this may limit a player’s capacity to attack, it effectively nullifies the disadvantage of starting the game first.

Starting first in a game of Pokemon TCG Pocket has been criticized for being too disadvantageous because it leaves players vulnerable to attacks on their initial turn without many countermeasures available. When you go first, you can’t attach Energy to your active Pokemon unless you use special cards like Misty Supporter. Even in popular strategies, this is not a common occurrence, and there are only a few ways to execute it. However, new methods might emerge as Giratina Ex demonstrates; however, they are likely to come with some drawbacks.

Why Shining Revelry’s Giratina Ex is Great Even After Its Turn-One Ability

Despite its 150 HP and attack “Chaotic Impact” dealing 130 damage followed by 20 to Giratina Ex, being capable of disregarding the initial move advantage in a match by granting Giratina Ex a free Psychic Energy is truly impressive. This significantly balances the gameplay. Furthermore, Giratina Ex can utilize “Broken-Space Bellow” even when not in the active position, allowing players to place it on the bench for safety and use cards like Pokemon TCG Pocket’s Druddigon to strengthen it without putting it at risk.

Despite the 4-Energy attack not being as powerful as other attacks in terms of damage and drawbacks, it can prove highly effective when utilized on the third turn of any game, especially if Giratina Ex is played at the beginning. Shielding Giratina Ex on the bench with cards like Regirock, Druddigon, or stall decks in Pokemon TCG Pocket makes it simple and secure to accumulate four Energy quickly. As a result, Giratina Ex becomes an excellent card for many decks. Additionally, it generates its own Psychic Energy, making it adaptable to any kind of deck, thus adding more diversity to the Pokemon TCG Pocket meta.

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2025-03-23 23:09