Glaceon Ex: The New Pokemon TCG Card That Can’t Compete with Legends!

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Summary

  • Powerful decks in Pokemon TCG Pocket overshadow past ones, including the best card from Triumphant Light.
  • Glaceon Ex lacks the versatility and power of other Water-type Pokemon cards in Pokemon TCG Pocket.
  • Articuno Ex and Starmie Ex outshine Glaceon Ex due to better stats and abilities.

In the current Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket version, there are numerous impressive decks available, and some have the potential to disrupt the existing meta or even redefine it. For instance, the recently introduced Sudowoodo Fighting deck with Lucario could potentially deal a significant 110 damage to Arceus Ex from Triumphant Light, provided two set-3 Lucarios are on the bench, and Arceus Ex is widely regarded as one of the best cards in Triumphant Light. Although Triumphant Light contains several coveted cards, sadly, one of them fails to shine due to other similar ones that were released earlier, such as those from Genetic Apex.

One appealing aspect of the latest decks in the Pokemon TCG Pocket lies in their incorporation of potent cards that are enjoyable to utilize or significantly impact the gameplay dynamics, making them almost essential. While it’s evident that certain card types or Pokemon types have a distinct advantage with the existing assortment (such as Water boasting impressive Supporter cards like Irida and Misty, powerful attackers such as Palkia Ex, and additional Energy acceleration through Manaphy), the newly introduced Glaceon Ex from Triumphant Light is struggling to make an impact. Despite its initial strengths, it’s finding it challenging to stand out.

Pokemon TCG Pocket’s Glaceon Ex is Missing a Big Piece of the Puzzle

In the Pokemon TCG Pocket game, Glaceon Ex isn’t a poorly performing card at all. It boasts a robust HP of 140, making it resilient to an Ultimate Force from Arceus Ex when played without Giovanni or with a Giant Cape in play. The attack is reasonable at 90 damage, with the cost being three Energy cards, two of which must be Water. However, its most appealing feature might be its Snowy Terrain ability, inflicting 10 damage on the opposing Pokemon at the end of each turn, affecting both players’ Pokemon.

Despite being a good Ex card for Pokemon TCG Pocket overall, it doesn’t measure up to certain Water-type cards such as Manaphy and Irida, which could significantly enhance Glaceon Ex. The issue lies in the versatility of these cards, as they can be utilized with almost any Pokemon. In comparison, there are superior options available when considering cards like Articuno Ex, Starmie Ex, and Palkia Ex. Palkia Ex is formidable when it amasses four Energy, as it can potentially defeat numerous Pokemon in a single strike. However, it takes time to build its energy without an acceleration card.

Why Articuno Ex and Starmie Ex Outshine Glaceon Ex in Pokemon TCG Pocket

As a seasoned gamer in the world of Pokémon TCG Pocket, Articuno Ex has been a staple in the meta for quite some time now. So much so that it’s become standard to run only two copies of Articuno Ex in decks, along with just two copies of Pachirisu Ex when Space-Time Smackdown was introduced. This 18-Trainer Articuno Ex deck is a force to be reckoned with, consistently dominating tournaments or securing high placements. The reason for its success lies in the Legendary Pokémon’s ability to deal damage to opponents’ benched creatures and hinder slow-developing decks with Cyrus.

From a Pokémon TCG Pocket enthusiast’s perspective, Starmie Ex decks have witnessed a significant decline in popularity, but the card continues to shine comparatively against Glaceon Ex, despite both being reintroduced in Genetic Apex. The reason for this lies in the attack power and retreat costs of the two cards. Starmie Ex can deal 90 damage with just two Energy cards, whereas Glaceon Ex requires three. Additionally, while Glaceon Ex has a one-Energy retreat cost, Starmie Ex doesn’t have any retreat cost at all. These minor differences might seem insignificant, but they make a noticeable impact in gameplay. Currently, Glaceon Ex still sees some play with promising outcomes, but unless there are changes to future Pokémon TCG Pocket sets, it will likely continue to be overshadowed by cards that were released earlier.

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2025-03-21 01:45