One Pokemon TCG Pocket Extradimensional Crisis Card is a Sleeper Meta Pick

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Summary

  • Extradimensional Crisis introduces powerful Ultra Beast cards in the Pokemon TCG Pocket game.
  • Stoutland is a strong new addition with Guard Dog Visage, impacting energy costs early in the game.
  • Despite potential competition, Stoutland’s unique ability may make it a sleeper hit in the meta.

Despite being smaller than many other sets within the game, Extradimensional Crisis remains a substantial Pokemon Trading Card Game collection due to its impressive array of shiny cards. Ultra Beasts continue to dominate the expansion, with a grand total of 11 Ultra Beast cards in Extradimensional Crisis (6 of which have at least one variant of their card), along with several Supporter or Item cards connected to these creatures. The Guzzlord EX from Pokemon TCG Pocket is already showing promise as a popular choice in the meta, though this is merely the beginning of the new season and much may evolve. However, there is one particularly strong card within the new set that could prove to be a hidden gem for quite some time.

Despite predictions suggesting that certain combos can be effective, this isn’t always the truth, as demonstrated by the Pheromosa and Decidueye Ex combo. This pairing is potent on paper, but has yet to make a significant impact in competitive play at present. The metagame decks in Pokemon TCG Pocket are known for their dynamic nature, frequently changing over the course of two weeks before finally settling on some top-tier choices by the end. At this point, the Pheromosa and Decidueye Ex combo hasn’t shown its prowess in tournaments, but it’s worth noting that a strong card like Stoutland has been introduced to the game recently.

One New Pokemon TCG Pocket Card May Take The Meta By Storm

Stoutland is a Pokemon card from Stage 2 with 140 HP. It has an attack called Sharp Fang that deals 70 damage but costs 2 Energy cards. This Pokemon has a weakness against Fighting-type opponents and requires 2 Energy cards to retreat. However, what stands out is its Guard Dog Visage ability, which boosts the energy cost of your opponent’s active Pokemon by one colorless Energy when Stoutland is in the active spot. This can be quite powerful at the beginning of a match. While Guard Dog Visage might not be as effective in the middle to late stages of a game, depending on the opposing deck, Stoutland remains robust and has an affordable attack for 70 damage, making it a valuable card to include in many decks.

The Ilima Supporter card for the Pokemon TCG Pocket allows players to send any Normal-type Pokemon card back to their hand if it has been damaged. This means that by playing Stoutland and then returning it to your hand, you can prevent your opponent from gaining a point by defeating it. Even without Ilima, Stoutland can be a formidable asset as early as the second or third turn of the game, which is quite impressive.

The rare candy card from Pokemon TCG Pocket makes the creature Stoutland more consistent overall, because it allows players to potentially bypass Herdier as a step during evolution, unlocking the Guard Dog Visage ability earlier in the game. Starting the game first and playing Stoutland on turn two can significantly disrupt an opponent’s strategy due to the higher Energy cost, preventing them from launching attacks for one or two turns based on their deck composition. In this situation, starting first ensures that Stoutland can attack on turn three, and inflicting 70 damage against a stalled opponent could be substantial given a health pool of 140.

Why Stoutland May Not Have a Significant Role in Pokemon TCG Pocket’s Meta

In some instances, Stoutland may not significantly impact the game, similar to Oranguru from the Pokemon TCG Pocket’s Celestial Guardians set. Although Oranguru appears to be a scaled-down version of Stoutland, it never found its place in competitive play. Given this, one might suggest that Stoutland may not excel competitively either. However, Stoutland remains bulkier and deals more damage (30 more for the same Energy cost), making it decent (if not exceptional) even in the early turns, particularly since its ability is continuously activated when it’s in the active slot.

As a devoted Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) enthusiast, it remains intriguing whether the new Stoutland will become a go-to card for decks in Ranked Mode of Pokémon TCG Pocket. Given the remarkable synergy displayed by Snorlax and Giratina Ex, it’s plausible that Stoutland could swiftly find its place in the competitive meta.

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2025-05-30 19:54