The Pokémon TCG community is buzzing with excitement following the release of The Triumphant Light Cards, which have injected 96 new cards into the mix and reshaped the meta in fascinating ways. This expansion introduces a new booster pack, spotlighting the mythical Pokémon Arceus and unveiling a novel battle mechanic: Link Abilities.
Arceus's introduction, along with the Link Abilities, marks a significant shift in gameplay dynamics. These abilities enable Pokémon to execute combined effects, especially when playing with Arceus or Arceus EX, adding depth and strategy to matches.
Arceus EX
The star of the Triumphant Light expansion is undoubtedly Arceus, classified under the prestigious four-diamond rarity. Arceus's ability, Fabled Lustre, renders it immune to special conditions, while its Ultimate Force attack deals 70 damage, plus additional damage for each benched Pokémon. Here's a rundown of Arceus EX's stats:
- Rarity: four-diamond, 2-star, 3-star, crown
- HP: 140
- ATK: 70
- ATK Energy: Three Colorless
- Retreat Cost: 2
- Weakness: Fighting
- Ability: Fabled Lustre
- Attack: Ultimate Force
Arceus also enhances the abilities of other Pokémon through Link Abilities, such as Power Link, Resilience Link, Vigor Link, Speed Link, and Cunning Link, revolutionizing gameplay with their synergistic effects.
Other Notable Cards
The expansion also features other impactful cards, including:
- Leafeon EX with Solar Beam and Forest Breath abilities
- Carnivine with Power Link and Vine Whip
- Glaceon EX with Snow Terrain and Freezing Wind
- Crobat with Darkness Fang and Cunning Link
- Probopass with a robust defense of 90
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Decks
As the meta evolves, here are some of the top decks to consider in the Triumphant Light era:
- Deck 1: Arceus EX & Dialga EX
- Deck 2: Arceus EX & Carnivine
- Deck 3: Arceus EX & Darkrai EX
- Deck 4: Darkrai EX & Staraptor
- Deck 5: Leafeon EX & Celebi EX
- Deck 6: Arceus EX & Crobat
- Deck 7: Infernape EX & Arceus EX
Featured Cards
The Triumphant Light set includes 75 base cards and 21 exceptional cards, totaling 96, with a range of rare cards and one hyper-rare card. Key Trainer and Supporter cards such as Adaman, Irida, Barry, and the Celestic Town Elder are also introduced. Notably, Irida can heal 40 damage, while Adaman reduces damage inflicted on metal-type Pokémon.
Conclusion
While smaller than sets like Genetic Apex or Space-Time Smackdown, Triumphant Light packs a punch with its compact yet powerful card lineup. Securing all the top cards might require both luck and a significant investment. The introduction of Link Abilities promises to evolve battle strategies further, making now an exciting time to dive into the Pokémon TCG.
