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Pokémon TCG Reveals A New Two-Card System in the Mega Rayquaza Set
The Pokémon Company has revealed details about the upcoming Storm Emeralda set for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, which will launch in Japan on July 31, 2026. This set, also known internationally as Delta Reign, will feature Mega Rayquaza ex and introduce a new two-card Stadium system called Legendary Summit.
Now Playing at SUPERJUMP, Issue 41
This issue of SUPERJUMP's 'Now Playing' features a diverse lineup of games, including the cozy simulation Tiny Bookshop, the Pokémon Trading Card Game with its new Chaos Rising expansion, and classic titles like The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX. The article also touches on Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Redux, Resident Evil Village, and the retro-inspired Mina the Hollower, highlighting personal experiences and game design elements.
New Pokemon TCG Pocket themed booster pack Everyday Wonders launches this month
The Pokémon Company announced that the new Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket themed booster pack, Everyday Wonders, will be available starting June 29. The pack will feature new cards with popular Pokémon like Pikachu and Piplup.
Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket expansion ‘Everyday Wonders’ launches June 29
The Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket expansion 'Everyday Wonders' will launch on June 29. This expansion features cute illustrations of Pokémon such as Pikachu, Piplup, and Sylveon. The game is available on iOS and Android devices.
Pokemon card fans seem to agree that card grading culture sucks and makes the hobby "a lot less enjoyable"
Pokemon card collectors are expressing frustration with the current grading culture, finding it makes the hobby less enjoyable and overly transactional. Many feel that the focus on high-graded cards and reselling detracts from the genuine enjoyment of collecting, creating an atmosphere more akin to the stock market than a relaxed pastime.
The Pokemon Company Announces Pokemon TCG AI Battle Challenge, Fully Exploring Controversial Technology
The Pokemon Company has announced the Pokemon TCG AI Battle Challenge, a competition where players train AI bots to compete in the Pokemon Trading Card Game for cash prizes. Organized in partnership with HEROZ and the Matsuo Institute, with support from Google, NVIDIA, and Kaggle, the event aims to explore AI's strategic capabilities in complex card games. The competition has sparked controversy due to its public endorsement of AI technology, which contrasts with Nintendo's human-first approach, and concerns about using the event for AI training.
Pokemon TCG AI Battle Challenge is a contest specifically for AI agents
The Pokemon Company Japan has launched the Pokemon TCG AI Battle Challenge, a competition for AI agents focused on strategy development and competitive execution. The challenge is open for entry until August 16, 2026, with winners potentially receiving cash prizes and an invitation to a future AI competition in Tokyo.
Best Pokemon TCG Pocket Mega Lucario ex deck
This guide details an effective deck build for Mega Lucario ex in Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket, focusing on high early-to-mid game damage output. It outlines the necessary cards, strategy for aggressive play, and potential strengths and weaknesses of the build.
Best Pokemon TCG Pocket Mega Absol ex and Hydreigon deck
This guide details a powerful deck build for Pokemon TCG Pocket featuring Mega Absol ex and Hydreigon. The deck focuses on aggressive dark-type attacks and disruption to overwhelm opponents early in the game.
Best Pokemon TCG Pocket Iron Valiant and Iron Crown deck
This guide details the best deck build for Iron Valiant and Iron Crown in Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket, focusing on an aggressive early game strategy. The build is a modification of the Mega Altaria ex deck, leveraging the advantages of the Future tag for direct damage and overt aggression.
Best Pokemon TCG Pocket Mega Altaria ex and Darkrai deck
This guide focuses on building a powerful deck in the Pokemon Trading Card Game using Mega Altaria ex, supported by Darkrai and Igglybuff. Mega Altaria ex is highlighted as a psychic attacker that can be effective in the current meta.
Best Pokemon TCG Pocket Mega Sceptile ex deck
This guide details a powerful Mega Sceptile ex deck build for Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket, focusing on its Grass-type abilities and poison infliction. While expensive to sustain attacks, the deck offers strong damage output and good card draw, making Mega Sceptile ex a potent force in the current meta.
Best Pokemon TCG Pocket Mega Scizor ex deck
This guide details a Mega Scizor ex deck build for Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket, focusing on low retreat costs and the Bullet Slugger attack for maximum damage. It outlines the strategy, key cards like Revravroom and Orthworm, and discusses the deck's pros and cons, including its energy needs and vulnerability if Scyther is KO'd.
Best Pokemon TCG Pocket Mega Blaziken ex deck
This guide details the Mega Blaziken ex deck build for Pokemon TCG Pocket, highlighting its powerful fire damage and burn capabilities. It outlines the card list, strategy for energy management, and pros and cons of the deck, suggesting Castform for early game burns and Mesagoza for card draw.
Best Pokemon TCG Pocket Miraidon ex deck
This guide details how to build and operate a powerful Miraidon ex deck in Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket, utilizing Magneton and Magnezone for strong mid-game offense. It explores the core strategy, card synergies like Professor Turo for deck shuffling, and potential build flexibilities, while also noting the deck's pros and cons regarding Miraidon's health and early-game vulnerability.
Best Pokemon TCG Pocket Mega Manectric ex deck
This guide details the best Mega Manectric ex deck build for Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket, focusing on rapid energy generation and aggressive play. The deck utilizes cards like Zeraora and Electric Generator for quick setup, making it a powerful glass cannon strategy despite its reliance on evolution and lower health pools.
Best Pokemon TCG Pocket Meowscarada ex deck
This guide details a disruptive Meowscarada ex deck build for Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket, focusing on low energy costs and control play. The deck utilizes Meowscarada ex's ability to hit the enemy bench and force switches, making it effective against inflexible strategies, though it has lower damage output and requires Stage 2 evolution.
Best Pokemon TCG Pocket Giratina ex deck
This guide details the best Giratina ex deck build for Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket, featuring Darkrai ex and Greninja. The deck focuses on empowering Giratina ex with Dark energy and using Greninja for chip damage, aiming for a strong late game despite a weaker early phase. The article also briefly mentions the author, Joel Franey, and his background in games journalism.
Best Pokemon TCG Pocket Zoroark ex deck
This guide details how to build a powerful Zoroark ex deck in Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket, focusing on Dark-type Pokemon and rapid early-game setup. The deck utilizes cards like Absol and Nihilego to support Zoroark ex as the primary damage dealer, offering versatile options and a strong early game despite lacking a decisive late-game finisher.
Best Pokemon TCG Pocket Suicune ex and Chien-Pao ex deck
This guide details a strong Water-type deck build for Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket featuring Suicune ex, Baxcalibur, and Chien-Pao ex. The deck focuses on Suicune ex for opening plays and Baxcalibur for energy generation to power Chien-Pao ex's bench-targeting damage.
