A new symbol will be appearing on some Pokémon TCG cards: the Yellow A Alternate symbol. This symbol may appear when a card is reprinted with a new illustration. For example, the Jolteon-EX that appears in the Mega Powers Collection is an alternate illustration of Jolteon-EX from the Generations expansion, so it has the Yellow … Continue reading Brand-new yellow A symbol appears on certain upcoming Pokémon TCG cards
Shuckle, #213 – Mold Pokémon
Shuckle quietly hides itself under rocks, keeping its body concealed inside its hard shell while eating berries it has stored away. The berries mix with its body fluids to become a juice. Type: Bug/Rock Category: Mold Ability: Sturdy, which enables it to not be knocked out with one hit. Or Gluttony, which makes the Pokemon use a … Continue reading Shuckle, #213 – Mold Pokémon
Game Informer June 2017 cover highlights the top 100 RPGs of all time, featuring Pokémon Red and Blue
Game Informer has unveiled the cover of its June 2017 issue, which highlights the top 100 RPGs of all time. It features a number of Nintendo properties, including Pokémon Red and Blue, Pikachu, Super Mario, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, EarthBound and Nintendo Switch. Check out the entire spread in all its … Continue reading Game Informer June 2017 cover highlights the top 100 RPGs of all time, featuring Pokémon Red and Blue
Scizor, #212 – Pincer Pokémon
Scizor has a body with the hardness of steel. It is not easily fazed by ordinary sorts of attacks. This Pokémon flaps its wings to regulate its body temperature. Type: Bug/Steel Category: Pincer Ability: Swarm, which powers up Bug-type moves when the Pokemon is in trouble. Or Technician, which powers up the Pokemon's weaker moves. Hidden Ability: Light … Continue reading Scizor, #212 – Pincer Pokémon
New Pokémon GO bootleg trading cards surface, blatantly rips off Pokémon GO and Pokémon TCG
New Pokémon GO bootleg trading cards have surfaced from China in a rather lazy attempt to cash in on Niantic's immensely-popular mobile game.The art on the cards consists of actual screenshots from Pokémon GO with altered Pokémon names and icons that represent a rock–paper–scissors scheme. You can check out the video below for an extended … Continue reading New Pokémon GO bootleg trading cards surface, blatantly rips off Pokémon GO and Pokémon TCG
Qwilfish, #211 – Balloon Pokémon
Qwilfish sucks in water, inflating itself. This Pokémon uses the pressure of the water it swallowed to shoot toxic quills all at once from all over its body. It finds swimming somewhat challenging. Type: Water/Poison Category: Balloon Ability: Poison Point, where contact with the Pokemon may poison the attacker. Or Swift Swim, which boosts the Pokemon's Speed … Continue reading Qwilfish, #211 – Balloon Pokémon
Granbull, #210 – Fairy Pokémon
Granbull has a particularly well-developed lower jaw. The enormous fangs are heavy, causing the Pokémon to tip its head back for balance. Unless it is startled, it will not try to bite indiscriminately. Type: Fairy Category: Fairy Ability: Intimidate, which lowers the opposing Pokemon's Attack stat. Or Quick Feet, which boosts the Speed stat if the … Continue reading Granbull, #210 – Fairy Pokémon
Aqua Patch features in the upcoming Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon – Guardians Rising expansion
Aqua Patch is among the unique cards featured in the upcoming Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon – Guardians Rising expansion, which is set to arrive on May 5. Many Water-type Pokémon's attacks have steep Energy costs, and many do damage based on how much Energy is attached. Let the Water Energy flow from your discard … Continue reading Aqua Patch features in the upcoming Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon – Guardians Rising expansion
