Necrozma-GX is among the powerful cards featured in the upcoming Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon – Burning Shadows expansion, which is scheduled to launch on August 4. It's lights out with Necrozma-GX and its Black Ray-GX attack, which does 100 damage to every opposing Pokémon-GX or Pokémon-EX regardless of Weakness or Resistance. To learn more about Necrozma-GX, click here. … Continue reading Necrozma-GX features in Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon – Burning Shadows
Loudred, #294 – Big Voice Pokémon
Loudred's bellowing can completely decimate a wood-frame house. It uses its voice to punish its foes. This Pokémon's round ears serve as loudspeakers. Loudred shouts while stamping its feet. After it finishes shouting, this Pokémon becomes incapable of hearing anything for a while. This is considered to be a weak point. Type: Normal Category: Big Voice … Continue reading Loudred, #294 – Big Voice Pokémon
Whismur, #293 – Whisper Pokémon
Normally, Whismur's voice is very quiet—it is barely audible even if one is paying close attention. However, if this Pokémon senses danger, it starts crying at an earsplitting volume. Whismur is very timid. If it starts to cry loudly, it becomes startled by its own crying and cries even harder. When it finally stops crying, … Continue reading Whismur, #293 – Whisper Pokémon
Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Burning Shadows banned list and rule changes quarterly announcement, effective August 18
Effective Date: August 18, 2017 Standard format: No new cards are banned in the Standard format. Expanded format: Forest of Giant Plants (XY—Ancient Origins, 74/98) is now banned in the Expanded format. Archeops (Black & White—Noble Victories, 67/101; Black & White—Dark Explorers, 110/108) is now banned in the Expanded format. Shiftry (Black & White—Next Destinies, … Continue reading Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Burning Shadows banned list and rule changes quarterly announcement, effective August 18
Shedinja, #292 – Shed Pokémon
Shedinja's hard body doesn't move—not even a twitch. In fact, its body appears to be merely a hollow shell. It is believed that this Pokémon will steal the spirit of anyone peering into its hollow body from its back. Shedinja is a peculiar Pokémon. It seems to appear unsought in a Poké Ball after a … Continue reading Shedinja, #292 – Shed Pokémon
Ninjask, #291 – Ninja Pokémon
Ninjask moves around at such a high speed that it cannot be seen, even while its crying can be clearly heard. For that reason, this Pokémon was long believed to be invisible. If Ninjask is not trained properly, it will refuse to obey the Trainer and cry loudly continuously. Because of this quality, this Pokémon … Continue reading Ninjask, #291 – Ninja Pokémon
Nincada, #290 – Trainee Pokémon
Nincada lives underground for many years in complete darkness. This Pokémon absorbs nutrients from the roots of trees. It stays motionless as it waits for evolution. Nincada lives underground. It uses its sharp claws to carve the roots of trees and absorb moisture and nutrients. This Pokémon can't withstand bright sunlight so avoids it. Type: … Continue reading Nincada, #290 – Trainee Pokémon
Slaking, #289 – Lazy Pokémon
Slaking spends all day lying down and lolling about. It eats grass growing within its reach. If it eats all the grass it can reach, this Pokémon reluctantly moves to another spot. Wherever Slaking live, rings of over a yard in diameter appear in grassy fields. They are made by the Pokémon as it eats … Continue reading Slaking, #289 – Lazy Pokémon