Trainer Spotlight: Brock and Misty in Pokémon the Series, the video games and Pokémon TCG from Kanto to Alola

Trainer Spotlight: Brock and Misty. This month, the spotlight shines on two of the most well-known Gym Leaders in the world of Pokémon: Brock and Misty. The recent release of Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! for the Nintendo Switch inspires nostalgia as we return to the Kanto region. And when a Pokémon fan thinks of … Continue reading Trainer Spotlight: Brock and Misty in Pokémon the Series, the video games and Pokémon TCG from Kanto to Alola

Trainer Spotlight: Pokémon League Champion Steven Stone in the video games, anime and TCG

Trainer Spotlight: Steven Stone. This month, we turn the spotlight toward Steven, the skilled Pokémon League Champion and rock enthusiast. This month's spotlight focuses on Steven Stone, a Pokémon League Champion in the Hoenn region and son of Mr. Stone, the president of the Devon Corporation. One might think this Champion's contributions to Pokémon lore … Continue reading Trainer Spotlight: Pokémon League Champion Steven Stone in the video games, anime and TCG

Video: Japanese actress and model Suzu Hirose stars with young Pokémon fans in new Pokémon TCG promo

The Pokémon Company has unveiled another promo for the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG), in which a group of young fans are ecstatic to have certain cards within their grasps, including Pikachu, Eevee, Legendary Pokémon and everything in between. Japanese actress and model Suzu Hirose also appears in the promo. You can check it out … Continue reading Video: Japanese actress and model Suzu Hirose stars with young Pokémon fans in new Pokémon TCG promo

Trainer Spotlight: Pokémon Fisherman in Pokémon the Series, Pokémon TCG and video games

Spotlight: Pokémon Fisherman. We tackle a new subject in our ongoing spotlight series, and it’s a keeper! Our previous spotlights have featured several of the most memorable characters in the Pokémon universe, but this time we're casting our line in a new direction—toward the quiet Fisherman. These dedicated folks show up virtually everywhere there's water, … Continue reading Trainer Spotlight: Pokémon Fisherman in Pokémon the Series, Pokémon TCG and video games

The Pokémon Company explores ups and downs in the 2019 Pokémon TCG rotation

With the North America International Championships behind us, many Pokémon TCG players are now looking ahead to the 2019 season format rotation. Six expansions, including XY—BREAKthrough to XY—Evolutions and the special Generations expansion, are departing the Standard format this year. Expect to see some dramatic changes to deck construction after the rotation, despite the impact made by some of the cards from … Continue reading The Pokémon Company explores ups and downs in the 2019 Pokémon TCG rotation

Closer look at new cards from Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon – Celestial Storm featuring Shiftry-GX, Palossand-GX, Hiker and more

The Thunderous Stars of the Storm. Take a closer look at some of the powerful cards from the latest Pokémon TCG expansion, Sun & Moon—Celestial Storm. The latest expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, Sun & Moon—Celestial Storm, brings plenty of fantastic new cards to add to your collection. To prepare you for this oncoming maelstrom, … Continue reading Closer look at new cards from Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon – Celestial Storm featuring Shiftry-GX, Palossand-GX, Hiker and more

Text change for Cyrus Prism Star errata in Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Ultra Prism now in effect

Due to a known error in the card text for Cyrus  (Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Ultra Prism, 120/156), the first part of this card will be changed. The original text for this Supporter card says: You can't play this card if you don't have any  or  Pokémon in play. Your opponent chooses 2 Benched Pokémon and shuffles the … Continue reading Text change for Cyrus Prism Star errata in Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Ultra Prism now in effect

How to effectively draw cards and use card-drawing Pokémon to your advantage in the Pokémon TCG

Drawing cards might not sound as exciting as making damage counters rain with devastating attacks, but keeping a hand full of useful resources is key to winning consistently. It's critical to attach an Energy and play a Supporter card virtually every turn, and it's tough to pull that off without some extra help. Many of … Continue reading How to effectively draw cards and use card-drawing Pokémon to your advantage in the Pokémon TCG