Pokémon TCG Pocket: Triumphant Light Expansion Unveiled

The Pokemon TCG community has been buzzing with excitement since the release of the Triumphant Light expansion, which introduced 96 new cards and significantly altered the game's meta. This new set comes with a fresh booster pack and introduces the mythical Pokemon, Arceus, along with a novel battle mechanic known as Link Abilities.

The introduction of Arceus and the Link Abilities has revolutionized gameplay. These abilities allow Pokemon to execute combined effects when Arceus or Arceus EX is in play, creating dynamic and strategic opportunities for players.

Arceus EX

The star of the Triumphant Light set is undoubtedly Arceus EX, which boasts a four-diamond rarity. Arceus's Fabled Lustre ability makes him immune to special conditions, while his Ultimate Force attack deals 70 damage plus additional damage for each benched Pokemon. Here are the detailed stats for Arceus EX:

• 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 other Pokemon through its Link Abilities, which include Power Link, Resilience Link, Vigor Link, Speed Link, and Cunning Link. These abilities foster powerful synergies and encourage a versatile play style.

Other Prominent Cards

In addition to Arceus EX, other notable cards in the Triumphant Light set include:

• Leafeon EX with Solar Beam and Forest Breath abilities.
• Carnivine with Power Link and Vine Whip.
• Glaceon EX featuring Snow Terrain and Freezing Wind.
• Crobat with Darkness Fang and Cunning Link.
• Probopass, boasting a formidable 90 defensive unit.

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Decks

As the meta evolves with the Triumphant Light expansion, here are some of the top decks to consider:

• 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 adds 75 base set cards and 21 marvelous cards, totaling 96 cards. This includes several 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 to metal-type Pokemon.

Conclusion

Although smaller than sets like Genetic Apex or Space-Time Smackdown, the Triumphant Light set packs a punch with its compact yet powerful lineup. Securing all the desirable cards may require both luck and a significant investment. The new Link Abilities open up fresh battle strategies, continuously evolving the game. If you're considering diving into Pokemon TCG, there's no better time than now to start exploring the exciting possibilities offered by the Triumphant Light expansion.