Pocket Triumphant: Pokémon TCG Expansion Guide

The Pokémon TCG landscape has shifted dramatically with the arrival of The Triumphant Light expansion. This 96-card set introduces a new meta, spearheaded by the legendary Pokémon Arceus and its groundbreaking Link Abilities. This expansion offers a fresh booster pack experience, adding a mythical Pokémon to the mix and significantly altering gameplay.

Arceus's introduction and the implementation of Link Abilities have revolutionized Pokémon TCG strategy. These abilities allow Pokémon to unleash combined effects when paired with Arceus or Arceus EX, creating exciting new possibilities.

Arceus EX

The crown jewel of The Triumphant Light is undoubtedly Arceus EX, a four-diamond rarity card. Its "Fabled Lustre" ability grants immunity to special conditions, while "Ultimate Force" delivers a devastating 70 damage plus additional damage for each benched Pokémon. Here's a breakdown of Arceus EX's stats:

• 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 its partners through various Link Abilities: Power Link, Resilience Link, Vigor Link, Speed Link, and Cunning Link. These links offer powerful synergies and dynamic gameplay, significantly impacting strategic deck building.

Other Notable Cards

Beyond Arceus EX, several other cards stand out: Leafeon EX (Solar Beam, Forest Breath), Carnivine (Power Link, Vine Whip), Glaceon EX (Snow Terrain, Freezing Wind), Crobat (Darkness Fang, Cunning Link), and Probopass (90 HP). For additional rewards, explore our Pokémon TCG Pocket redeem codes.

Top Decks

The evolving meta has given rise to several strong deck archetypes in The Triumphant Light:

1. Arceus EX & Dialga EX
2. Arceus EX & Carnivine
3. Arceus EX & Darkrai EX
4. Darkrai EX & Staraptor
5. Leafeon EX & Celebi EX
6. Arceus EX & Crobat
7. Infernape EX & Arceus EX

Featured Cards

This expansion adds 75 base set cards and 21 rare cards, totaling 96 cards, including several rare and one hyper-rare card. Key Trainer and Supporter cards such as Adaman, Irida, Barry, and the Celestic Town Elder are also introduced. Adaman and Irida are particularly impactful, with Irida capable of healing 40 damage and Adaman reducing damage taken by Metal-type Pokémon.

Conclusion

While smaller than sets like Genetic Apex or Space-Time Smackdown, The Triumphant Light packs a powerful punch. Securing the best cards may require some luck (and a healthy budget!). The introduction of Link Abilities has opened up exciting new strategic avenues, making this an excellent time to jump into the Pokémon TCG.