The world of Pokemon TCG has been invigorated with the release of The Triumphant Light Cards, introducing 96 new cards and reshaping the game's meta in exciting ways. This expansion introduces a fresh booster pack that features the mythical Pokemon, Arceus, alongside a revolutionary new battle mechanic.
The introduction of Arceus and the innovative Link Abilities have significantly transformed gameplay. These new abilities allow Pokemon to unleash combined effects when Arceus or Arceus EX are in play, adding depth and strategy to battles.
Arceus EX
The centerpiece of Triumphant Light is undoubtedly Arceus EX, classified as a four-diamond rarity card. Arceus's Fabled Lustre ability grants immunity to all special conditions, while its Ultimate Force attack delivers 70 damage plus additional damage for each benched Pokemon. Here are the key 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 EX also enhances the abilities of other Pokemon through its Link Abilities, which include Power Link, Resilience Link, Vigor Link, Speed Link, and Cunning Link. These abilities offer players the chance to create powerful combinations and adopt a dynamic playstyle.
Other Prominent Game Cards
Other standout cards from 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 defensive stat of 90.
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Decks
As the meta evolves, here are some of the top new deck configurations for Triumphant Light:
- 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 expansion adds 75 base set cards and 21 marvelous cards, totaling 96 cards. This set 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. Adaman and Irida stand out as key supporters, with Irida capable of healing 40 damage and Adaman reducing damage to metal-type Pokemon.
Conclusion
While the Triumphant Light set may be smaller than expansions like Genetic Apex or Space-Time Smackdown, it packs a punch with its compact yet powerful card lineup. Securing all the top cards might require both luck and a significant investment. The introduction of Link Abilities promises to spawn new battle strategies, making now an ideal time to dive into the evolving world of Pokemon TCG.