Pokémon TCG Pocket Triumphant Light Expansion Guide

The Pokémon TCG landscape has been significantly altered by the arrival of the Triumphant Light expansion. This set introduces 96 new cards, shaking up the meta and creating exciting new strategic possibilities. The expansion features a new booster pack and introduces the mythical Pokémon, Arceus, along with a groundbreaking new battle mechanic: Link Abilities.

Arceus and its accompanying Link Abilities have revolutionized gameplay. These abilities allow Pokémon to unleash powerful combined effects when paired with Arceus or Arceus EX, leading to dynamic and unpredictable battles.

Arceus EX

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

• Rarity: Four-Diamond
• HP: 140
• Attack: 70
• Attack Energy: Three Colorless
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Fighting
• Ability: Fabled Lustre
• Attack: Ultimate Force

Arceus also enhances its allied Pokémon through various Link Abilities: Power Link, Resilience Link, Vigor Link, Speed Link, and Cunning Link. These links create powerful synergies and encourage diverse playstyles.

Other Notable Cards

Beyond Arceus EX, several other cards are making waves in the new meta, including:

• Leafeon EX (Solar Beam, Forest Breath)
• Carnivine (Power Link, Vine Whip)
• Glaceon EX (Snow Terrain, Freezing Wind)
• Crobat (Darkness Fang, Cunning Link)
• Probopass (90 HP)

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Top Decks

The evolving meta has spawned several dominant deck archetypes in 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

The Triumphant Light set boasts 75 base set cards and 21 special cards, totaling 96 cards. This includes several rare cards and one hyper-rare card. Key Trainer and Supporter cards include Adaman, Irida, Barry, and the Celestic Town Elder. Adaman and Irida are particularly noteworthy, with Irida capable of healing 40 damage and Adaman reducing damage taken by Metal-type Pokémon.

Conclusion

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