Pokémon TCG Pocket Triumphant Light Expansion Guide

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

Arceus's introduction and the implementation of Link Abilities have revolutionized gameplay. These abilities allow Pokémon to unleash combined effects when paired with Arceus or Arceus EX, creating powerful synergies and dynamic strategies.

Arceus EX

The crown jewel of Triumphant Light, Arceus EX boasts a four-diamond rarity. Its Fabled Lustre Ability grants immunity to special conditions, while its Ultimate Force attack deals 70 damage plus additional damage for each of your benched Pokémon. Here's a quick look at its stats:

• Rarity: Four-Diamond
• HP: 140
• Attack (Ultimate Force): 70 + (Damage for each benched Pokémon)
• Energy Cost: Three Colorless
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Fighting
• Ability: Fabled Lustre

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

Other Notable Cards

Beyond Arceus EX, Triumphant Light features several other powerful cards, 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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Recommended Decks

The evolving meta has spawned several top-tier decks 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 includes 75 base set cards and 21 rare cards, for a total of 96 cards. This includes several rare cards and one hyper-rare card. Key Trainer and Supporter cards like Adaman, Irida, Barry, and the Celestic Town Elder are also introduced. Adaman and Irida are particularly noteworthy, with Irida healing 40 damage and Adaman mitigating damage against 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 a healthy budget!), but the introduction of Link Abilities has opened up exciting new strategic avenues. If you're considering joining the Pokémon TCG, now is the perfect time.