ThePokemon TCGis going through a new phase, where most of the usual decks of the meta are going to start falling behind while the best cards are starting their race to the top. Some will fall, while others will stand out and set a new standard in the meta.
So, do you want to know what to buy first from this expansion? Which will be the cards that will fit into what we have? Which cards will set a trend? Or which cards will be important when more expansions get released? Let’s answer those questions and more.
10Tapu Koko Ex
Miraidon’s New Friend
The Electric-type is on trend; anything that can work around Miraidon ex will be excellent, and this is exactly the case withTapu Koko ex. Firstly, it’s a basic, Electric-type Pokemon, soyou can pull it out of the deck via Miraidon’s Tandem Unit.
But that’s not all, as Tapu Koko has an attack namedRevenge Shock.It deals 30 damage, butif you use it on a Pokemon that defeated one of yours in the previous turn, it’ll deal 90 damage and paralyze the target.Overall, it’s an excellent card that will blend perfectly with the current meta.
9Scream Tail
Counter Against Lost Box
Scream Tail comes in handyfor those Gardevoir ex decks that want to have an attacker ready to get into actionquickly as they are facing annoying decks like Lost Box with Sableyes in the field. This is thanks toRoaring Scream, whichdeals 20 damage per damage counter on Scream Tail.
Gardevoir will get in charge of setting the damage counters on Scream Tail via Psychic Embrace, soyou only have to send it to the Active Spot and attack with it whenever you feel you can get stuck.It also works like a charm to avoid getting stalled by Klefki.
8Jirachi
A Fan-Favorite, Useful Card
Let’s forget a bit about battling and now more about collecting.Jirachi, a fan-favorite Pokemon, is back in an expansion, and this card is a must-buy for several reasons. It’ll be a usual Pokemon in the meta, it has some lovely artwork, and come on, it’s Jirachi what we are talking about; everyone loves it!
On top of that, it’s playable.Stellar Veil can protect your Benched Pokemon from Basic Pokemon’s attacks, and that’s extremely usefulagainst mini decks and decks with Lost Box Engines.When a card is playable, its value greatly increases, so you must chase this one before it is too late.
7Tatsugiri
A Drawing Panic Button
A card will be sound to buyif it also gives you a reason to use it in a pre-existing deck, and this is exactly the case withTatsugiri.It seems small, but in reality, all we need from it is its secondary attack:Survival Strategy.
With it, you cansearch your deck for up to two cards and put them in your hand.Then,you’re able to freely retrieve Tatsugiri to the bench.It’s a great combo in almost any deck on your first few turns if things aren’t going as expected.
6Xatu
A New Engine For Gardevoir Ex
Gardevoir is getting a lot of love, and this is because Xatu arrived at this expansion. With Xatu, you canattach a Psychic-type Energy from your hand to any of your Benched Pokemon. If you do, you can draw two cards from your deck.
It’s a great card that fits on almost any Psychic-type-based deck, asit’s great to use in the early stages of the gamebecause it is sturdy, and its usage is great to hit the ground running. Also, Xatu is a retro Pokemon a lot of people love. We’ll see it in plenty of Psychic-type decks.
5Ancient Booster Energy Capsule
Extra Health And Synergies With Ancient Pokemon
Items are usually great cards to buy, mainly because they are playable,so they get a lot of resale value.In this case, theAncient Booster Energy Capsulewill be a card we’ll often see during the next few months, as it synergizes with all the Ancient Pokemon.
If an Ancient Pokemon has this card attached to it, they’ll receive 60 more HP.It’s a beastly card to attach toRoaring Moonthanks to its attacks, and it’s a great card to have onBrute Bonnetas it activates its special ability, which lets you poison your Active Pokemon at your will, leading you to create several strategies with several cards that uses Special Conditions to their benefit.
4Future Booster Energy Capsule
Free Retreat Costs And Extra Damage
The Ancient Booster Energy counterpart, Future Booster Energy Capsule, must also be here. It deserves a spot on this list because of its usage.If a Future Pokemon has it attached, the Pokemon won’t have a retreat cost, and their attacks will do 20 more damage.
The retreat cost effect is to benefit Iron Valiant, while the extra damage gives a helping hand to Iron Hands ex. In short,you’ll also see this one a lot, as it’ll be useful not only when Paradox Rift gets released but also when more Future Pokemon gets released.
3Counter Catcher
A Reprint Of A Now-Classic
Counter Catcher, a famous and very powerful card from the Sun & Moon era,is getting a reprint! This card was useful back then asit worked as a Boss’s Orders, but only if you were behind in Prize Cards.
With Counter Catcher,you can switch your opponent’s Active Pokemon with one of their benched ones.It’s an excellent card to use when losing a match, andit can greatly help you as a comeback.It’ll have a good price as well, so put an eye on it!
2Earthen Vessel
One Of The Best Cards Of The Expansion
Dear collectors, this card will mark the story asone of the best cards of this expansion; it’ll cost a lot of money in the future and has several utilities in a vast array of decks. If you play the TCG, you’ll see it a lot.
Earthen Vessellets you discard a card from your hand and then draw two Energy Cards from your deck.It’s extremely useful to set up the likes of Lugia (and Snorlax) or Roaring Moon, combined with the Dark Patch, as an example. you’re able to do whatever you want with it!
1Techno Radar
A Future Asset For All Future Decks
Techno Radar will also be very important,mainly because it’ll be useful for all the Future Pokemonfrom now and the following expansions. To use this card,you must discard a card from your hand. If you do, you’re able to search and draw two Future Pokemon from your deck to your hand.
This card is extremely helpful in settingIron Valiant’spossible strategy, and the same goes for a possible deck ofIron Hands ex.It does not have as much usage as it can have the Earthen Vessel; nonetheless,any Future Pokemon can benefit from this card.
