Pokémon TCG Pocket Triumphant Light Expansion Guide

The Pokémon TCG landscape has been dramatically reshaped by 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, significantly altering gameplay.

Arceus's introduction and the innovative Link Abilities have revolutionized Pokémon TCG strategy. These abilities allow Pokémon to unleash combined effects when paired with Arceus or Arceus EX, creating dynamic and powerful team combinations.

Arceus EX

The crown jewel of The Triumphant Light, Arceus EX boasts a four-diamond rarity. Its "Fabled Lustre" ability grants immunity to special conditions, while "Ultimate Force" delivers 70 damage plus additional damage for each benched Pokémon. Here's a breakdown of its 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 allied Pokémon through various Link Abilities: Power Link, Resilience Link, Vigor Link, Speed Link, and Cunning Link. These links offer strategic depth and exciting new gameplay possibilities.

Other Notable Cards

Beyond Arceus EX, several other cards are making waves: Leafeon EX (Solar Beam, Forest Breath), Carnivine (Power Link, Vine Whip), Glaceon EX (Snow Terrain, Freezing Wind), Crobat (Darkness Fang, Cunning Link), and Probopass (a formidable 90 HP defensive unit). For more free rewards, explore our Pokémon TCG Pocket redeem codes.

Top Decks

The evolving meta has given rise to several dominant decks: Arceus EX & Dialga EX, Arceus EX & Carnivine, Arceus EX & Darkrai EX, Darkrai EX & Staraptor, Leafeon EX & Celebi EX, Arceus EX & Crobat, and Infernape EX & Arceus EX.

Featured Cards

The Triumphant Light expansion adds 75 base set cards and 21 rare cards, totaling 96 cards, including 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 impactful, with Irida healing 40 damage and Adaman reducing damage against Metal-type Pokémon.

Conclusion

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