The Pokémon Company has unveiled the first two cards for the new Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) expansion, Scarlet & Violet - Stellar Crown. The new set introduces exciting new features and cards, including the Supporter card 'Briar' that lets you take an extra Prize card when a Tera Pokémon from your lineup knocks out an opponent's active Pokémon. Another noteworthy card is Jirachi, a Metal-type Pokémon featuring a special ability called Swelling Wish. The expansion, themed around Terastal from the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet games, includes various standout cards like 3 ACE SPEC Rare Trainer cards, 10 Pokémon ex, and 4 Stellar Tera Pokémon ex. Enthusiasts can encounter Archaludon, Hydrapple, and the Legendary Terapagos in this set. You can try it early at Prerelease tournaments from August 31, or digitally from September 12 via the Pokémon TCG Live app.
What new features does the Scarlet & Violet - Stellar Crown expansion introduce to Pokémon TCG?nThe Scarlet & Violet - Stellar Crown expansion introduces Stellar Tera Pokémon ex, which have unique Stellar attacks requiring three different types of Energy to use. It also includes new cards like the Supporter card 'Briar' and the Metal-type Pokémon Jirachi with special abilities, alongside various rare and illustration cards.
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet were released in November 2022 and introduced the Terastal phenomenon, where Pokémon can transform and use the unique Terastal energy to power up. This new mechanic in Pokémon TCG builds upon this feature, allowing players to experience the strategic depth of Terastal in a card game format.
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The Scarlet & Violet - Stellar Crown expansion looks like it's breathing some fresh air into the Pokémon TCG with the introduction of Stellar Tera Pokémon ex and neat mechanics like Briar's extra Prize card draw. It's great to see how they've translated the Terastal phenomenon from the games into card play, bringing a new layer of strategy and excitement.
The new Scarlet & Violet - Stellar Crown expansion looks like a game-changer with the introduction of Stellar Tera Pokémon ex and nifty cards like 'Briar' and Jirachi. It's exciting to see how they're bringing the Terastal mechanic from the video games to the TCG, adding a fresh layer of strategy for both seasoned players and newcomers.
The new Scarlet & Violet - Stellar Crown expansion seems like a solid add to the Pokémon TCG, especially with the introduction of Stellar Tera Pokémon ex and the unique strategic layers they bring. The Supporter card 'Briar' and the special ability Swelling Wish on Jirachi are game-changers that could really shake up the meta.