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 possibilities. The expansion features a new booster pack and, most notably, the mythical Pokémon Arceus, along with a revolutionary game mechanic: Link Abilities.

Arceus and its Link Abilities have fundamentally reshaped Pokémon TCG gameplay. These abilities allow Pokémon to unleash combined effects when played alongside Arceus or Arceus EX, leading to dynamic and strategic battles.

Arceus EX

The crown jewel of Triumphant Light is the four-diamond rarity Arceus EX. Its "Fabled Lustre" ability grants immunity to special conditions, while its "Ultimate Force" attack deals 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
• Attack: 70
• Energy Cost: Three Colorless
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Fighting
• Ability: Fabled Lustre
• Attack: Ultimate Force

Arceus also enhances its partners 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, Triumphant Light boasts 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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Top Decks

The evolving meta has spawned several dominant 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 expansion adds 75 base set cards and 21 rare cards, for a total of 96 cards, including several rare and one hyper-rare card. Key Trainer and Supporter cards like Adaman, Irida, Barry, and the Celestic Town Elder are also included. 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 may require both luck and investment. The introduction of Link Abilities has ushered in a new era of strategic depth, making it an exciting time to join the Pokémon TCG community.