The Pokémon TCG landscape has been significantly altered by the arrival of the Triumphant Light expansion. This exciting set introduces 96 new cards, shaking up the meta and creating a constantly evolving competitive environment. Triumphant Light brings a new booster pack, featuring the legendary Pokémon Arceus and a revolutionary battle mechanic: Link Abilities.
Arceus's introduction and the implementation of Link Abilities have fundamentally reshaped Pokémon TCG gameplay. These abilities allow Pokémon to unleash combined effects when played alongside Arceus or Arceus EX, creating powerful strategic synergies.
Arceus EX
The crown jewel of Triumphant Light is undoubtedly Arceus EX, a four-diamond rarity card. Arceus's "Fabled Lustre" ability grants immunity to all Special Conditions, while its "Ultimate Force" attack deals 70 damage plus additional damage for each of your Benched Pokémon. Here's a breakdown of Arceus EX's stats:
- Rarity: Four-Diamond
- HP: 140
- Attack: Ultimate Force (70 + damage for each Benched Pokémon)
- Attack Energy: 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 exciting combinations and dynamic gameplay, significantly impacting strategic decision-making.
Other Notable Cards
Beyond Arceus EX, several other cards are making waves in the new meta:
- 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-performing decks in Triumphant Light:
- Arceus EX & Dialga EX
- Arceus EX & Carnivine
- Arceus EX & Darkrai EX
- Darkrai EX & Staraptor
- Leafeon EX & Celebi EX
- Arceus EX & Crobat
- 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 such as Adaman, Irida, Barry, and the Celestic Town Elder are also introduced. Adaman and Irida are particularly impactful, 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 may require some luck (and a healthy budget!). The introduction of Link Abilities has ignited a new era of strategic depth, making this an exciting time to join the Pokémon TCG community.
