ADVERTORIAL | Pokémon TCG 2
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To be a master… 1 These Poké Ball tins are the perfect way to store your card collection. 2 You can get started with the TCG with packs available from as little as £3.99. 3 Pokémon-GX cards don’t just look cool - their powerful abilities can turn the tide of a game.
GOTTA CATCH ’EM ALL
Epic battles, deep strategy, and a whole lotta cards. It must be the Pokémon TCG
launched in Japan back in 1996, Pokémon has spawned dozens of acclaimed games, a beloved anime, and one of the world’s most popular mobile apps. But if you haven’t tried the Trading Card Game, you’re missing out on the chance to be the very best Pokémon Trainer you can be. The core concept of the Pokémon
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Since its launch, 23.6 billion Pokémon Trading Cards have been shipped worldwide.
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Coming soon Pokémon Sun & Moon—Lost Thunder is out 02 November
Trading Card Game will be immediately recognisable to anyone who knows a Mewtwo from a Magikarp – two players assume the role of Pokémon Trainers and do battle with their chosen creatures. But while the premise may be familiar, the Trading Card Game introduces a whole new layer of tactical depth, with players making use of Energy cards, Trainer cards, and even evolving their Pokémon mid-battle in pursuit of victory. Pokémon types remain core to your
strategy, just like in the videogames. So while a Water-type such as Squirtle might make short work of a Fire-type like Charmander, your victorious Squirtle
hould any series deserve to be regarded as a phenomenon, it’s Pokémon. Since the fi rst games
would probably get a leafy beatdown if they were to go toe-to-toe with the Grass-type Bulbasaur. All told, there are 11 diff erent elemental types on off er, so you’ll have to assemble your deck carefully if you hope to counter your opponent’s lineup.
You are my sunshine If you’re looking to give your deck a
boost, the Pokémon-GX cards introduced in last year’s Sun & Moon expansion could be just the ticket. These beefy special cards boast hefty HP counts and powerful GX Attacks that can dole out signifi cant damage as well as powerful eff ects. And, starting in 2019, you’ll be able to take advantage of game-changing Tag Team Pokémon-GX cards that feature two creatures on the same card for the fi rst time ever. With thousands of cards on off er, and
up to fi ve epic expansions released each and every year (Sun & Moon—Lost Thunder is due to launch on 02 November), there’s never been a better time to start building your deck in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.
64 Winter 2018
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