There have been some pretty broken control decks in recent memory. I have fond memories of playing control in 2019, winning nearly every game effortlessly, and before that, won tons of major events as the uncontested best deck in the format. Throughout the game’s history, control has been in an interesting spot — in many …
This week we discuss a new “Supercharged Breaker” set for October, our English August set potentially featuring Pecharunt and The Loyal Three, the reveal of all the secret rares from “Mask of Change,” and much more! The PokeBeach podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and our YouTube channel.
Based on English card numbers that were revealed this week for Twilight Masquerade, we now know the Illustration Rares of Okidogi, Munkidori, and Fezandipiti will be cut from our English set. The three cards released today in Japan’s Mask of Change set, which will largely make up our Twilight Masquerade set when it releases in …
A new set of “ex Battle Decks” will release on July 12th for $9.99 each. They’ll feature and from Obsidian Flames. Both cards feature brand new artwork that hasn’t been seen in Japan yet. They may release in Japan’s annual end of the year set. In February, Melmetal ex and Houndoom ex also received English-exclusive …
Hello everyone! We’re coming into the home stretch of the 2023–24 season, with only a handful of major tournaments remaining. It’s getting to be crunch time for anyone who is still chasing their invite! Of course, even if you aren’t, it’s still a great time of the season, as we’re starting to get a feel …
We can confirm Paradise Dragona will release in Japan on September 13th! The date was just revealed through distributor listings. A booster box will cost 5,400 yen. We previously discovered the set’s name through trademark listings. Update (4/25): The official sell sheet says the set will feature many Dragon-type Pokemon, including Alolan Exeggutor, Latios, and …
Like last year, a new set of “ex Starter Decks” will be releasing in Japan for 2024! This year they will be called ex Starter Decks: Generations. They will feature 18 new Pokemon ex across nine different decks. Each deck will feature a Legendary Pokemon ex from each of the nine generations paired with a …
Pokemon has revealed more English cards from Twilight Masquerade! The set releases in English on May 24th. The following Twilight Masquerade cards were previously revealed, some in foreign languages:
The secret rare cards from Mask of Change are now being posted to social media by Japanese fans! The set releases in Japan on April 26th. Mask of Change features 32 secret rares: 12 Illustration Rares, 8 full art Pokemon ex, 3 full art Trainers, 4 Special Illustration Rare Pokemon (all Ogerpon), 2 Special Illustration …
Hey PokeBeach readers, I just finished a two-week trip to London, Montreal, and Orlando to play EUIC, go to a Pink Pantheress concert, and play Orlando Regionals. I got 73rd at EUIC and 46th at Orlando, both with . The deck has felt great in this initial format, and I’ve been having a lot of …
Ultra PRO will be releasing a new “Morning Meadow” Gallery series line featuring Meowscarada, Deerling, Skiddo, and Hoppip. It will include the usual lineup of binders, deck boxes, card sleeves, and a playmat. As usual, the products will feature stock Ken Sugimori artwork. (This one feels uninspired compared to the upcoming Armarouge and Ceruledge line.) …
Kieran’s Special Illustration Rare print has just been revealed from SV6 Mask of Change! The set will release in Japan on April 26th. It should then combine with March’s Crimson Haze to form our Twilight Masquerade set in May. Kieran – Trainer Supporter Choose 1: – Switch your Active Pokémon with 1 of your Benched Pokémon. – During this turn, …
A new Zarude promo will release in CoroCoro Ichiban‘s June 2024 issue, which releases on May 21st. The promo will be holo. It will feature both a CoroCoro Ichiban stamp and a Pokemon Fan stamp. Zarude – Grass – HP120 Basic Pokémon [G] Tear Off: Search your deck for up to 3 Basic [G] Energy, …
Hello PokeBeach readers! Isaiah here and I am happy to write another article for you all! Last time, I talked about my current favorite archetype and how I felt it was one of the most powerful decks in the current format. Since then, the Orlando Regional Championship has occurred, and sure enough, I was pretty …
This week we discuss a special English set releasing in August, our theories about its contents, the full reveal of “Mask of Change,” upcoming English and Japanese products, and more! The PokeBeach podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and our YouTube channel.