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  1. Platinum Espresso

    Gastly, Haunter, and Gengar from “Pokemon Card 151!”

    If there were a card that let you steal a supporter similar to HGSS Undaunted Smeargle, then Haunter could be used more directly. Weird combos are all it has currently though
  2. Platinum Espresso

    Pikachu, Nidoking, Omanyte Illustration Rares and Wigglytuff ex from “Pokemon Card 151!”

    The artstyle of the Pikachu one looks familiar. Is it the same artist behind Pokémon cafe mix?
  3. Platinum Espresso

    “Obsidian Flames” Officially Revealed, First Products from the Set!

    Gonna make a hard call and say Revavroom ex is the Crobat V of the ex era. We're due an instant draw card in this format
  4. Platinum Espresso

    “Obsidian Flames” Officially Revealed, First Products from the Set!

    An Eiscue that runs Water energy with a different type could be an interesting tech inclusion in Bax decks, hopefully it doesn't suck though.
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    “Obsidian Flames” Officially Revealed, First Products from the Set!

    The listed Teras (Eiscue and Vespequen included) are alternate type, while Dragonite retains it's usual dragon typing. That's the distinction between the two lists
  6. Platinum Espresso

    Dragonite, Hitmonlee, and Dodrio from ‘Pokemon Card 151’!

    H.Zoroark VStar would really enjoy Dodrio as an engine, both extra draw and extra damaged benched mons nice and easy. Can even fight a bit with some help from damage pump, 280 is a real nice number to have as a maximum.
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    “ex Starter Decks” Revealed Featuring Greninja ex, Decidueye ex, Clefable ex, and More!

    A 4 energy cost scaling attack on a stage 1 metal type 2 prizer? Dialga VStar lets you skip the opponent's turn, why would you use Melmetal over it?
  8. Platinum Espresso

    “ex Starter Decks” Revealed Featuring Greninja ex, Decidueye ex, Clefable ex, and More!

    That synergizes terrifyingly with LOR Clefairy and Zacian V CEL. Bit more boss vulnerable than Gardevoir though, as you place energy at the end of the turn rather than during, but the extra deck space and lack of self damage will at least make it a budget rogue alternative. Plus, you can swing...
  9. Platinum Espresso

    “ex Starter Decks” Revealed Featuring Greninja ex, Decidueye ex, Clefable ex, and More!

    Very curious what Clefable has. LOR Clefairy can flood energy onto a whole set prior to evolving, so if it's any good that fairly consistent in-built support will make it worth keeping an eye on.
  10. Platinum Espresso

    Wo-Chien ex, Flamigo Illustrator Rare, and More from “Snow Hazard” and “Clay Burst!”

    Flamigo's ability gives me the feeling that it'd have some out-there niche even outside of the dangerous wings context, essentially being a way to grab 3 basic pokemon from the deck immediately to your hand. Maybe something in expanded wants that, for whatever reason.
  11. Platinum Espresso

    “Scarlet ex and Violet ex” Cards Fully Revealed!

    Revavroom is a pretty good (draw) engine, which I find delightful. They saw their chance and took it
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    “Scarlet ex and Violet ex” Cards Fully Revealed!

    Spidops ex looks like Leafeon VMax, in that could come out of the woodwork as an antimeta pick when every top deck has 3 or so retreat
  13. Platinum Espresso

    Art Rares Return to “Scarlet ex & Violet ex!”

    Yeah, was referring to scoop up net as it's rotating as gen 9 starts. If there's other cards that let you scoop however, even a somewhat used supporter, I can see Hawlucha seeing good play. G.Zigzagoon was everywhere for a while, and for good reason; chip damage can turn the tide and grab you a...
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    Art Rares Return to “Scarlet ex & Violet ex!”

    Ah, the gym promo Hawlucha is Zigzagoon 2. If Scoop returns, it'll be a staple
  15. Platinum Espresso

    Art Rares Return to “Scarlet ex & Violet ex!”

    The ralts line arts are so cute! Huge fan of those cards
  16. Platinum Espresso

    “Play! Pokemon Prize Pack: Series One” Set List!

    Holo league Falinks RCL is gonna be my white whale for a while...
  17. Platinum Espresso

    “Crown Zenith” Special Set and Products Officially Revealed!

    The shiny Zacian/Zamazenta V are a bit funny, because they'll be released after their own rotation. Probably 2 sets deep into ScVi, even.
  18. Platinum Espresso

    All 68 “Incandescent Arcana” Cards Revealed!

    After ex's become a thing 1 main english set after Silver Tempest, the quality of V Guard Energy and Serena's boss might be deminished a little
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    All 68 “Incandescent Arcana” Cards Revealed!

    Mawile VStar could make a great tech in Arceus, a single DTE lets it swing for 320 against Urshifu, an OHKO with belt.
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    “Pokemon ex” Return, New “Scarlet & Violet” TCG Cards Revealed at Worlds!

    From the looks of things Mimikyu ex (basic) is 190hp, Lucario ex (stage 1) is 260hp, and the video showed Magnezone (stage 2) is 330hp. This is clearly to stay in line with the V era, but keeping HP in scale with the effort required to get them in. Having evolving 2-prizers again is pretty hype...
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