The Pokémon TCG landscape has been dramatically reshaped by the arrival of The Triumphant Light expansion. This 96-card set introduces a new meta, spearheaded by the legendary Arceus and its groundbreaking Link Abilities. This expansion offers a new booster pack and a fresh battle dynamic that's already captivating players.

Arceus's introduction and the innovative Link Abilities have fundamentally altered gameplay. These abilities allow Pokémon to unleash combined effects when paired with Arceus or Arceus EX, creating exciting strategic possibilities.

Arceus EX

The crown jewel of The Triumphant Light is undoubtedly Arceus EX, a four-diamond rarity card. Its "Fabled Lustre" ability grants immunity to special conditions, while "Ultimate Force" delivers a devastating 70 damage plus additional damage for each benched Pokémon. Here's a breakdown of Arceus EX's stats:

• Rarity: Four-Diamond, 2-Star, 3-Star, Crown
• HP: 140
• ATK: 70
• ATK Energy: Three Colorless
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Fighting
• Ability: Fabled Lustre
• Attack: Ultimate Force

Arceus also empowers allied Pokémon through various Link Abilities: Power Link, Resilience Link, Vigor Link, Speed Link, and Cunning Link. These links are game-changers, fostering dynamic strategies and powerful combinations.

Other Notable Cards

Beyond Arceus EX, several other cards are making waves: Leafeon EX (Solar Beam, Forest Breath), Carnivine (Power Link, Vine Whip), Glaceon EX (Snow Terrain, Freezing Wind), Crobat (Darkness Fang, Cunning Link), and Probopass (a formidable 90 HP defense). For additional rewards, explore our Pokémon TCG Pocket redeem codes.

Top Decks

The evolving meta has birthed several dominant deck archetypes in The 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 Triumphant Light expansion boasts 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, add strategic depth. Adaman and Irida are particularly noteworthy, 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, The Triumphant Light packs a powerful punch. Securing the best cards may require both luck and investment. The introduction of Link Abilities has ignited a new era of strategic gameplay, making it an exciting time to jump into the Pokémon TCG.