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Pokémon TCG Rotation 2024

Pokémon TCG Rotation 2024

What’s poppin’ PTCGL Store readers? You’re probably busy testing all of the new cards available with the release of Scarlet and Violet: Paldean Fatesbut there is another big change coming up soon, the 2024 Pokémon TCG Standard rotation. The 2024 Standard Pokémon TCG rotation will go into effect April 5 2024, and will effectively rotate all E block cards to leave us with F Block-on. There are countless cards that we will lose to this rotation, like the infamous Battle VIP Pass [Fusion Strike] that has been played in countless decks this past season, or even the Flying Pikachu VMAX [Celebrations] that won the 2022 World Championships. I could have easily written about the most impactful cards that we were losing, or do another mindless list article, but I’m deciding to go on a different path with this article. In this article I will be sharing my top tips to deal with upcoming rotation, and what you can do right now to start preparing! If you need any cards on Pokémon TCG Live for your account, be sure to use code zlesage5 to save 5% on PTCGL code cards here at the PTCGL Store.
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New Rogue Ideas from Paldean Fates

New Rogue Ideas from Paldean Fates

What’s poppin’ PTCGL Store readers? Are you hyped to celebrate our latest Pokemon TCG Live set, Scarlet and Violet: Paldean Fates? I know I’m ready to party it up with shiny Ditto [Paldean Fates] for sure! It looks so cute! While I could easily write about Charmeleon [Paldean Fates], Frigibax [Paldean Fates], or even Moonlit Hill [Paldean Fates], I have a different idea for this article… What about some of the other new cards that are coming out in Paldean Fates? I’ve scoured through the set, and have found a few unique cards that might end up working in some lesser played decks, but that is the fun of it. If you aren’t about the competitive side of Paldean Fates, there are certainly some cards to be hyped about because this is also a grailed set for collectors. Paldean Fates features many shiny “reprints” to bling up your collection, and new collection grails, like Special Illustration Rare shiny Charizard ex [Paldean Fates] originally featured in Obsidian Flames. Wanna build up a collection of many Ultra Rare Pokemon cards? There are approximately 100 shiny versions of popular Pokemon TCG cards in the set that feature alternative colors to showcase the uniqueness of each card in the set. On top of that, there are shiny versions of Pokemon ex in the set, like Pidgeot ex [Paldean Fates] originally from Obsidian Flames, for players and collectors alike. Wanna up it to another level? Try to pull the Special Illustration Rare shiny Mew ex [Paldean Fates] originally featured in Pokemon 151, or even better, the new watercolor art of Iono [Paldean Fates] originally from Paldea Evolved. Does that sound good to you? Be sure to use code zlesage5 to save 5% on Pokemon TCG Live code cards to get all of the cards mentioned in this article, and more! Let’s jump into my first idea, Zoroark [Evolving Skies] Box.
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The Best Pokemon from Pokemon 151

The Best Pokemon from Pokemon 151

What’s poppin’ PTCGL Store readers? Are you ready to head out on a familiar Pokemon adventure? Pokemon 151 is a nostalgia overload mini-set that features all of the original 151 Pokemon from the Game Boy games, and brings them into our Standard Pokemon TCG format! This nod to the past has us rediscovering the Kanto region, playing around with some fan-favourite Pokemon, and more! So the biggest question is, “What Starter Pokemon are you going to choose?” CharmanderBulbasaurSquirtle, or Pikachu? Beyond being a hype set for collectors, Pokemon 151 does have a solid offering of cards for competitive players too! In this article, I’ll be sharing the best Pokemon from this set that will certainly shake up the online Pokemon TCG Live metagame, upcoming Pokemon TCG Regional Championships, and more! If you wanna grab some PTCGL Codes at a great price, be sure to use code zlesage5 to save 5% at the PTCGL store! With instant email delivery, you can start playing with your freshly acquired digital packs ASAP! Let’s jump into these cards!
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Top 5 Pokemon ex from Obsidian Flames

Top 5 Pokemon ex from Obsidian Flames

What’s poppin’ PTCGL Store readers? Have you started looking into Pokemon TCG’s newest set, Obsidian Flames? Discover the realization of the game-changing Terastal mechanic that has Pokemon changing their typing from what they usually are. Tyranitar ex is usually a Darkness-type Pokemon or a Fighting-type Pokemon, but in Obsidian Flames Tyranitar ex is a Lightning-type Pokemon. The change of typing might not seem like much, but it still takes Fighting-type Energy instead of Lightning-type Energy. That means you can gain strong type coverage against the metagame by pairing it with Tyranitar [Paldea Evolved], Tyranitar [Pokemon Go], and Luminous Energy [Paldea Evolved] to make a masterpiece of a strategy! Are there other powerful Pokemon ex in this set? Of course! In this article, I’ll share my personal top five Pokemon ex in the set, and explain why they are great! If you wanna pick up some codes for this set, and you should, use code zlesage5 to save 5% at ptcglstore.com! Not only does it help support me, but it will help boost your online Pokemon TCG Live collection too! Now let’s jump into my number five pick!
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Top 5 Decks to Play At League Cups and League Challenges

Top 5 Decks to Play At League Cups and League Challenges

In the Pokemon Trading Card Game (TCG), League Cups and League Challenges are official competitive events organized by the Pokemon Company and hosted by local game stores, clubs, or organizations.
League Cups are larger-scale events and are held several times a year. These tournaments usually attract a larger number of players and offer more significant prizes, including Championship Points (CP) and invitations to participate in higher-level events.
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The Best Decks from EUIC 2023

The Best Decks from EUIC 2023

What’s poppin’ PTCGO Store readers? The 2023 Pokemon TCG European International Championships (or EUIC for short) has concluded, and there are many takeaways from this event to apply to other upcoming events. To kick things off, this was the first global event after our 2023 Rotation in our new E-block on format, which means the results of this event will directly impact what decks players will play for the foreseeable future. On top of that, we just had the release of our newest Pokemon TCG set, Scarlet and Violet, so the metagame is completely different than any other we’ve experienced. With thousands of dollars on the line, high amounts of Championship Points offered, and the best players travelling to this event from all around the world, EUIC is an event to really dive into. In this article, I’ll be sharing the top 8 deck lists from this event, the strategy of each deck, and the PTCG Live code cards that I recommend picking up to help complete these decks. If you need any code cards to either unlock cards on Pokemon TCG Live or have some extra credits to craft what you need, use code zlesage5 to save 5% at the PTCGO Store. That being said, let’s jump into the winning deck!
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Top 5 Pokémon TCG Live Staples

Top 5 Pokémon TCG Live Staples

The Pokémon Trading Card Game can be a challenging and complex game, but including the right essential cards in your deck can make all the difference in your success. Cards like Boss's OrdersProfessor's Research, and Escape Rope offer unique and powerful advantages that can help you build a competitive deck and take on any opponent. While deck building requires experimentation and practice, starting with these essential cards can provide a solid foundation and increase your chances of victory in the game.
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The 20 Coolest Pokemon Cards in the Pokemon TCG

The 20 Coolest Pokemon Cards in the Pokemon TCG

The Pokemon Trading Card Game (TCG) has been a beloved pastime for fans of the Pokemon franchise since its introduction in 1996. With over 80 sets and thousands of cards to collect, it can be hard to know where to start when building a collection. In this article, we'll explore the top 20 coolest Pokemon cards in the TCG that will make you want to catch them all.
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New Lugia VSTAR: Single Strike Edition

New Lugia VSTAR: Single Strike Edition

What’s up PTCGO Store readers? Where are you right now? Well, you are in our newly discovered Paldea Region! Welcome to this new world where E-block on cards are Standard legal, and we have access to Scarlet and Violet! Some things look eerily similar, hi Nest Ball, and other things look brand new, hi Gardevoir ex. In our Sword and Shield to Crown Zenith Standard format, Lugia VSTAR / Archeops [Silver Tempest] was arguably the most powerful deck in that format. Well, Lugia VSTAR didn’t rotate, Archeops didn’t rotate, and so didn’t a lot of other cards in that deck? Why would it not be the best deck in our new E-block on format? Well, I’ll explain that in this article! Expect to go through a whirlwind of learning, get access to a solid list for the new way to play Lugia VSTAR, and more! Need any of the cards to build Lugia VSTAR? I gotcha! Use code zlesage5 to save 5% on PTCGL codes here at the PTCGO store. Let’s start off by looking at the old Lugia VSTAR list!
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Peaking into the Future: Exploring Paldea Evolved

Peaking into the Future: Exploring Paldea Evolved

What’s poppin’ PTCGO Store readers? I’m sure all of you are getting ready to Migrate from PTCGO to Pokemon TCG Live, prepare for Rotation, and we are getting Scarlet and Violet very soon! It's definitely an exciting time to be a Pokémon TCG fan! As much as I’m excited about all of those things, I’m really excited for Paldea Evolved - our second Scarlet and Violet era set that should release globally in June. We recently saw a few cards coming out in Japan’s Snow Hazard, and Clay Burst sets and those cards will likely make it into our Paldea Evolved set. I might be a bit early, but there is plenty to look forward to in the Pokemon TCG, and Paldea Evolved might be the best set that we’ve had in years. In this article, I will be sharing the translations for some of my personal favourite cards, why they are good and more! And when this set drops, use code zlesage5 to save 5% on PTCG Live codes here at the PTCGO store. Let’s jump right into the action.
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