The Pokémon Company first announced the Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon expanding during the 2016 Pokémon World Championships on August 19th, 2016 and it was fully revealed on December 13th, 2016. The set was released on February 3rd, 2017.
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NEW POKÉMON REVEALED FOR POKÉMON SUN AND POKÉMON MOON
Fans at the 2016 Pokémon World Championships Among the First to See Crabrawler, Plus New Pokémon-GX Cards from Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — August 19, 2016 — At the 2016 Pokémon World Championships today, The Pokémon Company International gave its passionate fans a first look at new Pokémon coming to the highly anticipated Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon video games, available exclusively on the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. The fascinating Alola region Pokémon will appear in the latest generation of Pokémon video games that will launch in North America on November 18. Additionally, TPCi announced Pokémon-GX, a new kind of card coming to the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) as part of the Sun & Moon Series, at the brand’s premier fan event in San Francisco.
In early 2017, the Pokémon TCG introduces the Sun & Moon Series and new Pokémon-GX cards. The term GX describes special attacks and special Pokémon that are completely new to the Pokémon TCG. These exciting advancements will require players to develop new tactics and strategy as they engage in one of the world’s most popular trading card games.
GX Attacks
Each Pokémon-GX has a devastating GX attack that can instantly reverse a player’s disadvantage or create an early-game advantage. A player can’t use more than one GX attack in a game, so deciding which GX attack to use and when poses a strategic challenge.
Pokémon-GX
In Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon, Pokémon-GX will make their first appearance. There are four defining characteristics of Pokémon-GX.
- Only Pokémon-GX have GX attacks which can be used once per game.
- Each Pokémon-GX has a maximum of two attacks in addition to its GX attack. Pokémon-GX have ordinary attacks and Abilities besides their GX attack. It’s possible to use different attacks as the situation demands.
- Pokémon-GX have strong attacks and high HP, so they can overwhelm their opponent’s Pokémon without needing to rely on the GX attack.
- This extra power comes with a price. When a Pokémon-GX is Knocked Out, the opponent takes two Prize cards, so players need to strategically decide when to use them.
Source:
https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/NEW-POKEMON-REVEALED-FOR-POKEMON-SUN-AND-POKEMON-MOON-84523
Pokémon Trading Card Game: Sun & Moon Series Revealed
Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon is the latest expansion to the Pokémon Trading Card Game franchise. In this expansion, players will receive a warm welcome to the tropical Alola region and start their journey with Rowlet, Litten, and Popplio. They then have the chance to seek out the Legendary Pokémon Solgaleo-GX and Lunala-GX to witness the awesome power of a new kind of Pokémon: each Pokémon-GX brings an attack so devastating that you can use only one of them per game! Discover dozens of never-before-seen Pokémon, Alola forms of some familiar favorites, and new ways to battle in the Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon expansion!
Key Features of the Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon expansion:
- More than 40 brand-new Pokémon: Many of the exotic and tropical Pokémon that Trainers have come to love in the new Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon video games join the Pokémon Trading Card Game in this expansion!
- New Alolan Pokémon: Regional variants of many classic Pokémon who have a new look in Alola will appear in the Pokémon TCG. Many of these Alolan Pokémon have a free attack, one they can use with no Energy attached!
- Introducing Pokémon-GX: These super-powered Pokémon will have a huge impact on the game.
- Legendary Pokémon: Solgaleo and Lunala, the Legendary Pokémon from the Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon video games, join the Pokémon TCG as new Pokémon-GX.
- New card design: The beauty of the Alola region is reflected in the new art and design of the Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon expansion.
- Booster packs: Packs of 10 additional cards selected from the expansion will be available.
- Three new theme decks: These 60-card preconstructed decks are designed to introduce players to the Pokémon TCG by enabling them to play right away.
Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon Elite Trainer Box
The Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon Elite Trainer Box was released on February 3rd, 2017 in the Pokémon Center and where Pokémon TCG products are sold.
Make your move to the Alola region with the incredible Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon Elite Trainer Box, filled with everything you need to battle right now. The Elite Trainer Box includes Sun & Moon card sleeves, collectible dice and condition markers, basic Energy cards with the new Sun & Moon Series design, and much more. Put your Alola pride on display and the power of Pokémon-GX in your hand with the Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon Elite Trainer Box.
Inside each Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon Elite Trainer Box, you’ll find:
- 8 Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon booster packs
- 65 card sleeves featuring Solgaleo or Lunala
- 45 Pokémon TCG Energy cards
- A player’s guide to the Sun & Moon expansion
- 6 damage-counter dice
- 1 competition-legal coin-flip die
- 2 acrylic condition markers and 1 acrylic GX marker
- A collector’s box to hold everything, with 4 dividers to keep it organized
- A code card for the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online
Source:
https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/product-gallery/sun-moon-elite-trainer-box
Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon Trainer Kit Lycanroc & Alolan Raichu
The Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon Trainer Kit Lycanroc & Alolan Raichu was released on April 21st, 2017 in the Pokémon Center and where Pokémon TCG products are sold.
Master the art of Pokémon battling with your favorite Pokémon—one card at a time! The Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon Trainer Kit—Lycanroc & Alolan Raichu gets you playing from the very first card you draw. And with fun and powerful Pokémon at your side, you’ll be a Pokémon Trainer before you know it!
This kit contains everything you need to learn, train, and win! Play both decks against each other, then combine them to create one bigger deck where Lycanroc and Alolan Raichu battle side by side! Or test your deck at a Pokémon League near you and in the Pokémon TCG Online!
This step-by-step Trainer Kit includes:
- Two 30-card decks, each with a specially selected foil card
- Two guided game booklets to teach you how to play—card by card, step by step!
- 2-player playmat with great game tips and rules on the reverse side
- Damage counters and Special Condition markers
- A game coin with a cool Pokémon design
- An illustrated deck box to keep your new cards in
- A code card for the Pokémon TCG Online!
Source:
https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/product-gallery/sun-moon-trainer-kit-lycanroc-alolan-raichu