The official Pokémon website has announced new rule changes and updates that will take effect with the Sword and Shield expansion on February 21st, 2020.

Changes Coming to the Pokémon TCG with Sword and Shield

The introduction of a new series to the Pokémon Trading Card Game is always an exciting time, and the Sword & Shield Series is no exception. Pokémon V and Pokémon VMAX are here to shake up the game, and lots of brand-new Pokémon are making their debut in the Pokémon TCG. Additionally, there are some changes to existing rules and mechanics on the way. Let's take a look at them.

Rule Change: First Turn

At the start of the XY Series, a rule was introduced to prevent the player who goes first from attacking on the first turn. Starting on February 21, 2020 (the date that Pokémon TCG: Sword & Shield becomes legal for tournament play), there will be an additional restriction: the player who goes first cannot play a Supporter card on the first turn.

This change is an attempt to make it less of an advantage to go first. Some strategies may benefit when the player goes second, but others might work out better if the player goes first. We hope this results in interesting choices in both gameplay and deck building.

Weakness and Resistance

For over a decade (all the way back to the Diamond & Pearl Series), Resistance has meant that a Pokémon takes 20 less damage from attacks of the listed type. However, Pokémon introduced in the Sword & Shield Series have a Resistance of -30 instead of -20.

For example, Zacian V has a -30 Resistance to Grass-type Pokémon. Any Pokémon from a previous series that has a -20 Resistance will continue to be treated that way—follow what's written on the card.

Weakness is unchanged, but a few of the common type matchups have shifted. This won't apply to every Pokémon, but here are some of the general changes:

• Water-type Pokémon: Weakness to Lightning instead of Grass
• Psychic-type Pokémon: Weakness to Darkness instead of Psychic
• Darkness-type Pokémon: Weakness to Grass instead of Fighting

You may also find that some types of Pokémon have a Resistance that they didn't have in the past. Be on the lookout for these changes to Weakness and Resistance!

Type Rearrangement

The Fairy type, which was introduced in the XY Series, will no longer be supported in the Sword & Shield Series. Pokémon that are Fairy types in the Pokémon video game series will now generally be represented as Psychic-type Pokémon in the Pokémon TCG. To maintain a balance among types, Pokémon that are Poison types in the video games will now be represented as Darkness types instead of Psychic types. For the time being, basic Fairy Energy can still be used in the Standard format, but that may change in the future.

Card Errata

Several cards will be issued errata, effective February 21, 2020:

• Energy Retrieval
  (Shining Legends, 59/73; Sun & Moon, 116/149; XY—Evolutions, 77/108; XY—Ancient Origins, 99/98; XY—Primal Clash, 126/160; Black & White—Plasma Blast, 80/101; Black & White, 92/114; Legendary Collection, 107/110; Base Set 2, 110/130; Base Set, 81/102) Minor text change:
  “Put up to 2 basic Energy cards from your discard pile into your hand.”
• Lum Berry
  (EX Emerald, 78/106; EX Ruby & Sapphire, 84/109) Minor text change:
  “At the end of each turn, if the Pokémon this card is attached to is affected by any Special Conditions, it recovers from all of them, and discard this card.”
• Pal Pad
  (Sun & Moon—Ultra Prism, 132/156; XY—Flashfire, 92/106) Minor text change:
  “Shuffle up to 2 Supporter cards from your discard pile into your deck.”
• Sitrus Berry
  (EX Unseen Forces, 91/115) Minor text change:
  “At the end of each turn, if the Pokémon this card is attached to has 3 or more damage counters on it, heal 30 damage from it and discard this card.”
• Hyper Potion
  (Skyridge, 127/144) Major text change:
  “Heal 120 damage from 1 of your Pokémon that has at least 2 Energy attached. If you healed any damage in this way, discard 2 Energy from it.”
• Quick Ball
  (Diamond & Pearl—Majestic Dawn, 86/100; Diamond & Pearl—Mysterious Treasures, 114/123) Major text change:
  “You can play this card only if you discard another card from your hand. Search your deck for a Basic Pokémon, reveal it, and put it into your hand. Then, shuffle your deck.”

These are considered official errata, so all versions of these cards will be legal for use in tournament play (but older ones will be played as if they had the updated text).

Plentiful Professors

The card Professor's Research will debut in Pokémon TCG: Sword & Shield. Players may remember this card's effect from the previous cards Professor Sycamore and Professor Juniper.

From now on, instead of giving the card a new name each time, the name Professor's Research will be used. If the card is updated in the future, the new professor's name will appear in the upper-right corner of the card, but the card name will remain Professor's Research.

In the Expanded format, there's already a rule that says you can't include Professor Sycamore and Professor Juniper in the same deck—players must choose one or the other. The same rule applies to Professor's Research, meaning it cannot be in the same deck as Professor Sycamore or Professor Juniper.

Pokémon Checkup

A new term called Pokémon Checkup will replace the phrase “between turns,” but it works the same way. After a player's turn is complete, you'll enter Pokémon Checkup before going to the next player's turn. Here are the steps that occur during Pokémon Checkup:

• Check for Special Conditions in this order: Poisoned, Burned, Asleep, and Paralyzed.
• Check Abilities and effects of Trainer cards that happen during Pokémon Checkup.
  • You can choose to do this step before checking for Special Conditions. However, you can't mix the two steps—for example, you can't add Poison damage, then apply an Ability, and then go back to check if a Pokémon is still Asleep.
• Check to see if any Pokémon are Knocked Out.

Recover

Back in the Black & White Series, the term “heal” was introduced. For example, the card Potion says, “Heal 30 damage from 1 of your Pokémon.” Prior to that, it would have said, “Remove 3 damage counters from 1 of your Pokémon.”

For the Sword & Shield Series, a similar term will be introduced for effects that remove Special Conditions. Going forward, this term will be “recover.” As an example, the card Pokémon Center Lady has been updated in Sword & Shield to say “Heal 60 damage from 1 of your Pokémon, and it recovers from all Special Conditions.” It still has the same effect, but now the word “recover” can be associated with Special Conditions just like “heal” is associated with damage.

Reminder Text Removal

In the past, Abilities that could be used during your turn included the reminder text “(before your attack)” to clarify that attacking was the last thing you could do in a turn. Starting with Sword & Shield, that reminder text won't appear anymore. In some cases, that reminder text could cause the text to be incorrect, since there are some Abilities that can be used during the effects of attacks. For example, if you use Persian-GX's Slash Back-GX attack and switch it with Heatran-GX, Heatran-GX's Burning Road Ability activates when it becomes Active, even though that happens during the attack. To prevent this confusion altogether, this reminder text will be removed in the Sword & Shield Series.

Regulation Marks

You may notice that cards from the Sword & Shield Series have a white box containing a letter in the bottom-left corner (for example, all cards in the Sword & Shield expansion have a “D” mark).

This is called a regulation mark, and it will be used in the future to determine which cards are legal to use in tournament play. For example, there might be a point in time when only cards with a “D” regulation mark can be used in the Standard format. This change will get more attention in the future, but for now, just take note that it's there.

There are lots of new things to learn in the Pokémon TCG: Sword & Shield Series! This is only the beginning, and there may be more changes and updates as more expansions get released. Be sure to check back at Pokemon.com for all the latest news on the Pokémon TCG!


Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/changes-coming-to-the-pokemon-tcg-with-sword-shield/

The long-awaited second round of Pokémon's merchandise drawn by the ink artist Okazu, who is very popular around the world, will finally be available at the Pokémon Center begining on January 1st, 2020. There are a wide variety of goods that are very Japanese, such as hanging scrolls, bowls, chopsticks, and Matcha Langue de Chat cookies. Also many Pokémon Card Game items such as deck cases and rubber play mats! Some of the items will also be available on the Amazon.co.jp Pokémon Store starting on January 11th, 2020 with pre-orders starting on January 1st, 2020 and are denoted with a （★） in the items list.

Artist: Okazu

Born in 1985, lives in Osaka and is a Sumi-e artist. The art style has been popular at events such as the "Qatar Sengoku Festival", "Tennoji Sanada Yukimura Hiroshi", "Osaka Nozaki Battle Festival", and the "Sekigahara Takeru Series". He drew the CD jacket of TM.Revolution in 2016 and also drew for the Marvel company's "Spider-Man" in 2017. In recent years, he has earned a high reputation in animated work and making an ink drawing.

Items:

Item List:

Hanging scroll Sumi-e series Pikachu and Rayquaza - 3,300 yen (★)
Hanging scroll Sumi-e series Entei and Suicune and Raikou - 3,300 yen (★)
Porcelain Bowl Sumi-e series - 2,200 yen (★)
Chopsticks Sumi-e series Pikachu and Rayquaza - 1,100 yen (★)
Chopsticks Sumi-e series Entei and Suicune and Raikou - 1,100 yen (★)
Matcha Langue de Chat Sumi-e series - 1,404 yen
Pokémon Card Game Damage Case Sumi-e series Pikachu and Rayquaza - 330 yen
Pokémon Card Game Damage Case Sumi-e series Entei and Suicune and Raikou - 330 yen
Pokémon Card Game Rubber Playmat Sumi-e series Pikachu and Rayquaza - 2,750 yen (★)
Pokémon Card Game Rubber Playmat Sumi-e series Entei and Suicune and Raikou - 2,750 yen (★)
Pokémon Card Game Deck Case Sumi-e series Pikachu and Rayquaza - 398 yen
Pokémon Card Game Deck Case Sumi-e series Entei and Suicune and Raikou - 398 yen
Pokémon Card Game Deck Sleeves Sumi-e series Pikachu - 792 yen (★)
Pokémon Card Game Deck Sleeves Sumi-e series Rayquaza - 792 yen (★)
Pokémon Card Game Deck Sleeves Sumi-e series Entei - 792 yen (★)
Pokémon Card Game Deck Sleeves Sumi-e series Suicune - 792 yen (★)
Pokémon Card Game Deck Sleeves Sumi-e series Raikou - 792 yen (★)
Gauze towel Sumi-e series Pikachu and Rayquaza - 660 yen (★)
Gauze towel Sumi-e series Entei and Suicune and Raikou - 660 yen (★)
T-shirt Sumi-e series Pikachu (M / L) - 3,300 yen (★)
T-shirt Sumi-e series Rayquaza (M / L) - 3,300 yen (★)
T-shirt Sumi-e series Entei (M / L) - 3,300 yen (★)
T-shirt Sumi-e series Suicune (M / L) - 3,300 yen (★)
T-shirt Sumi-e series Raikou (M / L) - 3,300 yen (★)
Soft Jacket Case for iPhone 8/7/6s/6 Sumi-e series Pikachu and Rayquaza - 2,068 yen (★)
Soft Jacket Case for iPhone 8/7/6s/6 Sumi-e series Entei and Suicune and Raikou - 2,068 yen (★)
Soft Jacket Case for iPhone Xs/X Sumi-e series Pikachu and Rayquaza - 2,200 yen (★)
Soft Jacket Case for iPhone Xs/X Sumi-e series Entei and Suicune and Raikou - 2,200 yen (★)
Clear File 2 Sheets Set Sumi-e series - 440 yen
Stainless Double Tumbler Sumi-e series Pikachu and Rayquaza - 1,650 yen (★)
Stainless Double Tumbler Sumi-e series Entei and Suicune and Raikou - 1,650 yen (★)
Sticker Set Sumi-e series Pikachu and Rayquaza - 385 yen
Sticker Set Sumi-e series Entei and Suicune and Raikou - 550 yen (★)
Mini folding Screen Collection Sumi-e series - 550 yen

Sources: https://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2019/12/191213_p01.html and https://www.pokemon-card.com/info/2019/20191213_002240.html

The official Japanese Pokémon Trading Card Game website has announced the details for the Zacian + Zamazenta Box (ザシアン＋ザマゼンタBOX) which will be released in Japan on December 27th, 2019. Exclusive Zacian and Zamazenta cards will be included in this box set. It will cost 1,500 yen plus tax.

Zacian + Zamazenta Box Details:

・ 27 cards
・ 6 Pokémon (4 types), 6 trainers (3 types), 15 basic energy cards
・ 3x Sword Booster Packs
・ 3x Shield Booster Packs
・ Tin Box

Source: https://www.pokemon-card.com/info/2019/20191213_002222.html

On January 1st, 2020, the Pokémon Card Game Sword and Shield Pokémon Center Special Limited Set - HOPPE DAISHŪGO (ソード&シールド ポケモンセンター限定セットスペシャル) will go on sale at the Pokémon Centers in Japan. The set includes a 1 booster box of both S1W Sword and S1H Shield (60 packs, 30 of each), a deck case, a playmat, 64 deck card sleeves and a Zacian and Zamazenta Sword and Shield Card Box. The set will cost 12,000 yen + tax. Images from this set have been added to an Imageboard thread.

Cancellation Notice: The official Pokémon Card Game website announced and apologized that the set was canceled due to quality concerns and would not be released on January 1st, 2020 as originally revealed.


Source: https://www.pokemon-card.com/info/2019/20191213_002226.html

The Pokémon TCG: Toxtricity V Box will be available on February 27th, 2020, at the Pokémon Center online and where Pokémon TCG products are sold.


Loaded with rebellious attitude, Toxtricity V is loud, proud, and ready to take to the Pokémon Trading Card Game stage! With power chords and plenty of brash noise to scare off rivals, this Pokémon V is not waiting around—it's jumping right into the spotlight! In the Pokémon TCG: Toxtricity V Box, you get Toxtricity V as both a foil promo card and as a massive foil oversize card, suitable for display. It also comes with four Pokémon TCG booster packs to add even more cards to your ranks. Get ready to bring the noise and add some punk attitude to your Pokémon TCG collection!

The Pokémon TCG: Toxtricity V Box includes:

• 1 foil promo card featuring Toxtricity V
• 1 oversize foil card featuring Toxtricity V
• 4 Pokémon TCG booster packs
• A code card for the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/product-gallery/toxtricity-v-box/

The Pokémon Card Game was developed by Creatures Co., Ltd. and it has been 24th years since its release. Since then, it has been sold in 13 languages and played in 77 areas of the world. Last year, the Pokémon Card Game Illustration Grandprix was held and many wonderful artists participated allowing Creatures to discover new talent. This year, the contest will be held under the theme of "Cool Pokémon Moments" where artist will have to draw artwork featuring Lizardon, Pikachu, Bangiras, Milokaross, Lucario, Genesect, Yowashi or Zacian in a forest or town setting. Not only the winners but also some of those who applied and had excellent entries may be asked to work as an authorized illustrator for Creatures Inc.

The contest application period is from December 9th, 2019 until March 31st, 2020. A maximum of 3 items can be submitted per person and need to be 1080x680 pixels in JPEG or PNG with a filesize less than 3MB.

Prizes

Grand Prix: 1 person - Prize money 300,000 yen + card of winning work
2nd place illustration excellence award: 100,000 yen per person
3rd place illustration excellence award: 100,000 yen per person
Judge Prize: 5 people will receive prize money totaling 50,000 yen

Judges

Tsunekazu Ishihara (石原恒和) - Pokémon Co., Ltd. President
Hirokazu Tanaka (田中宏和) - President, Creatures Inc.
Yuji Kitano (北野祐司) - Creatures Inc. Director Development Producer
Reiko Ujiie (氏家淳子) - Creatures Inc. Director Pokémon CG Art Studio Director
Kenichi Koga (古閑謙一) - Creatures Inc. Art Director
Hitoshi Ariga (ありがひとし) - Pokémon Card Game Certified Illustrator
Ryota Murayama (村山竜大) - Pokémon Card Game Certified Illustrator
Yuta Otani (大谷勇太) - Pokémon Card Game Certified Illustrator

At this time only residents of Japan may apply to enter the 2nd Pokémon Card Game Illustration Grand Prix. We hope you are as excited as we are for the announcement of the Top 8 submissions! Please do not reach out and contact illustrators of the Pokémon Card Game regarding the contest. Although they may be judging this Grand Prix they are not aware of the details surrounding eligibility of entrants. These illustrators are currently busy drawing new beautiful illustrations for you to enjoy.

Source: https://www.creatures.co.jp/igp2/

On December 19th, 2019, some of the most popular art from the past Berry's forest, Ghost's castle merchandise line will be used in Pokémon Card Game related goods and will be available at the Pokémon Centers! This is the same day that the new Pokémon Card Station Mega Tokyo will open! These fantastic and colorful illustrations by Kayo Horaguchi (ホラグチカヨ) feature hand drawn art in cool neon colors and will be featured on flip deck cases, deck shields and rubber play mats. The merchandise will also be available on the Amazon Pokémon Store starting on December 28th, 2019 with pre-orders available starting on December 21st, 2019.

Items:

Item List:

Pokémon Card Game Flip Deck Case Berry's forest, Ghost's castle - Castle - 2,200 yen
Pokémon Card Game Flip Deck Case Berry's forest, Ghost's castle - Forest - 2,200 yen
Pokémon Card Game Flip Deck Case NeonColor - 2,200 yen
Pokémon Card Game Deck Shields Berry's forest, Ghost's castle - Castle - 792 yen
Pokémon Card Game Deck Shields Berry's forest, Ghost's castle - Forest - 792 yen
Pokémon Card Game Deck Shields NeonColor - 792 yen
Pokémon Card Game Rubber Playmat Berry's forest, Ghost's castle - Castle - 2,750 yen
Pokémon Card Game Rubber Playmat Berry's forest, Ghost's castle - Forest - 2,750 yen
Pokémon Card Game Rubber Playmat NeonColor - 2,750 yen

Source: https://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2019/12/191206_p03.html

On Thursday, December 19th, 2019, the Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo space will expand! The world's first Pokémon GO official space, "Pokémon GO Lab", the sweets take-out shop "Pikachu Sweets by Pokémon Cafe" and the largest "Pokémon Card Station Mega Tokyo" will open. In addition, a kids play space on the 2nd floor of the Sunshine City Alpa, has been redesigned with a "Pokémon Kids TV" design!

Pokémon GO Lab

The world's first Pokémon GO official space, "Pokémon GO Lab", will open at the Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo and it is made to look like a gym from Pokémon GO. There will also be a life-sized Dr. Willow out front! Enjoy shopping for Pokémon GO's original goods, find friends, having trainer battles, and other fun activities are available at the Pokémon GO Lab. An announcement regarding "Pokémon GO Lab" will be posted on the Pokémon Center Staff Voice page on December 6th, 2019.

Pikachu Sweets by Pokémon Cafe

Part of the menu has been unveiled! There are lots of fun and delicious menu items, such as a cupcake inspired by Pikachu, a playful Baumkuchen cake with Pichu, Pikachu and Raichu cut-outs on top as well as a latte with a random pattern.

Business Hours: From 10:00 to 20:00
* Same as the business hours of Sunshine City Alpa.
* From December 20th to 25th, it will be extended until 21:00.

Pokémon Card Station Mega Tokyo

The largest Pokémon Card Station at a Pokémon Center will open at the Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo! There will also be a special battle table inspired by “V” from the Pokémon Card Game Sword and Shield. At Pokémon Card Station, Pokémon Card Events are held every day! The Pokémon Card staff member will welcome you to a battling space and they will answer anything about Pokémon cards.

Pokémon Kids TV Play Space

A kids play space on the 2nd floor of the Sunshine City Alpa has been redesigned with a "Pokémon Kids TV" design! You can enjoy Pokémon-related puzzles and watch "Pokémon Kids TV" videos on a Pichu shaped tv.

Source: https://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2019/11/191129_p01.html

Today, The Pokémon Company International and Nintendo shared more information regarding the recently discovered Gigantamax Snorlax, Evolutions of Grookey, Scorbunny, and Sobble, and the Legendary Pokémon Zacian and Zamazenta, for the Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield video games, available now exclusively on the Nintendo Switch system. High resolution artwork and screenshots from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.

MORE POKÉMON SIGHTED IN POKÉMON SWORD AND POKÉMON SHIELD AND COMING TO THE POKÉMON TRADING CARD GAME

Over 50 Galar Region Pokémon Make Their Pokémon TCG Debut in New Sword & Shield Expansion, Featuring Powerful New Game Mechanic, Pokémon VMAX


The Pokémon Company International also unveiled Sword & Shield, the first new expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game: Sword & Shield Series that is based on the latest video games. Sword & Shield will offer a new type of card and game mechanic called Pokémon VMAX—beautifully illustrated and powerful cards that showcase Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon such as Gigantamax Snorlax. Trainers will be able to collect, trade, and play with Pokémon VMAX when the set launches around the world on February 7, 2020.

POKéMON SWORD AND POKéMON SHIELD


Gigantamax Snorlax
Type: Normal
Height: 114'10"+
Weight: ???
Ability: Immunity / Thick Fat

Thanks to the power of Gigantamax, the Berry seeds and small rocks that were tangled in Snorlax’s belly fur have undergone explosive growth. With a tree sprouting upon its belly, Gigantamax Snorlax has the majesty of a great mountain. Even though it almost never moves, Gigantamax Snorlax is said to be one of the strongest Dynamax Pokémon discovered. When the time comes for it to battle, it lifts its upper body by just a tiny amount and attacks by flailing with its arms and legs—actions that actually pack a tremendous punch. When Snorlax is Gigantamaxed, its Normal-type attacks will be transformed into G-Max Replenish. G-Max Replenish doesn’t just deal damage to targets—it can also restore any Berries that Gigantamax Snorlax’s allies have eaten during the battle.

Gigantamax Snorlax will appear more frequently in Max Raid Battles from Wednesday, December 4, until early January 1. Trainers can check out the Pokémon Dens that dot the Wild Area to battle this gigantic form of Snorlax. A connection to the internet will be required to participate in Max Raid Battles. Connecting their Nintendo Switch system to the internet will automatically enable Trainers to encounter the latest Pokémon appearing in the Wild Area. Players can also achieve the same results manually by opening the X menu in their game, selecting Mystery Gift, and then selecting Get the Wild Area News.

The Evolution of First Partner Pokémon

Thwackey
Category: Beat Pokémon
Type: Grass
Height: 2'4"
Weight: 30.9 lbs.
Ability: Overgrow

Grookey’s Evolution has caused its stick to change as well. The stick has split into two, and it uses them to keep rhythm. To be able to drum faster and longer than anyone else, it devotes itself entirely to its practice with these sticks. Sometimes Thwackey becomes so focused on its practice that it doesn’t even hear the orders of its Trainer. To develop its sense of rhythm, Thwackey keeps the beat alive during its daily life. It walks while swaying back and forth to a beat and drumming with its sticks. Some Thwackey have even been seen to keep rhythm while eating.


Rillaboom
Category: Drummer Pokémon
Type: Grass
Height: 6'11"
Weight: 198.4 lbs.
Ability: Overgrow

As Thwackey evolves, its two sticks develop into two sticks and a stump drum. In battle, Rillaboom unleashes powerful sound waves with its drumming and throws opponents about by controlling the roots of its stump. The skills it honed while it was a Thwackey are put on full display. Rillaboom has a gentle nature and won’t involve itself in trivial fights. However, it is extremely sensitive to any actions that could risk the harmony around it and keeps such actions strictly in check. Rillaboom also has a strong sense of solidarity with others, and it will fight ferociously when its allies are in trouble.


Raboot
Category: Rabbit Pokémon
Type: Fire
Height: 2'
Weight: 19.8 lbs.
Ability: Blaze

The fur that covers Raboot’s body has changed to become more effective against cold weather. This thick fur is also good for controlling the Pokémon’s fire energy, which allows it to unleash its full power in a shorter amount of time. The temperature on its brow and the soles of its feet has increased since evolving, and Raboot uses these areas to deal flaming-hot headbutts and kicks. Favoring the powerful legs it gained through Evolution, Raboot keeps both hands tucked into the thick fur around its waist when it acts. To better train its kicking attacks, Raboot tries not to use its hands at all, which also seems to be effective in keeping it from losing body heat. It’s also not unusual for Raboot to jump high and kick down Berries that grow in tall trees, juggling them on its feet as it eats them.


Cinderace
Category: Striker Pokémon
Type: Fire
Height: 4'7"
Weight: 72.8 lbs.
Ability: Blaze

Cinderace has excellent physical abilities and boasts some of the best skills among all Pokémon when it comes to explosive force, jumping ability, and kicking power. It’s got a strong core and great balance, meaning that it can unleash powerful kicks from any position. Cinderace attacks using a soccer ball made of fire, which it creates by pouring its fire energy into a small stone. It plays with opponents by using its artful footwork—kicking its ball about as it feints this way or that to throw opponents off in their timing or putting a spin on the ball for an attack that’s hard to evade.


Drizzile
Category: Water Lizard Pokémon
Type: Water
Height: 2'4"
Weight: 25.4 lbs.
Ability: Torrent

Drizzile uses its long and dexterous tongue, which is coated in mucus, both for battle and for eating. This tongue is usually kept within its mouth, but when necessary, it can be launched in a quick shot to strike at Drizzile’s prey. It’s only during these moments that this usually lethargic Pokémon demonstrates a shocking degree of focus. Drizzile is a very cautious Pokémon. It sets up numerous traps in the area where it lives, using the Water-type moves it excels in. It also engages in hit-and-run tactics utilizing the landscape around it and devises strategies that take full advantage of its ability to turn invisible when wet.


Inteleon
Category: Secret Agent Pokémon
Type: Water
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 99.6 lbs.
Ability: Torrent

Inteleon’s rail-thin body hides a variety of surprising tricks within it. Its fingertips can fire out water that has been compressed within its body—shooting it out at a speed of Mach 3—to hit opponents where they’re weakest. Inteleon also has special lenses in its eyes and a sharp knife hidden in its tail. These hidden tricks allow it to adapt to any situation. Inteleon possesses great intellect and thinks deeply about things, calmly and deliberately. It is also known for its chivalrous behavior. In battle, it analyzes the weaknesses and habits of its opponents to devise strategies against them. Inteleon also appears to show absolute loyalty to Trainers it has recognized as worthy.

New Details about the Legendary Pokémon Zacian and Zamazenta

Zacian
Category: Warrior Pokémon
Type: Fairy/Steel
Height: 9'2"
Weight: 782.6 lbs.
Ability: Intrepid Sword

Zacian attacks its foes using the sword it grips in its mouth. The sword’s edge is extremely sharp and can tear through the thick scales of Dragon-type Pokémon as if they were paper. Zacian dashes through the battlefield to strike its enemies with the speed of a swift wind. Its graceful movements are beautiful to behold and have been compared to a dance. Zacian’s slashing attacks possess a speed that makes them impossible to see with the naked eye, and those hit by its blade are cut down before they can even feel pain from the blow. With this Steel-type physical move, Behemoth Blade, the sword in Zacian’s mouth grows to gigantic proportions and is used to slice at a target. It is especially strong against Dynamax Pokémon, and the impact of it slams through a Dynamax Pokémon’s body to deal devastating damage. The destructive power of this move is said to be enough to cut the ocean in two.


Zamazenta
Category: Warrior Pokémon
Type: Fighting/Steel
Height: 9'6"
Weight: 1730.6 lbs.
Ability: Dauntless Shield

Zamazenta fends off the attacks of foes by using the golden shield that covers its front. The shield’s strength is so formidable that even the sharp claws of Dragon-type Pokémon cannot leave a single scratch upon it. No battlefield, no matter how terrible, can make Zamazenta flinch in its resolve. It will charge the enemy lines head on to defeat its opponents. Its shield-like armor provides impregnable defense but is also a weapon to be used in powerful attacks. When Zamazenta bashes into opponents with all its might, it’s said that the destructive force is enough to put cracks in the land and that the resulting shock wave can lay waste to hundreds of enemies. With this Steel-type physical move, Behemoth Bash, the winged armor on Zamazenta’s front grows to gigantic proportions and is used to bash into a target with devastating force. It is especially strong against Dynamax Pokémon, and the impact of it slams right through a Dynamax Pokémon’s body to deal devastating damage. The destructive power of this move is said to be enough to bore straight through towering mountains.

POKéMON TRADING CARD GAME

Pokémon VMAX to Debut in the Pokémon TCG


Pokémon VMAX evolve from Pokémon V and feature Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon, as seen in the recently launched Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield video games. These cards have massive HP and powerful attacks, but when a Pokémon VMAX is Knocked Out, the player’s opponent will take three Prize cards.High resolution card artwork from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.

First Expansion of the Pokémon TCG: Sword & Shield Series Arrives on February 7, 2020

Trainers can look forward to collecting Pokémon VMAX cards like Snorlax VMAX and Lapras VMAX—both in their Gigantamax forms—in the new Sword & Shield expansion from The Pokémon Company International, releasing worldwide starting February 7, 2020.


Available in booster packs, theme decks, Elite Trainer Boxes, and special collections, Sword & Shield introduces more than 50 Pokémon from the Galar region, including Rillaboom, Cinderace, and Inteleon, Galarian forms like Galarian Ponyta, as well as the Legendary Pokémon Zacian and Zamazenta as Pokémon V.


Key cards from the set include:

• 17 Pokémon V and 12 full-art Pokémon V, including Zacian V and Zamazenta V
• Four Pokémon VMAX, including Snorlax VMAX and Lapras VMAX
• 35 Trainer cards, including four full-art Supporter cards
• One Special Energy card

Meowth VMAX Special Collection Provides First Chance to Receive Pokémon V and Pokémon VMAX

Trainers eager to be among the first to pick up Pokémon V and Pokémon VMAX cards can look for the new Meowth VMAX Special Collection, releasing on January 3, 2020. The Meowth VMAX Special Collection contains five booster packs, one Meowth V, one Meowth VMAX, and one oversize Meowth VMAX.

YouTube Clip - Familiar Pokémon are evolving in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wW23hdGYXV8

The Pokémon Center Singapore has announced that they will be stocking new Pokémon Trading Card accessories starting on November 29th, 2019 at 10am.


Rejoice trainers! Are you looking for a new set of accessories for your Pokemon Trading Card Games(TCG)? Well, look no further! We have a upcoming release card flip deck case, card deck shield and card rubber playground designs coming to you soon in Pokemon Center Singapore on 29th November 2019, from 10 am onwards!


Card Flip Deck Case Sun & Moonlight - S$35.00
Card Flip Deck Case Pokemon Caricature - S$35.00
Card Flip Deck Case Pokemon World Market - S$35.00
Card Flip Deck Case Gengar de Chilling!? - S$35.00


Card Deck Shield Sun & Moonlight Umbreon - S$15.00
Card Deck Shield Sun & Moonlight Espeon - S$15.00
Card Deck Shield Pokemon Caricature - S$15.00
Card Deck Shield Pokemon World Market - S$15.00
Card Deck Shield Gengar de Chilling!? - S$15.00


Card Rubber Playboard Sun & Moonlight - S$40.00
Card Rubber Playboard Pokemon Caricature - S$40.00
Card Rubber Playboard Pokemon World Market - S$40.00
Card Rubber Playboard Gengar de Chilling!? - S$40.00

※ All prices are including tax.
※ Please take note that the release date and prices are subject to change without notice.
※ Photographs are for illustrative purposes only. The actual product may differ in colour and design.
※ Stock availability may differ at various times. Please check in-store for details.
※ Quantity of products are limited and available on a first-come-first-serve basis.
※ Products are only available whilst stocks last. In the event the item is out of stock, we apologize in advance for any inconvenience caused.
※ To ensure availability of items for all customers, a quantity restriction per item may be imposed on each customer.

Source: https://www.facebook.com/Pokemon.official.Singapore/