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Nov 17 2009
Arceus Theme Decks
Stepping out of ancient times comes a Pokémon so mighty that legends say it shaped the Pokémon universe! The Pokémon TCG: Platinum—Arceus expansion introduces the Alpha Pokémon Arceus and its multiple Energy types. So, harness and wield this awesome power or rise to its incredible challenge! Capture previously unseen Pokémon LV. X to aid you in this titanic struggle, and turn the tide of battle with all-new Trainer and Stadium cards. Prepare to face your greatest test...
Flamemaster Theme Deck Stormshaper Theme Deck
Make your opponent feel the burn as Fire Arceus unleashes its Bright Flame attack, and keep the damage coming with the Trainer card Energy Restore as you racet oward victory! Bring Tangrowth into the equation and inflict some tag-team trouble on already weakened Pokémon with its devastataing Swallow Up attack or use Leaf Guard to both defend and attack at the same time. Only those who play with fire can become the Flamemaster!
Stormshaper Theme Deck
Shocks are in store for your opponents with this Lightning Arceus-led deck. Vary your Active Pokémon and attacks at breakneck speed with the Alpha Pokémon's Lightning Turn attack and, as if that weren't enough, use the Pokémon Tool Expert Belt to both boost your Pokémon HP and increase the damage...as well as the devastation of your attacks! But beware, pitfalls await the unwary Trainer who allows a Pokémon to be Knocked Out while using the Expert Belt...so shape your storms carefully!
Each theme deck contains 1 complete 60-card deck. Many of the cards exist in multiples to provide a more enjoyable playing experience.
Source: http://go-pokemon.com/tcg/news/articles/145.html
Flamemaster Theme Deck Stormshaper Theme Deck
Make your opponent feel the burn as Fire Arceus unleashes its Bright Flame attack, and keep the damage coming with the Trainer card Energy Restore as you racet oward victory! Bring Tangrowth into the equation and inflict some tag-team trouble on already weakened Pokémon with its devastataing Swallow Up attack or use Leaf Guard to both defend and attack at the same time. Only those who play with fire can become the Flamemaster!
Stormshaper Theme Deck
Shocks are in store for your opponents with this Lightning Arceus-led deck. Vary your Active Pokémon and attacks at breakneck speed with the Alpha Pokémon's Lightning Turn attack and, as if that weren't enough, use the Pokémon Tool Expert Belt to both boost your Pokémon HP and increase the damage...as well as the devastation of your attacks! But beware, pitfalls await the unwary Trainer who allows a Pokémon to be Knocked Out while using the Expert Belt...so shape your storms carefully!
Each theme deck contains 1 complete 60-card deck. Many of the cards exist in multiples to provide a more enjoyable playing experience.
Source: http://go-pokemon.com/tcg/news/articles/145.html
Nov 16 2009
Pokémon Rumble TCG
From the TV to the tabletop, you can play Pokémon Rumble wherever you want! Pokémon TCG: Rumble is a fast-paced card game that up to seven people can play at the same time! Using actual Pokémon Trading Card Game cards, players take turns rolling special dice and trying to Knock Out Pokémon in the Battle Royale to claim the last Pokémon standing! The player with the most points is the winner!Pokémon TCG: Rumble is easy to learn, and every game is sure to be different! Coming December 2nd! Pokémon TCG: Rumble is sold separately and not required to play the Pokémon Rumble video game.
Each Pokémon TCG: Rumble game allows up to seven players to open the box and compete in a true Battle Royale with the goal of being the last Pokémon standing. The fast-paced card game is played on a playmat where the simple roll of the dice can decide your fate.
To play the game, simply place your markers to guess which Pokémon cards will outlast the others, roll the Energy dice to figure out which move you can use and roll the Target die to find out which Pokémon you will attack! Score points for each Pokémon you Knock Out and score even bigger if your marker is on the last Pokémon standing.
Features:
* 1 Battle Royale Playmat
* 16 exclusive Pokémon TCG cards with foil Rumble logos, including 3 all-foil cards. Each card uses Pokémon art from the WiiWare Pokémon Rumble title.
* 4 Energy Dice & 1 Target Die
* 14 Player Markers (2 per player)
This is the same set that was released earlier in Japan. For more information about the Japanese set, see the archived news article.
Source: http://www.pokemonrumble.com/
Nov 02 2009
3 New Platinum Arceus Cards Revealed
Three new Platinum Arceus cards were revealed today. The latest Pokémon card game expansion set, Platinum: Arceus, will be released on November 4th. Below is information about the newly revealed card.
Fire-type Arceus
Reflecting the heat of the sun, this Fire-type Arceus (AR3) charges forth to take on all foes! It can unleash the incendiary Bright Flame attack, a searing move that delivers 80 damage. A heavy blow, especially for a Basic Pokémon! The only downside to Bright Flame is that you may have to discard 2 Energy attached to Arceus, but this is dependent on a coin flip, and is a small price to pay for the kind of inferno Arceus can create. Fire-type Arceus is sure to become a centerpiece for your Fire deck.
Grass-type Arceus
Boasting distinctive green markings, the Grass-type Arceus (AR2) brings your Bench to life in impressive fashion. Like most of the Arceus cards, this Arceus has only one attack—an attack that can be the difference between victory and defeat! Leaf Refresh does 30 damage to the Defending Pokémon, but more important, it removes 3 damage counters from each of your Benched Pokémon and keeps them healthy enough to join the fight whenever they’re called upon! With the Grass-type Arceus your defenses against attacks on your Bench are stronger than ever before.
Darkness-type Arceus
The Darkness-type Arceus (AR1) begins our preview series of Arceus cards available in the Platinum—Arceus expansion. Standing tall in front of a total eclipse, this Arceus performs best when you’re behind in the game. Its Prize Count attack does 20 damage, but if you have more Prize cards left than your opponent, you’ll do an extra 60 damage! When you start to struggle, the Darkness-type Arceus could be exactly what you need to fight your way back into the game.
Source: http://go-pokemon.com/tcg/cards/featured/pl4/
Fire-type Arceus
Reflecting the heat of the sun, this Fire-type Arceus (AR3) charges forth to take on all foes! It can unleash the incendiary Bright Flame attack, a searing move that delivers 80 damage. A heavy blow, especially for a Basic Pokémon! The only downside to Bright Flame is that you may have to discard 2 Energy attached to Arceus, but this is dependent on a coin flip, and is a small price to pay for the kind of inferno Arceus can create. Fire-type Arceus is sure to become a centerpiece for your Fire deck.
Grass-type Arceus
Boasting distinctive green markings, the Grass-type Arceus (AR2) brings your Bench to life in impressive fashion. Like most of the Arceus cards, this Arceus has only one attack—an attack that can be the difference between victory and defeat! Leaf Refresh does 30 damage to the Defending Pokémon, but more important, it removes 3 damage counters from each of your Benched Pokémon and keeps them healthy enough to join the fight whenever they’re called upon! With the Grass-type Arceus your defenses against attacks on your Bench are stronger than ever before.
Darkness-type Arceus
The Darkness-type Arceus (AR1) begins our preview series of Arceus cards available in the Platinum—Arceus expansion. Standing tall in front of a total eclipse, this Arceus performs best when you’re behind in the game. Its Prize Count attack does 20 damage, but if you have more Prize cards left than your opponent, you’ll do an extra 60 damage! When you start to struggle, the Darkness-type Arceus could be exactly what you need to fight your way back into the game.
Source: http://go-pokemon.com/tcg/cards/featured/pl4/
Oct 27 2009
Platinum - Arceus - Beginning Door
A new Platinum Arceus card was revealed today. The latest Pokémon card game expansion set, Platinum: Arceus, will be released on November 4th. Below is information about the newly revealed card.Beginning Door (82/99), a Trainer card with the sole purpose of moving an Arceus card from your deck to your hand. Since it’s a Trainer card, you can play more than one per turn. This, in turn, allows you to load your Bench with Arceus before your opponent can blink! Beginning Door is a portal to all kinds of opportunities in the Platinum - Arceus expansion!
Source: http://go-pokemon.com/tcg/cards/featured/pl4/
Aug 11 2008
Pokemon to Host International Video Game and Trading Card Game Championships August 16-17
Pokemon USA, Inc., the worldwide leader in trading card games and video games, today announced details for both the 2008 Pokemon(R) Trading Card Game (TCG) World Championships as well as the first-ever Pokemon Video Game Showdown, which will pit the most skilled Pokemon video game players from the U.S. and Japan against one another in a battle to determine the ultimate champion. Both events will take place August 16-17 at the Hilton in the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, bringing together hundreds of Pokemon fans from around the globe.
The Pokemon Video Game Showdown will feature 64 of the most talented players from the U.S. and Japan competing in two different age divisions. U.S. qualifiers were selected from two regional tournaments held in Los Angeles and New York on July 12 and July 19, respectively. Over 1,000 players from ages 6 to 43 came from all over the country to battle playing Pokemon Diamond or Pokemon Pearl for the opportunity to compete against the best players from Japan. Participants will strive for the chance to call themselves a champion and win a grand prize that includes a six-day vacation package for four to New York City, Honolulu, or Tokyo. Runners up will win custom Nintendo DS(TM) game systems and special Pokemon prize packs.
The 2008 Pokemon Trading Card Game World Championships follow a record-setting U.S. National Championships in June, which drew nearly 1,000 competitors. Hundreds of players from nearly 30 countries will compete in the invite-only event for the title of Pokemon TCG World Champion. The top 32 winners in each of the three age divisions will be awarded various Pokemon prizes and merchandise, including scholarship awards worth more than $100,000.
Pokemon has proved its dominance over the past 10 years as one of the most successful kid's franchises of all-time. The Pokemon animated series is broadcast in more than 30 countries in over 25 languages. Nintendo's Pokemon Diamond and Pokemon Pearl games sold more than 1 million copies in the first five days and more than 14 million copies since their launch. The Pokemon Trading Card Game is the number one collectible trading card game and boasts over 80,000 organized play members. Both championship events will promote the fun of the trading card and video games as players are required to use skill, strategy, and creativity to play.
Source: http://www.prnewswire.com/
The Pokemon Video Game Showdown will feature 64 of the most talented players from the U.S. and Japan competing in two different age divisions. U.S. qualifiers were selected from two regional tournaments held in Los Angeles and New York on July 12 and July 19, respectively. Over 1,000 players from ages 6 to 43 came from all over the country to battle playing Pokemon Diamond or Pokemon Pearl for the opportunity to compete against the best players from Japan. Participants will strive for the chance to call themselves a champion and win a grand prize that includes a six-day vacation package for four to New York City, Honolulu, or Tokyo. Runners up will win custom Nintendo DS(TM) game systems and special Pokemon prize packs.
The 2008 Pokemon Trading Card Game World Championships follow a record-setting U.S. National Championships in June, which drew nearly 1,000 competitors. Hundreds of players from nearly 30 countries will compete in the invite-only event for the title of Pokemon TCG World Champion. The top 32 winners in each of the three age divisions will be awarded various Pokemon prizes and merchandise, including scholarship awards worth more than $100,000.
Pokemon has proved its dominance over the past 10 years as one of the most successful kid's franchises of all-time. The Pokemon animated series is broadcast in more than 30 countries in over 25 languages. Nintendo's Pokemon Diamond and Pokemon Pearl games sold more than 1 million copies in the first five days and more than 14 million copies since their launch. The Pokemon Trading Card Game is the number one collectible trading card game and boasts over 80,000 organized play members. Both championship events will promote the fun of the trading card and video games as players are required to use skill, strategy, and creativity to play.
Source: http://www.prnewswire.com/
Jun 24 2008
Diamond & Pearl Legends Awakened TCG Expansion hits retail outlets nationwide on August 20, 2008
The time has come for legends to awaken! Behold some of the most powerful Pokemon of all time when the brand-new Pokemon Trading Card Game expansion Diamond & Pearl - Legends Awakened hits retail outlets nationwide on August 20, 2008. This latest installment of the best-selling Pokemon TCG features a gigantic set of more than 140 cards and is guaranteed to change game strategy for Pokemon Trainers, collectors, and fans everywhere. With the rise of the long slumbering Regigigas and the fire-wielding Heatran, as well as seven new Pokemon LV.X, Diamond & Pearl - Legends Awakened is destined to make for epic battles that soon become legendary!
Features
* New Diamond & Pearl Pokemon such as Regigigas, Heatran, and Giratina
* Seven new Pokemon LV.X including Mewtwo LV.X
* Two 60-card theme decks - Bombardment and Metal Surge
* Booster packs include 10 randomly inserted game cards for collectors and players alike
* Theme decks and parallel set cards feature an innovative look with holographic treatment
Source: http://go-pokemon.com/tcg/news/articles/78.html
