The Pokémon Company will release the Extradimensional Crisis expansion for the Pokémon TCG Pocket Game on May 29th. The expansion will bring over 100 new cards, including Pokémon EX and the enigmatic Ultra Beasts. The highlight is Kartana and Guzzlord EX, which promise to change the competitive landscape by challenging the dominance of Darkrai EX, present in the main decks since the last updates.
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In addition to the new cards, the expansion will feature themed resources such as exclusive binders and floral displays, obtainable through Tickets. The idea is to expand customization options and encourage the creation of new decks focused on monsters from the Alola region.
Kartana can break Darkrai ex's hegemony in tournaments in Pokémon TCG Pocket
Since its introduction, Darkrai ex has established itself as a centerpiece in competitive decks. With powerful attacks and synergy with cards like Giratina ex, the Dark-type Pokémon has dominated the PvP scene. However, Kartana poses a real threat to this supremacy.
The new card requires only one Grass Energy to deal 40 damage, which increases to 60 when the opponent is weak to the Grass type, as is the case with Darkrai ex. Thus, this low cost and direct impact make Kartana a valuable asset in strategic matchups.
Combined with cards like Leaf Cape, which offers additional toughness, and Erika, which restores life points, Kartana fits well into Decidueye ex-based decks, which have already been considered versatile in recent seasons.
Guzzlord ex challenges strategies centered on energy accumulation
Another highlight of the new expansion is Guzzlord ex, which uses its Grindcore attack to remove energy from the opponent. Furthermore, this ability can destabilize decks that rely on gradual power building, especially those using Giratina ex as offensive support.
By reducing the opponent's attacking capacity, Guzzlord ex can redefine the dynamics of ranked matches. Specialized forums are already discussing its potential to counter dominant strategies and open up space for more varied compositions.
Expansion expands Alola's repertoire and offers exclusive in-game items
Extradimensional Crisis also marks the return of Pokémon from the Alola region and the debut of Type Null in the Pocket TCG. Players can unlock a binder with an exclusive Ultra Beasts design and use a new floral display to display their favorite cards.
These items will be available through Tickets and special events from June 11th to June 28th. This update strengthens the game's mission to maintain a visually engaging and rewarding experience.
