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Pokémon TCG Pocket: Triumphant Light Expansion Unveiled

by Sadie May 04,2025

The Pokemon TCG landscape has been transformed with the introduction of The Triumphant Light Cards, adding 96 new cards to the mix and reshaping the meta. This expansion introduces a new booster pack featuring the mythical Pokemon, Arceus, alongside an innovative battle mechanic called Link Abilities.

Arceus's arrival, along with the introduction of Link Abilities, has significantly altered gameplay. This new ability allows Pokemon to execute combined effects when playing with Arceus or Arceus EX, adding a thrilling layer of strategy to the game.

Arceus EX

The star of the Triumphant Light set is undoubtedly Arceus EX, classified under the prestigious four-diamond rarity. Arceus's Fabled Lustre ability grants immunity to all special conditions, while its Ultimate Force attack inflicts 70 damage plus additional damage for each benched Pokemon. Here are the detailed stats for Arceus EX:

  • Rarity: four-diamond, 2-star, 3-star, crown
  • HP: 140
  • ATK: 70
  • ATK Energy: Three Colorless
  • Retreat Cost: 2
  • Weakness: Fighting
  • Ability: Fabled Lustre
  • Attack: Ultimate Force

Arceus also enhances its fellow Pokemon through Link Abilities, which include Power Link, Resilience Link, Vigor Link, Speed Link, and Cunning Link. These abilities revolutionize the game by offering powerful and dynamic combinations for players.

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Other Prominent Game Cards

Alongside Arceus EX, other notable cards in the Triumphant Light set include:

  • Leafeon EX with Solar Beam and Forest Breath abilities.
  • Carnivine with Power Link and Vine Whip.
  • Glaceon EX with Snow Terrain and Freezing Wind.
  • Crobat with Darkness Fang and Cunning Link.
  • Probopass, boasting a formidable defensive unit of 90.

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Decks

As the meta evolves, here are some of the top new decks for Triumphant Light:

  • Deck 1: Arceus EX & Dialga EX
  • Deck 2: Arceus EX & Carnivine
  • Deck 3: Arceus EX & Darkrai EX
  • Deck 4: Darkrai EX & Staraptor
  • Deck 5: Leafeon EX & Celebi EX
  • Deck 6: Arceus EX & Crobat
  • Deck 7: Infernape EX & Arceus EX

Featured Cards

The Triumphant Light set introduces 75 base set cards and 21 marvelous cards, totaling 96 cards. This includes several rare cards and one hyper rare card. Key trainer and supporter cards such as Adaman, Irida, Barry, and the Celestic Town Elder are also added. Adaman and Irida stand out as key supporters, with Irida capable of healing 40 damage and Adaman reducing damage on metal-type monsters.

Conclusion

While the Triumphant Light set may be smaller than sets like Genetic Apex or Space-Time Smackdown, it packs a punch with its compact yet powerful card selection. Securing all the top cards might require both luck and a significant investment. The introduction of Link Abilities promises to evolve battle strategies, making now an exciting time to dive into the game.