Pokémon officially reveals Phantom Forces
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The official Pokémon website has officially revealed Phantom Forces, the upcoming set being released on November 5, 2014 in English. The set is going to contain 119 cards (not including Secret cards), 7 new Pokémon-EX, Diancie's TCG debut, and new Team Flare related Pokémon Tool cards that players can attach to their opponent's Pokémon. The set is based on the Japanese Phantom Gate.
Official description
Mega Gengar-EX and Mega Manectric-EX make their debut in the upcoming XY—Phantom Forces expansion, in stores November 5! These powerful Pokémon are joined by a host of strategic cards, including more Pokémon-EX, many tough Psychic-type and Metal-type Pokémon, and even the mysterious Diancie.
Key features of Pokémon TCG: XY – Phantom Forces include:
- Two new Mega Pokémon-EX cards—The expansion features the incredibly powerful Mega Gengar-EX and Mega Manectric-EX.
- Seven new Pokémon-EX cards and four new full-art Pokémon-EX Rare Ultra cards—New Pokémon-EX cards include Gengar-EX, Manectric-EX, Malamar-EX, Florges-EX, Dialga-EX, and Aegislash-EX.
- New “Full Metal” Dialga-EX—Special card features etched artwork and solid “metal” color.
- Diancie’s Pokémon TCG debut—The Mythical Pokémon Diancie appears in the Pokémon TCG for the very first time.
- Seven “Team Flare” Trainer cards and two special “Team Flare Hyper Gear” Pokémon Tool cards—Seven Trainer cards feature Team Flare members like Lysandre and Xerosic. The two Team Flare Hyper Gear Pokémon Tool cards can be used to hinder opponent’s Pokémon, the first such cards in the Pokémon TCG.
Also revealed was a new TCG merchandise product named the Gengar Spirit Link 2-pack. Exclusive to participating GameStop locations starting October 13 , it includes two booster packs from the Furious Fists expansion, as well as the Gengar Spirit Link Pokémon Trainer card that debuts in the next Pokémon TCG expansion, XY—Phantom Forces.
Gengar-EX and Mega Gengar-EX are listed as 34/119 and 35/119. Also revealed is the Gengar Spirit Link Trainer Card, numbered 95/119. Their images can be viewed below.
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The descriptions for the two Theme Decks were also posted, revealing a ton of new Pokémon in the expansion.
Burning Winds
Carry a fiery storm under your wings with the Burning Winds theme deck! Let Talonflame light up the sky with Jet Shoot, while Venomoth stirs up a Dizzying Wind to keep a foe guessing—and with Yanmega’s Windfall to refill your hand, you can fly the unfriendly skies with ease. Add in Pyroar’s Flare Command and Loudred’s Energy Press to turn your opponent’s resources in your favor, and total air superiority could be yours!
Bolt Twister
Lightning and water make a dangerous combination—for your opponents! Galvantula can spin a bright Electroweb, while Heliolisk powers up its Parabolic Spark. At the same time, Kingler can drop the big Crabhammer, and Feraligatr’s Hyper Whirlpool is ready to pull the foe under. To maximize your odds, Frillish and Jellicent confuse and befuddle opposing Pokémon—sometimes the path to victory takes a few twists and turns, and sometimes you can bolt to the top!
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