Summary
While it’s hard to say thatPokemon Trading Card Game Pocket’smeta has been dominated by decks containing two ex cards and 18 trainers, that’sGiratina ex and Darkrai ex’sclaim, they’ve definitely been prominent.
The likes of Giratina ex, Articuno ex, and Palkia ex have all had their time in the sun as an only child. Unfortunately for them, and for the players who base their decks on two Pokemon/18 trainers, these are no longer viable thanks to a single, seemingly innocuous card released as part ofCelestial Guardians.
Oricorio Is One Of Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket Celestial Guardian’s Biggest Stars
For most Pokemon fans, Oricorio is a bit of a nothing Pokemon. Released inSun and Moon, the bird Pokemon has four different forms: Baile Style (Fire/Flying-type), Pom-Pom Style (Electric/Flying-type), Pa’u Style (Psychic/Flying-type), and Sensu Style (Ghost/Flying-type).
It’s not particularly strong, and apart from its gimmick, it doesn’t have a lot going for it. At first glance, its new Celestial Guardians card in Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket lives up to that disappointment. Oricorio, in its Electric and Flying-type Pom-Pom Style, has 70 HP, and deals 50 damage from two energies (one Lightning, one Colorless) from its Zzzap move. Its ability makes it a monster, though.
Safeguard prevents all damage done to Oricori by attacks from opposition Pokemon ex, effectively spelling an end to the 18-trainer meta. Any deck built with just two Pokemon ex that comes up against Oricorio should almost certainly concede straight away, given that they simply won’t be able to damage the Electric/Flying-type Pokemon.
It’ll also become a very popular card to include in any Lightning-type deck, simply because of its ability to nullify any ex Pokemon and slow down the opposition’s play.
Alongside the new Rare Candy card, Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket’s metais about to undergo one of its biggest shake-ups since the game released.
