With the new expansion,, several Pokémon have received fresh new cards, different from their variants. Many of these changes have shown significant improvements over what players are accustomed to, giving some Pokémon a fresh and exciting feel. 's new cards have stirred up the meta, leaving some players struggling to decide which cards to use. Meanwhile, some improved cards have elevated previously mediocre decks, making them far more competitive.
These revamped cards offer more than just updated artwork – they feature different HP totals, new attacks, enhanced abilities, and more versatile strategic applications. Players looking to shake up their decks need to look at how these cards have changed and explore ways to incorporate them into their current strategies.
The Electabuzz serves as a safer and far more consistent card compared to its variant. Its new attack, Thunder Spear, does 40 damage to one of the opponent's Pokémon, giving the player some freedom about what target they pick. This can be an important move when dealing with strong ex cards, which may be retreated when worn down. This, combined with a solid 70 HP, makes for an impressive card.
Type
Stage
HP
Attacks + Abilities
Lightning
Basic
70
Thunder Spear: This attack does 40 damage to 1 of your opponent’s Pokémon.
This card stands out, especially when compared to its variant, a card that is very rarely used in competitive decks. Those that have used Electabuzz will be familiar with its risky attack. It will do damage to itself in the hands of a coin-flip, making it a risky option for a 40-damage output attack. However, with the release of Electabuzz, players will have a new Lightning-type card to include with their Pikachu ex decks.
The Pidgeot evolution line is commonly used in, but the new expansion has given players another direction to take with these cards. All three Pokémon – Pidgey, Pidgeotto, and Pidgeot – receive new cards, with Pidgeot boasting an exciting ex variant. However, the real
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