Pokemon TCG Will Finally Type-Shift Tera Pokemon In Scarlet & Violet: Obsidian Flames

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The Pokemon TCG has announced the third release of its Scarlet & Violet era, with Obsidian Flames finally introducing type-changing terastallised Pokemon to the game.

Scheduled for launch on August 11, Obsidian Flames will also feature probably one of the era’s biggest money cards so far, with the Dark-type Charizard ex sure to shift a few packs.

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While terastallised Pokemon have been a part of the TCG since the Scarlet & Violet base set earlier this year, up to now they’ve mostly stayed within the confines of the Pokemon’s original type. For instance, Noivern ex from the upcoming Paldea Evolved is still a Dragon-type, while Pikachu ex is still Electric.

Starting with Obsidian Flames, terastallised Pokemon ex cards will now better reflect the mechanic in the Scarlet & Violet video games, and change up the usual typings of that Pokemon. As mentioned, so it has been confirmed we’ll see a Dark-type Charizard ex, but also a Lightning-type Tyranitar ex, and a Water-type Dragonite ex.

Interestingly, these Pokemon will use their usual type’s energy cards when attacking, meaning Charizard ex will make use of Fire-type energy. However, they’ll have the weaknesses and resistances of their new type. As usual for ex Pokemon, if they’re knocked out, your opponent will take two Prize cards over the usual one.

While not much more information has been revealed about Obsidian Flames, it was confirmed that the expansion will have a similar number of secret and alt-art rares to other recent releases. This includes a total of six Tera ex Pokemon, alongside 15 more non-Tera ex cards. There will also be 12 illustration rare Pokemon, six illustration rare Pokemon & Trainer cards, 12 full-art etched Pokemon ex