One such card is the evolution of Vanillite found in the Darkness Ablaze expansion, Vanillish. For only a single water energy, this stage 2 pokemon can deal minor, but quick, 30 damage per attack with a chance to make the foe Paralyzed. With a bit of luck during the coin flips, this can leave the adversary crippled and weakened, unable to respond. Not only can this allow trainers to dominate the battle, but it can also give them time to draw and play Vanillish's evolution, Vanilluxe; an ice pokemon that is even more adept at freezing f

Reshiram & Charizard began burning up the scene when this card was released with the Unbroken Bonds expansion. Their Flare Strike attack, although it cannot be used on consecutive turns, can sufficiently scorch foes. During turns when they can't, they can use Outrage instead, which increases in damage as Reshiram & Charizard lose health, potentially doing a maximum of 290. Last but not least, their Double Blaze GX move can decimate the opposing pokemon's HP with 300 damage, which is enough to knock out most adversaries in a single t

It is a normal attack as well, so, unlike Pokemon GX attacks, it can be used repeatedly. This kind of move, usually called "Hydro Pump", has been seen on water type pokemon cards since some of the earliest sets featuring the very first water starter line . Blastoise was the original user of this watery weapon, though variants have flourished since its incept

The Pokemon Power of this Ghost-type , Deep Sleep, makes it very difficult for the sleeping foe to awaken, requiring them to flip two coins without getting any tails. There is little defense or counter against this strategy, as opponents cannot recall Pokemon that are Asleep unless they use an item or Pokemon Power of their

Dragon-type cards don't always need to be in a dragon-themed deck, as this Reshiram & Zekrom card would be quite at home in many dual-type Fire and Lighting decks. Since Fire decks often possess cards with lots of energy-burning , players should use some energy recovery tactics from these kinds of decks to aid this mighty duo in bat

Dark Pokemon (not to be confused with Dark-type Pokemon ) and Light Pokemon are pocket monsters who have inherited some traits from their trainers. The latter are those that were raised with love and care, resulting in usually higher HP, more serene card art, as well as moves that imply altruism or kindness. Some end up being merely more friendly in appearance, though a select few are mighty additions to a trainer's d

Their Guiding Flame move makes Light Ninetales a bit more versatile, as it allows the card to help a fallen Baby or Basic Pokemon ally back onto the Bench. Since this move is so low-cost, it can still be useful even after a couple of Fire Bla

Not guaranteed to hit but when it does, it can even take out an enemy Dark Dragonite. This card also has a great Pokemon Power called Summon Minions, which lets Dark Dragonite's trainer place two Basic Pokemon from the deck to the Bench as reinforceme

Tag Team cards are a variation in the Pokemon TCG of GX cards that depict 2 pokemon who usually share at least 1 type. To make things a bit less chaotic, all Tag Team cards are considered Basic pokemon , Dead Space Remake even if the card depicts an evolved mons

This finishing blow will take some time to set up, even with energy search cards, however, the Grass-typing of this Ultra Beast duo grants trainers some great ways to build up energy relatively quickly. Pokemon cards of this type sometimes carry abilities that can attach energy cards from one's deck, hand, or discard pile to an ally with little to no effort, so a Grass deck themed around this should be able to bring out Pheromosa & Buzzwole's true potent

In addition, like its previous evolutionary form, Light Dragonite has a wave-related attack that prevents certain aspects of enemy moves. In this case, Light Wave prevents all effects done with the exception of damage, meaning that it will be impossible for the enemy to set a special condition, or any other adverse effects, upon Light Dragonite. Being Colorless-type also means that this card can potentially fit into almost any kind of deck for supreme useability and versatil

A legendary Psychic-type duo from the Unified Minds expansion that scratches a huge nostalgia itch for many long-time fans of this franchise. With one of the better Abilities out of all Tag Team cards, Mewtwo & Mew's Perfection gives them access to all attacks from their allies on the Bench or in the discard pile. Though, the energy requirements for those attacks still need to be

During the launch of the main Generation 2 Pokemon games, the TCG released related cards in the Neo Destiny expansion that reflected the direction the franchise was heading. With a heavier focus on the morality of trainers and how Pokemon are treated by NPCs in-game, two new groups were establis

Dark Pokemon, which should not be confused with Dark-type Pokemon , are pocket monsters who have turned to the shadier side of things, almost always due to their trainer being such a character themselves. Their moves and card art reflect their more sinister nature, although some are merely all bark and no bite. However, a few live up to their ominous reputation for being foes that players wish to av