Image Source: Official Website of Pokemon Card Game Japan
Pokemon Card Game Japan has revealed Riolu, Pachirisu, and other cards as part of the upcoming Scarlet ex and Violet ex sets, which will be available on January 20, 2023, for 180 yen per Booster Pack. Both sets will contain 78 cards before any SR, UR, HR, or other rarities.
The ex-mechanic will be reintroduced in this set. The ex-mechanic is identical to the other Rule Box Pokemon in that if your Pokémon gets knocked, you will receive additional Prize cards. The ex-mechanic differs in that it must evolve from a regular Pokemon (if it is an Evolution Pokemon).
It turns out that Art Rare and Special Art Rare are back in the Scarlet and Violet era! Art Rare and Special Art Rare are first introduced in VSTAR Universe which is similar to Character Rare and Character Super Rare but has no Trainer in the artwork.
Here is the detail of the revealed cards:
New Cards
Riolu
F - Punch 10
FC - Reckless Charge 50
This Pokémon also does 20 damage to itself.
Pachirisu
Ability - Electric Pouches
This Pokémon can’t be Paralyzed.
LC - Zapping Together 10+
This attack does 20 damage for each of your Benched Lightning Pokémon. This attack's damage isn't affected by Weakness.
Slowpoke
C - Rest
This Pokémon is now Asleep. Heal 20 damage from this Pokémon.
WC - Headbutt 20
Greavard
P - Mischievous Grave 10x
This attack does 10 damage for each Psychic Pokémon in your discard pile.
Pal Pad
Item
Shuffle 2 Supporter cards from your discard pile into your deck.
Art Rare & Special Art Rare Cards
Gardevoir ex
Ability - Psychic Embrace
As often as you like during your turn, you may attach a Basic Psychic Energy from your discard pile to 1 of your Psychic Pokémon. If you do, put 2 damage counters on that Pokémon. (You can't attach the Energy card to a Pokémon that will be knocked by this ability.)
PPC - Miracle Force 190
Remove all Special Conditions from this Pokémon.
Kirlia
PC - Magical Shot 30
PPC - Psychic 60+
This attack does 20 more damage for each Energy attached to your opponent's Active Pokémon.
Ralts
PC - Psyshot 30
Riolu
Pachirisu
Slowpoke
Greavard
Pokemon Card Gym First Entry Event
Besides the reveal of the regular set, Pokemon Card Game Japan also reveal a new promo card featuring Hawlucha as part of the ‘First Entry Event’. This card will be distributed to whoever is eligible when you participate in this event. You can also get an exclusive Pokemon Coin if you participate in this event.
Here is the card's detail:
Hawlucha
Ability - Flying Entry
When you play this Pokémon from your hand onto your Bench during your turn, choose 2 of your opponent’s Benched Pokémon. Put 1 damage counter on each of them.
FCC - Wing Attack 70
What do you guys think of this card? It turns out that AR and SAR are back in Scarlet and Violet! This can be a great way to collect another cool-looking card in the Scarlet and Violet era. I hope we get to see another surprise in this new era.
See the other revealed cards here:
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