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The Cards Of Pokémon TCG: Obsidian Flames Part 7: Tera Tyranitar Ex
Tyranitar transforms into an Electric-type in its Tera form in August 2023's Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet - Obsidian Flames.
Article Summary
- New era of Pokémon TCG began with Scarlet & Violet focusing on Paldea region.
- Obsidian Flames set introduced Tera Pokémon, changing base types.
- Tera Tyranitar Ex is a mascot card, shifting Tyranitar to an Electric-type.
- Spotlight continues on the unique artwork of the Obsidian Flames set.
With Sword & Shield officially concluded, the Scarlet & Violet era of the Pokémon TCG kicked off in March 2023 with a focus on the ninth generation of Pokémon games and the new region: Paldea. It all began with the Scarlet & Violet base set, which introduced major, lasting changes to the hobby. Now, the borders of the cards have become silver, matching the Japanese releases. Another major change is that now, each pack culminates in at least a holo-rare and two reverse holos. The major mechanic of this era is the lowercase ex, which features a double holographic pattern of a horizontal shine and a starry sparkle. Full Art exs now use a green, foil outline around the Pokémon. The Secret Rare section of expansions going forward features Full Arts, Illustration Rares and Special Illustration Rare exs, Full Art Trainers, Special Illustration Rare Trainers, and Gold Hyper Rares. On August 11, 2023, the Pokémon TCG released the third set of this era, Scarlet & Violet – Obsidian Flames, which introduced Tera Pokémon with a Tera type differing from their base type. The chase card is a Dark-type Tera Charizard ex. In today's installment of this Scarlet & Violet – Obsidian Flames art spotlight, we continue with the Electric-types.
Tyranitar gets a killer card here from 5ban Graphics. This is another Tera Pokémon ex that showcases the gem-encrusted Tyranitar as seen in the Paldean region. Here, the normally Dark-type or Ground-type (in the TCG where Ground represents Rock) Tyranitar shifts to an Electric-type. Tera Tyranitar is one of the set mascots, along with Tera Charizard, Tera Dragonite, and Revavroom.
Stay tuned for the journey through this special set as we continue to spotlight the cards and artwork of Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet – Obsidian Flames. Next time, the spotlight continues with the standard section of the set. You can read more about this iconic trading card game right here at Bleeding Cool.
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