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Pokémon TCG Value Watch: Battle Styles in September 2021
Today, let's see how the cards of Sword & Shield – Battle Styles, which came out in March 2021, are doing. Battle Styles graphic Credit: Pokémon TCG Here are the top valued cards of Pokémon TCG: Sword & Shield – Battle Styles with market values observed on TCGPlayer as of this writing: Rapid Strike Urshifu VMAX Alternate Art 170/163: $84.04 Tyranitar[...]
Today is Regigigas Raid Hour #1 in Pokémon GO: June 2021
What changed? Well, much like the storm of events that started the scalping craze, multiple events are contributing to its current change: The Pokémon Company is following through on its promise to print, print, print. Shining Fates and Battle Styles products cannot be scalped as they were because they are everywhere[...]
Pokémon TCG – Chilling Reign Product Review: 1 & 3 Pack Blisters
This time, we have what was actually a Battle Styles era tin that ended up being delayed until now, with the Empoleon V Striker Tin. Empoleon V Striker Tin Credit: Pokémon TCG The Promo The promo is the Empoleon V, which is SWSH108 from the current, ongoing Sword & Shield Black Star Promos set[...]
Pokémon TCG – Chilling Reign Product Review: 1 & 3 Pack Blisters
This time, we have what was actually a Battle Styles era tin that ended up being delayed until now, with the Tyranitar V Striker Tin. Tyranitar V Striker Tin Credit: Pokémon TCG The Promo The promo is the Tyranitar V, which is SWSH109 from the current, ongoing Sword & Shield Black Star Promos set[...]
Today is Yveltal Raid Hour #1 in Pokémon GO: Learn 100% IVs
Sword & Shield – Battle Styles is the first mainline Pokémon TCG expansion of 2021 Not only did this set introduce a new mechanic for players, but it also included the return of a fan-favorite style of card Now that we have spotlighted all of the best pulls in the set (you can follow this series[...]
Today is Alolan Rattata Spotlight Hour in Pokémon GO
Sword & Shield – Battle Styles is the latest expansion from Pokémon TCG It focuses on the new Legendary Pokémon Urshifu and introduces a new mechanic for those who play the game: Rapid Strike and Single Strike style attacks This new mechanic begins in Battle Styles and will continue at least through the next two[...]
Luminous Legends X: Pokémon GO Event Review
Sword & Shield – Battle Styles is the latest expansion from Pokémon TCG It focuses on the new Legendary Pokémon Urshifu and introduces a new mechanic for those who play the game: Rapid Strike and Single Strike style attacks This new mechanic begins in Battle Styles and will continue at least through the next two[...]
Secret Rare Cards of Pokémon TCG: Battle Styles Part 5
Sword & Shield – Battle Styles is the latest expansion from Pokémon TCG It focuses on the new Legendary Pokémon Urshifu and introduces a new mechanic for those who play the game: Rapid Strike and Single Strike style attacks This new mechanic begins in Battle Styles and will continue at least through the next two[...]
Mega Altaria Raid Guide for Pokémon GO Players: May 2021
Sword & Shield – Battle Styles is the latest expansion from Pokémon TCG It focuses on the new Legendary Pokémon Urshifu and introduces a new mechanic for those who play the game: Rapid Strike and Single Strike style attacks This new mechanic begins in Battle Styles and will continue at least through the next two[...]
Secret Rare Cards of Pokémon TCG: Battle Styles Part 3
Sword & Shield – Battle Styles is the latest expansion from Pokémon TCG It focuses on the new Legendary Pokémon Urshifu and introduces a new mechanic for those who play the game: Rapid Strike and Single Strike style attacks This new mechanic begins in Battle Styles and will continue at least through the next two[...]
These Exclusive Dragon Attacks Are Available Now in Pokémon GO
Sword & Shield – Battle Styles is the latest expansion from Pokémon TCG It focuses on the new Legendary Pokémon Urshifu and introduces a new mechanic for those who play the game: Rapid Strike and Single Strike style attacks This new mechanic begins in Battle Styles and will continue at least through the next two[...]
Secret Rare Cards of Pokémon TCG: Battle Styles Part 1
Sword & Shield – Battle Styles is the latest expansion from Pokémon TCG It focuses on the new Legendary Pokémon Urshifu and introduces a new mechanic for those who play the game: Rapid Strike and Single Strike style attacks This new mechanic begins in Battle Styles and will continue at least through the next two[...]
Today is Shiny Dratini Spotlight Hour in Pokémon GO
Sword & Shield – Battle Styles is the latest expansion from Pokémon TCG It focuses on the new Legendary Pokémon Urshifu and introduces a new mechanic for those who play the game: Rapid Strike and Single Strike style attacks This new mechanic begins in Battle Styles and will continue at least through the next two[...]
Creature Discomforts Part 1: Harry Potter: Wizards Unite Event Review
Sword & Shield – Battle Styles is the latest expansion from Pokémon TCG It focuses on the new Legendary Pokémon Urshifu and introduces a new mechanic for those who play the game: Rapid Strike and Single Strike style attacks This new mechanic begins in Battle Styles and will continue at least through the next two[...]
Pokémon GO Fest 2021 Theories Part 3: Team GO Rocket
This time around, we get Sword & Shield – Battle Styles and Sun & Moon base Both sets are good and I personally love the variety here. Interestingly, next month's First Partner Pack: Unova will be released on the first Friday of June, which will be the weekend of pre-release events for Pokémon TCG's next major expansion, Sword & Shield[...]
Pokémon GO Fest 2021 Theories Part 3: Team GO Rocket
Sword & Shield – Battle Styles is the latest expansion from Pokémon TCG It focuses on the new Legendary Pokémon Urshifu and introduces a new mechanic for those who play the game: Rapid Strike and Single Strike style attacks This new mechanic begins in Battle Styles and will continue at least through the next two[...]
Pokémon TCG Product Review: Galarian Rapidash V Box
So what's inside? The Pokémon TCG Packs We get four packs: two Sword & Shield – Battle Styles (I count that as a win), one Sword & Shield – Darkness Ablaze (a popular set indeed), and one Sun & Moon – Crimson Invasion (potentially the least popular Sun & Moon set)[...]
Full Art Cards of Pokémon TCG: Battle Styles Part 5
Sword & Shield – Battle Styles is the latest expansion from Pokémon TCG It focuses on the new Legendary Pokémon Urshifu and introduces a new mechanic for those who play the game: Rapid Strike and Single Strike style attacks This new mechanic begins in Battle Styles and will continue at least through the next two[...]
Is it Time for Pokémon TCG to Retire Rainbow Rares?
Sword & Shield – Battle Styles is the latest expansion from Pokémon TCG It focuses on the new Legendary Pokémon Urshifu and introduces a new mechanic for those who play the game: Rapid Strike and Single Strike style attacks This new mechanic begins in Battle Styles and will continue at least through the next two[...]
Full Art Cards of Pokémon TCG: Battle Styles Part 3
Sword & Shield – Battle Styles is the latest expansion from Pokémon TCG It focuses on the new Legendary Pokémon Urshifu and introduces a new mechanic for those who play the game: Rapid Strike and Single Strike style attacks This new mechanic begins in Battle Styles and will continue at least through the next two[...]
Full Art Cards of Pokémon TCG: Battle Styles Part 2
Sword & Shield – Battle Styles is the latest expansion from Pokémon TCG It focuses on the new Legendary Pokémon Urshifu and introduces a new mechanic for those who play the game: Rapid Strike and Single Strike style attacks This new mechanic begins in Battle Styles and will continue at least through the next two[...]
Full Art Cards of Pokémon TCG: Battle Styles Part 1
Sword & Shield – Battle Styles is the latest expansion from Pokémon TCG It focuses on the new Legendary Pokémon Urshifu and introduces a new mechanic for those who play the game: Rapid Strike and Single Strike style attacks This new mechanic begins in Battle Styles and will continue at least through the next two[...]
Pokémon V & VMAX Cards of Pokémon TCG: Battle Styles Part 6
Sword & Shield – Battle Styles is the latest expansion from Pokémon TCG It focuses on the new Legendary Pokémon Urshifu and introduces a new mechanic for those who play the game: Rapid Strike and Single Strike style attacks This new mechanic begins in Battle Styles and will continue at least through the next two[...]
Pokémon GO / Snap Event Review: A Fun Tie-In Event
Sword & Shield – Battle Styles is the latest expansion from Pokémon TCG It focuses on the new Legendary Pokémon Urshifu and introduces a new mechanic for those who play the game: Rapid Strike and Single Strike style attacks This new mechanic begins in Battle Styles and will continue at least through the next two[...]
Poké Spotlight: Getting to Know Smeargle Outside of Pokémon GO
Sword & Shield – Battle Styles is the latest expansion from Pokémon TCG It focuses on the new Legendary Pokémon Urshifu and introduces a new mechanic for those who play the game: Rapid Strike and Single Strike style attacks This new mechanic begins in Battle Styles and will continue at least through the next two[...]
Harry Potter: Wizards Unite Announces May 2021 Events
Sword & Shield – Battle Styles is the latest expansion from Pokémon TCG It focuses on the new Legendary Pokémon Urshifu and introduces a new mechanic for those who play the game: Rapid Strike and Single Strike style attacks This new mechanic begins in Battle Styles and will continue at least through the next two Pokémon TCG sets,[...]
Shiny Galarian Ponyta to be Unlocked in Pokémon GO Event
Sword & Shield – Battle Styles is the latest expansion from Pokémon TCG It focuses on the new Legendary Pokémon Urshifu and introduces a new mechanic for those who play the game: Rapid Strike and Single Strike style attacks This new mechanic begins in Battle Styles and will continue at least through the next two Pokémon TCG sets,[...]
Pokemon V & VMAX Cards of Pokémon TCG: Battle Styles Part 1
Sword & Shield – Battle Styles is the latest expansion from Pokémon TCG It focuses on the new Legendary Pokémon Urshifu and introduces a new mechanic for those who play the game: Rapid Strike and Single Strike style attacks This new mechanic begins in Battle Styles and will continue at least through the next two Pokémon TCG sets,[...]
Comics Creator Ben Kahn’s Pokémon 25th Anniversary Wishes
Battle Styles, the latest Pokémon TCG expansion, has been out for a little over a week This set was originally perceived as a players' set rather than a collectors' set due to the new battle mechanic and lack of a clear chase card, but that is ending up to be not exactly the case[...]
Should Pokémon GO Feature Permanent NPC Characters?
The newest set of Pokémon cards, Sword & Shield: Battle Styles, hit shelves on March 19th This new set, the fifth main Sword & Shield expansion, introduces a new mechanic to the Pokémon TCG with Single Strike and Rapid Strike battle styles This new mechanic will make this a highly playable set, but will it[...]