Press release

Pokémon TCG: XY—Roaring Skies is the latest expansion to the Pokémon Trading Card Game franchise

Pokémon TCG: XY—Roaring Skies is the latest expansion to the Pokémon Trading Card Game franchise. Booster packs and two theme decks—Aurora Blast and Storm Rider—will be available in stores on May 6, 2015, introducing more than 100 new cards to collect and play.

Key Features of the Pokémon TCG: XY—Roaring Skies Expansion
·         7 New Pokémon-EX Cards, 4 New Mega Pokémon-EX Cards, and 9 New Full-art Pokémon-EX Cards—New Pokémon-EX cards include Mega Rayquaza-EX, Thundurus-EX, Mega Latios-EX, Hydreigon-EX, and more.
·         Mega EX Cards Bring New TCG Strategy—The new Mega Evolution rule requires Trainers to end their turn once they evolve a Pokémon-EX into a Mega Pokémon-EX unless a specific Spirit Link card is used.
·         Ancient Traits Granted to Certain Pokémon—Ancient Traits, which give various advantages in battle, appear in XY—Roaring Skies. Their functions are similar to Abilities, but Ancient Traits come from a pre-set pool.
·         Half Art Cards Some Pokémon with Ancient Traits will have half art cards, where the art extends into and behind the text box.
·         18 New Trainer Cards New Trainer cards, including two full-art Trainers and one Special Energy, add new depth and tactics to Pokémon TCG.
·         Booster packs—Packs of 10 additional cards selected from the expansion.
·         Two New Theme Decks—These 60-card pre-constructed decks are designed to introduce players to the Pokémon TCG by enabling them to play right away.

XY—Roaring Skies theme decks and booster packs include an in-pack code card that unlocks virtual cards from the XY—Roaring Skies expansion for play in the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online at www.pokemon.co.uk/tcgo. Pokémon TCG Online is also now available on iPad via the Apple App Store.

Play! Pokémon Leagues and Championships

Play! Pokémon provides opportunities for Pokémon TCG and video game players to enjoy their favourite games together—from casual Pokémon League gatherings to competitive events that make up the Pokémon Trading Card Game and Video Game Championship Series. The Championship Series culminates each year with the Pokémon World Championships, where players from more than 30 countries battle for the title of Pokémon World Champion in three different age divisions. There are more than 400,000 entrants in Pokémon events worldwide each year.

New to Play! Pok émon? Check out a Pokémon League in your area! Pokémon Leagues are strong communities of Pokémon TCG and video game players around the world, and groups can be found in cities and towns in many countries, including Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Italy, Germany, Mexico, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Pokémon Leagues are a great way to play casually and trade with others! For more information on Play! Pokémon or to find a Pokémon League in your area, please visit pokemon.co.uk/play.

Pokémon Trading Card Game

 
The Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) is a collectible and competitive trading card game. In the competitive Pokémon TCG, each player constructs a deck of 60 cards and uses it to battle against other players in fast-paced, strategy-oriented play. Since the debut of the Pokémon TCG in 1996, more than 21.5 billion cards have been shipped to 74 countries around the world.

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