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So, the Pokémon TCG Pocket’s Eevee Grove is old news now, right? I mean, two weeks is practically ancient. If you’re like me, you’ve probably gotten most of what you need for your deck by now. Or maybe not? Anyway, it’s probably wise to start hoarding Hourglasses for the next set that’s dropping in… July, I think? Who knows what they’ll include this time. Maybe they’ll get nostalgic and throw in some Gen 2 and Gen 3 Pokémon. Those types haven’t peaked much yet. It’s about time we got a solid batch of Fighting cards too. This game’s been kinda meh on that front since Triumphant Light.
Not saying there are no decent Fighting decks in Pokémon TCG Pocket. Some are actually quite alright, if you like that sort of thing. But they’re sort of stuck in a rut. Everyone seems hung up on the cards from Space-Time Smackdown or Triumphant Light. Not much new under the sun, y’know? Lucario Ex made a guest appearance with the Shining Revelry but then ducked out mostly. Other than that, we’ve had Passimian Ex and Lycanroc Ex. Yawn. It’s all about Rampardos or Garchomp Ex these days.
Speaking of Rampardos, it’s like the GOAT of Fighting cards here. Showed up in Space-Time Smackdown, way back in January 2025. Still rocking the game six months in. Why? Well, it boasts 150 HP as a non-Ex card and hits like a truck—130 damage for just one Fighting Energy. Yeah, it whacks itself for 50 damage if it knocks out the other Pokémon, but who cares?
And it’s fast. Crazy fast. Even with it being a Stage 2 card (hello, Skull Fossil), you can whip it into play on turn two with Pokémon TCG Pocket’s Rare Candy from Celestial Guardians. Silvally pairs up all nice with it, even though it’s technically a Normal-type. But hey, who’s counting?
So yeah, there’s something about the Space-Time Smackdown boosters. They’ve got gems like this and more. But it’s not the pinnacle of what Fighting cards should be, right? We need some fresh blood to keep the Fighting type spicy.
Oh, and let’s not forget Garchomp Ex from Triumphant Light. It’s hanging around too, throwing down with its 170 HP as a Stage 2 Ex Pokémon. Packs a punch with Linear Attack—50 damage for just one Energy, even if the opponent’s hiding on the bench. And Dragon Claw is just a beast with 100 damage.
Pair that with Rampardos, and you’ve got a juggernaut. Players are somehow pulling out all the stops with Lillie and Cyrus supporter cards. It’s like a well-oiled machine, kicking off opponents from the bench for a KO. The synergy in these decks is unreal.
And there you have it. Let’s just see what comes next in July, I’m hoping they shake things up a little. We all like a surprise or two, don’t we?
