A3 leaks + official info
Officially and unofficially information regarding the new A3 set (full page and deck list coming soon) has just dropped and it’s white hot! Let’s break it down and take a look at all the information we have!
Let’s look at some officially confirmed cards!
Alolan Raichu EX
Here’s our first look at the rainbow art for this card. Strangely enough, this card is not psychic and is weak to fighting. Also strange is the colourless energy usage…This basically opens Alakazam to every deck type and can even be accelerated. Very interesting addition.
Solgaleo EX
Love it or hate it, Gen 7 is here and this steel Arcanine is a very interesting addition. The attack is quite low and damages itself. However, only 2 energy and its key ability could be huge. By activating the ability, it seems to bypass the retreat cost of your active. Major strats could be opened up for it but it’s unlikely to be a major meta changer.
Lunala EX
One of the more interesting EX cards, Lunala deals 100 damage for 3 energy. But like its solar counterpart, it also comes with an interesting ability. Psychic Connect allows you to move all energy from a benched Pokemon to the active. This can only be done once per turn, so it’s not the new Vaporeon but again, could be a major game changer. Allowing for a rapid Mewtwo charge. Coupled with Giratina charging in the background, it might be quite useful.
We also have this Gen’s starters;
Now, the leaks!
Rayquazza EX
Oh boy…Yes, Rayquaza has been leaked! Now take this with a huge, unhealthy portion of salt. It is currently unconfirmed. This is another EX (looks like there’s gonna be a lot in these packs). Does the name of the attack look familiar? It should. This is the same attack as Dragonite. Yup, but it’s slightly weaker. 40 damage instead of 50. But with 1 monumental difference…it is colourless. This is huge and means this card can fit into absolutely any deck. That includes water. This + Manphy could be the new meta. That also goes for Pachirisu. This card can be up and running in record time. It’s also a basic, which means 0 worries about evolution.
But wait! There’s more!
Special Rayquaza Shop Bundle
Remember that Mewtwo bundle in the shop? Looks like that’s set to return with Rayquaza EX! How do we know it’s a bundle card? Because there’s no Star rarity on the bottom. Classic sign just like the Shiny Mewtwo. Very interesting indeed!
First ever Immersive Trainer card??
Immersive Lillie card - Heal 60 damage from 1 of your stage 2 Pokemon.
Last thing…Let’s talk about…
Rare Candy (sorry for the potato quality)
We’ve been anticipating this card for a long time. If there was ever a game changing card, this is it.A Rare Candy allows for the evolution of a basic card straight into a stage 2. Charmander straight into Charizard. Dratini straight into Dragonite. Potentially foregoing stage 1s altogether. Fosil straight into Rampardos? This card will change the meta and how we play evolution cards going forward. Time will tell though, if it’s a blessing…or a curse.
That’s everything interesting for now. There’s plenty more but this is getting long and we will have a more comprehensive breakdown of the entire pack list etc when it releases on April 30th!
- SteveF90