"Shining Revelry Expansion Coming to Pokemon TCG Pocket This Month"

My interest in Pokemon TCG Pocket tends to ebb and flow. I dive in deeply when a new set is released and stay engaged while there are Emblems to earn after achieving around 40 wins. Once that's done, my routine shifts to logging in, opening my daily packs, doing a Wonder Pick for fun, and then not thinking about it again until the next day. This pattern will kick off again with the arrival of the latest expansion, Shining Revelry, on March 27th.

Shining Revelry will add 110 new cards to the TCG Pocket, featuring a mix of new Ex Pokemon, Trainer cards, and those stunning art cards we all adore. The highlight of this set is undoubtedly the inclusion of Shiny Pokemon. For those new to the concept, these are special, differently colored versions of your favorite Pokemon. For instance, Lucario appears in a striking yellow instead of its usual blue, while Pachirisu boasts a charming pink stripe.

The trailer, which you can view below, offers a tantalizing preview of what's in store. A new Shiny Charizard Ex will make its debut, boasting 180 HP and an attack named Steam Artillery that delivers a massive 150 damage. The downside? It requires a hefty five energy. However, its other move, Stoke, lets you attach three Fire Energy at once, making it a bit more manageable.

Another exciting Ex card is Lucario. Previously more of a support player in the Space-Time Smackdown expansion, this iteration of the Aura Pokemon is ready to take a more aggressive stance in battle. With 150 HP, it may not be the most durable, but its Aura Sphere attack is impressive. For three Fighting Energy, it deals 100 damage and also hits one of your opponent's Benched Pokemon for 30.

The trailer also teases other cards that, while not game-changers, are still delightful additions. Shiny versions of Wiglett, Pachirisu, and Varoom are on their way and look fantastic. Additionally, there's a gorgeous Tatsugiri art rare that I'm eager to add to my digital collection.

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