"Pokemon TCG Pocket Unveils Shining Revelry Expansion This Month"

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

Shining Revelry will bring 110 new cards to the TCG Pocket, featuring an array of new Ex Pokemon, Trainers, and the stunning art cards we've grown to adore. The highlight of this set, as hinted by its name, is the inclusion of Shiny Pokemon. For those new to the concept, Shiny Pokemon are special, differently colored versions of your beloved creatures. For instance, you'll see Lucario in yellow instead of blue, and Pachirisu with a striking pink stripe.

The trailer, which you can view below, offers just a glimpse of what's in store, but let's dive into the details. A new Shiny Charizard Ex is introduced, boasting 180 HP and a powerful attack called Steam Artillery that inflicts 150 damage. The downside? It requires five energy cards. 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 a supportive player in the Space-Time Smackdown expansion, this iteration of the Aura Pokemon is ready for direct combat. Although its 150 HP isn't groundbreaking, the Aura Sphere attack is promising. It delivers 100 damage for three Fighting Energy and hits one of your opponent's Benched Pokemon for an additional 30 damage.

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

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