Summary
The upcomingPokemon Trading Card Game Pocketexpansion Shining Revelry will feature Paldea’s Iono as a Supporter card, but her card shuffling and drawing effect drew immediate concerns from players following her reveal. ThePokemon TCG Pocketbooster set that Iono is part of will go live on Thursday, March 27.
Iono first appeared inPokemon Scarlet and Violetas the Electric-type Gym Leader of Levincia. Her appearance is inspired by streamers and content creators, and she is recognized for her pastel blue and pink hair, oversized jacket, and Magnemite-shaped hair clips that can mimic her various emotions, such as confusion and excitement. In the physicalPokemon Trading Card Game, Iono’s first appearance was in the Paldea Evolved setas a Trainer-type Supporter card. Her card’s effect forced players to shuffle their hands, place them at the bottom of their decks, and draw cards equal to their remaining Prize card amounts.
With strong Supporter cards likeMisty and Cyrus already dominating thePokemon TCG Pocket metagame, Iono’s arrival may shake things up for specific decks.First reported by ComicBook, Iono will joinPokemon TCG Pocketon Thursday, March 27, as part of the Shining Revelry booster set. Although the expansion will focus on shiny Pokemon and Paldean critters, new Trainer Cards like Red and Iono will join the fray. Compared to the physical card, Iono’s effect inPokemon TCG Pocketwill be a simpler variant. Both players will shuffle their hands into their decks, and then draw as many cards as were just shuffled in. Players can only play one Trainer Card per turn. However, using Iono at the right moment can give some decks that rely on Stage 1 or Stage 2 Pokemon or specific cards an advantage.
Pokemon TCG Pocket Fans Share Concerns Over Iono Trainer Card
Users on the r/PTCGP subreddit voiced both excitement and worry about Iono. Some users pointed out that Iono’s effect could place opposing decks reliant on Stage 2 or Pokemon ex cards,such as a Garchomp ex deck, in jeopardy. Reddit user Ilikecheese216 stated that Iono’s effect was comparable to the original Professor Oak card from thePokemon TCG’s early days. In the Base set, Professor Oak’s effect allowed its user to discard their hand and then draw seven cards, making it effective for card-milling strategies. While somePokemonfans debated Iono’s usage cases, others agreed that her card could be used to recover from a bad opening hand.
AlthoughPokemon TCG Pocket’sShining Revely booster set will arrive soon, several cards from it have yet to be revealed. Only time will tell how much Iono and other cards will change the game’s competitive scene.
Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket
WHERE TO PLAY
Experience the fun of collecting Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) cards with Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket, an upcoming game for iOS and Android devices from Creatures Inc., the original developers of the Pokémon TCG, and DeNA Co., Ltd. In this game, you will be able to open two booster packs every day at no cost. You can collect digital cards featuring nostalgic artwork from the past as well as brand-new cards that are exclusive to Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket.Be on the lookout for new “immersive cards,” which will make you feel as though you’ve leapt into the world of the card’s illustration.
