The spotlight glistens on Shiny Pokémon making their fated return to the Pokémon TCG! Shiny Pikachu blazes the path forward as Tinkaton, Ceruledge, Dondozo, and more than 100 other Shiny Pokémon follow. Meanwhile, Great Tusk and Iron Treads appear as Ancient and Future Pokémon ex, and Charizard, Forretress, and Espathra show off their own unique skills as Shiny Tera Pokémon ex. Shed some light and discover sparkling wonders in the Scarlet & Violet—Paldean Fates expansion!

The Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) is a collectible card game based on the popular Pokémon franchise, where players use decks of cards to battle against each other. Each card in the game represents a different Pokémon, with its own unique abilities, strengths, and weaknesses.

Players start by building a deck of 60 cards, which can include Pokémon cards, Trainer cards, and Energy cards. Pokémon cards represent the various creatures that can be found in the Pokémon world, and each card features the Pokémon’s name, picture, and a description of its attacks and abilities. Trainer cards provide different effects that can help players during the game, such as drawing additional cards or healing their Pokémon. Energy cards provide the energy necessary to power a Pokémon’s attacks.

During a game of Pokémon TCG, players take turns playing cards and attacking each other’s Pokémon. Each Pokémon has a certain number of hit points (HP), and when its HP is reduced to zero, it is knocked out and sent to the discard pile. The first player to knock out all of their opponent’s Pokémon wins the game.

In addition to the standard gameplay, the Pokémon TCG also features special events and tournaments where players can compete against each other and win prizes. The game has a wide range of fans, from casual players who collect the cards for fun to serious competitors who strategize and train to become the best players they can be.