Art Rares Return to “Scarlet ex & Violet ex!”
Art rares and special art rares will be returning to Scarlet ex and Violet ex! The rarities were first introduced in VSTAR Universe. Also, the Gardevoir line tells a “story” in the same vein as Emboar from Legendary Treasures.
The sets will release in Japan on January 20th. In English, these cards will release in our Scarlet & Violet set on March 31st.
Here are the translations for the newly revealed cards. Thanks goes to JustInBasil and Toine L. for translating!
Slowpoke – Water – HP70
Basic Pokemon[C] Rest: This Pokemon is now Asleep. Heal 30 damage from it.
[W][C] Headbutt: 20 damage.
Weakness: Lightning (x2)
Resistance: none
Retreat: 2
Pachirisu – Lightning – HP70
Basic PokemonAbility: Electric Pouches
This Pokemon can’t be Paralyzed.[L][C] Group Zap: 10+ damage. This attack does 20 more damage for each of your Benched [L] Pokemon. This attack’s damage isn’t affected by Weakness.
Weakness: Fighting (x2)
Resistance: none
Retreat: 1
Greavard – Psychic – HP70
Basic Pokemon[P] Graveyard Frolic: 10x damage. This attack does 10 damage for each [P] Pokemon in your discard pile.
Weakness: Darkness (x2)
Resistance: Fighting (-30)
Retreat: 2
Riolu – Fighting – HP70
Basic Pokemon[F] Punch: 10 damage.
[F][C] Reckless Charge: 50 damage. This Pokemon also does 20 damage to itself.
Weakness: Psychic (x2)
Resistance: None
Retreat: 1
Those who attend Pokemon Gym tournaments from January 20th to March 31st will be eligible to receive a Poke Ball coin and Hawlucha promo.
Hawlucha – Fighting – HP70
Basic PokemonAbility: Flying Entry
When you play this Pokemon from your hand onto your Bench during your turn, you may choose 2 of your opponent’s Benched Pokemon and put 1 damage counter on each of them.[F][C][C] Wing Attack: 70 damage.
Weakness: Psychic (x2)
Resistance: none
Retreat: 1