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330 is a wild number to hit against some of the most popular pokemon in the format, like Zard and Pult. Any deck with good universal acceleration will benefit, though the post rotation pickings are slim (maybe Baxcalibur).

Secret box has allowed some extreme late game reversals in some games I've played, and finding necessary components earlier is extra helpful. I can't see Secret Box fading at least until Pokestop rotates, but even then Lively Stadium can assist in making the swarm of Roaring Moon even tougher to...

It's funny that one earthen vessel has more value than the squawkabillies combined, and as a pair probably account for roughly ~20% of the product's cost (price source cardmarket)

Earthern Vessel is a great inclusion, could always use more of them in circulation. The only oddity I can see is the few 1-ofs, namely the Booster Capsules and Explorer's guidance (also super rod but that's usually a one-of anyway). The decks that use those archetypes want a good amount of them...

Klefki has the same effects against basics. Needing to be active isn't even a big deal since it acts as a good buffer in the early turns when setup is paramount, requiring an early boss to break since Bundle is shut off by it, denying either basic abilities or a turn 1/2 setup supporter is...

It also affects Archeops, since Fossils are technically basics. Considering Lugia won Joinville, that's also a pretty big deal. I can see Gastrodon being seriously popular as a tech.

Why is Boss's rotation even being discussed? Ghetsis got a print in the G block, and Prime Catcher is in H. The effect isn't going anywhere for at least a couple years.

The target demo for this doesn't seem to be hardcore Pokémon fans, but rather the friends/family of said fans with limited franchise knowledge to get as a gift. It's pretty fine in that context, but anyone who's shopping for themselves should probably just get what they want to get.

I was gonna say the lack of Radiant Zard is strange, but then I remembered rotation exists. All in all though, pretty solid (hell, the deck costs about as much as prime catcher goes for as of writing)

Looks handy to make your opponent scramble, but it's not as lethal as Unfair Stamp or the many disruptive supporters. A new hand could even save your opponent, and then there's the case if they're running a draw heavy deck like Gholdengo or Gardevoir.

Magneton looks like the "tatsugiri searching for caretaker" promo, great in standard play but really questionable with a prerelease format's restrictions.

Are these the first ETB sleeves not featuring a pokemon on them? Interesting if so

It's a shame the promos just have the SVP tag. Still waiting on whether or not the set abbreviation is SUS or not

The main advantage this has over Revavroom is that Rev requires you to have an energy in hand to discard, meaning it's severely unlikely to save you from an Iono to one. There's definitely better options though, like Fezandipiti ex or Pidgeot ex

Marnie's Grimmsnarl is pretty wild, even on it's own merits. Depending what the other marnie pokemon have in their kit, it could be a top contender, like a second Charizard ex.

Another source of Earthen Vessels is massively appreciated, they're really overpriced currently considering how many decks run a full playset. I doubt the price will lower, but every bit helps.

More referring to it being early next year, thus before another series of prize pack. I know it's certainly happening.

I'm guessing these will drop the SwSh era cards, since there's enough decent ScVi sets to fill out a set list now. Plus, the likely rotation early next year

Eevee's ability looks pretty strong, even just with Sylveon. Either Magical Charm or Angelite would be potent turn one going second options, assuming you get the necessary pieces fast enough. Glass trumpet would work on benched Eevee, which can then be pivoted in.

I starting playing in 2020, so I do have a soft spot for that era despite everything. Expanded back then had a very different vibe to Expanded now, which is awash with Lugia and Regidrago VStar (and hideous hand locks but they were always there). It's interesting how even all-encompassing...