Pokemon Trading Card Game
Summary
The fresh expansion ready for thePokémon Trading Card Gameis almost here , and many beautiful Secret Illustration Rare cards have been bring out . Pokémon TCG : Scarlet & Violet - Twilight Masqueradeis due to be officially released on May 24 , 2024 , with 167 cards in the chief set plus many more orphic cards whose numbers go above the set number . ForTwilight Masquerade , many of these let in references to the recentScarlet and Violetvideo game ' DLCs , The Teal MaskandThe Indigo Disk .
One of the coveted card for the set is a unique Promo cardthat will be included in the Elite Trainer Box forTwilight Masqueradeand features Ogerponholding the titulary Teal Mask from the DLC . Although that will be a promo circuit board , there are many other unbelievable and covetable Secret Rares in thePokémon TCG : Twilight Masqueradeset , including several new ex cards and Trainer cards . While everyone will have their own personal preferences in art fashion and worth , here are 10 Secret Rares deserving keeping an eye on .
Pokémon TCG Twilight Masquerade was just announced , and along with it comes six new bill of fare specifically for Ogerpon and others from Teal Mask .
10Hisuian Growlithe (181/167)
Fighting-Type
The adorable smile of the Hisuian Growlithe is seize in the full - prowess card 181/167 for thePokémon TCG : Twilight Masqueradeset . The unique matter about this notice is that not only is it beautiful on its own , butit also forms a matching set alongside the cloak-and-dagger Rare card for Perrin , which is shown at number six on this list .
Hisuian Growlithe is illustrated by Gidorain vibrant colors and a pose that makes one want to boop its noseand nest it up . Even if one does not manage to have the matching determine with Perrin , this card would still be a key component part of any appeal . The combat - case card is nothing too sinful as far as gameplay mechanics go . However , with a plug-in this pretty and rare , it is unlikely to see much clock time in turn .
9Tatsugiri (186/167)
Dragon-Type
Pokémonillustrator Osare created this colorful Secret Rare full artistry card of the slight Tatsugiri . Card act 186/167,the Dragon - type Pokémon is show in a montage of the trio of colorsthat Tatsugiri can hail in : orange , pink , and yellowish . The card looks like something that would make a wonderful instance for the front of a notice reaper binder or other ware , but even left as a wit it is something that is fun and deserving collecting .
Tatsugiri is not a normally discuss character in thePokémonuniverse , yet it is a cunning small Dragon - type , often living inside the mouth of Dondozo to protect itself and luring in prey by affect to be sapless . Each of Tatsugiri ’s color variations have tenuous departure , and will provide the Dondozo with different buffs in substitution for hitching a ride .
8Wattrel (Japanese card 105/101)
Lightning-Type
At the time of writing , the English reading of the Secret Rare card of Wattrel has not yet been revealed . From the Nipponese set , Mask of Change , this card is expected to be the same in coming into court as what will be loose forPokémon TCG : Twilight Masquerade . The card ’s shocking art has already made it one that has get the attention of many collectors and sports fan .
exemplify by thePokémonartist Mitsuhiro Arita , this is a rather unequaled look for the Electric - type birdie , being set underwater . Depicting electrical energy surging off of Wattrel into the piddle , one can only imagine the damage it must be doing to any fish or other aquatic animal . of course , the bird does have web feet and is made to be comfortable in the water , but it certainly puts others at jeopardy in doing so .
The Pokémon TCG ’s latest bent , Temporal Forces , not only mark the take of ACE SPEC card but adds many beautiful and valuable cards to the secret plan .
Custom image by Diana Acuña
7Greninja ex (214/167)
Greninja ex make three appearances in thePokémon TCG : Twilight Masqueradeset , once as a regular photographic print , once as an Ultra Rare full art , and once as this Special Illustration Rare circuit board . The three versions of the same wag have similar artwork style , showing a Terastallized crystalline appearance to the salientian - same beast .
The vivid colours that illustrator akagi used on this card are what truly sets it apart . Looking almost as if Greninja X has splashed down into a bucket of paint , bright liquid in oranges , yellowness , redness , and more are all being throw around the Pokémon , nigh providing a potty of color . As one of the popular ex-husband bill of fare , this Greninja ex is sure to be a desirable increase to anyone ’s set .
6Perrin (220/167)
Support Trainer
Trainer bill are often highly favour cards in anyPokémon TCGset , andthis beautiful limning of Perrin is one that will have many collector excitedly expect for it . The bill of fare alone is wonderful , showing the distaff trainer face down at a Pokémon as she is about to take its photograph , with a smile on her look and a canopy of leaves behind her .
The reliable value of Perrin ’s Secret Illustration Rare card comes when it is paired with the subject of her photographing skills , however . When one looks closely at her tv camera , they can see the reflection of Hisuian Growlithe , taken from another Gidora illustrated card , the mystic Rare card 181/167 , which appears as number 10 on this tilt . Putting the bill of fare together tells a tale of a sweet slice - of - life present moment between Perrin and the fluffy Hisuian Growlithe Pokémon .
5Cramorant (176/167)
Water-Type
The bird Pokémon Cramorant is not get it on to be the lustrous of brute , and , in fact , is well - known for using " the plain minimum amount of energy for its nous , " fit in toPokémon Violet ’s Pokédex . Despite , or possibly because of , its lack of genial capability , the Pokémon is a capable battler and will often seek to live with any Pokémon opponent whole .
The humourous image illustrate by Fujimoto Gold for Cramorant ’s Secret Rare card 176/167 forTwilight Masqueradefeels as though it is part of a story that needs part two . The Water - type hiss seem suspect as they are walking through a crowded areawhere human beings and Pokémon are playing together in the water using fountain and squirt guns . The colourful trope is mesh and promote the imagination to cheat on while looking at it , making it one that many collectors will love having in their set .
Temporal Forces has some of the hardest pull rate for Hyper Rare and Special Illustration cards yet , being almost doubly as uncommon as Paradox Rift ’s .
4Applin (185/167)
The camouflaged Applin is a sneaky Pokémon , not only becauseit can look suspiciously like a harmless fruit , but also because it is hide a tough firedrake - character Pokémon battler within its tasty appearance . Pokémon TCG : Twilight Masqueradeincludes a Secret Illustration Rare of this fruit - like puppet that is illustrated by Katsunori Sato to show several Applin hide in a tree .
With a casual glimpse , one might disregard the tree show in Applin ’s artwork as nothing but a canonical apple tree , full of red yield and lucullan green leaves . Upon closer review , there are no less than six Pokémoninside apples in the image , though , showing how well these little apple - loving Pokémon can blend into their environment and hide themselves . In play , the circuit board also extend a respectable power for instrumentalist to search their deck for a Pokémon to tally to their hand .
3Munkidori (Japanese card is 107/101)
Psychic-Type
There are fewPokémon TCGcards as desirable of being made into framed artworkas this depiction of Munkidori by illustrator Teezirofor the Secret Rare Illustration inTwilight Masquerade . Although the carte has not been bring out in English yet , the Japanese card fromMask of Changehas the same artwork as what will likely be included in the English card enlargement . Set in a tranquil crown with cherry bloom surrounding it , this nontextual matter is as beautiful and soothing as any composition of art could be .
The LegendaryMunkidori first appeared inThe Teal MaskDLC for thePokémon Scarlet and Violetvideo game , where it is often determine alongside Okidogi and Fezandipiti to take form the Loyal Three . Therefore , the cards in theTwilight Masqueradeset alsomark the intromission of this character to thePokémon TCG .
2Carmine (Japanese card 123/101)
Another Pokémon Trainer who stands to be not only one of the most popular menu in thePokémon TCG : Twilight Masqueradeset , butalso one of the most worthful , is Carmine ’s Secret Illustration Rare . Although the card has not yet had its English edition reveal at the time of committal to writing , the Nipponese interpretation has get a stir among the community . Full prowess versions of Trainer plug-in are very often worth quite a bit of money in thePokémon TCG , and Carmine is one of the fan - favourite in the video games .
The rival flight simulator , Carmine , was part of theScarlet and Violetvideo game , showing up inThe Teal MaskDLC as a very private-enterprise scholarly person of the Blueberry Academy . Her theatrical role in the games was a cardinal plot point , and made her a memorable and beloved reference to many . Thoughit is hard to guess what the market will do before a rig liberation , many are anticipating that Carmine ’s Secret Rare plug-in will be one of the top collectable .
A novel Pokémon TCG Secret Rare version of Carmine ’s add-in has been reveal and , ground on its graphics alone , it could be deserving a lot of money .
1Eevee (188/167)
Colorless
Another board that isanticipated to be one of the top chase cards in theTwilight Masqueradeexpansion setis the Secret Illustration Rare card for the beloved Eevee . Created by illustrator Narumi Sato , this full card art indicate eight Eevees lounging around a passive sustenance room setting . The issue of Pokémon is in reference book to theeight evolutions that Eevee can undergo , suggesting that each of these downlike little tool will finally evolve into very different friend .
Eevee has long been a favorite in thePokémonuniverse , rivaling Pikachu for a blot as one of the most recognizable of pocket fiend and pull in a place in the hearts of many . As beautiful as this card is , it is certain to become a highly worthy card for gatherer in thePokémon Trading Card Game .
