How a Single Pokémon TCG Card Ended an Entire Deck Archetype

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Alright, so you know how every few months, something shakes up the gaming world? Yeah, well, the latest buzz in Pokemon TCG Pocket comes from this crazy expansion called Celestial Guardians. And no, I didn’t spell-check anything here, because why start now?

Picture this: Lunala Ex, swooping in to crush whatever existed before. The power shifts, and suddenly everyone is scrambling to adjust. Funny how a few cards can change everything, right? One minute you’re on top of the world, the next you’re out in the cold. Go figure.

Now, I can’t get this out of my head—Oricorio. Who knew a bird would wreck shop so thoroughly? It’s like someone flicked a switch. All those 18-Trainer Articuno Ex decks? Yeah, good luck with that, folks. It’s almost like they decided to pull the rug out from under a neat trick players loved. Why? Not sure, but it’s dramatic.

Oricorio hits the scene and boom! Suddenly, everyone’s revisiting their decks. It’s got this Safeguard thing going on—stopping big-shot Ex cards right in their tracks. Imagine that! A card that whispers “nope” to attacks like it’s no big deal. I’m sitting here, thinking: is this genius or madness? Maybe both.

Now let’s talk real quick about game-changer moments. You’ve got your Solgaleo Ex, Lunala Ex, and then quietly, Oricorio just… messes with the status quo. Seriously, who knew? But wait, there’s more! Cards like this move the goalposts. Before, decks revolved around flashy strategies, but now, they need credible backups just in case someone throws down an Oricorio. Gotta love how unpredictable things get.

Anyway—no, not anyway—wait… where was I? Right, Oricorio. It’s not just taking out Articuno Ex decks; it’s shaking up big guns like Charizard Ex. Imagine re-strategizing because a tiny bird with a dance move decides it’s the new sheriff in town. Wild.

Even if you kept your favorite strategy close, it might be time to rethink, ‘cause playing with Ex cards suddenly means planning around Oricorio too. It’s hilarious and sort of terrifying when you think about it too long—decent counters are a must now.

So, what now? Well, people are scrambling for ways to flex around Oricorio. Magearna becomes an urgent recruit to the squad, saving the day with one-shot kills before slipping off into Solgaleo. Funny how quickly priorities change, huh?

In the end, this bright little dancer’s got an entire community wondering what’s next. Cards are shuffled, strategies reborn or forgotten. That’s Pokemon TCG Pocket for ya—always keeping us on our toes. Or wings. Whatever.

And hey, who knows? Tomorrow, another card might come in and turn everything upside down. Can’t wait to see what’s next.