Pokemon TCG Pocket’s New Set Adds Two Series-First Cards

Pokemon TCG Pocket's Eevee Grove has added two cards with unprecedented effects: Eevee ex and Eevee Bag. The set, which launched on June 26, includes over 100 new cards, but these two have stood out to Pokemon TCG Pocket fans.

Recently, some critics have taken issue with Pokemon TCG Pocket's rapid release cadence. They argue that the game introduces too many cards without giving fans enough time to collect them. Worse yet, they also claim many of these additions feel stale due to repetitive mechanics. However, the new Eevee Grove expansion features two cards that appear to buck that trend.

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Eevee ex is the first Basic ex Pokemon with the ability to evolve. Eevee Bag, meanwhile, is the first Item Card to feature two effects in one. Both introduce series-first mechanics that have excited some fans. What sets Eevee ex apart is its ability to evolve into a non-ex card, which is an unprecedented move. Eevee Bag's dual-effect text adds a layer of strategy, letting players choose between an ATK boost or a healing effect based on the situation.

Eevee Grove's Series-First Cards Could Impact the Meta

Close Eevee ex: The first ex card that can evolve into ex and non-ex Pokemon Eevee Bag: The first Item Card that allows the user to pick from two different effects

Pokemon TCG Pocket's Eevee Grove set launched on June 26. So, it's still too early to determine which cards will shape the meta. That said, the two exceptional additions, Eevee ex and Eevee Bag, already show promise. Their practical effects could make them strong contenders on the PvP ladder before long.

Eevee ex will likely become a staple card for Pokemon TCG Pocket's Eeveelution-oriented decks, thanks to its compatibility with regular Eevee cards. The pairing effectively doubles the chances of drawing required Basic Pokemon. In other words, they allow around 20% of the deck to consist of Eevee evolution starters. As a result, the odds of getting an early Stage One Pokemon are significantly improved.

Eevee Bag is poised to become one of the most common tech cards. Its primary effect is a Giovanni-style buff, adding +10 damage to an Eevee-evolved Pokemon's attack. Its secondary effect offers utility by healing 20 damage from the same type of Pokemon. Since Eevee Bag is one of Pokemon TCG Pocket's Item Cards, it can be paired with Potions for a combined recovery of up to 80 damage or with Red for a +30 ATK buff.