Amsterdam’s Van Gogh Museum has stopped a Pokémon promotional card giveaway due to what it called “safety and security” concerns for visitors and staff.
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's latest expansion, brings original Pokémon from the Kanto region up to date with refreshed gameplay mechanics of, including the ex variant abilities, some of which are fetching decent prices on the resell market. While these characters can evoke memories for those who played back when the original 151 was all there was, they also can prove to be very useful when brought to the table. 's ex cards in particular can offer strategic and powerful benefits that make them stand out from the over 165 cards included in the expansion.
Many of the most valuable cards in are the Secret Rares, which include full art illustrated alternate versions of other cards. Several of the Pokémon listed below have Secret Rare card alternatives featuring impressive artwork and many are worth quite a bit. For gameplay, often the more common versions are better used and still offer the same abilities and strategies, without the risk of damaging a card worth hundreds of dollars during a regular game session.
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Wigglytuff ex is possibly an underrated gem in the collection. Though it may not be the most impressive card ever played, Wigglytuff ex makes a very strong tank with the ability to have up to 350 HP with its Expanding Body ability. If combined with another card, such as Dunsparce that could take away its weakness or other cards that make for good combos, Wigglytuff could become a very strong card to come up against. Currently, on , Wigglytuff ex 040/165 is valued at a market price of only $1.20 USD.
Jynx ex is a basic card, number 124/165 for, that has two attacks that work well together. The Heart-Stopping Kiss attack can instantly knock out an opponent's Active Pokémon if it is Asleep, which not only could be caused by the Icy Wind attack that Jynx ex has, or could be paired up nicely with another card with this ability. The Hypno card that is also in, for example, would make this a strong offensive card. At the time of writing, Jynx ex is valued on with a market price of $1.38 USD.
Kangaskhan ex is a possibly great card, but is not for those who don't have luck on their side. Card number 115/165 in features the attack Incessant Punching, which can do up to 400 damage. It all comes down to the flip of a coin, however, with each heads dealing 100 damage and tails doing none. On , this card is valued at a market price of $2.38 USD.
's Venusaur ex has an incredible 340 HP to withstand damage and also features an ability to heal. Using the Tranquil Flower ability, if Venusaur ex is in the Active Spot then it can be used to heal 60 damage from one Pokémon each turn. Though it isn't the best card, its healing buff ability and high HP can create a great
Amsterdam’s Van Gogh Museum has stopped a Pokémon promotional card giveaway due to what it called “safety and security” concerns for visitors and staff.
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If you missed out on the special Pikachu card inspired by the Van Gogh Museum the last time, don't worry! The Pokemon Company is giving fans another shot. This card, known as "Pikachu with Grey Felt Hat," is part of a unique collaboration between the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam and the Pokemon world. They're showcasing a special exhibition that will run until 2024, and there's a range of cool merchandise available, including that elusive Pikachu card.
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Although the latest expansion set to the , ,is surprising some people by having much greater pull rates than previously anticipated, many rare cards are still difficult to come by. This is a special set, being released as number 3.5 for the cards between and the upcoming. Featuring a lineup of the original 151 Pokémon from the Kanto region, this set offers a nostalgic feeling, with some of the most beautiful artwork seen, but it would take a lot for anyone to get a complete set.
The Pokémon Company has announced Pokémon Trading Card Game Classic will release on 17th November.
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The brings back the nostalgia of years past by showcasing all 151 of the classic Pokémon that were originally discovered in the Kanto region, now as a part of the set. These cards are designed with gameplay mechanics from and include stunning artwork that holds particular attention to evolutions. 's charm could make it one of the most popular sets in years, mostly due to the love that many fans of the series have for these original 151 characters and the memories that go along with them.
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