Summary
It has been just under two weeks since the release ofPokemon TCG Pocket’s Extradimensional Crisis set, and it is already a massive hit among fans and in terms of competitive decks, changing the landscape just as much as the bigger Celestial Guardians expansion did. Not only is the base kit of Extradimensional Crisis massive for battling and deckbuilding, butPokemon TCG Pocketalso has an ongoing event with time-limited rewards that players shouldn’t miss out on. These are promo cards that are unique to the event, meaning they cannot be obtained anywhere else, and one of them is already carving a path for itself in the current meta decks.
Exclusive promo cards that can only be obtained via events are nothing new forPokemon TCG Pocket, though they are arguably one of the biggest issues with the game, considering they may never return. This already happened with Lapras Ex, just a little after the game launched its Genetic Apex set, the first ever for the game, and it ignited debates about whether this should happen again. Extradimensional Crisis' meta is seeing decks likeBuzzwole Ex with Kartanaand Pheromosa dominate alongside Silvally variants and the evergreen Darkrai Ex and Giratina Ex, but the new promo cards include Dusk Mane Necrozma, which is being featured in high-percentage win rate decks across the board.
Pokemon TCG Pocket’s Promo Dusk Mane Necrozma is Already Winning Tournaments
Dusk Mane Necrozma has 110 HP, which is good for a basic Pokemon that is not an Ex card, and it has an attack called Black Metal that deals 100 damage for three Energy (1 Metal, 2 colorless), with the drawback that it needs to discard one Metal Energy from itself after attacking. This may not seem like much on the surface, but it’s an incredibly powerful card thanks to its Ultra Beast status, which combos withPokemon TCG Pocket’s new Lusamine Supporter card.
Lusamine allows players to give two Energy to a Pokemon from the discard pile, as long as the opponent already has one point or more, meaning that one can potentially lead with a different card or Dusk Mane Necrozma itself, and when it’s defeated, use Lusamine onDusk Mane Necrozmato get it ready to attack immediately. This lends itself to many good strategies, and currently, the top options are as follows:
As the meta evolves, Dusk Mane Necrozma may have a different role over time, becoming more or less popular depending on lists that win tournaments online. Still, it’s currently a great card to have, and it can be a pain to deal with for somemeta decks inPokemon TCG Pocket.
It’s worth noting that Dusk Mane Necrozma and the other cards from theUltra Necrozma Ex eventwill only be available to get until June 14.
Why Pokemon TCG Pocket Players Should Hurry to Get Dusk Mane Necrozma
What makes Dusk Mane Necrozma so desirable is its Ultra Beast tag, but it’s also one of the strongest attackers for Metal decks overall, as cards like Dialga Ex yield two points to the opponent and need four Energy to deal considerable damage. While Ultra Necrozma Ex itself may not see much play due to the requirement of both Psychic and Metal Energy for its biggest attack, Dusk Mane Necrozma can be a powerhouse inPokemon TCG Pocket’s Silvally decksand other combos, making it a must-have despite its status as a time-limited card.
