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Pokémon 30th Anniversary: All you need to know

Pokémon, one of the largest franchises of the world, is celebrating its 30th anniversary. In this article, we go over what has already been revealed and what fans can expect moving forward.

7 min read 23.02.2026

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The Top 10 Cards from the newest Pokémon set Perfect Order

Perfect Order, the next Pokémon TCG set is releasing in March. We analyze the top best cards that will for sure impact the format!

9 min read 23.02.2026

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Gym Leader Challenge Guide: All you need to know!

GLG is a very popular fan-made format that allows trainers to become masters of their favorite Pokémon types!

9 min read 24.09.2024

Zoroark Lost Origin artwork from Pokémon

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Zoroark: Pokémon’s TCG most consistent deck in history

Elena tells us why Zoroark is one of the most defining decks in Pokémon history and a truly legendary card.

13 min read 24.09.2024

Pokémon TCG ad poster of the Scarlet and Violet Obsidian Flames depicting Charizard ex

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How can I beat Charizard ex in Pokémon?

Sometimes the Charizard deck seems invincible but Elena from Gaia Storm gives us tips on how to beat Charizard here

6 min read 24.09.2024

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Is Charizard ex the new Zoroark GX for Pokémon?

Charizard ex is one of the most powerful cards of the Scarlet & Violet era. Its versatility and strength even calls Zoroark GX to mind.

5 min read 12.06.2024

Stardust Dragon Edison Format from Yu-Gi-Oh!

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What is Edison Format? Rules, best Decks, and Tips for Yu-Gi-Oh!

Yu-Gi-Oh!'s Edison Format is one of the game's most beloved retro formats. Learn everything you need to know about the format, its strategies, and best decks in this article!

8 min read 11.06.2024

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What is Yu-Gi-Oh!'s Goat Format? Rules, metagame and best decks explained

Goat Format in Yu-Gi-Oh! might be a retro format, but it's thriving and even has an active tournament scene! Here's everything you need to know about the alternative format.

8 min read 24.04.2024

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Pokémon Standard Rotation 2024: What cards do we lose?

Standard Rotation 2024 is right around the corner! What are the top cards we are losing and why are they important for the game?

10 min read 28.03.2024

Depiction of the Dragon Ruler Era from Yu-Gi-Oh!

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The Dragon Ruler Era: When Yu-Gi-Oh! Became a Different Game

The printing of the Dragon Rulers was a turning point in Yu-Gi-Oh!'s history. This is the story of how a single deck changed an entire TCG forever.

14 min read 18.03.2024

Ash holding up Trophy with Pikachu from the Pokémon Anime

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What makes a Pokémon card good?

7 min read 08.03.2024

Advertising Poster for World Championships Yokohama in Yokohama 2023 from Pokémon

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How Mew VMAX won the World Championships 2023 | Pokémon

Sometimes, it's better to aim for consistency rather than doing last-minute experimentation: The story behind Mew VMAX winning the Yokohama World Championships 2023.

9 min read 01.03.2024

Charizard depicted on a Pokémon TCG ad for the Sword and Shield Vivid Voltage set

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Deck-Building Guide: How to Build a Consistent Pokémon Deck

Have you ever wondered how to build a consistent Pokémon deck? We cover the basics in this article.

6 min read 17.08.2023

Ad Poster of the Pokémon North American International Championships

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Pokémon NAIC: Lessons from the North American International Championship

The North American International Championships have been celebrated and an unexpected winner, Urshifu Inteleon, rose above the rest!

6 min read 17.07.2023

N and Pikachu from Pokémon Best Wishes Season 2

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Enter Iono: Hand disruption for Pokémon to another level

Iono is getting released very soon and it promises to change the way in which Standard is played.

6 min read 28.06.2023

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Gardevoir EX: The Standard Deck for Pokémon that does everything

Gardevoir EX is one of the most popular and beloved decks in the format. Why is it so good and what will happen with it?

8 min read 19.06.2023

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Pokémon: Standard rotation - a comprehensive guide

Rotation is a crucial part of the Pokémon Standard format. But how does it work? And how to identify which cards are legal?

5 min read 11.05.2023

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Pokémon EUIC: Lessons from the European International Championship

The biggest tournament in Pokémon TCG took place: the European International Championship! What happened there? Which deck won - and why?

6 min read 01.05.2023

Tornupto V Star card artwork from Pokémon

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Pokémon: How to check Prize cards effectively

Prize-checking is a fundamental skill in the Pokémon TCG, yet it is often overlooked. Here's how you should approach it!

5 min read 12.04.2023

Marnie Trainer card artwork from Pokémon

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Pokémon Standard Meta: Top 10 cards we are losing in the 2023 rotation

The Standard meta in Pokémon will change significantly after the 2023 rotation. Here are the 10 most influental cards that will be gone.

10 min read 12.04.2023