Pokemon Trading Card Game
The recentPokémon Trading Card Gameexpansion set , Twilight Masquerade , made waves in on-line markets with some of its highly sought - after rarified card . As part of theScarlet & Violetsets for thePokémon TCG , Twilight Masqueradefeatures many special illustration rares that display case beloved characters from the video game , include many mask variants of Ogerpon , as well as some Yamaltu - form characters . Even without indecorum with the television games , however , this TCG exercise set offers beautiful card with some brawny attacks and many twist that can be quite worthful .
Pokémon TCG : Scarlet & Violet - Twilight Masqueradesetofficially free on May 24 , 2024.Although the base set has 167 card include , there are 59 more mysterious cardsthat are count high , including 11 Special Illustration Rare & Supporter circuit board . These rarer pulls are not only striking in their full - card artwork but can be quite worthful for collectors and fans . Although themarket values fluctuate rapidlywhen sets are first free , as of the time of writing , the surveil are the twenty cards currently commanding the highest terms from theTwilight Masqueradeset .
20Applin (185/167)
Illustration Rare
The Apple Core Pokémon can often be found hidden among regular apples in Kitakami ’s grand Apple Hills woodlet , and this card depicts much the same berth . Half a XII Malus pumila - inhabiting Applin can be seen mixed in amongst the green groceries of an apple tree diagram , both in the tree ’s limb and in a basketful sitting beside it . There is even an apple with a visible muddle , plain the former rest home of yet another Applin , showing just how prevalent the lowly Dragon - type is in the area .
Currently , this card has a market cost of $ 12.45 onTCGPlayer , which is presumably due mostly to this charming artwork . Neither of the card ’s attack are especially impressive , with it only being able of dealing 30 damage with Rolling Tackle . Although with that being say , get hold a Friend does help oneself one to ramp up up their bench or evolve Applin itself .
19Pinsir (168/167
This Pinsir notice ’s onrush are very interesting to employ in battle , peculiarly the less expensive one . Superpowered Horns deals an appreciable 100 damage , but Slow Crunch guarantee a knockout no matter how much heath the Defending Pokémon has . Naturally , this latter attack can be particularly devastating against Pokémon ex , specially if a player can use other cards to recover from the requisite Energy throwing away and reduplicate it on their next turn .
Both of Pinsir ’s attacks on this wag are clear references to its prominent pincers , which are frequently delineate as being powerful enough to deplumate the Stag Beetle Pokémon ’s quarry in half . But despite this ferocious reputation , the illustration here depicts a Pinsir happy in the countryside , with what may be a farm in the length behind it . With a current market place economic value of $ 12.70 according toTCGPlayer , this card ’s depiction of a quiet moment has clearly attain the marker for many .
18Teal Mask Ogerpon ex (221/167)
Hyper Rare
It is picayune wonder that Teal Mask Ogerpon is one of the most highly value cards in thePokémon TCG Twilight Masqueradeset . As the mascot Legendary Pokémon ofThe Teal Mask , which the TCG expansion is based on , Ogerpon play a similar role inTwilight Masquerade . This wag ’s crystallized exemplification look against a golden backdrop due to its nature as a Hyper Rare , which get itslightly harder to get a grip of than other versions of the same visiting card .
The Pokémon Trading Card Game categorize its cards according to a rarity scurf , one which is finally less complex than it may first appear .
Teal Mask Ogerpon is able to utilise the " Teal Dance " ability , which attaches a Grass - type free energy to the poster once per turn and allows the player to pull a card . The Pokémon also has the Myriad Leaf Shower , which does damage proportional to the number of muscularity cards attach to the dynamic Pokémon . Although the card is nearly monovular to the smooth-spoken version , this card iscurrently worth $ 14.78 in market valueaccording toTCGPlayer .
17Hearthflame Mask Ogerpon ex (212/167)
Special Illustration Rare
As note above , Ogerpon is one of the central figure for theDLC story of thePokémon : Scarlet & Violetvideo games and is known for equipping several masquerade that allow for her with unlike strengths and abilities in battle . One of these is the Hearthflame masque , which is depicted in a menacing terastallized edition for the Special Illustration Rare posting number 212/167 ofTwilight Masquerade .
As the name Hearthflame would suggest , when Ogerpon dons this particular piece of headdress , she take on a Fire - type skillset , including the Wrathful Hearth blast . To make it an even more powerful card , Hearthflame Mask Ogerpon is not only a Tera menu but also an ex-husband card . Currently , this is one of the least valuable of the several mask variation wit in thePokémon TCG : Twilight Masqueradeset , with amarket terms of $ 15.02onTCGPlayer .
16Tatsugiri (186/167)
Tatsugiri is a Pokémon with three disjoined form useable to catch inPokémon Scarlet and Violet . The Curly , Droopy and Strechy form each have their own signature gravel , as well as an well distinguishable color : orange , red , and icteric severally . All three Forms seem on this carte du jour , which gives an impression of a ingeminate cloth rule ( although a prominent Curly Form Tatsugiri still forms the centrepiece of the image ) .
A Curly Form Tatsugiri is also the variant featured on the regular photographic print version of this card inTwilight Masquerade .
This Illustration Rare board has a current grocery store price of $ 15.52 onTCGPlayer , a respectable time value for any trading card . With a somewhat fair 50 price attempt , it is cleared that this card ’s true power consist in its power . Attract Customers mean that a much - needed assistant scorecard is relatively easy to find out at all stages of the game , effectively pay somebody six opportunity to get one every good turn in addition to their literal opening card draw .
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15Cornerstone Mask Ogerpon ex (215/167)
Ogerpon shows up once again as one of the most expensiveTwilight Masquerade Pokémon TCGcards . This fourth dimension , she ’s wear the Cornerstone Mask , which usually turns Ogerpon into a double Grass and Rock type but make her a Fighting - type in the card . Thecard is an Illustration Rareand feature a beautiful full - card artwork depicting the Pokémon in an almost abstract mosaic style .
Ogerpon has the powerful power " Cornerstone Stance , " whichprevents her from being damage by any Pokémon that has an power , making this a desirable card . Her " Demolish " fire is also a utilitarian one , as it ignore the Weakness and Resistance of the oppose card . At the time of this penning , theCornerstone Mask Ogerpon ex-wife menu isvalued at $ 16.99onTCGPlayer .
14Wellspring Mask Ogerpon ex (213/167)
Another of Ogerpon ’s telling masks , and one of the most womanly and striking in its grace , beauty , and emotions it call down , is the Wellspring masquerade party . portray in the special instance rare card ( 213/167 ) , this blue mask include a sad expression complete with teardrops rain cats and dogs down the cheeks . In the full - art calling card , the mask takes on the crystalline Tera - case configuration , which somehow manages to make the masque look even more heartsick and sad , which combines nicely with the attack called simply Sob .
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This carte du jour is cover in the blue crystalized tone , appearing to be an icy feminine face crying coruscate tears . According toTCGPlayer , the Wellspring Mask Ogerpon ex card holds amarket value of $ 17.19 USDat the clip of writing . With many collector desiring to have the full set of Ogerpon mask Special Illustration Rares , the values of each masquerade party card will in all probability rise and fall while more mass begin to open pack of cards and the figure of cards in the market fluctuate .
13Infernape (173/167)
This Infernape card ’s Ability makes it a staring cellular inclusion in any deck of cards that blends Fire and Fighting - types , provide peck of Energy of these types to a thespian ’s Pokémon . It also admit the Flame Pokémon to recharge after using its Scorching Fire attack , meaning the card can systematically deal 200 damage every turn . As a result , this starter evolution is a potent final phylogeny with enough forcefulness to exchange the course of a secret plan .
The artwork of this card is arguably simpler than some other Illustration Rares , focussing on Infernape itself with no real background to talk of . Nevertheless , the flames curling around the Fire - type and its own dynamical pose give the illustration quite a little of energy . As a consequence , it is gentle to see how the lineup has pass on a market place terms of $ 18.59 onTCGPlayerat the time of writing .
12Hisuian Growlithe (181/167)
As one of theHisuian forms introduced inPokémon Legends : Arceus , this part Rock - type version of Growlithe has with thicker , curlier pelt than the Kanto - aboriginal master copy . This presents an interesting visual dividing line between the two variants , and has earn the newer form plenty of fans . Although this Hisuian Growlithe card is not the most powerful aggressor , its ability to remove a Stadium card at any prison term ( even without muscularity seize ) with Blazing Destruction may still make a significant dent in an opponent ’s strategy .
This Growlithe is depicted in a bright , colored style , with it looking up at the spectator with clear adoration . This beautiful art has contribute to the card have got a current market price of $ 21.08onTCGPlayer . It is deserving mention that a pair of legs are visible in the nontextual matter wearing rip jeans , indicating they go to the photographer Perrin , make this her own personal Growlithe as visualise inPokémon Scarlet and Violet ’s DLC .
11Sinistcha ex (210/167)
Sinistcha ’s name is made up of the parole " sinister " and " matcha , " a double-dyed name for aGrass- and Ghost - Type Pokémonthat looks like a little green tea being with a whisk on its head , living deep down of a traditional Japanese teacup . Sinistcha evolves from Poltchageist and has some fabulously useful ability , like mend 30 damage from each of the player ’s Pokémon with its powerful " Matcha Splash " plan of attack .
The full - fine art illustration for this card is a beautiful and glowering one , bear witness Sinistcha curiously face at a someone browse through a photo Good Book . A small green hand print is stamped on the page it ’s assailable to , and the overall atmosphere is one of whim and nostalgia . The combination of the beguiling circuit board and the useful science gain this cardworth $ 21.65according toTCGPlayer .
