Summary
Pokémon TCG’s Temporal Forces adds plenty of paradoxPokemon, Illustration Rares, and Supporter cards that are sure to give your deck an extra kick. With Pokemon TCG rotating which cards can be used at events, there are also cards in this set that can be pretty powerful replacements for those used in the past.
One type of card you will find in this set are the Ace Spec cards. Ace Spec were last seen in 2012 and are now back with a fresh coat of paint. With 162 cards to satisfy collectors and competitive trainers, these are the best cards in Pokemon Temporal Forces.
10Ciphermaniac’s Codebreaking
Classic Card Remade
If the effect of this card sounds familiar, it’s because it is a reprint of thePokemon Sun and Mooncard, Mallow. It lets you search for two cards from the deck and place them on top in any order.
If you canset up a way to draw two cardswithout shuffling your deck, you can easily get those two cards into your hand. This is a great way to access cards like Rare candy that can quickly evolve your Pokemon to their most powerful stages.
9Hero’s Cape
Maximize That HP
Getting your best Pokemon knocked out in one hit can disrupt your entire strategy. Hero’s Cape prevents this from happening, allowing your Pokemon to stay on longer and get more hits. Charizard EX has a whopping 330HP.
With Hero’s Cape as your Ace Spec, you can turn the tide with an extra 100HP. Hero’s cape is also compatible with strategies such as Great Tusk Mill, which relies on your Pokemon staying on your board and discarding your opponent’s cards.
8Iron Leaves EX
Plan a Surprise Attack
Iron Leaves EX is an excellent choice for Giratina Vstar-focused decks due to its ability to become battle-ready as soon as you play it. When you place this Pokemon on your bench, you can immediately switch it with your current active Pokemon.
You can also move your energy from your benched Pokemon to Iron Leaves, allowing it to hit hard for 180HP. This is a great counter to Charizard EX because it is weak to grass, meaning you can get a one-hit knockout.
7Emergency Board
A New Lost Zone Strategy
Emergency Board is a massive win forLost Zone Decks. It lets you reduce the retreat cost of a Pokemon by one. If your Pokemon has 30 HP or less, it gets a free retreat back to the bench.
Comfey is a basic Pokemon that is vital for the Lost Zone Strategy, and it gets a free retreat when equipped with Emergency Board. With Balloon being rotated out, this card saves the strategy and keeps it going.
6Eri
Items Be Gone
Eri is a powerful supporter card that lets you look at your opponent’s hand and discard up to two of their item cards. Getting this into your hand on the first turn is a great way to get information on what your opponent is playing.
It can also slow down their set up, which can boost the effectiveness of Arceus Vstar and Snorlax stall decks. It’s also just good for getting rid of your opponent’s rare candies and stopping them from evolving their Pokemon to their strongest stages.
5Maximum Belt
Pack An Extra Punch
If you are struggling to knock out your opponent’s Pokemon, then Maximum Belt has you covered. This card lets your Pokemon deal an extra 50 damage to your opponent’s EX Pokemon. That can make all the difference between victory and defeat.
Now, popular choices such as Arceus and Charizard EX can deal enough damage to get one-hit kills on more Pokemon. You canonly use one Ace Spec card per deck, but Maximum Belt is an excellent choice for overwhelming your opponent.
4Cinccino
Small Pokemon, Big Punches
Cinccino is a normal Pokemon with an excellent move that can sweep almost anything. Normal Pokemon benefit from being compatible with any type of energy, making them easily splashable in a wide variety of decks.
As a Stage 1 Pokemon, it is easy to evolve into, and its second move has a multiplier depending on how much special energy you attach to it. With 70 attack per special energy, this Pokemon can quickly become a one-hit knockout against many opponents, includingCharizard EX.
3Prime Catcher
The Old Switcheroo
Prime catcher is a new way to disrupt and catch your opponent by surprise. Prime Catcher lets you swap out both your and your opponent’s Pokemon for one on each bench.
This is an easy way to knock out one of your opponent’s weaker Pokemon or even stop their basic Pokemon from getting a chance to evolve in the first place. If you’re one prize card away, it is a surefire way to end the game quickly with a clean knockout.
2Buddy Buddy Poffin
Good Poffins For Happy Pokemon
Battle VIP Pass got rotated out. Luckily, Buddy-Buddy Poffin has a similar effect. It helps you set up your board with basic Pokemon so you can start evolving them next turn. Unlike the Battle VIP Pass, it can be used during any of your turns as opposed to just your first.
The only restriction is it only searches for Pokemon with 70HP or less. Luckily, there is still a wide selection of Pokemon to choose from, making it a good choice for evolution decks going forward.
1Reboot Pod
Faster Energy
Future cards get even more support with the addition of Reboot Pod. Reboot Pod lets you set up multiple Pokemon with energy in a single turn. When you play this Ace Spec, you can attach 1 energy to each of your future Pokemon from the discard pile.
Having multiple future Pokemon on the bench and having plenty of energy to spare in the discard pile can help them get ready to attack as soon as you bring them out.
