Although I like a lot of the new Shining Revelry cards, I don't think any of them will have as big of an impact on Pokmon TCG Pocket 's meta game as Team Rocket Grunt will

Mega Kangaskhan EX 2026 North America International Championships (Masters League) Dragapult EX 2026 North America International Championships (Masters League) Dragapult Dudunsparce 2026 North America International Championships (Masters League) Slowking box 2026 North America International Championships (Masters League) Crustle 2026 North America International Championships (Masters League) Dragapult Blaziken 2026 North America International Championships (Masters League) Team Rocket box 2026 North America International Championships (Masters League) Dragapult EX 2026 North America International Championships (Masters League) Toucannon Box Ultra Necrozma Live Ancient Box Iron Valiant Doublade Hide'n'Sneak V1 Krai about it Ns zoroark 6 Prizes 1 Turn (Sinistcha Spiritomb) Ghosts Wailord Ninetales 1 Pokmon, too many trainers Dragapult ex 1.0 Mega Zeraora + Dynamator Mega Chandelure ex Black Kyurem ex EVIL Banette Hand Lock

(Some abilities can also target unexerted cards.) But not using them has less of a direct benefit - you dont need to defend your life points, as in MTG or Yu-Gi-Oh!, so leaving cards upright is typically only worthwhile if theyre likely to be challenged by your opponent and you need them for a future turn
And it certainly leads by example: Vivi Ornitier basically ruined Standard alongside Agatha's Soul Cauldron and earned itself a rightful spot on the banlist
Basic Pokemon are essential because they can be played immediately, while Evolution Pokemon generally have stronger attacks but require time to play
Each character has a Strength value (how much damage they do in challenges), a Willpower value (how much damage they can take before being discarded), and a Lore value (how many points they give you when they quest)