To improve it, I want to add more brute force
It doesn't serve as a starter but offers a charming alternative for trainers interested in exploring Paldea's diverse fauna
Based on what we know and what's been speculated from trademark filings and Japanese set schedules: First Partner Illustration Collection Series 2 (Johto, Unova, Galar starters) June 19, 2026 Storm Emerald (featuring Mega Rayquaza ex) expected August/September 2026 30th Anniversary Celebration Set September 18, 2026 an all-foil special set with a brand new rarity type and the first-ever worldwide simultaneous launch in Pokmon TCG history 2026 is far from done
This would apply to all counters added until Hardened Scales is removed making it very useful, even if it not played with Sphere Grid Resourceful Defense is another card you will want to get out quickly as it allows you to move counters from a card that leaves the battlefield onto another creature
This is just $15,000 more than the second most expensive cards, which are tied between a Pristine 10 1 st Edition Base Set Charizard graded by another third party grading service and the Blastoise Test Print graded by CGC Trading Cards, both of which sold for $360,000.
