Description
The Pokémon Trading Card Game Classic, a revival of the original Pokémon TCG experience, was announced during the annual Pokémon Day livestream on Monday, February 27, 2023. The Pokémon Company has revealed that the classic set is a legal set without tournament, which includes three preconstructed decks focused on the original final evolution: Charizard, Venusaur, and Blastoise. Each of the decks includes 60 cards, and new cards like Lugia ex, Ho-Oh ex, and Suicune ex will be added to the mix to allow for new ways to play. A teaser video was released during the live stream, revealing the black briefcase-like setup used to play the game, complete with special damage counters. The case opens to a play area with designated card areas, and some of the cards that will be included in the set have been briefly shown. All of the cards looked identical to those found in the 1999 Pokémon TCG base game.
The upcoming release will include a fold-out gameboard designed for two players with designated card placement areas, a toolbox that stores all of the game's accessories, including metal orbs, stackable damage counters, and status markers as tokens. , and themed boxes with Poké Ball card sleeves. from the Classic Pokémon Trading Card Game.
The set aims to target the nostalgia of people who grew up playing the game and now have the chance to relive their childhood memories. However, the release date and price of the set have yet to be revealed.
Also, it's important to note that this classic set isn't the only release, as the complete reissue of the original 150-card base set was leaked earlier this year, but it's still unclear if boosters for these cards will be available. for your purchase. or tournament legal in competitive play.
