Summary
A new Illustration Rare card from theStellar Crownexpansion forPokémon TCGhas been revealed, showcasing what will most likely be an unmissable card for collectors and players alike.Stellar Crownis the Western version of the Japan-exclusiveStellar Miracleset. While the Japanese set is being released on July 19, the adaptation,Stellar Crown, should arrive in Western markets on September 13. Most of the Japanese cards are expected to arrive with therelease ofPokémon TCG: Stellar Crownand one such card is a gorgeous Illustration Rare.
Officially revealed for theStellar Miracleset and reported on byPokébeach,the Mythical Generation 7 Pokémon Zeraora will receive a unique Illustration Rare cardin addition to its standard print. The Electric-type’s card will be a standard Pokémon card and is not an ex card, meaning that its special print does not categorize it as a Special Illustration Rare. However, the new Illustration Rare card that is likely making its way into thePokémon TCG: Stellar Crownexpansion is outstanding.
New Zeraora Illustration Rare Card For Pokémon TCG: Stellar Crown Exudes Beauty
Competitively, However, The Card Is Lackluster
The main point of focus in its favor is its aesthetic value. Simply speaking, the new Zeraora Illustration Rare card is beautiful. The artwork by Kazumasa Yasukuni features the Mythical Pokémon seemingly happy while energized by blue-colored lightning. In addition to that, there are streaks of light in the background, indicating that it is moving at incredible speed – which makes sense, considering how fast Zeraora is known to be.The illustration present in this card gives it increased value forPokémon TCGcollectors, even if it is not as rare as a Special Illustration Rare.
The artwork for the standard print is also gorgeous, though it does not encompass the entirety of the card and is limited to the regular frame.
In terms of gameplay value, however, the new Zeraora card could be better. The Pokémon card only has 120 HP and a single attack. As seen onPokébeach, the attack called Combat Thunder, which costs a Lightning Energy and a Colorless Energy, deals 20+ damage. The attack does 20 more damage for each of the opponent’s Benched Pokémon.This is a rather simplistic move– surely, when used under the right circumstances, it could deal a big blow to the opponent’s Active Pokémon, but its damage is capped at 120 sincePokémon TCGonly allows five Benched Pokémon.
Overall, the Zeraora card is quite a disappointment competitively, especially considering the Mythical Pokémon’s popularity. Nevertheless, the aesthetic value of its Illustration Rare print is enormous and it is likely going to be one of the most sought-after cards in theStellar Crownexpansion. Before that, however, players will see therelease ofPokémon TCG: Shrouded Fable, a set that will introduce a super new Greninja ex promo card that collectors will not want to miss.
