Summary
The worst character fromPokémon Scarlet and Violetis getting printed in aPokémon TCG: Stellar Crowncard that is unreasonably great, both in terms of design and gameplay.Stellar Crownis the Western adaptation of theStellar Miracleset, which is exclusive to Japan. With the Japanese set due to arrive in mid-July, several of its cards are being revealed ahead of its release as teasers. This gives players a chance to get a glimpse of what they can expect later in August with therelease ofPokémon TCG: Stellar Crown.
As reported byPokébeach,a new Trainer card featuringScarlet and Violet’s Briar has been revealed, both in its standard print and its Full Art version. The character from theTeal MaskandIndigo Diskexpansions is put at the forefront of the Briar card for theStellar Miracleexpansion, and it will likely make it into theStellar Crownset in Western markets. The standard print features Briar resting her head on her hand in a crystal cave, whereas the Full ArtPokémon TCGcard shows her admiring her surroundings in what seems like the Area Zero Underdepths.
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Briar’s Pokémon TCG: Stellar Crown Full Art Card Stands Out
The Card’s Gameplay Effects Are Also Surprisingly Good
The Full Art version of the Briar card for theStellar Crownexpansion stands out giving players a complete portrayal of the character with an elegant illustration.Full Art versions of Trainer cards tend to be somewhat valuable, which can be made even better based on the character’s popularity and the card’s gameplay effect. While Briar’s popularity is debatable, especially due to her somewhat antagonistic role in the video games, the effect of thisPokémon TCGcard in gameplay can actually be very good when played at the right moment.
According toPokébeach, the Briar card can only be played when the opponent has exactly two Prize cards remaining. When played, until the end of the turn, if the opponent’s Active Pokémon is Knocked Out by damage from the player’s Tera Pokémon’s attacks, players take one more Prize card.This card can be great to close up matchesif players also only have two remaining Prize cards. While the requisites are huge and the card will likely spend the entirety of the match resting in thePokémon TCG’s player’s hand, it can be a great way to finish the game.
Briar’s card effect is stackable with ex Pokémon, for instance. If the opponent’s Active ex Pokémon is defeated by the player’s Tera Pokémon’s attack, the player will take a total of three Prize cards. Aside from being a match closer,the Briar card can also be a smart way of leveling the playing field when the opponent has the advantageand is in the lead when it comes to the number of remaining Prize cards.
Knowing when to play Briar will be crucial, as the card is only good when its prerequisites are achieved.
The Briar card in its standard and Full Art prints are only two of the many cards that should arrive in Western markets with the adaptation ofStellar Miracle. Of course, players will need to rely on luck to pull Briar fromPokémon TCG: Stellar Crown’s Elite Trainer Boxor other products, like individual Booster Packs. Otherwise, they may have to rely on the unpredictable price it will be sold at, especially the Full Art version of Briar.
