With the release of the first Neo expansions in early 2000, Gen 2 Pokemon became the focal point of both the video games and the TCG
Following the same release pattern as previous sets, Archazias Island will be available at local hobby stores on March 7th, with an online and national retail release following two weeks later, on March 21st, 2025
2 black stars = Double Rare
Its free to play, but in-app purchases and a subscription allow you to unlock a few extra packs per day
It's a genius move, to create a buzz around the game while people are still looking for gifts to buy, in the hope that the addition of the Johto Pokmon might lead to players buying up more booster packs, to add to their collection
In the current meta, where convoke mechanics are widespread, the difference between a 1/1 and a 3/3 can be the difference between your opponent stabilizing or falling behind