Pokémon TCG Pocket gives away two Rayquaza ex cards: this is how to get them

Pokémon TCG Pocket celebrates its six months of existence with a free event where players can obtain a promotional Rayquaza ex card, one of the most iconic Legendary Pokémon from the Hoenn region. The event will be available for a limited time and will also include a second copy of the card, as well as additional rewards.

The action begins on Wednesday, April 30 at 6:00 UTC and will extend until Tuesday, May 13 at 5:59 UTC, coinciding with the launch of the Celestial Guardians expansion.

An individual event with great rewards

During this period, users must participate in individual battles against artificial intelligence to unlock exclusive prizes, including the Rayquaza ex card.

"It's a unique opportunity to add one of the most versatile and promising cards of the new meta", indicated the game's developer.

In addition to the main card, those who complete special missions can also obtain a second copy of Rayquaza ex, a Shaymin Sky Forme themed coin, a new playmat, and other cosmetic accessories.

Rayquaza ex: power, versatility, and immediate access

Rayquaza ex promises to have an immediate impact on the metagame due to its combination of damage and ease of use. Its signature move, Draco Meteor, allows it to attack four random opponent's Pokémon with 40 damage per hit, totaling up to 160 distributed damage.

While it is slightly less powerful than Dragonite's similar attack, Rayquaza ex has clear advantages:

• It is a Basic Pokémon, requiring no evolution to enter play.
• Its attacks use Energies of any type, making it easy to include in multiple decks.
• It works especially well in decks with high Energy generation, such as those of Dialga ex, Misty, Gardevoir, or Manaphy.

"The card can be key in toolbox strategies and is emerging as one of the most relevant in the new competitive environment," evaluated community experts.

Celestial Guardians inaugurates a new era in the game

The event also marks the arrival of the Celestial Guardians expansion, which introduces Alola Pokémon to the TCG Pocket universe. With new cards, abilities, and synergies, a deep change in the competitive environment is expected.

Rayquaza ex appears in this context as a bridge card between generations, capable of providing damage and flexibility in almost any strategy. Being available for free to all players, its use will quickly become widespread.

"There are no excuses for not having Rayquaza ex in your collection. It's a central piece for what's coming," affirm specialized forums.