12/17/2019 by Zach Lesage
While the rest of the world focuses on Cosmic Eclipse and Expanded events, maybe you wanna know what cards are going to shape the future of this game. This brief article showcases my buy list for Sword and Shield. Enjoy!
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These cards are worthwhile pickups and will likely see play right away! If they don’t see play right away, they are stronger cards that will grow with time!
4x Lapras V
4x Lapras VMAX
4x Snom
4x Frosmoth
1x Tapu Koko V
4x Morpeko V
1x Morpeko VMAX
4x Galarian Zigzagoon
2x Galarian Linoone
4x Galarian Obstagoon
4x Zacian V
2x Zamazenta V
4x Mincinno “Tail Whap”
4x Mincinno “Glance”
4x Cincinno
2x Oranguru
4x Snorlax V
4x Snorlax VMAX
4x Air Balloon
4x Evolution Incense
2x Fishing Rod
4x Marnie
4x Metal Saucer
4x Professor’s Research
4x Quick Ball
4x Aurora Energy
Fringe Cards
These cards can be strong, but they are missing something or are not expected to become Tier 1 cards. Pick these cards up if you wanna build a pet deck or if you have high hopes for the future.
2x Blipbug
2x Orbeetle
4x Grookey “Fury Swipes”
2x Thwackey “Taunt”
4x Rillaboom “Voltage Beat”
3x Vulpix (solid Vulpix)
4x Skorbunny “Ember”
3x Raboot “Flame Charge”
4x Cinderace “Libero”
4x Sobble “Water Gun”
4x Drizzile “Shady Business”
4x Intellion “Shady Dealings”
1x Keldeo V
1x Wobbuffet V
4x Sinistea
4x Polteageist
2x Galarian Ponyta
2x Galarian Rapidash
2x Gastly
2x Gengar
4x Indeedee V
1x Regirock V
4x Stonjourner V
4x Stonjourner VMAX
3x Sableye V
4x Galarian Meowth
4x Galarian Perrserker
2x Galarian Stunfisk
2x Hoothoot
2x Noctowl
1x Cramorant V
4x Bede
4x Fine Band
4x Giant Charm
4x Hyper Potion
4x Lum Berry
4x Poké Kid
4x Rotom Bike
4x Sitrus Berry
4x Team Yell Grunt
Well, hopefully this gets you amped up for the next set! I will have plenty more articles coming out over the holidays. Considering this article is a freebie, you might want to peep into our premium articles! I know it costs money, but those articles do help our writers attend events and perform to the best of their ability. Also, if you didn’t know, I offer coaching to help players improve their play, mindset, and their outlook on the game. If you are interested, feel free to message me on Facebook or Twitter.
Happy Holidays,
Zach
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