Mega Evolution Pokmon (Regulation I) are now becoming a major focus Mega Charizard ex (I) is a standout example, offering a powerful new direction for Fire decks Older options like Charizard ex (G) are no longer part of the format This transition signals a clear shift: From early Scarlet & Violet staples into newer, stronger mechanics and Pokmon How the Meta Will Change With the loss of key G cards, expect the Pokmon TCG meta in 2026 to: Be slower and more strategic without Battle VIP Pass Have fewer ability lock strategies with Path to the Peak gone Depend more on new draw, search, and recovery cards Shift toward newer archetypes and Mega Evolution decks This is one of the most open formats weve seen in a whileperfect for players who like experimenting and adapting
You can only Special Summon "Hero of the Ashened City" once per turn this way
This way you get more value out of your randomized packs
A lot of MTG cycles are actually incomplete
No, youve really gotta be playing theft in general to make Nita, Forum Conciliator worthwhile, and thats because the important part of the card is actually the first line and not the second, longer one your brain naturally gravitates to as a seasoned Magic player
Also same nice cameo in that Fieldworker that @inertgeometry posted above (great trainer card too)