Pokémon TCG Pocket is preparing to disrupt its competitive meta with the release of its newest expansion, Wisdom of Sea and Sky. Launching on July 30, the set introduces a slew of Johto-themed cards, with two legendary Pokémon—Lugia ex and Ho-Oh ex—standing out as potentially game-breaking additions.
The Legendary Combo: Lugia ex and Ho-Oh ex
The new set’s cover cards offer one of the strongest combos seen in the game to date:
- Lugia ex (150 HP)
- Attack: Elemental Blast — 180 damage
- Energy Cost: Fire, Water, Lightning
- Effect: Discard one of each required Energy type
- Weakness: Electric
- Retreat Cost: 2
- Ho-Oh ex (150 HP)
- Attack: Phoenix Turbo — 90 damage
- Energy Cost: 3 Colorless
- Effect: Attach Fire, Water, and Lightning Energy from your Energy Zone to your Benched Basic Pokémon
- Weakness: Electric
- Retreat Cost: 2
This pair forms a dangerous synergy loop. Ho-Oh ex can reload Lugia ex with the necessary Energy cards each turn using Phoenix Turbo, setting up devastating Elemental Blast attacks that can knock out nearly any opponent in a single hit.
High Impact at Launch
The potential for this strategy to activate by Turn 3 makes it one of the fastest high-damage combos in Pokémon TCG Pocket history. The 180 damage output exceeds the HP of most cards currently in the meta, giving players a reliable knockout option when paired correctly.
Competitive players may see a swift meta shift as a result, especially if Lugia and Ho-Oh decks begin dominating the online battle landscape.
More Than Just Powerful Cards
Alongside the new Johto-inspired cards like Umbreon, Espeon, Cleffa, and Lyra (as a Supporter Trainer), Wisdom of Sea and Sky also brings improvements to the game’s infrastructure:
- Trading System Overhaul: The controversial trade tokens are being removed.
- Wishlist Function: Players will be able to tag specific cards they want, improving the trading experience.
These changes launch on July 30, the same day as the set release.
A Meta-Shifting Update
Between the explosive combo potential of Lugia ex and Ho-Oh ex and the much-needed quality-of-life improvements, Wisdom of Sea and Sky is shaping up to be a defining moment for Pokémon TCG Pocket. Players eager to stay ahead of the competition may want to start preparing now—before the meta takes a legendary turn.
