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Next Pokémon TCG set in Japan features the first Gigantamax Pikachu card

Behold a not very flattering angle of Pikachu.
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Published: Aug 14, 2020 09:09 am

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The next set for the Pokémon Sword and Shield Trading Card Game in Japan has been revealed. The Astonishing Volt Tackle will be released on Sept. 18 and features a variety of Galar Pokémon, including the first Gigantamax Pikachu card.

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This expansion will be the fourth set for the Pokémon Sword and Shield saga in the TCG. It’ll feature a continuation of the V and VMAX card mechanics and focus on Electric-type Pokémon.

The Pokémon Company didn’t give any information on how many cards there will be in total yet or whether this set will be released outside of Japan.

The third Sword and Shield set, The Darkness Ablaze, was launched today in Western countries. The next scheduled expansion in line is Champion’s Path, which will start launching on Sept. 25.

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Nádia Linhares
Nádia is a Brazilian freelance writer who works for Dot since 2020. She has covered everything from Pokémon to FIFA. Video games are an essential part of her life, especially indie games and RPGs. You can catch her playing Overwatch in her spare time, but she writes better than she aims.