As the Pokémon TCG Pocket world continues to grow, players have a lot to look forward to with new cards and events that can completely revamp their strategies. Among these upcoming activities, there’s one event that competitive fans should definitely keep an eye on.
February has already been bustling with various new events, enticing Pokémon TCG Pocket enthusiasts to keep coming back for a chance to snag rare cards and enhance their decks. Noteworthy occurrences so far include the Space-Time Smackdown Emblem event, where players bring out their most formidable decks for battle, and the Cresselia EX Drop event. The ongoing Wonder Pick event with a focus on Chimchar and Togepi has also presented lucrative opportunities for earning extra cards. However, the upcoming event, the Darkness Type Mass Outbreak, slated for February 21, is something competitive players simply cannot afford to miss. This event promises the chance to strengthen decks with some of the game’s most sought-after cards.
Modeled after the mass outbreaks seen in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, TCG Pocket will occasionally highlight specific types, offering players a chance to try their luck at picking up rare cards and even introducing themed cosmetics in the store. The Darkness Mass Outbreak is set to allow players to accumulate more cards of this particular type, a pivotal advantage as Darkness-type decks are currently dominating the game’s meta.
Darkness-type cards have stormed Pokémon TCG Pocket, changing the game in a big way. The Genetic Apex expansion focused mainly on Generation 1 Pokémon, leaving players with only a handful of Darkness types. Without any EX cards to round out Darkness-type decks, they weren’t much use in competitive play. Everything changed with the Space-Time Smackdown expansion, which introduced a slew of formidable dark types new to TCG Pocket. These cards have rapidly become fan favorites.
Given the power boost that Darkness-type cards have received, these decks are now outperforming others in the current game meta. It appears that many of the new cards were designed to complement each other, giving players a solid foundation when crafting their decks. In particular, the Darkrai EX and Weavile EX cards create a remarkably powerful combo, delivering a deadly one-two punch in battles. Both cards are user-friendly, requiring minimal energy for attacks and dealing substantial damage when played properly. With Darkrai EX inflicting damage whenever a Darkness energy is attached and Weavile EX delivering 70 damage to already-hit Pokémon, these two can effortlessly dismantle other EX cards.
Beyond just the headliners, the Weavile EX/Darkrai EX deck is backed by several other dark types acting as support. Since Weavile evolves from Sneasel, having Sneasel in the deck is crucial for the strategy to work. Spiritomb also helps significantly by damaging all opposing Pokémon in one go, setting the stage for Weavile EX’s powerful attack.
All these cards are anticipated to be part of the upcoming Darkness Type Mass Outbreak, giving players an exceptional shot at unlocking the top deck. The rest of the deck is filled with various support cards available in the Space-Time Smackdown booster packs and the in-game store. With events like the Darkness Mass Outbreak and an imminent new themed expansion, Pokémon TCG Pocket is poised to be a favorite long-term game for Pokémon lovers.
