Fans of fright, admirers of apparitions, and devotees of disguise are in for a treat with a curated assortment of cards from the Pokémon TCG: Sword & Shield Series. Whether you prefer cute and kitschy or haunting and horrific, these cards offer something to enjoy for everyone who loves Halloween!
“It was a dark and stormy night” is a classic opening to scary stories—and for good reason. While Mawile is already an ominous figure, you can easily imagine the flashes of lightning in artist Akira Egawa’s cleverly rendered stormy setting. In addition to boasting stunning artwork, this card features a Pokémon you wouldn’t want to discover lurking beneath your bed late at night."
"A frolic through the forest on a moonlit night is the perfect Halloween activity—unless the forest in question is swarming with Drifloon. Illustrator Miki Kudo’s Clefable doesn’t appear to be overly concerned about the presence of a Pokémon known for helping children vanish, but any Trainer who stumbled across this scene certainly should be."
"Phantump might not seem as intimidating as its evolved form, Trevenant. But artist sui’s Phantump emits a hypnotic, unearthly glow that evokes a spectral chill. While Phantump’s expression is far from unfriendly, it looks more than capable of escorting Trainers into a ghostly plane of existence from which they’d never return…"
"There’s nothing inherently scary about a trash heap, but Akira Egawa’s second entry on our list of the Trash Heap Pokémon, Garbodor, is giving off some seriously menacing vibes. With the angle and size of its placement, it appears to loom over the viewer. And the drama of the card’s background from the vividly toxic ground rendered in jewel tones to the degree of texture on Garbodor, the sky above, and the ground below, make it difficult to tear your eyes away—even if you want to."
"Despite its relatively small size and no evidence of horns or claws, Mimikyu is one of those Pokémon that you don’t really want to meet alone in the woods on a dark evening. And that’s exactly where artist Ryota Murayama places the Disguise Pokémon. An abundance of colorful lens flares somewhat softens the effect, and it could be reasonably argued that this card walks the line between autumnal wonderland and Halloween horror—but it does so beautifully."
"It might sound strange to describe an image of Murkrow, the Darkness Pokémon, perched on a gravestone as dreamy. And yet, in artist Aya Kusube’s deft hands, the soft, lavender background and Murkrow’s curious expression paint a gothic but not unwelcoming picture. With soft flares of light from the stars and beautifully elaborate patterns on the gravestones, it’s actually tempting to pass an autumnal evening in such a wonderous, otherworldly setting."
"No Pokémon TCG Halloween collection would be complete without the Shadow Pokémon. And while the Pokémon TCG: Sword & Shield Series boasts many different Gengar, Aya Kusube’s version is so detailed, right down to the nuances of its red tongue, that it’s undeniably memorable. The simplicity of the card’s design juxtaposed with the illustrative details like the texture of Gengar’s tongue give the card the uncomfortable appearance of being both part of a children’s tale and a horror story at the same time."
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