As the supply of original Pokmon TCG sets grow scarcer, more fans will likely flock to these readily available packs
Additionally, the contents page of the book has confirmed that the next card era name will be: Pokemon Card Game Sun & Moon -- &
As such, it's another multi-format staple that sees play from Pioneer to Legacy, and of course Commander
One thing I like to say is the filter on Commander is very slow, Magic principal designer Gavin Verhey told Polygon during a MagicCon: Las Vegas 2026 interview
While you might not think it, Carbink BREAKs measly 20 damage attack is something to worry about, because between Strong Energy, Fighting Stadium, Muscle Band, and the new Regirock-EX, it will be hitting for 40/60/80/90+ every turn, which can soften up some Pokemon for your main attackers to finish off, or even take some KOs if they cant get around Safeguard
In an energy deck though, this thing is going to be popping stuff all the time, especially with things like the above-mentioned Aether Refinery or Wrath of Skies where you get a bunch of extra energy if you want