The Best, New Cards In Extradimensional Crisis — Pokémon TCG Pocket
May 30, 2025
Ultra Beasts take center stage in Extradimensional Crisis, and while Pokémon TCG Pocket is treating their arrival as a major event, this set is a bit underwhelming. If you're short on hourglasses, you'll honestly be perfectly alright skipping out on Extradimensional Crisis entirely. There are a few noteworthy cards worth mentioning, however. Here are some of the most impactful cards from this set:
Nihilego — Poison On Poison
As the sole Crown Rare of this set, Nihilego was undoubtedly designed to stand out. Its Ability, More Poison, definitely helps in that regard, giving Nihilego a unique kind of utility. Stacking poison damage may not seem all that scary, but it can put your opponent in very uncomfortable situations. Poison damage is applied at the end of every player's turn, so +10 damage from Nihilego does, in fact, apply significantly more pressure on your opponent. The passive damage will force more retreats than usual, putting you at an energy advantage. That can make a big difference when it comes to winning games.
Nihilego's ability can actually stack with another Nihilego on the field, so normal poison can end up doing 30 damage at the end of every turn. That is substantial. Nihilego's usefulness depends on a lot of factors, compared to a card like Darkrai ex, but this Ultra Beast does have its place on a poison-focused deck. With Poison Barb being around as a Tool card, Nihilego might even find a home in other strategies.
Tapu Koko ex — Electric Tempo
Extradimensional Crisis has made a strong push for faster-paced Lightning strategies, and no card exemplifies that better than Tapu Koko ex. Needing just one turn of setup, thanks to Plasma Hurricane, Tapu Koko ex can legitimately win you a match within just a few turns. 90 damage is a lot coming from a Basic Pokémon that has no trouble generating Energy. This card is simple, but very effective.
Silvally — Stack Support
Silvally works better than you might expect. Its damage output is dependent on the use of Supporter cards, but there are so many useful options that it actually isn't a problem at all. 100 damage for just 2 Energy is hard to compete with, and you'll see that in your results. It really helps that Gladion makes Silvally decks even more consistent, able to put Type: Null or Silvally directly into your hand. Being a Normal-type, Silvally can also be complemented by various different Pokémon. That is very much appreciated. Just a solid card all around.
Buzzwole ex — Big Beatstick
Buzzwole ex is a major threatening force. Its power is undeniable, capable of winning most fights in the game. Big Beat dealing 120 damage is absurd, coming from a Basic Pokémon. All that being said, Buzzwole lacks standout strength when evaluated on its own merits. What makes Buzzwole ex so good is how well it works in combination with other cards introduced in the same set.
Celesteela, in particular, makes for a great partner. Its Ability, Ultra Thrusters, helps you bypass the negative effect of Buzzwole's Big Beat. If you retreat Buzzwole out, the effect that prevents Big Beat from being used consecutively gets negated. Ultra Thrusters helps put Buzzwole ex right back into the Active spot, ready to do massive damage again. Lusamine is a solid addition in any Buzzwole deck, as well. Recycling discarded Energy is a good way to build up Buzzwole ex almost instantly.
