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For Star Wars fans, this LEGO set isn't optional, it's essential. The post Amazon Sells at a Loss, LEGO Star Wars Ahsoka T-6 Jedi Shuttle Reaches a New All-Time Low appeared first on Kotaku. |
PCGamesN Thursday, August 28, 2025 7:54 AM What is the current Elden Ring Nightreign Everdark Sovereign schedule? As if Nightreign wasn't difficult enough, the developers have added a new mechanic to the game that strengthens specific Night Lords at the end of each expedition. The rewards for taking down these enemies can drastically change your builds, so it's definitely worth pursuing to become significantly stronger. These supercharged Elden Ring Nightreign bosses appear on a weekly schedule; if you want to take them all down, you're going to need to do it sooner rather than later. The Elden Ring Nightreign events in the co-op game are currently available for a limited time, but FromSoftware has said they will be made permanent at a later date. Continue reading Elden Ring Nightreign Everdark Sovereign schedule MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Elden Ring Nightreign review, Elden Ring Nightreign class, Elden Ring Nightreign bosses |
PCGamesN Thursday, August 28, 2025 7:48 AM Being the parent of a four-month old child, I deal with a lot of shitty underwear (or, more specifically, diapers) every day. But I didn't expect to have to deal with them at work, too. However, Arrowhead Studios CEO Shams Jorjani has jumped back onto an old Helldivers 2 meme, telling players to "stop shitting your pants" as the game launches on Xbox. Over half a million Helldivers jumped into the game yesterday, all with the sole aim of bringing democracy to every corner of the galaxy - nothing to do with the satisfying sound that the bugs make when they pop, I swear. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Helldivers 2 weapons, Helldivers 2 stratagems, Helldivers 2 system requirements |
PCGamesN Thursday, August 28, 2025 7:42 AM If you prefer to immerse yourself in a big display when you're playing your favorite games, then this Samsung gaming monitor deal is the one for you. The 32-inch Samsung Odyssey G55C is now on sale for just $219.99 in this limited-time deal on Amazon, saving you a huge $130 against the MSRP. You'll often see Samsung products in contention when you're looking at a monitor upgrade. It's one of the big display manufacturers with a huge range of products to choose from, and we've recommended plenty of its displays in the past, including in our best gaming monitor guide. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Samsung Odyssey G9 G95SC review, Samsung 9100 Pro review, Samsung T9 Portable SSD review |
PCGamesN Thursday, August 28, 2025 7:42 AM What are the best Cities Skylines mods? Colossal Order's city builder is a prospective civil engineer's dream come true. It's been a staple of the genre for many years, and the modding community has flourished in that time. Today, thousands of Cities Skylines mods are available on the game's Steam Workshop page, making it understandably daunting to find the best ones. Luckily, you have us. We've handpicked a suite of the best Cities Skylines mods that are guaranteed to breathe new life into the building game. Whether you're a casual builder or a hardcore city planner, you're sure to find something to tickle your fancy, so without further ado, here are the best mods for Cities Skylines. Continue reading The best Cities Skylines mods and maps MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Cities Skylines mods, Best strategy games, Best city-building games |
PCGamesN Thursday, August 28, 2025 7:27 AM Looking for the best Harlowe build in Borderlands 4? We're busy planning which vault hunter we're going to play when Borderlands 4 arrives this September, and now that we have the complete skill trees and abilities for each character, we can shape our build, too. Harlowe is a former Maliwan combat scientist, described as having a sunny disposition, and she uses plenty of gadgetry to fight enemies and buff allies in Borderlands 4. Harlowe is one of four Borderlands 4 characters, and although her abilities and skills are mainly crowd control and support, she has a few extra tricks up her sleeve when it comes to dealing large amounts of damage. Continue reading Borderlands 4 Harlowe build, skill tree, and abilities MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Borderlands 4 release date, Borderlands 4 characters, Borderlands 4 system requirements |
PCGamesN Thursday, August 28, 2025 7:21 AM August 28, 2025: We added new Genshin Impact codes and verified our list. What are the new Genshin Impact codes? Gathering Primogems and Mora in Genshin Impact can be quite the grind. Fortunately, developer Hoyoverse occasionally sends out gifts in the form of Genshin redeem codes. Most codes only work for a limited time, so it's best to redeem them as soon as possible to avoid missing out. Genshin Impact codes are released periodically, frequently appearing in Hoyoverse special programs: regular video updates detailing future updates to the free PC game. Redeem codes can also drop to celebrate milestones or to coincide with new Genshin Impact events. You can find all the active Genshin codes below, including what they have to offer, how to redeem them, and where you can look for more. Continue reading Genshin Impact codes August 2025 and how to redeem MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Genshin Impact codes, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
PCGamesN Thursday, August 28, 2025 7:17 AM What are the best Cyberpunk 2077 mods? CD Projekt Red released its own REDmod tools for free, allowing everyone to install Cyberpunk 2077 mods through a dedicated client they can download from Steam or GOG. This release comes as we also see Cyberpunk 2077 mods that alter the range of facial features, change your looks in small ways after character creation, and even access stuff we were never meant to see. That last one's important as it adds new functionality to the cyberpunk game. What starts with a shove one day could evolve into giving your character superpowers. Continue reading The best Cyberpunk 2077 mods MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty review, Best Cyberpunk 2077 mods, Buy Cyberpunk 2077 |
PCGamesN Thursday, August 28, 2025 6:52 AM Final Fantasy 14 game director Naoki Yoshida has delivered a lengthy statement regarding mod usage in the MMORPG. The post, which comes one week after the sudden shutdown of the Mare Synchronos mod by its creator, gives a detailed explanation of Square Enix's current stance on mods and third-party tools, with Yoshida providing extensive examples. It's a lengthy read, but one that will certainly be of interest to many players, whether you've ever used FF14 mods or not. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best MMOs, FF14 Dawntrail review, FF14 Island Sanctuary guide |
PCGamesN Thursday, August 28, 2025 6:38 AM What are the best Balatro mods? The indie smash hit made by one person in his spare time topped the best games lists across the board, including our very own game of the year list. With that said, even 'perfect' games can be improved, and our Balatro mods list is proof of that. The updates to the card game so far have added card variants inspired by the likes of Stardew Valley and Cult of the Lamb, but what if you want Sailor Moon or Pokémon in Balatro? Alternatively, we've found mods that add new cards, new challenges, and new rules. All of them are here, thanks to the community's hard-working modders. Continue reading The best Balatro mods 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best roguelike games, Best card games, Best new PC games |
PCGamesN Thursday, August 28, 2025 6:14 AM Where would we be without mods? The fan-made creations can make your every dream a reality, from adding Pokemon to Skyrim, to creating entirely new games out of the assets of another. The most successful mod of all time, if you remember, goes by the name of Counter-Strike. Even games with seemingly unlimited replayability, like Baldur's Gate 3, have mods that expand or transform the RPG into something completely different. The latest one to catch my attention takes players on a trip down memory lane, to where the series first began. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Baldur's Gate 3 builds, BG3 mods, Baldur's Gate 3 classes |
PCGamesN Thursday, August 28, 2025 7:36 AM What is the best gaming motherboard? Finding a good gaming motherboard isn't always straightforward, as your choices depend on your CPU. Not only will AMD chipsets not work with Intel CPUs, but newer Ryzen 9000 and 7000-series chips also won't work in older AMD motherboards. Likewise, you can't put a new Intel Core Ultra CPU into an old LGA1700 motherboard. As the central component of your gaming PC, it's important to nail this choice. Once you've established which socket you need for your CPU, there's an exhaustive list of other considerations. Do you plan to overlock your CPU? How many USB ports do you need? What type of gaming RAM does your board support? Will it even fit in your PC case? Don't worry, though, as we explain all these factors and more in the how to choose section at the bottom of this guide. Plus there's an FAQ to answer the most common questions for motherboard buyers. Read on below to find the best motherboard choice for your needs. Continue reading Best gaming motherboard 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Thursday, August 28, 2025 6:25 AM What is the current and next Wuthering Waves banner? Otherwise known as Convenes, WuWa banners run on a three-week rotation, which doesn't give you much time to decide which characters to pull and which to skip. Our banner schedule includes both phases of the current Wuthering Waves update, along with all the upcoming banners to help you decide. The Wuthering Waves banner system is typical for gacha games, allowing you to spend your hard-earned Wuthering Waves Tides for a chance to acquire some of the best characters and weapons in WuWa 2.6 banners. The latest Wuthering Waves codes and events can help you redeem free currency to get started. Once you're flush with Tides, it's time to spend them all on the current and next Wuthering Waves banners. Continue reading Wuthering Waves banners - next, current, and 2.7 banners MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Wuthering Waves codes, Free PC games, Best anime games |
PCGamesN Thursday, August 28, 2025 5:59 AM The redemption of No Man's Sky following its opinion-splitting launch was certainly impressive, but Hello Games didn't stop there. Over the past nine years, it's continued to upgrade and evolve the space game in major, meaningful ways. The latest iteration of that is No Man's Sky Voyagers, which is focused on a total overhaul to ships. It allows you to build a spacecraft with a complete, functional interior that you and your friends can live and work in as you fly across the stars. Combined with a hefty Steam sale discount, it's got the sandbox game taking off on Valve's platform once more. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best RPG games, Best open-world games, Best space games |
PCGamesN Thursday, August 28, 2025 6:00 AM What are the best Cities Skylines 2 mods? With bigger maps, signature buildings, and even new weather cycles, you'd be forgiven for thinking that Cities Skylines 2 has everything you could possibly need. However, with the immense mod support that the first city builder received, it would be a shame if this entry missed out on the community creativity that made Cities Skylines so engaging for so long. While we've explored every aspect of the game in our Cities Skylines 2 review, fans of the series are dreaming up their ideal mods - it could be recreating real-life locations, adding fantastical elements to their settlements, and everything in between. Now that official mod support has reached Cities Skylines 2, the quantity and quality of these mods is ramping up, so we've scoured through them for the very best of the best. Continue reading Best Cities Skylines 2 mods MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Cities Skylines 2 review, Cities Skylines 2 roads, Cities Skylines 2 maps |
PCGamesN Thursday, August 28, 2025 5:34 AM What are the best skateboard games? In the past, it was tough to find a skateboarding game on PC, with the genre having its heyday during the PS2 and Xbox 360 console generations. Recently, however, the skateboarding gaming scene has seen a resurgence, with realistic skate sims making the most of the PC platform to deliver the most accurate skateboarding games yet. Nothing quite captures a moment in time like the years when skateboarding was at its mainstream peak. A mixture of creativity and aggression, skateboarding can be a true expression of style, and the best skateboarding games all manage to capture that in some form. For a niche few, these are some of the best PC games ever. All that, naturally, backed by an energetic soundtrack that seamlessly switches from thrash metal belters and pop punk fare to classic West Coast hip hop - the best skateboarding games often ooze effortless style. Continue reading The best skateboard games 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best skateboard games, Best simulation games, Best open-world games |
PCGamesN Thursday, August 28, 2025 5:19 AM What are the best Minecraft tower designs? While houses may seem like the ideal way to showcase your Minecraft skills, and a Minecraft treehouse is a wonderful accomplishment, there's something to be said about putting together a tower that reaches into the heavens. It's going to take a lot of time and energy, but boy, are the results worth it when you're quite literally towering over your world. The freedom to make whatever you want makes Minecraft one of the best PC games. These juggernauts are intricately detailed, fully climbable, and sure to keep you safe from the most dangerous Minecraft mobs - unless, of course, they start chipping away at the base. Between massive gothic spires, fantasy turrets, and everything in between, we've put together a list of some of our favorite Minecraft towers - which should be just enough to send your imagination sky-high in the survival game. Continue reading Best Minecraft tower designs for 1.21.8 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Minecraft seeds, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods |
PCGamesN Thursday, August 28, 2025 5:08 AM August 28, 2025 We checked for new DBD codes. What are the latest DBD codes? These freebie-granting DBD rewards can reward you with anything from a few bonus Bloodpoints to help prestige the latest character, to new and exclusive in-game cosmetics, so it's crucial you get them while they're live. There are more ways to customize your game than ever with DBD badges and banners, but there are still occasional rewards for items for your DBD killers and survivors, too. All of them let you show off your style, while Dead by Daylight Bloodpoints and Rift Fragments help your in-game progress, so there are always plenty of goodies to be had. Some of these Dead by Daylight codes are ongoing though, so you may have snapped them up already. Continue reading DBD codes August 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: DBD killer tier list, Best horror games, DBD codes |
PCGamesN Thursday, August 28, 2025 5:45 AM When is the Resident Evil Requiem release date? 2026 marks the 30th anniversary of Capcom's beloved survival horror series, and it stands to reason that the next installment is as much a look back at what came before as it is another step forward. The official reveal at Summer Game Fest was as good a confirmation as any. RE9, otherwise known as Resident Evil Requiem, takes us back to Raccoon City for the first time following its destruction at the end of RE3. It's one of the most iconic horror game locations and holds a lot of memories for Resident Evil's characters, history, and fans. Prepare for this zombie-infested trip down memory lane with everything we know about the RE9 release date, including the latest trailers, news, and story predictions. Continue reading Resident Evil Requiem release date, trailers, story, and gameplay MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Resident Evil Requiem release date, Best horror games, Best zombie games |
PCGamesN Thursday, August 28, 2025 4:57 AM August 28, 2025: We checked for new Warframe codes. What are the new Warframe codes? If you're on the hunt for free glyphs and cosmetics, you're in luck - we've got a complete list of available codes for the Digital Extremes shooter. If you don't want to spend money on unlocking cosmetics, then using codes for in-game character cosmetics, emotes, and glyphs is the best way to get around it. Content creators periodically reveal new Warframe codes, and we've listed every live code and how to redeem them below. Temporary promo codes for boosters, cosmetics, and items also occasionally pop up around big updates or special events and rewards from Warframe Twitch drops. No matter the occasion, check back regularly to redeem the latest Warframe codes. Continue reading Warframe codes August 2025 and how to redeem MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Warframe on Steam Deck, Warframe builds, Warframe codes |
PCGamesN Thursday, August 28, 2025 5:00 AM August 28, 2025: The next like target has been hit, so we've added a new active Hunty Zombie code to the list below. What are the latest Hunty Zombie codes? If you're as obsessed with the new Roblox shooter title as we are, you'll want to keep sneaking around the lobby for Hunty Zombie codes between rounds. The best hunter is a prepared hunter, and these promo codes are the ticket to your survival. Given you're clearly looking to mow down undead hordes on Roblox, we can only assume you might be interested in any number of FPS games on the platform. Arm yourself with the latest Rivals codes or Arsenal codes to get a taste of what else is around. If you're diving into the game yourself, you can also check out the Hunty Zombie tier list for details on the best weapons and traits. Continue reading Hunty Zombie codes August 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Thursday, August 28, 2025 4:53 AM August 28, 2025: We checked for new Mobile Legends codes. What are the latest Mobile Legends codes? With one of the world's most popular MOBA titles now available on PC, we're expecting a whole host of more reasons for Mobile Legends Bang Bang codes to drop. Keep an eye on the ever-changing list to score loads of free currency for champion unlocks, shards for new skins, and even some entirely free skins from time to time. Up for giving some similar games a try? From Dota 2 to League of Legends and everything in between, we've rounded up the best MOBAs on PC for you to try your hand at. If you're looking for longer matches at a slower pace, you'll find what you're looking for there. We also have all Cookie Run Kingdom codes if you're looking for a change of pace. Continue reading Mobile Legends redeem codes August 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Free PC games, Best MOBAs on PC, Mobile Legends redeem codes |
PCGamesN Thursday, August 28, 2025 4:49 AM When is the next Monopoly Go Golden Blitz? This special, limited-time event allows players to trade two, usually locked golden stickers during a 24-hour period. This is an ideal solution for grabbing elusive missing stickers and completing albums before they come to an end. There's no official schedule for Monopoly Go's Golden Blitz event, so we can only estimate the date of the first Bon Appetit Golden Blitz based on previous events and official sticker polls. However, we check daily for official word on the next trade event. While you wait, be sure to participate in other Monopoly Go events for a chance to earn rare sticker packs, and keep on top of freebies with our free Monopoly Go dice rolls guide, which is updated regularly with the newest links. Continue reading When is the next Monopoly Go Golden Blitz event? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best board games, Monopoly Go events, Monopoly Go dice |
PCGamesN Thursday, August 28, 2025 4:46 AM When are DBD Twitch drops available? The first-ever Dead by Daylight Twitch drops went live in October 2023, and Behaviour has ramped up the freebies ever since with regular Twitch Drops and redemption codes, giving players free character cosmetics, Bloodpoints, badges, banners, and more. Whenever there are new DBD Twitch drops available for the multiplayer game, we'll update this guide, and you can jump into watching your favorite Twitch streamers in order to receive the rewards. If you're anything like us and you're addicted to watching Dead by Daylight streams anyway, you should get them automatically, but you still need to know the details to claim. If not, just like DBD codes, they're super easy to use, and we've got information on how to get started if you've not already linked your accounts. Continue reading DBD Twitch drops and how to claim MORE FROM PCGAMESN: DBD killer tier list, Best horror games, DBD codes |
PCGamesN Thursday, August 28, 2025 6:16 AM The Lost Soul Aside system requirements are notable for being the first to demand an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5000 series graphics card, but thankfully, it's only listed for ultra ray tracing performance. Lost Soul Aside is a PS5 and PC ARPG that started out life as a game being made by just one person back in 2016. It's an ambitious project, and while you won't need the best graphics card from our buying guide to play it, getting the absolute best will require an RTX 5070 Ti, according to the developer. Continue reading Lost Soul Aside system requirements |
PCGamesN Thursday, August 28, 2025 3:58 AM August 28, 2025: We checked for new Once Human codes. What are the latest Once Human codes? There are times in all of our gaming lives when we need a little bit of help. Call it a handout, a freebie, call it whatever you like, but receiving a gift occasionally is lovely - and vital when there are eldritch abominations around each corner, ready to turn you into their next meal. Whether you're just starting off in Nalcott or working towards the last of the Once Human bosses, you could always use a little help. As with many free PC games, Once Human offers redemption codes to give you a boost. The Once Human codes below can help you fill your coffers without having to spend hours collecting resources and risking your life outside your cozy home base. Continue reading Once Human codes and how to redeem MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best sandbox games, Best open-world games, Best survival games |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, August 28, 2025 7:25 AM  Civilization 7 is still trying to fix up those gosh-danged Age transitions. For those just joining us, when you move between Ages in Firaxis's latest historical map-painter, it's sort of like starting over. You're asked to pick a new Civilisation, appropriate to the Age, and your units will be reshuffled, downgraded and, in some cases, deleted like rabid dogs. The game also runs a broom over the geography, rearranging all the resources. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, August 28, 2025 6:48 AM  Tomb Raider developers Crystal Dynamics have laid off an unspecified number of staff, their second round of jobs cuts this year. The studio say that the future of the Tomb Raider series won't be affected by this latest taking away of folks' livelihoods. The news comes not too long after the Perfect Dark reboot Crystal Dynamics were working alongside The Initiative was cancelled amid Microsoft's mass cuts in July. The Initiative were shut down as part of that culling. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, August 28, 2025 6:28 AM  What a strange reality we live in, when Silent Hill is becoming worryingly actionised and Resident "No thanks bro" Evil is perceived as being too scary. Horror developers: that is the wrong way around. Regardless, the latter point has been raised by Resident Evil: Requiem director Koshi Nakanishi himself, who told GamesRadar+ that part of the reasoning for giving the upcoming sequel a choice of first and third person modes was that the solely FPP Resident Evil 7 – which Nakanishi also directed – maybe worked a little too well at enabling scares. |
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Destructoid Thursday, August 28, 2025 6:19 AM
Poliwrath ex is such a weird card to base a deck around due to its attack card effect, requiring you to make a deck with both Water-type and Fighting-type energy in Pokémon TCG Pocket to make it work. Still, I think I have come up with a way to make a plausible deck that could be enjoyable to play, albeit casually.
I think this is a fun deck to play, but I'm unsure if it can handle higher ranks. Maybe I am wrong. You be the judge.
Best Poliwrath ex deck list in Pokémon TCG Pocket
First things first, you need to be using both Water and Fighting-type energy here to make this work, and you must ensure that you are directing most of this energy towards your Poliwrath ex. I also considered adding some Fighting-type Pokémon into the mix or even using a variant of Gallade ex to mix and match, but it felt like focusing entirely on the Poliwag line made the most sense.
Mantyke is a key new Water-type Pokémon setup, and that is what you will be doing a lot here. Setting up. Politoed in the backline gives you an additional boost of damage to your Poliwrath ex. If you can get both Water and Fighting-type energy on your Poliwrath ex, it'll deal enough damage that it will one-hit most, if not all, Pokémon TCG Pocket so far.
The issues I've found with it so far are that the deck is extremely slow and difficult to get something going. It relies too heavily on pulling the right cards at the right time all the time, and if you don't get what you need early to set up, you'll easily be overcome by most, if not every, deck that you can come across.
I feel like the deck is still missing something, so if you have created a better deck or have some suggestions on things you would change, I'd appreciate it. Let me know in the comments below as I want to come back to this deck eventually to hopefully update it with future expansions if this type of deck gets more support.
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Destructoid Thursday, August 28, 2025 5:18 AM
I want to specify before I get into this article how annoying this deck was to decide on, as between all three of the Johto legendary cats that were added in the recent Secluded Springs expansion, Raikou ex feels like the most useless and pointless one of them all.
I'm not saying it's awful, but when you have a card that needs two Electric-type energy to attack and only deals 60 damage, while dealing a further 10 damage to the backline, it really isn't going to be a mainstay or a reason to make a deck unless you are a hardcore Raikou user.
I want to say that with this decklist, I took some creative liberties and decided to create what I consider to be a troll deck, designed to irritate players who use it. So have fun knowing that.
Best Raikou ex Pokémon TCG Pocket deck
That's right. I have combined Oricorio and Raikou to create a deck designed to shut down all ex players while also utilizing Raikou ex to deal some damage or chip away at a Pokémon that escapes into the backline. The Pikachu ex is pretty optional, and I added it in there for fun, but I feel there is something better you can use instead.
I thought about taking out the Pikachu ex and purely making this a full of Raikou ex Oricorio troll deck, but it felt like it missed something, and using Tapu Koko ex or any other Electric-type card wasn't working. Even having a Pichu to add Electric-type energy to the backline felt pretty pointless, as you can stall pretty well anyway with the bird up front.
Ideally, if you pull a Raikou ex, you can use its ability to keep drawing extra cards until you have everything you need to make your opponent's life completely miserable. But please let me know in the comments if anyone else has thought of something better than my small brain could come up with.
As for now, I'll go and play some casuals with this and maybe come back to it in the future if I can figure out something better.
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Destructoid Thursday, August 28, 2025 5:08 AM
I've been going back and forth with Entei ex when trying to make decks this morning since the set was released, as it is such a specific card that could fit into many already existing archetypes out there.
Pokémon TCG Pocket has no shortage of Fire-type decks, whether you are running Flareon ex, Charizard ex, or anything under the sun. So when trying to create this deck list, I decided to have a bit of fun with it and come up with something I feel I would enjoy playing over something that is going to help me in the ranked ladder.
But if you feel you have something better than what I am making, do let me know in the comments. I'd really like to find a way to make this work!
Best Entei ex deck list in Pokémon TCG Pocket
Let me address the obvious comment first. Yes, there are only 16 cards of the 20 you need above to make the full deck, but I have included what I think are optional cards to add to the core I created, to make a complete deck.
Let me explain my reasoning.
There are variants to this deck, I think might fit certain people, but I've created a core of 16 cards that I feel is vital to making the deck work. Having both Moltres EX and Magby allows you to attach energy to your backline and get Entei EX up to the four Fire-type energy cards it needs to start raining hellfire. But I think there are other variants to the deck you can implement to make it your own, too.
I've seen some people suggest bringing in a Will card to guarantee Fire-type Energy from Moltres EX, but I don't think that works. I think Magby is a safer bet, and I can see some people take out the Moltres ex entirely.
Another thing I've considered is using a combination of Tool cards, such as Giant Cape and Rocky Helmet, or even adding a Repel or two. It is a tricky deck for sure, but I think using a Charizard or Infernape ex core and switching out the Pokémon for Entei ex is a safe bet moving forward.
Another variant I've been seeing early is adding in a Kiawai and Turonatur combo and using the Entei ex more to draw cards and stall. But I think that type of deck is really boring. Either way, hope the core serves you well and would love to hear your own thoughts in the comments below.
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Destructoid Thursday, August 28, 2025 4:35 AM
Suicune ex is a fun deck to appear in Secluded Springs today, so I wanted to put together a quick deck list if, like me, you wanted to jump in and test it while coming up with different fun options on how to make the best use out of the new set of cards.
Again. I say fun deck. Not everyone playing Pokémon TCG Pocket is tryharding to climb the ranked level using the same meta-heavy decks; some people do want to have fun and create something for fun. So, if you use my deck list, do so to enjoy yourself and not sweat to Master rank.
Best Suicune ex deck list in Pokémon TCG Pocket
What I have attempted to do here is take a Gyarados ex core and add Suicune to it, using some new cards from Secluded Springs, including Mantyke, which can get you some Water-type Energy onto your backline if you can get it out early enough. Don't expect it to survive; it is mainly there to help you set up either your Gyrados ex or Suicune ex, and is an extra slot in the back line to give you additional attack power for your Suicune ex.
You are mainly going to watch to switch between Suicune ex and your other cards to benefit your situation. If your opponent doesn't have many Benched Pokémon, you aren't going to be able to make use of its additional 20 damage effect, but you might want to have it up front to use its ability to get you a free card draw.
Alternatively, if you want to ruin someone's day, have a Water-type deck that won't die. This deck is arguably worthy of trying in the ranked ladder with some minor alterations, as trust me, you'll continuously be healing off of Milotic's ability, Idida's effect, and will constantly have a healed-up backline of Suicune ex to keep swapping in and out.
Mantyke is also just too good, allowing you to keep drawing cards on top of Suicune ex's ability. Try it out. Experience it for yourself.
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Destructoid Thursday, August 28, 2025 4:07 AM
The Secluded Springs expansion is live in Pokémon TCG Pocket, bringing players a fresh set of Secret Missions to complete.
Highlighted by the legendary trio of Entei, Raikou, and Suicune, there are 105 cards to get. Doing so will slowly fill up your collection and help you complete the new Themed and Secret Missions. The latter is much more challenging to complete since it will be secret until you get the required cards.
This guide will provide the required information to complete all the secret missions available as part of Secluded Springs.
Pokémon TCG Pocket Secluded Springs Secret Missions guide
The Secluded Springs expansion has five Secret Missions to complete. Their requirements are different, but they're all tied to finding the new cards.
That's all the Secret Missions you can complete as part of the Secluded Springs expansion. As always, all of them will depend entirely on your luck. To increase your chances, you can open as many Secluded Springs pack as possible; there's only one to focus on, making things easier.
Aside from the collection, you can get up to 105 different cards from the packs. This includes standard cards, Full Art variants, and Immersive ones as well.
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Destructoid Thursday, August 28, 2025 3:14 AM
Secluded Springs is the latest Pokémon TCG Pocket expansion available for players, and you can open the packs to add the new cards to your collection.
The trio of Entei, Raikou, and Suicune highlights secluded Springs. The legendary trio from the Johto region makes their debut in Pokémon TCG Pocket, along with a host of other Pokémon from the region. The table below will provide information on the full collection of A4a cards.
Complete list of Pokémon TCG Pocket Secluded Springs cards
Unlike Wisdom of Sea and Sky, Secluded Springs has only one pack to offer. The total number of cards is also lower, making it easier for new players to complete their collection potentially.
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Destructoid Thursday, August 28, 2025 2:42 AM
New details regarding this year's Pokémon Wild Area have been revealed by Scopely, with new Gigantamax offerings and a host of Pokémon based on two distinct typings available, including a fan-favorite Galar Pokémon making its Pokémon Go debut in November.
This year, Pokémon Go Wild area will focus on Dark and Fairy-type Pokémon, as well as introducing Grimmsnarl and its pre-evolutions into the game. Not only that, but the Impidimp line will also be joining the game with their Shiny variants, similar to the Toxel line at last year's Go Wild Tour event.
The 2025 Wild Area event will be split into two in-person instances: a citywide event in Nagasaki, Japan, from November 7 to 9, and the Global event, which will take place from November 15 to 16 anywhere in the world. Tickets for the in-person Nagasaki event go live on Aug. 27. Unlike last year, there will be no early-bird ticket option, and once all tickets have sold out, no more will be available. Trainers who miss out on Nagasaki can instead take part in the Global event.
In terms of gameplay, Impidimp isn't the only Shiny making its debut at Wild Area 2025. Hatenna will also get a Shiny debut and will appear during one of the two habitats that will rotate every hour. The Lurking Dark Hour, which focuses on Dark-type Pokémon, will include Pokémon like Dreepy, Phantump, Zorua, and Galarian Zigzagoon, while the Fanciful Fairy Hour has Klefki, Togetic, and more. Additional Pokémon for these two habitats will be revealed closer to the event.
Mighty Pokémon are also planned to make a return to the wild, which are larger and more powerful fully evolved Pokémon that appear with a special aura on the map. This year, the Nagasaki event will have exclusive Mighty Pokémon spawns, including Corviknight, Primarina, etc. Other Mighty Pokémon teased for the Global event include Meowscarada, Tyrantiar, Galarian Weezing, Gardevoir, and Garchomp, among others.
Safari Balls are also being made available during the in-person event, increasing the odds of catching rarer Pokémon without them fleeing. More details on how Safari Balls will be obtained and used this year will arrive at a later date.
There are a lot more surprises in store, too, with Shiny Unown W making an appearance, alongside incense spawns of Mighty Uxie, Azelf, and Mesprit. Both of these will be available for Nagasaki and Global event goers.
What was a big surprise from the preview event we attended was the lack of any new Gigantamax Pokémon. Though we imagine Gigantamax Grimmsnarl and Hatterene might appear at the event, and will be announced at a later time. There is still some time to reveal more about Wild Area, including additional surprises.
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