There are many kinds of Pokemon in the TCG, and the Radiant type is one of the most interesting by far. Here’s everything you need to know about them.
The Pokemon TCG is full of intriguing Pokemon types, ranging from Light to Crystal. Radiant Pokemon stand out as some of the most interesting and competitively viable, and they’re worth checking out if you’ve never played with them before.
As you can see on the example card above, only one Radiant Pokemon can be in your deck at a time. This makes them similar to ACE SPEC cards, in a way. They’re exceptionally powerful, so they’re limited to balance matches.
Aside from their competitive potential, Radiant Pokemon are worth having on hand for their artwork, too. They have a unique shine to them and feature Shiny ‘mons, which is always worth seeking out as arare Pokemon cardcollector.
How to tell if you have a Radiant Pokemon card
If you think you’ve just pulled a Radiant Pokemon card, but you aren’t sure, you can follow these simple steps to double-check what you’re working with:
If you’re still not sure, it’s worth checking out theofficial Pokemon TCG card database. This tool is a great way to find out all of the crucial information about a card, and it can be helpful for checking the authenticity of a card as well.
Radiant cards are great to have on hand as a player. Make sure to double check the Regulation Mark on any you end up with, as the bulk of them are from the Sword & Shield era of the game and not from theScarlet & Violetera. It’ll be interesting to see whether we get any new Radiant cards with upcoming sets.
Em Stonham was a Games Writer on Dexerto’s UK team, specializing in Pokemon coverage. They are a Pokemon TCG expert, and also covered Pokemon Go, and Pokemon Sword & Shield. Em is also a big fan of trading card games and World of Warcraft, with bylines at Only Greats, Sleeve No Card Behind, and Diamond Lobby.
