Sun & Moon—Cosmic Eclipse

Status: Released (November 2019)

A Cosmic Conclusion in Cosmic Eclipse

The Sun & Moon was concluded with a bang on November 1, 2019, with Sun & Moon—Cosmic Eclipse . This massive set celebrated the bond between Pokémon and Trainers, introducing "TAG TEAM Supporters" like "Cynthia & Caitlin" and "Guzma & Hala." The artwork was a significant focus, featuring stunning "Character Rares" that depicted Pokémon alongside their iconic trainers, a concept that would later become a staple in future sets.

Arceus & Dialga & Palkia-GX Re-Wrights the Game

While the character rares were beautiful, one card fundamentally broke the game: "Arceus & Dialga & Palkia-GX" (ADP). Its "Altered Creation GX" attack allowed you to take an extra prize card for every knockout for the rest of the game, while also boosting damage by 30. This effect was permanent and unremovable. When paired with "Zacian V" (from the upcoming Sword & Shield set), ADP created a deck so oppressive that it eventually had to be banned in the Expanded format. Sun & Moon—Cosmic Eclipse was a beautiful, powerful, and controversial end to a generation that changed the TCG forever.