The rarest Pokémon from Night Wanderer have been revealed, paying a welcome homage to one of the franchise's best regions. Night Wanderer is an upcoming set released exclusively in Japanese , focusing on several creatures from the land of Kitakami, featuring elements from Crimson and Purple's epilogue, " Mochi Mayhem ."
In today's post, we'll introduce you to the upcoming set and the rarest Pokémon from Night Wanderer.
Last modified: June 4, 2024. – Author: Celine Miles. – Reading time: 6 minutes.
Welcome to our in-depth blog post about the Pokémon Trading Card Game Night Wanderer expansion, which will be released in Japan on June 7, 2024. This expansion incorporates elements from the "Mochi Mayhem" epilogue from the Crimson and Crimson games. While the focus is on this region, the expansion also includes Pokémon, Trainers, and locations from other regions. It was recently announced that parts of the Night Wanderer expansion will be adapted for the Western release of Pokémon TCG: Mists of Legends in August .
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Introduction to Pokémon Night Wanderer
The Night Wanderer set, part of the Japanese Crimson and Purple expansion series of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, is finally ready to launch. It will be released on June 7, 2024 , under the name SV6a . There has been a lot of speculation about which special cards will be available in this set, and in this Pokémon article, we'll introduce you to the rarest Pokémon from Night Wanderer in more detail.
A little teaser: The Night Wanderer expansion will include, among other things, the evolutionary series of Silvally. Silvally is the final form of Rowlet, one of the most popular Grass-type starters, which evolves from Arboretoss and originates from the beloved Alola region. What's special about this set is that it includes both new and older regions from the TCG. This shows once again that Pokémon still places great value on older regions.
In total, the sixth sub-set offers 64 Pokémon cards .
Night Wanderer as the first part of Mist of Legends
The Night Wanderer set features 64 brand-new Pokémon cards, some of which we can assume will also be included in the “ Mist of Legends ” set in German and “ Shrouded Fable ” in English.
It's fairly safe to assume that another set is in the works, containing more cards for the upcoming Pokémon TCG Special Set. The reveal of the Silvally evolutionary line cards is still welcome news, as they are popular with both players and collectors. It's unclear whether they will make it into the Mythic Mists set, but if they do, players could receive these three new cards in the Pokémon TCG expansion starting August 2.
The set in question is called Night Wander and follows the DLC-inspired Twilight Masquerade, which offers a taste of what Shrouded Fable might look like. In the following section, we'll look at the rarest Pokémon from Night Wanderer.
The Top 10 Cards from Night Wanderer
Here are 10 cards from the Pokémon Trading Card Game: Night Wanderer worth keeping an eye on , based on their popularity and potential long-term value to collectors. Please note that the expansion set hasn't been released yet, so these rankings are subject to change. Check back soon for more updates. If you haven't played it all the way through yet, be prepared for us to reveal the identity of a key mystery character.
In future posts, we will further analyze the set and the rarest Pokémon from Night Wanderer, especially the price trends of the cards. We will traditionally publish this in our Top 10 based on PSA ratings.
* Please note that this text contains a small spoiler regarding the Pokémon Crimson & Purple games.
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The 10 rarest Pokémon from Night Wanderer
“Pokémon Night Wanderer focuses on the legendary companions from the mystical province of Kitakami.” – Bruno G.
- as of June 2024.
10. Iron Butterfly (009) - SV6A
This Iron Butterfly card stands out as one of the most promising additions to future decks from the Night Wanderer expansion. Paradox players will likely keep a close eye on this card, as its attacks offer a lot of potential.
Her first attack, Undertow, deals 30 base damage, but simultaneously heals Iron Butterfly for the same amount of damage dealt.
If you have ways to increase your damage output, such as through creative ACE SPEC plays, you could ensure easy healing by playing this card.
The second attack is situational and becomes especially useful when battling Ancient Pokémon. It deals 120 damage but blocks any damage dealt to Iron Butterfly by Ancient Pokémon during your opponent's turn. It remains to be seen how the card will establish itself in the meta.
9. Colress's Experiment (083) - SV6A
Now we have the first Trainer cards among the rarest cards. The reveal of this Colress card caused a stir, as Colress originally appeared in Black & White , and some fans felt he had been forgotten.
This card perfectly captures his aesthetic appearance, with his gesturing hand extending slightly over the edge, creating an illusion of depth. It's also useful, as it allows players to search their deck for a Stadium and an Energy card. Afterward, they must shuffle their deck. This support card will help you quickly put your strategy into action.
8. Cosima (085) - SV6A
Cosima is one of the most popular Trainer cards from Pokémon Crimson & Purple. This card captures both facets of her personality, featuring both a screen filled with shady Team Star activities and her cute and fluffy Eevee backpack.
This card can only be played if it's the last card in your hand. You can use it to search your deck for two cards and put them into your hand before shuffling. It's more of a support card, and its usefulness will vary from game to game, but in certain situations, it could be a last-minute rescue.
7. Seeper (067) - SV6A
As mentioned above, Night Wanderer also includes "retro Pokemon." Seeper is one of these, and can even be drawn as a full-art Pokémon in this set. This Seeper card has the potential to become one of the most expensive full-art cards in the set. This card likely won't have a major impact on the TCG, but its beautiful appearance could quickly make it one of the most coveted cards.
Quick tip: If you've pre-ordered the Kingdra Special Illustration Collection , Seeper pairs well with this card. It heals a Pokémon of your choice for 30 HP. Let your creativity run wild; you might find a strategy that uses this card to your advantage.
6. Infamomo ex (090) - SV6A
Just as Ogrepon was the star of Twilight Masquerade , Infamous ex is arguably the star of Night Wanderer. While this card will likely gain popularity due to its interesting ability and attack, it's hard to mention it without mentioning its dynamic, layered artwork.
This is undoubtedly a piece for art collectors and could become one of the most valuable Full Arts in the set. Infamous ex has the ability Chains of Command, which allows you to switch a Dark-type Pokémon on your Bench for Infamous ex. This poisons the Pokémon, which pairs perfectly with the next card on this list. Infamous ex also has the attack Tempestuous Burst, which deals 60 damage and then adds an additional 60 damage for each Prize card your opponent has taken, allowing it to serve as a counterbalancer.
5. Boninu ex (036) - SV6A
Night Wanderer features several cards with unique abilities and attacks related to special conditions, and Boninu ex is particularly interesting for competitive players. Boninu ex's main attraction is its attacks. It has a 130 damage attack—already quite impressive—but it adds an additional 130 damage when poisoned. Additionally, it has the ability to search for two Dark Energies in the deck and attach them to Boninu ex, inflicting poison and setting up the 260 attack. This tactic could be very interesting for upcoming meta decks .
4. Zorua (072/064) - SV6A
Let's move on to my favorite. Zorua has slowly but steadily built a loyal fan base online since the release of Twilight Masquerade and is currently one of the most popular Pokémon. This beautiful art style has contributed to this card being undoubtedly one of the rarest Pokémon from Night Wanderer. Initial impressions from the community confirm this.
While it's not particularly suitable for tournament play, it's invaluable from an art collector's perspective. The holographic effect perfectly complements the near-photorealistic art style, giving the card a unique appeal that makes it a must-have for fans of full art.
3. Kosturso (076) - SV6A
How best to describe this look and these cards? Perhaps the word "odd" is apt. The pose of the card simply makes it special. It's a mixture of fear and pure beauty at the same time. It perfectly captures the essence of the Pokémon. The art itself is expected to be well-received by collectors and resellers, as it features some impressive lighting effects and depth.
2. Houndoom (066) - SV6A
For many in the community, this Houndoom card is one of the most beautiful Pokémon from the Night Wanderer set. This rare Houndoom artwork is one of the most striking full art pieces in the Night Wanderer special set. It's dynamic and dark, showcasing a truly terrifying side of this beloved Pokémon.
It's quite possible that Houndoom will become the rarest Pokémon from Night Wanderer's leader in the future. It remains to be seen how the card develops. Initial impressions from the community confirm that it's been very well-received.
1. Zwirrlicht Evolutions - SV6A
We're sorry, but we can't award first place to any single Pokémon, as each of the three is truly special. These cards from the Dusklight evolutionary line are no less impressive than the full-art from Zenith of Kings.
The cards not only look beautiful, but are also very powerful. It remains to be seen how these Pokémon will impact the meta. So, the rarest Pokémon from Night Wanderer is Duskblade.
Conclusion on the Night Wanderer set
Night Wanderer looks to be a must-have for both collectors and competitive players. There are some beautiful full arts to be had, as well as many cards that offer meta-defining abilities and powerful attacks.
The potential for creative decks is high with this new release. If you're waiting for the German or English release of the cards, we recommend our online shop . Here you'll find all pre-orders for the "Mist of Legends" set.
There will be an Elite Trainer Box as usual, but also stunning illustration collections with new art styles. We hope this post on the rarest Pokémon from Night Wanderer gave you a first look at the new Japanese set.
