In just a short span of four months, Pokémon TCG Pocket has managed to captivate a massive audience, thanks to its mobile convenience and the streamlined gameplay it offers compared to traditional physical cards. Despite being free-to-play, players often find value in making purchases to expedite their card collections. This growing community is currently abuzz with speculation about an upcoming release, rumored to be named set A2a for Pokémon TCG Pocket. If the rumors hold true, this new set could usher in a new, and perhaps troubling, competitive landscape.
There’s plenty of buzz around the speculation that the forthcoming A2a set might be themed around Arceus and carry the title “Origin Temple.” Such a direction would fit well within Pokémon TCG Pocket’s Space-Time Smackdown update, which has prominently featured Pokémon from Generation 4, such as Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, and the Lake Trio. Adding to the intrigue, several leaks suggest this set could showcase multiple Eeveelutions alongside their Ex cards, potentially shaking up the current meta.
Should these speculations pan out, and the set indeed features numerous Eeveelutions in both their standard and Ex forms, we could see these cards swiftly integrated into competitive decks. This scenario opens the door for the return of the Continuous Steps Eevee from Genetic Apex, a card that, due to its reliance on random outcomes, could significantly alter the playing field.
The Continuous Steps attack is known for its reliance on a coin flip that determines damage output: each successful heads results in 20 damage, continuing until a tails is flipped. This mechanic can lead to explosive first-turn victories by taking out top-tier cards in one clean sweep—or, conversely, deal zero damage if luck doesn’t favor the player. The randomness inherent in this move could lead to widespread dissatisfaction among players.
In many respects, Continuous Steps mirrors another high-impact card in the game: Misty. Misty offers the potential for unlimited Energy gain under similarly fortuitous circumstances, tapped frequently in decks like Articuno Ex and Palkia Ex, enabling massive attacks when they otherwise would have been impossible. This shared reliance on coin flips underlines the potentially destabilizing effect a Continuous Steps meta could bring, especially when paired with Misty-led strategies.
Looking ahead, it’s uncertain exactly what’s in store for Pokémon TCG Pocket expansions. However, given the success of Pokémon TCG, it’s not unreasonable to anticipate something akin to a “Prismatic Evolutions” set that places Eeveelutions in the spotlight. If these cards prove to be popular, they would, in all likelihood, encourage a resurgence of the contentious Continuous Steps strategy. Fans remain on tenterhooks, but if the A2a set materializes soon, it promises to stir the pot in a big way.
