Throughout 2025, TPCi has acknowledged current shortages by stating it is printing Pokemon cards at max capacity
While there are other cards that can provide similar benefits, such as Rhystic Study or Consecrated Sphinx, which offer more control over card draw or can generate overwhelming advantage, Kami of the Crescent Moon can still see play in casual or themed decks where its spirit type and lore are relevant, but it may not be the optimal choice in competitive settings
Sai doesnt look like a finisher at first glancebut in practice, it overwhelms board states fast
The Merc with a Mouth finally has his own 1990 and 1991-era Marvel card
At DCI-sanctioned events, judges will sometimes print out proxies when cards are accidentally damaged during play, like if water was spilled on the table or someone was shuffling a bit too aggressively
It also features a more visually detailed environment compared to previous games, "natures" which affect Pokmon stats, a new 2-on-2 Pokmon battling mechanic, a special ability system applying to each Pokmon in battle, the Pokmon Contest sub-game, the new region of Hoenn, the ability to select the protagonist's gender and Secret Bases: customizable "rooms" where the player can display items they have collected in-game and battle against real friends
