The developers have done a commendable job at maintaining the hype and excitement around the popular AR game ever since its release more than half a decade ago in 2016
Posted in: Card Games, Games, Pokmon TCG, Tabletop | Tagged: Naoyo Kimura, pokemon, pokemon cards, tpci Pokmon Trading Card Game Artist Spotlight: Naoyo Kimura Classic Our weekly Pokmon Trading Card Game Artist Spotlight series continues with Naoyo Kimura's work during the post-WOTC classic era
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You can obtain the Umbreon ex (2-Star Shiny rarity) card by opening Fantastical Parade from Fantastical Parade set
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So it might be worth checking out your local card shop for events such as Prereleases, tournaments, and more
