A significant announcement that has caught the attention of Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) enthusiasts worldwide, The Pokémon Company has issued important text corrections for two powerful cards: Minior from the Scarlet & Violet—Paradox Rift series and the tag-team card Venusaur & Snivy-GX from Sun & Moon—Cosmic Eclipse. These corrections, which take effect immediately, substantially enhance the strategic potential of both cards by removing previously limiting “once during your turn” restrictions.
The correction primarily affects the ability text on both cards, fundamentally changing how they can be utilized in competitive play. For Minior, the Far-Flying Meteor Ability has been revised to allow multiple activations during a single turn, provided the player can meet the energy attachment requirements. This is a notable departure from the original text, which restricted the ability’s use to just once per turn.
The updated text for Minior’s Far-Flying Meteor Ability now reads: “During your turn, if this Pokémon is on your Bench, whenever you attach an Energy card from your hand to this Pokémon, you may switch it with your Active Pokémon.” This revision affects both the standard version (099/182) and the special art variant (201/182) from the Paradox Rift expansion.
Similarly, the tag-team card Venusaur & Snivy-GX has received a parallel modification to its Shining Vine Ability. The correction applies to multiple versions of the card, including the regular art (1/236), full art (210/236), and secret rare (249/236) variants from Sun & Moon—Cosmic Eclipse, as well as the promotional version (SM229) from Sun & Moon Promo Cards.
The revised Shining Vine Ability now states: “During your turn, if this Pokémon is your Active Pokémon, whenever you attach a Energy card from your hand to it, you may switch 1 of your opponent’s Benched Pokémon with their Active Pokémon.” This update mirrors the design philosophy applied to Minior’s ability, removing the once-per-turn limitation.
These modifications represent more than simple text corrections; they fundamentally alter the strategic depth these cards bring to the competitive scene. Players can now build more dynamic strategies around multiple energy attachments in a single turn, potentially creating powerful combinations that weren’t previously possible under the original text restrictions.
The timing of these corrections is particularly interesting for the competitive scene, as players will need to quickly adapt their strategies to account for these enhanced capabilities. The ability to force multiple switches in a single turn with Venusaur & Snivy-GX, or to repeatedly move Minior between the bench and active position, opens up new tactical possibilities that could influence deck building and tournament strategies.
The Pokémon Company has emphasized that these changes reflect the original design intentions for both cards. The previous text limitations were errors that inadvertently restricted the cards’ intended functionality. These corrections have been documented in the official Pokémon TCG Errata document, ensuring that players and tournament organizers have a clear reference point for the updated rules.
For competitive players, these changes could have significant implications for deck construction and strategy development. The ability to trigger these effects multiple times in a turn creates new possibilities for energy acceleration strategies and board position control. This could be particularly impactful in formats where these cards are legal, potentially shifting the competitive meta-game.
The immediate implementation of these changes means that players participating in upcoming tournaments will need to familiarize themselves with the new card text and adjust their strategies accordingly. Local game stores, tournament organizers, and players are advised to take note of these updates to ensure fair and consistent gameplay across all competitive levels.
These errata demonstrate The Pokémon Company’s commitment to maintaining the intended balance and strategic depth of the Trading Card Game, while also showing their willingness to correct errors that might limit players’ strategic options. As the competitive scene continues to evolve, these text updates ensure that both Minior and Venusaur & Snivy-GX can be utilized to their full potential, as originally envisioned by the game’s designers.
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