Overview

• Oricorio, a new card from the Celestial Guardians expansion, features the Safeguard ability, which prevents all damage from attacks by opponent's Pokémon ex.
• This unique mechanic has upended the competitive meta, as ex cards are typically the strongest and most popular deck cores in Pokémon TCG Pocket.
• Players report Oricorio sweeping ex-based decks in ranked matches, with some calling it a significant disruptor to established strategies.
• Emerging counter-strategies include using Darkrai ex’s Nightmare Aura ability and the Rocky Helmet item to bypass Safeguard's protection.
• Trainers are also integrating Oricorio into hybrid decks, such as Pikachu ex builds, showcasing its versatility and impact on deck innovation.