Next Destinies – Pokémon TCG Card List & Set Guide (2012)

Black & White: Next Destinies Set サイコドライブ • ヘイルブリザード Trading Card Game Set E51 / J48
General information

Cards	English: 103 Japanese: 114
Series	Black & White
Primary Focus	EX Pokemon
Previous Expansion	BW Noble Victories
Following Expansion	BW Dark Explorers
Associated Decks	Explosive Edge Voltage Vortex
Released	February 8th, 2012 (English) September 16th, 2011 (Japan)

Black & White—Next Destinies, released on February 8, 2012, is one of the most pivotal sets of the modern era — because it brought back Pokémon-EX. At 103 cards it wasn’t the largest set, but the mechanic it reintroduced would headline competitive Pokémon for the better part of a decade.

It reached beyond Unova, too. Where the Black & White series had so far stuck almost exclusively to Generation V, Next Destinies opened the doors to Pokémon from across the franchise — most famously a certain Psychic Legendary from Kanto whose card would come to define an entire format.

This is where the modern game found its shape.

Expect a Battle-Filled Destiny with Pokémon-EX!

The Pokémon Trading Card Game: Black & White—Next Destinies expansion is loaded with powerful Pokémon-EX to give you extraordinary excitement! Discover great Pokémon like Reshiram-EX and Zekrom-EX, and even Pokémon from beyond the Unova region, like Mewtwo-EX. Next Destinies delivers your destiny: Pokémon with exceptional HP, Special Energy and Trainer cards with expanded powers, and expert strategies to extend your victory streaks!

— official Next Destinies expansion blurb

The Return of Pokémon-EX

Pokémon-EX weren’t new — the mechanic had existed years earlier — but Next Destinies rebooted it for the modern game, and the new version was simple and seismic. A Pokémon-EX was a single powerful Basic Pokémon with unusually high HP and hard-hitting attacks. The catch, printed on every one: “When a Pokémon-EX has been Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.” Enormous power, at double the risk.

No card captured that better than Mewtwo-EX (54). With 170 HP and an attack — X Ball — that dealt 20 damage for every Energy on both itself and its target, it could hit for staggering numbers off just a couple of Colorless Energy. And because it was Psychic-weak, the best answer to a Mewtwo-EX was your own Mewtwo-EX. Nearly every serious deck ran one, sparking the legendary “Mewtwo wars” that dominated the season.

The Unova box legendaries got the EX treatment too. Reshiram-EX (22) and Zekrom-EX (51), each a beefy 180 HP, brought Fire and Lightning firepower — Reshiram’s Brave Fire and Zekrom’s Strong Volt both crashing in for 150 — reprising the game’s signature rivalry in the new format.

Mewtwo-EX (54/99)

The card that defined an era. 170 HP, and an X Ball attack that scales 20 damage per Energy on both Pokémon — off just Colorless cost. Psychic-weak, so the best counter was another Mewtwo-EX: the “Mewtwo wars.”

Reshiram-EX (22/99)

The Fire box legendary as a 180-HP Basic Pokémon-EX. Glinting Claw flips for extra, and Brave Fire crashes in for a massive 150 — a top-tier attacker of the format.

Zekrom-EX (51/99)

The Lightning box legendary, and Reshiram-EX’s rival. Also 180 HP, its Strong Volt swings for 150 (discarding two Energy) — the electric half of the era’s signature duel.

Completing the Six

Six Pokémon-EX debuted in the set. Kyurem-EX (38) completed the Unova dragon trio — its Frozen Wings stripped Special Energy, while Hail Blizzard hit for 120. Shaymin-EX (5), at a slim 110 HP, was the comeback specialist: its Revenge Blast grew by 30 for every Prize your opponent had already taken, making it deadliest exactly when you were losing.

And Regigigas-EX (82) rounded out the lineup as a Colorless powerhouse, its Raging Hammer scaling up with the damage it had taken — a Pokémon that hit back harder the more it had been hurt.

Kyurem-EX (38/99)

The third Unova dragon as a 180-HP EX. Frozen Wings peels a Special Energy off the Defending Pokémon, and Hail Blizzard delivers a chilly 120.

Shaymin-EX (5/99)

The comeback attacker. At 110 HP it’s fragile, but Revenge Blast gains 30 damage for every Prize your opponent has already taken — deadliest when you’re furthest behind.

Regigigas-EX (82/99)

A Colorless bruiser that punishes patience. Raging Hammer hits harder for every damage counter on Regigigas — the more it’s been hurt, the harder it strikes back.

Full Art Pokémon-EX

Next Destinies also raised the ceiling on rarity. Every one of its six Pokémon-EX had a second, ultra-rare Full Art version — the artwork stretched edge to edge with a textured, etched finish. These Full Art Pokémon-EX instantly became the most desirable pulls in the set, and the template they set — a powerful playable card paired with a stunning Full Art chase version — would define Pokémon TCG rarity for years to come.

Mewtwo-EX — Full Art (98/99)

The ultra-rare Full Art print of the format’s defining card — edge-to-edge art with an etched finish, and one of the most iconic chase cards of the entire Black & White era.

Print Versions

Next Destinies came in four booster arts — Mewtwo, Reshiram, Zekrom and Regigigas. Every pack was a shot at one of the six Pokémon-EX, a coveted Full Art version, and a code card for the online game.

Set List

Card Image	No.	Card name	Rarity	Card type
	1/99	Pinsir
	Card text Power Pinch Flip 2 coins. For each heads, discard an Energy attached to the Defending Pokemon. Grip and Squeeze 70 The Defending Pokemon can’t retreat during your opponent’s next turn.
	2/99	Seedot
	Card text Trip Over 10+ Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 10 more damage.
	3/99	Kricketot
	Card text Beat 10 Double Headbutt 10+ Flip 2 coins. This attack does 10 more damage for each heads.
	4/99	Kricketune
	Card text White Noise 20 The Defending Pokemon is now Asleep. Draining Cut 40 Flip 2 coins. This attack does 40 damage times the number of heads. Heal from this Pokemon the same amount of damage you did to the Defending Pokemon.
	5/99	Shaymin
	Card text Synthesis Search your deck for a Grass Energy card and attach it to 1 of your Pokemon. Shuffle your deck afterward. Revenge Blast 30+ Does 30 more damage for each Prize card your opponent has taken. When a Pokemon-EX has been Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
	6/99	Pansage
	Card text Seed Bomb 30
	7/99	Simisage
	Card text Collect Draw 3 cards. Stadium Drain 30+ If there is any Stadium card in play, this attack does 30 more damage and heal 30 damage from this Pokemon.
	8/99	Foongus
	Card text Find a Friend Flip a coin. If heads, search your deck for a Pokemon, reveal it, and put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward. Rising Lunge 10+ Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 20 more damage.
	9/99	Amoonguss
	Card text Sporprise When you play this Pokemon from your hand to evolve 1 of your Pokemon, you may use this Ability. If you do, your opponent’s Active Pokemon is now Confused and Poisoned. Rising Lunge 20+ Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 30 more damage.
	10/99	Growlithe
	Card text Stoke Flip a coin. If heads, search your deck for a Fire Energy card and attach it to this Pokemon. Shuffle your deck afterward. Firebreathing 10+ Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 20 more damage.
	11/99	Growlithe
	Card text Combustion 20
	12/99	Arcanine
	Card text Blazing Mane If this Pokemon is your Active Pokemon and is damaged by an opponent’s attack (even if this Pokemon is Knocked Out), the Attacking Pokemon is now Burned. Fire Spin 100 Flip a coin. If tails, discard 2 Energy attached to this Pokemon.
	13/99	Arcanine
	Card text Crunch 30 Flip a coin. If heads, discard an Energy attached to the Defending Pokemon. Heat Blast 70
	14/99	Moltres
	Card text Searing Flame 50 The Defending Pokemon is now Burned. Fire Blast 90 Discard a Fire Energy attached to this Pokemon.
	15/99	Pansear
	Card text Flare 30
	16/99	Simisear
	Card text Collect Draw 3 cards. Stadium Burn 30+ If there is any Stadium card in play, this attack does 30 more damage and the Defending Pokemon is now Burned.
	17/99	Darumaka
	Card text Hammer In 20
	18/99	Litwick
	Card text Flare 10
	19/99	Lampent
	Card text Ember 40 Flip a coin. If tails, discard an Energy attached to this Pokemon.
	20/99	Chandelure
	Card text Flame Burst 30 Does 30 damage to 2 of your opponent’s Benched Pokemon. (Don’t apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokemon.) Inferno 80 Discard all Energy attached to this Pokemon. The Defending Pokemon is now Burned.
	21/99	Reshiram
	Card text Outrage 20+ Does 10 more damage for each damage counter on this Pokemon. Blue Flare 120 Discard 2 Fire Energy attached to this Pokemon.
	22/99	Reshiram
	Card text Glinting Claw 50+ Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 30 more damage. Brave Fire 150 Flip a coin. If tails, this Pokemon does 50 damage to itself. When a Pokemon-EX has been Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
	23/99	Staryu
	Card text Recover Discard an Energy attached to this Pokemon and heal all damage from this Pokemon. Water Gun 10
	24/99	Starmie
	Card text Confuse Ray The Defending Pokemon is now Confused. Swift 50 This attack’s damage isn’t affected by Weakness, Resistance, or any other effects on the Defending Pokemon.
	25/99	Lapras
	Card text Call for Family Search your deck for 2 Basic Pokemon and put them onto your Bench. Shuffle your deck afterward. Reckless Charge 40 This Pokemon does 20 damage to itself.
	26/99	Lapras
	Card text Water Arrow This attack does 20 damage to 1 of your opponent’s Pokemon. (Don’t apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokemon.) Surf 60
	27/99	Articuno
	Card text Ice Beam 50 Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokemon is now Paralyzed. Ice Wing 80
	28/99	Panpour
	Card text Water Gun 30
	29/99	Simipour
	Card text Collect Draw 3 cards. Stadium Wave 30+ If there is any Stadium card in play, this attack does 30 more damage and the Defending Pokemon is now Asleep.
	30/99	Basculin
	Card text Bite 10 Bared Fangs 40 If, before this Pokemon does damage, the Defending Pokemon has no damage counters on it, this attack does nothing.
	31/99	Vanillite
	Card text Beat 10 Icy Snow 20
	32/99	Vanillish
	Card text Icy Snow 20 Icy Wind 50 Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokemon is now Asleep.
	33/99	Vanilluxe
	Card text Slippery Soles Once during your turn (before your attack), you may switch your Active Pokemon with 1 of your Benched Pokemon. If you do, your opponent switches his or her Active Pokemon with 1 of his or her Benched Pokemon. Crushing Ice 60+ Does 10 more damage for each in the Defending Pokemon’s Retreat Cost.
	34/99	Frillish
	Card text Bubble Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokemon is now Paralyzed. Spit Poison The Defending Pokemon is now Poisoned.
	35/99	Jellicent
	Card text Vengeful Wish If this Pokemon was damaged by an attack during your opponent’s last turn, this attack does the same amount of damage to the Defending Pokemon. Absorb Life 30 Heal 30 damage from this Pokemon.
	36/99	Cubchoo
	Card text Sniffle During your next turn, this Pokemon’s Belt attack’s base damage is 40. Belt 20
	37/99	Beartic
	Card text Daunt 40 During your opponent’s next turn, any damage done by attacks from the Defending Pokemon is reduced by 20 (before applying Weakness and Resistance). Ambush 60+ Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 30 more damage.
	38/99	Kyurem
	Card text Frozen Wings 60 Discard a Special Energy attached to the Defending Pokemon. Hail Blizzard 120 This Pokemon can’t use Hail Blizzard during your next turn. When a Pokemon-EX has been Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
	39/99	Pikachu
	Card text Thundershock 10 Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokemon is now Paralyzed. Tail Whap 20
	40/99	Raichu
	Card text Thundershock 20 Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokemon is now Paralyzed. Slam 80 Flip 2 coins. This attack does 80 damage times the number of heads.
	41/99	Zapdos
	Card text Random Spark This attack does 50 damage to 1 of your opponent’s Pokemon. (Don’t apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokemon.) Thundering Hurricane 50 Flip 4 coins. This attack does 50 damage times the number of heads.
	42/99	Shinx
	Card text Jump On 10+ Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 10 more damage. Static Shock 20
	43/99	Shinx
	Card text Reckless Charge 20 This Pokemon does 10 damage to itself.
	44/99	Luxio
	Card text Jump On 20+ Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 30 more damage. Wild Charge 60 This Pokemon does 10 damage to itself.
	45/99	Luxio
	Card text Quick Turn 20 Flip 2 coins. This attack does 20 damage times the number of heads. Bite 30
	46/99	Luxray
	Card text Flash Impact 60 Does 20 damage to 1 of your Pokemon. (Don’t apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokemon.) Crunch 80 Flip a coin. If heads, discard an Energy attached to the Defending Pokemon.
	47/99	Blitzle
	Card text Thunder Jolt 30 Flip a coin. If tails, this Pokemon does 10 damage to itself.
	48/99	Zebstrika
	Card text Disconnect 40 Your opponent can’t play any Item cards from his or her hand during his or her next turn. Lightning Crash Discard all Lightning Energy attached to this Pokemon. This attack does 80 damage to 1 of your opponent’s Pokemon. (Don’t apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokemon.)
	49/99	Emolga
	Card text Bounce 30 Switch this Pokemon with 1 of your Benched Pokemon.
	50/99	Zekrom
	Card text Outrage 20+ Does 10 more damage for each damage counter on this Pokemon. Bolt Strike 120 This Pokemon does 40 damage to itself.
	51/99	Zekrom
	Card text Glinting Claw 50+ Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 30 more damage. Strong Volt 150 Discard 2 Energy attached to this Pokemon. When a Pokemon-EX has been Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
	52/99	Grimer
	Card text Nasty Goo 20 Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokemon is now Paralyzed.
	53/99	Muk
	Card text Gentle Wrap 20 The Defending Pokemon can’t retreat during your opponent’s next turn. Toxic Secretion 60 The Defending Pokemon is now Poisoned. Put 2 damage counters instead of 1 on the Defending Pokemon between turns.
	54/99	Mewtwo
	Card text X Ball 20 Does 20 damage times the amount of Energy attached to this Pokemon and the Defending Pokemon. Psydrive 120 Discard an Energy attached to this Pokemon. When a Pokemon-EX has been Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
	55/99	Ralts
	Card text Psyshot 10 Smack 20
	56/99	Kirlia
	Card text Smack 20 Psychic 40+ Does 10 more damage for each Energy attached to the Defending Pokemon.
	57/99	Gardevoir
	Card text Psychic Mirage Each basic Psychic Energy attached to your Psychic Pokemon provides PsychicPsychic Energy. You can’t apply more than 1 Psychic Mirage Ability at a time. Mind Shock 60 This attack’s damage isn’t affected by Weakness or Resistance.
	58/99	Munna
	Card text Ram 20
	59/99	Musharna
	Card text Forewarn Once during your turn (before your attack), you may look at the top 2 cards of your deck, choose 1 of them, and put it into your hand. Put the other card back on top of your deck. Fluffy Dream 40 This Pokemon is now Asleep.
	60/99	Darmanitan
	Card text Synchrodraw Shuffle your hand into your deck. Then, draw a number of cards equal to the number of cards in your opponent’s hand. DarMAXitan 50 Flip a coin for each Energy attached to this Pokemon. This attack does 50 damage times the number of heads.
	61/99	Elgyem
	Card text Psy Bolt 10 Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokemon is now Paralyzed.
	62/99	Beheeyem
	Card text Brain Control Your opponent reveals his or her hand. Choose a card from there and put it on the bottom of your opponent’s deck. Psybeam 40 The Defending Pokemon is now Confused.
	63/99	Riolu
	Card text Punch 10 Quick Attack 10+ Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 20 more damage.
	64/99	Lucario
	Card text Reflexive Retaliation If this Pokemon is your Active Pokemon and is damaged by an opponent’s attack (even if this Pokemon is Knocked Out), put 2 damage counters on the Attacking Pokemon. Aura Sphere 50 Does 20 damage to 1 of your opponent’s Benched Pokemon. (Don’t apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokemon.)
	65/99	Hippopotas
	Card text Sand Jet This attack does 20 damage to 1 of your opponent’s Benched Pokemon. (Don’t apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokemon.) Bite 30
	66/99	Hippowdon
	Card text Sand Bazooka 70 You may move a basic Energy attached to this Pokemon to 1 of your Benched Pokemon. Rock Tumble 90 This attack’s damage isn’t affected by Resistance.
	67/99	Mienfoo
	Card text Triple Smash 10 Flip 3 coins. This attack does 10 times the number of heads.
	68/99	Mienshao
	Card text Haul In Search your deck for 2 Pokemon Tool cards, reveal them, and put them into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward. Meditate 30+ Does 10 more damage for each damage counter on the Defending Pokemon.
	69/99	Sneasel
	Card text Corner 10 The Defending Pokemon can’t retreat during your opponent’s next turn. Scratch 20
	70/99	Weavile
	Card text Dark Penalty 90 If the Defending Pokemon has no Pokemon Tool card attached to it, this attack does nothing. Fury Swipes 30 Flip 3 coins. This attack does 30 damage times the number of heads.
	71/99	Nuzleaf
	Card text Surprise Punch 20 Move an Energy attached to the Defending Pokemon to 1 of your opponent’s Benched Pokemon.
	72/99	Shiftry
	Card text Giant Fan When you play this Pokemon from your hand to evolve 1 of your Pokemon, you may flip a coin. If heads, choose 1 of your opponent’s Pokemon. Your opponent shuffles that Pokemon and all cards attached to it into his or her deck. Whirlwind 60 Your opponent switches the Defending Pokemon with 1 of his or her Benched Pokemon.
	73/99	Scraggy
	Card text Shed Skin Heal 40 damage from this Pokemon. Lunge 40 Flip a coin. If tails, this attack does nothing.
	74/99	Scrafty
	Card text Rock Head 20 During your opponent’s next turn, any damage done to this Pokemon by attacks is reduced by 20 (after applying Weakness and Resistance). Hammer Kick 50+ If this Pokemon has fewer remaining HP than the Defending Pokemon, this attack does 30 more damage.
	75/99	Bronzor
	Card text Knock Away 10+ Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 10 more damage. Spinning Attack 40
	76/99	Bronzong
	Card text Heal Block Damage can’t be healed from any Pokemon (both yours and your opponent’s). (Damage counters can still be moved.) Oracle Inflict 30+ Does 10 more damage for each card in your opponent’s hand.
	77/99	Ferroseed
	Card text Self Destruct 60 This Pokemon does 60 damage to itself.
	78/99	Jigglypuff
	Card text Sing The Defending Pokemon is now Asleep. Double Slap 20 Flip 2 coins. This attack does 20 damage times the number of heads.
	79/99	Wigglytuff
	Card text Round 20 Does 20 damage times the number of your Pokemon that have the Round attack. Hypnoblast 60 Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokemon is now Asleep.
	80/99	Meowth
	Card text Double Scratch 10 Flip 2 coins. This attack does 10 damage times the number of heads. Cat Kick 20
	81/99	Persian
	Card text Nasty Plot Search your deck for a card and put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward. Shadow Claw 30 Flip a coin. If heads, discard a random card from your opponent’s hand.
	82/99	Regigigas
	Card text Giga Power 60+ You may do 20 more damage. If you do, this Pokemon does 20 damage to itself. Raging Hammer 50+ Does 10 more damage for each damage counter on this Pokemon. When a Pokemon-EX has been Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
	83/99	Pidove
	Card text Scout Your opponent reveals his or her hand. Gust 20
	84/99	Minccino
	Card text Call for Family Search your deck for a Basic Pokemon and put it onto your Bench. Shuffle your deck afterward. Tail Smack 20
	85/99	Cinccino
	Card text Smooth Coat If any damage is done to this Pokemon by attacks, flip a coin. If heads, prevent that damage. Echoed Voice 50 During your next turn, this Pokemon’s Echoed Voice attack does 50 more damage (before applying Weakness and Resistance).
	86/99	Cilan		Su
	Card text Search your deck for 3 basic Energy cards, reveal them, and put them into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward. You may play only 1 Supporter card during your turn (before your attack).
	87/99	Exp. Share		I
	Card text Attach a Pokemon Tool to 1 of your Pokemon that doesn’t already have a Pokemon Tool attached to it. When your Active Pokemon is Knocked Out by damage from an opponent’s attack, you may move 1 basic Energy card that was attached to that Pokemon to the Pokemon this card is attached to. You may play as many Item cards as you like during your turn (before your attack).
	88/99	Heavy Ball		I
	Card text Search your deck for a Pokemon with a Retreat Cost of 3 or more, reveal it, and put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward. You may play as many Item cards as you like during your turn (before your attack).
	89/99	Level Ball		I
	Card text Search your deck for a Pokemon with 90 HP or less, reveal it, and put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward. You may play as many Item cards as you like during your turn (before your attack).
	90/99	Pokemon Center		St
	Card text Once during each player’s turn, that player may heal 20 damage from 1 of his or her Benched Pokemon. This card stays in play when you play it. Discard this card if another Stadium card comes into play. If another card with the same name is in play, you can’t play this card.
	91/99	Skyarrow Bridge		St
	Card text The Retreat Cost of each Basic Pokemon in play is less. This card stays in play when you play it. Discard this card if another Stadium card comes into play. If another card with the same name is in play, you can’t play this card.
	92/99	Double Colorless Energy		E
	Card text Provides ColorlessColorless energy. Doesn’t count as a basic Energy card. HeartGold & SoulSilver-on print Double Colorless Energy provides ColorlessColorless Energy.
	93/99	Prism Energy		E
	Card text This card provides Colorless Energy. If the Pokemon this card is attached to is a Basic Pokemon, this card provides every type of Energy but provides only 1 Energy at a time.
	94/99	Shaymin
	Card text Synthesis Search your deck for a Grass Energy card and attach it to 1 of your Pokemon. Shuffle your deck afterward. Revenge Blast 30+ Does 30 more damage for each Prize card your opponent has taken. When a Pokemon-EX has been Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
	95/99	Reshiram
	Card text Glinting Claw 50+ Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 30 more damage. Brave Fire 150 Flip a coin. If tails, this Pokemon does 50 damage to itself. When a Pokemon-EX has been Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
	96/99	Kyurem
	Card text Frozen Wings 60 Discard a Special Energy attached to the Defending Pokemon. Hail Blizzard 120 This Pokemon can’t use Hail Blizzard during your next turn. When a Pokemon-EX has been Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
	97/99	Zekrom
	Card text Glinting Claw 50+ Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 30 more damage. Strong Volt 150 Discard 2 Energy attached to this Pokemon. When a Pokemon-EX has been Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
	98/99	Mewtwo
	Card text X Ball 20 Does 20 damage times the amount of Energy attached to this Pokemon and the Defending Pokemon. Psydrive 120 Discard an Energy attached to this Pokemon. When a Pokemon-EX has been Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
	99/99	Regigigas
	Card text Giga Power 60+ You may do 20 more damage. If you do, this Pokemon does 20 damage to itself. Raging Hammer 50+ Does 10 more damage for each damage counter on this Pokemon. When a Pokemon-EX has been Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
	100/99	Emboar
	Card text Inferno Fandango As often as you like during your turn (before your attack), you may attach a Fire Energy card from your hand to 1 of your Pokemon. Heat Crash 80
	101/99	Chandelure
	Card text Cursed Shadow Once during your turn (before your attack), if this Pokemon is your Active Pokemon, you may put 3 damage counters on your opponent’s Pokemon in any way you like. Eerie Glow 50 The Defending Pokemon is now Burned and Confused.
	102/99	Zoroark
	Card text Nasty Plot Search your deck for a card and put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward. Foul Play Choose 1 of the Defending Pokemon’s attacks and use it as this attack.
	103/99	Hydreigon
	Card text Dark Aura All Energy attached to this Pokemon are Darkness Energy instead of their usual type. Berserker Blade 60 Does 40 damage to 2 of your opponent’s Benched Pokemon. (Don’t apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokemon.)

Trainers of Note

Beyond its Pokémon, the set seeded the format with useful support. Skyarrow Bridge (91) was a Stadium that shaved a Colorless off the retreat cost of every Basic Pokémon in play — a small effect that let fragile attackers reposition freely, and a fixture of countless decklists. And Prism Energy (93), a Special Energy that could count as any single type for Pokémon with two or more types, quietly widened the kinds of decks players could build.

Skyarrow Bridge (91/99)

A quietly essential Stadium: every Basic Pokémon in play retreats for one less Colorless Energy. It kept fragile attackers mobile and earned a slot in deck after deck.

For Collectors: Most Valuable Cards

Next Destinies (BW4, Feb 2012) launched Pokémon-EX into the Black & White era, and its six Full Art secret rares (#94-99) are the set’s blue-chip chase cards — led by the format-defining Mewtwo-EX, with PSA 10 gems far outrunning raw near-mint copies.

Mewtwo EX (Full Art) (#98/99)

The definitive chase card of the set and one of the most iconic EX arts ever printed, driven by its format-warping playability. PSA 10 copies sell for around $2,230, with raw near-mint near $120.

Reshiram EX (Full Art) (#95/99)

The set’s highest-ticket Full Art, prized for its dramatic fire artwork and scarcity in gem mint. PSA 10 examples reach roughly $3,140, while raw copies sit near $100.

Zekrom EX (Full Art) (#97/99)

Reshiram’s Lightning counterpart and an equally sought Full Art centerpiece. PSA 10 copies bring about $2,260, with ungraded near-mint around $120.

Shaymin EX (Full Art) (#94/99)

A fan-favorite Grass Full Art that opens the secret-rare run. PSA 10 sells for roughly $1,635, while raw copies stay affordable near $36.

Kyurem EX (Full Art) (#96/99)

The Water legendary Full Art rounds out the chase EX group. PSA 10 gem-mint copies fetch about $1,505, with raw near-mint near $80.

Most Powerful Cards (Competitive Play)

Next Destinies reshaped the 2012 Modified format almost overnight. It debuted Basic Pokémon-EX plus the energy acceleration to abuse them, launching the ‘Mewtwo wars’ era where one splashable attacker and its enablers defined nearly every top-tier deck.

Mewtwo-EX (Format Pillar / Attacker)

Its X Ball attack cost just two Colorless and scaled with every Energy in play, making it splashable into any deck. The Psychic-weak mirror became so common the era was nicknamed ‘Mewtwo wars.’

Double Colorless Energy (Acceleration Enabler)

Reprinted here, DCE let Mewtwo-EX and other Big Basics attack as early as turn one. Its arrival in the same set as Mewtwo is exactly what made the attacker so oppressive.

Reshiram-EX (Fire Big Basic Attacker)

A 180 HP Basic whose Blue Flare hit for 120, anchoring straight Fire and Reshiram/Typhlosion builds as the premier non-Mewtwo damage dealer.

Zekrom-EX (Lightning ‘ZekEels’ Attacker)

Paired with Eelektrik’s energy acceleration in the dominant ‘ZekEels’ archetype, its Strong Volt swung for 150, powering one of the format’s defining big-basic decks.

Prism Energy (Rainbow Energy Enabler)

Provided any single type of Energy to Basic Pokémon, letting multi-type EX toolbox decks power varied Basic attackers off one flexible Energy card.

Trivia

Black & White—Next Destinies, released in February 2012, reintroduced Pokémon-EX to the modern Pokémon TCG.
Pokémon-EX are powerful Basic Pokémon with high HP that give up two Prize cards when Knocked Out.
It was the first Black & White–series set to feature Pokémon from beyond the Unova region, most notably Mewtwo-EX.
Mewtwo-EX’s dominance produced the famous “Mewtwo wars,” as nearly every deck ran one to counter the mirror match.
All six of the set’s Pokémon-EX also came in ultra-rare Full Art versions.

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