Celestial Guardians Has Just Flipped the Meta – One Card is Breaking the Game

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Hey fellow Trainers,

Just when it looked like the Pokémon TCG Pocket meta had finally stabilized, the new Celestial Guardians set arrived—and it’s brought chaos with it. But what’s truly surprising is that all it took was one single card to completely shake the foundations of some of the most dominant decks in the game.

The card in question? Null Veil Arceus (or whatever the final card name is). At first glance, it seemed like just another high-rarity addition to the set, but its impact is already proving to be game-changing. Thanks to its powerful effect—which shuts down all Pokémon Abilities while it’s in play—strategies that heavily rely on ability-based engines have become incredibly fragile, if not entirely unusable.

Decks Hit the Hardest:
Lost Zone Toolbox: This deck thrives on multiple Ability-based draw and resource acceleration tools. With Abilities turned off, it loses momentum and can't access its win conditions effectively.

Gardevoir ex: The Psychic engine that supports this deck relies heavily on Abilities to load energy and cycle resources. Null Veil Arceus strips it of its backbone, making it painfully slow.

Miraidon ex Aggro: Known for its explosive starts and quick setup via Abilities, Miraidon ex now struggles to maintain pressure without its usual acceleration tools.

Real Tournament Impact
The effect isn’t just theoretical—it’s already showing up in early tournament data. Decks that once dominated the top cut are now struggling to even stay competitive. Win rates have plummeted, and many top players are shelving their old favorites in search of new, viable options that can survive in this hostile, ability-locked environment.

Community Response
This sudden shift has sparked heated discussions across the community. Some players are calling for a balance adjustment or even a soft ban, arguing that the card’s effect is too oppressive. Others are excited to see a fresh meta emerge and are embracing the challenge of deckbuilding around the new limitations.

Regardless of where you stand, one thing is clear: Celestial Guardians has done something few expansions manage—it’s dramatically altered the landscape of the game with just a single card.

So, what’s your take on it?

Have you played against Null Veil Arceus yet?

Are you teching in counters or switching to non-ability-reliant decks?

Do you think this is healthy for the format or a step too far?

Drop your thoughts below. Let’s break it down and help each other adapt!

— PokéDeckMaste