Revealed for Gaia Volcano/Tidal Storm are Primal Groudon-EX, Primal Kyogre-EX, and both a second Swampert and Sceptile. All four of the cards feature Ancient Traits, new card features with additional Ability-like effects. Primal Groudon-EX and Sceptile have Ω Barrier which states Whenever your opponent plays a Trainer card (excluding Pokémon Tools and Stadium Cards) prevent all effects of that card done to this Pokémon. Primal Kyogre-EX and Swampert have α Growth: When you attach an Energy card from your hand to this Pokémon (except with an attack, Ability, or Trainer card), you may attach 2 Energy cards.. The remainder of their text can be viewed below.
A pair of new sleeves will be released in the upcoming months. The first ones, named the Where's Jirachi? sleeves, will be awarded at Gym Challenges during the months of December and January to those who do well. The Mega Gardevoir sleeves will be available for purchase alongside the main expansion on December 13.
Quite a few new promotional Pikachu card will be released in the upcoming weeks. Available now is a promotional Jumbo Pikachu awarded to the first 100,000 patrons who spend 3000円 or more in products at Japanese Toys R Us. Secondly, in commemoration of the Pokémon Center Tokyo moving and reopening as Mega Tokyo, a Mega Tokyo Pikachu promotional card will be available. Lastly, four new promotional Pikachu named Warm Pikachu will be made available as part of a clothing campaign held with UNIQLO. Those who purchase one of six different shirts at 990円 + tax this December at participating Uniqlo stores will receive one of the four promos.