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A new product line for the Codenames family, launching with three packs. We're excited to welcome an entirely new addition to Codenames—Codenames Expansion Packs! We are launching the product line with three themed packs: Sci-Fi , Fairy Tales , and Cute Critters , each one opening the door to fresh twists, new themes, and even more “aha!” moments at the table. Codenames Expansion Packs are bite-sized mini expansions designed to let players mix things up with new words or images. The Sci-Fi and Fairy Tales Expansion Packs each bring 50 carefully curated themed words, perfect for adding a splash of flavor to your next game of Codenames or Codenames: Duet. They also include 3 new agent tiles (2 for Codenames, 1 for Duet) and 4 themed pictures to customize your Codenames: Pictures even further. Looking for something extra cute? The Cute Critters Expansion Pack delivers 40 unique animal images, adding variety and charm to Codenames: Pictures. Ready to ...
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Pokémon TCG: Single Strike/Rapid Strike Yamper, Boltund and Mr Rime Revealed

Similar to Shiny Star V, the official Japanese Pokémon YouTube Channel is previewing the new cards for the upcoming Single Strike (s5I)/Rapid Strike (s5R) sets. Today they revealed Single Strike Yamper (019/070) and Boltund (020/070) along with Rapid Strike Galarian Mr. Rime (021/070).

The cards will be part of the Single Strike/Rapid Strike releasing in Japan on January 23rd and will be part of our Battle Styles set releasing on March 19th.

The channel will will be revealing an additional box tomorrow so we should have images and information about new cards. Remember to follow us on Facebook and Twitter to be alerted when we have additional information.

Yamper - 60 HP - Electric
Basic
Ability - Ball Search
When you play this card from your hand onto your bench, you may put 1 Pokéball and 1 Great Ball from your discard pile into your hand.
[C][C] Flop   20
Weakness: Fighting x2
Resistance: None
Retreat: 1
Illustration: Sui
Format: E
s5I 019/070

Boltund - 130 HP - Electric
Stage 1 Evolves from Yamper
[L] Corner   30
The Defending Pokémon can't retreat during your opponent's next turn.
[L][L][C] Competitive Spark  130
If this Pokémon has any damage counters on it, it can use this attack for one Lightning Energy.
Weakness: Fighting x2
Resistance: None
Retreat: 1
Illustration: Chibi
Format: E
s5I 020/070

Galarian Mr. Rime - 110 HP - Water
Stage 1 Evolves from Galarian Mr. Mime
[C][C] Ball Juggling   10+
Discard any number of Item cards with the word "Ball" in their name from your hand. This attack does 40 more damage for each card discarded in this way.
[W][C][C] Frost Smash   80
Weakness: Steel x2
Resistance: None
Retreat: 2
Illustration: Hyogonosuke
Format: E
s5R 021/070

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