Delta Reign Officially Brings Back Kyogre and Groudon With Ruby & Sapphire-Inspired Designs
New cards revisit Hoenn legends
Delta Reign has arrived in the Pokémon TCG, and the release introduces new Kyogre and Groudon incarnations tied to Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire. The cards can be viewed on TCGPlayer, though the set may be difficult to find in some locations.
The trio’s story, including Rayquaza, is a highlight of Pokémon Emerald’s narrative. The new cards bring that history into the trading card game rather than announcing a new Hoenn video game.
Stadiums strengthen their attacks
Groudon’s attack deals 170 additional damage if a Stadium with “Legendary” in its name is in play. Kyogre’s attack also deals 50 damage to each opposing Benched Pokémon under the same Stadium condition; Weakness and Resistance do not apply to those Benched Pokémon.
Rayquaza has a separate ability that can be used once during a turn when the Pokémon is played from the hand onto the Bench. It lets the player look at the top four cards of the deck, attach a Basic Energy card found there to Rayquaza, then put the remaining cards on the bottom of the deck after shuffling them.
Fans await a Hoenn return
The article notes that recent Pokémon Legends games have revisited Sinnoh and Lumiose City, while fans have wanted a new game set in Hoenn for decades. It says older regions appear infrequently in games outside remakes, TV shows and films.
A future Hoenn game could explore an ancient era featuring Kyogre, Groudon and Rayquaza, or take a modern approach. The timing of any return remains unknown.
Key points
- Delta Reign introduces new Kyogre and Groudon cards linked to Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire.
- Their attacks gain added effects when a Stadium with “Legendary” in its name is in play.
- Rayquaza’s ability can attach a Basic Energy card from the top four cards of the deck.
- Fans have hoped for a new Hoenn game for decades, but no return is announced.