Pokémon TCG: Shrouded Fable Illustration Rares Are A New Level Of Creepy

Three new Illustration Rare cards for ’s expansion have been revealed, showcasing a new level of creepy, even for Ghost-type standards. is a new expansion set to arrive in August, adapting a portion of the expansion coming to Japan in June. The collection will be centered around Kitakami’s epilogue for, with Pecharunt and the Loyal Three at the forefront. While the release of is still a ways off, the cards being revealed for give some insight as to what can be expected.

It just so happens that three new cards for the upcoming set have been announced. As reported by , Dusknoir’s evolutionary line in has been revealed, along with the Illustration Rare versions of each of the three cards. Duskull, Dusclops, and Dusknoir are all showcased with the regular print and their Illustration Rare versions on the website – though their Illustration Rare versions boast a creepy story told through the artwork. Through it, it is possible to see Duskull stalking a neighborhood and, as it evolves in the cards, it starts approaching a house.

In addition to the methods already available, fans of the Pokémon Trading Card Game have an easy new way to obtain rare cards for their collection.

The stalking presence of Duskull wandering the streets, which then focuses on a house when it evolves into Dusclops, is exemplified by its presence near the hedges surrounding a backyard with a soccer ball and a hose. This is further showcased once it evolves into Dusknoir, who then enters the backyard and starts looking into the house via a glass door. The mini story being told via the Illustration Rare versions of these three new Cards for is reminiscent of slasher movies, such as the series with Michael Myers.

“The hope is that most of the cards will be adapted into the Western expansion later this year.”

In addition to the reveal of the cards and their special artwork that is bound to attract collectors in pursuit of the complete evolutionary line, the cards themselves are also quite good.