The Night Wanderer expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) introduced disruptive forced discard mechanics. Released in Japan on June 7, it featured three key cards that impacted the upcoming Shrouded Fable expansion. Xerosic’s Plan forced opponents to discard down to three cards, while Inkay manipulated the opponent’s deck. Malamar synergized with Xerosic’s Plan, switching an opponent's benched Pokémon with an active one and dealing 120 damage. These cards emphasized strategic disruption, offering counters to powerful combos and enhancing competitive play. Fans eagerly awaited the cards adaptation into the Shrouded Fable expansion for Western audiences.
