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Ikea tv stands black brown9/12/2023 Or maybe you discover that you should wall-mount your screen instead, which allows you to get a smaller and more discrete TV cabinet just for storing your appliances. Maybe you will find an entertainment center piece that’s the perfect size and height for your living room. Once you know this, the height and size of your perfect TV stand should be a lot easier to choose. But a good way is to approximate your eye-level when in your preferred watching position and try aligning the middle of the TV accordingly. Since all of us come in so many wondrous heights, shapes and sizes, the ideal height is going to vary a bit for all of us. When sitting in your regular watching position, you should be able to keep your neck neutral while watching. Because, if you place the TV too high or too low, you’ll strain your neck by tilting your head to compensate. The middle of the TV should ideally be aligned with your eye line. Or, if you already have a 32" screen, you should probably move your sofa about 40" closer. The recommended screen size of your new TV would therefore be around 60". If so, you divide 98" by 1.6 and you get 61.25. Round off the resulting number to the nearest screen size Measure the distance (in inches) between your seat and the place where you want your TVģ. To figure out what size TV you need (or where to place your seat) do the following:ġ. And this will be true whether you’re trying to optimize your home cinema installation or just want a nice piece to support a smaller screen. For the best possible viewing experience, you want to have your screen further away the larger the screen (and vice versa). You can’t choose the right entertainment center without first considering your TV size and your seating arrangement. How to find the right size TV for your stand Here’s a quick guide on how to think about TV stand size and how to measure for it in your home. This is dependent on the size of the TV and on the height of, and distance to, your seat. When deciding which TV stand to get, a key consideration is how tall it needs to be. If you know just what you need, some of our entertainment center units can be combined for a tailor-made media center that suits you and your appliances best. There are a lot of things to consider when choosing a TV stand for your home. Or at least be an elegant home for that bland tv box, your blinking wi-fi router or your collection of gaming consoles. Either way, it will provide a fine pedestal for your television. Or it can be a statement piece, unashamed of its size and scale. It can be a trim detail that ties your room together in a neat look. Whether you start with small upgrades or go for a full renovation, this roundup of chic ideas will help you craft the living room your family deserves.A TV stand and entertainment center has an incredible power to make or break a living room design. You can also revamp the area with architectural features like exposed wood beams, custom shelves to display books or an upgraded fireplace mantel. Maybe, you'll choose to mix neutral walls with colorful furniture (one idea even has a hot pink sofa).įor apartment-friendly ideas, we suggest hanging striking wall art, merging two design styles and investing in comfortable seating. You might want to experiment with a trendy paint color or vibrant wallpaper (we're loving green living rooms) or stick with a timeless white living room. To inspire your next home project, we've rounded up beautiful - yet attainable - living room ideas that you'll be thrilled to recreate.įrom rustic and farmhouse-inspired spaces to mid-century and modern living rooms, we have you covered with inspiration for every design style. There are a lot of elements to consider: paint colors, wall decorations, curtain styles, storage solutions or finding the perfect size rug. You get lots of storage space and relief from cables that tend to get messy and gather dust. You get lots of storage space and relief from cables that tend to get messy and gather dust. BESTÅ TV unit, black-brown/Hanviken black-brown, 707/8x161/2x153/8' It’s not only the TV that’s smart BESTÅ TV units combine contemporary good looks with practical function. While finding a comfortable sofa is essential to decorating a living room, that's only the beginning. BESTÅ TV unit with doors, black-brown/Selsviken high-gloss/black, 707/8x161/2x15' It’s not only the TV that’s smart BESTÅ TV units combine contemporary good looks with practical function. A space for hosting friends, relaxing with family and binge-watching TV, the living room is arguably one of the most important rooms in a home.
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Final cut pro tutorial9/12/2023 Larry’s Final Cut Pro X tutorials are right for you. I’m intrigued by Final Cut Pro X, and your videos help a lot.” “Your videos are absolutely fantastic, Larry. Larry Jordan’s proven techniques to show you WHY you do something, not just how to do it make for the easiest, most fulfilling learning experience you’ll ever have. Have you found other Final Cut Pro X tutorials frustrating? “Terrific tutorial very thorough and easy to follow. These Final Cut Pro X tutorials, and much more, are yours with one click.Īs a digital media analyst and expert on all things Final Cut, Larry can be found on sites as diverse as & Live Specials and All The Pixels Fit To Print
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Graphic design portfolios9/12/2023 "Designers with experience know that half of excellence is simply a love for detail." Senior designers obsess over the details. We want to see your personality, how you communicate yourself, your attitude about the world. We need to understand how you process complex problems and find solutions. What we need to see as a company hiring you is how you think and approach your work. Your work might suck when you’re just starting out, and that’s fine. But this is especially necessary for young designers. Even the best designers need to explain their work on their portfolio, or it’s just a bunch of pretty meaningless pictures. If that were true, Apple wouldn’t do Keynotes every time they released a new product. That it should be so good it needs no further explanation. As a junior designer, your work does not speak for itself.Īs designers, we are lead to believe our work should do the talking. But does the way you present it change too? Should it? Here are our thoughts on the subject. What features do today’s designers need to show off their work in the best possible way? What do recruiters want to see in an online portfolio? What will portfolios look like one year from now? Five years from now?Ī question we’ve been asking ourselves lately: Does your portfolio change depending on your seniority? Of course, we know the work will evolve. Lastly, the best part about print design is its versatile nature – make sure to have some fun with different layout templates, designs, and more! You can design magazine covers, brochures, newsletters, the list is endless.I am always trying to understand what makes a good portfolio. Typography here is an asset – it plays a crucial role in editorial design. Additionally, you’ll be exploring ways to make prints stand out in the crowd. This project is most definitely a fun one! You’ll be implementing the principles of design – establishing purpose, balance, hierarchy, and readability all in one. The starry sky symbolizes the considerable role of astronomy with ancient Egyptians. The Art Deco style of brand artwork is inspired by the Egyptian pyramids. The tagline of each flavour is inspired by the special powers and characteristics of the specific god. The herbal selection includes cinnamon, licorice and hibiscus roots, which are commonly used ingredients in Egyptian drinks and food. This is a series of herbal teas inspired by three most well-known ancient Egyptian gods: Anubis, Ra and Sekhmet. Project by InFocus Film School Student Jill Chao-Sheng Li Keep in mind these essentials play a pivotal role in increasing a brand’s visibility – therefore all your designs should hold a high degree of professionalism and relevancy. Remember that the concepts you choose can range anywhere from brochures and business cards to stationary and stickers. Therefore, ensure your concepts use quality images and designs that have an impact on the target audience. If you’re interested in working in the business brand design industry, showcasing your ultimate branding designs are primitive! They’re an important marketing tool for the vast majority of businesses that shouldn’t be overlooked. To ignite your creative spark and jumpstart your career as a graphic designer we’ve compiled a list of 5 key graphic design projects for your portfolio (with examples!).Ĭlick here to learn more about InFocus Film School’s Graphic Design Program 1. Remember to understand your specialties in order to convey your shining strengths through your portfolio! Above all, it’s vital your portfolio showcases your ability and evolution as a designer. The necessary contents in them have remained a popular subject of discourse in the graphic design community. You want to showcase the cream of the crop and display diversity in your work. You may have many designs to share with potential clients, so it’s key you carefully select which ones to include in your portfolio. Regardless of whether you work freelance or full-time, a sleek graphic design portfolio is important! It’s important to show off your skills and objectives as a designer in your portfolio. Curating the perfect graphic design portfolio is critical for designers everywhere.
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Using virtualization software works for most users, but there is a performance compromise, though the compromise gets smaller and smaller as time goes by. Apple has continued work on the Intel version of Boot Camp-it was last updated in August with an update to the Precision Touchpad driver-but those updates are likely to end soon as Apple stops putting resources into Boot Camp as the percentage of Intel Macs in the installed base continues to shrink. Apple can now simply refer users to the Parallels setup whenever the Boot Camp conversation arises. Microsoft’s announcement dashes any hope that users had for a Boot Camp revival because it now gives Apple an official solution to point to. While Apple says the M-series Macs can run Windows for Arm, it’s not going out of its way to do it and there are no indications that development is happening. Since Microsoft’s Windows for Arm license has explicit details on the hardware it supports, presumably, Windows for Arm running natively via Boot Camp would be unauthorized.įor the small number of users who need to run a different operating system natively on a Mac, Boot Camp was a convenience, and users’ pleas to Apple to bring back the feature fell upon deaf ears. With Apple’s transition to the M1 processor in 2020, the company decided to not develop Boot Camp for the M-series Macs. 2006 also was the year that Apple switched from PowerPC processors to Intel, and since Windows runs on Intel silicon, Apple was able to provide the benefit of running Windows (as well as Linux) natively on Mac hardware–though Apple always reminded users that it did not provide support for Mac hardware running non-Mac operating systems.Īpple’s M-series chips use the Arm architecture, which is different from the x86 architecture in Intel processors, so the version of Windows that runs on Intel PCs will not work on M-series Macs. Parallels International The final nail in Boot Camp’s coffinīoot Camp became an official part of the Mac operating system in 2006 as part of Mac OS X Leopard. Microsoft has authorized Parallels as a solution for running Windows for Arm on an M-Series Mac. (When I asked Microsoft PR about unauthorized VMs, they referred me to the beforementioned support document and said that they have nothing further to share at this time.) The only other authorized option for running Windows on a Mac is to use Microsoft’s Windows 365 online service and run a Cloud PC. VMware Fusion, QEMU, and other virtual machines don’t offer a way to get Windows for Arm (though they can run it), and these VMs appear to be still unauthorized. Microsoft does not sell Windows for Arm as a standalone product, but you can download and install Windows 11 directly through Parallels. Microsoft’s announcement specifically names Parallels as an authorized solution. The authorization is a big deal because it means that in business environments, Parallels and Windows on Arm can be deployed, and users can get support if they run into problems. However, on Thursday Microsoft announced through a support document that Parallels Desktop 18 is now “authorized” to run Arm versions of Windows 11 Pro and Windows 11 Enterprise on M1 and M2 Macs.
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Chemistry flow chart9/11/2023 Let’s start by creating a Start symbol.Enter the name of the flowchart and click OK. You can start from an empty diagram or start from a flowchart template or flowchart example provided.In the New Diagram window, select Flowchart and click Next.Select Diagram > New from the main menu.You may expand the example when finished this tutorial. We will use a very simple flowchart example here. Let’s see how to draw a flowchart in Visual Paradigm. The flowchart example below shows how profit and loss can be calculated. Here is an example that shows how flowchart can be used in showing a simple summation process.įlowchart Example – Calculate Profit and Loss This flowchart uses decision shapes intensively in representing alternative flows.Ī flowchart can also be used in visualizing algorithms, regardless of its complexity. This is a hospital flowchart example that shows how clinical cases shall be processed. See how you can apply a flowchart practically. It serves as a basis for designing new processes.It helps team members gain a shared understanding of the process and use this knowledge to collect data, identify problems, focus discussions, and identify resources.It identifies steps that do not add value to the internal or external customer, including delays needless storage and transportation unnecessary work, duplication, and added expense breakdowns in communication.Using a flowchart has a variety of benefits: Lines represent the flow of the sequence and direction of a process. It indicates that the flow continues on a matching symbol containing the same letter somewhere else on a different page. This symbol would contain a letter inside. It indicates that the flow continues on a matching symbol containing the same letter somewhere else on the same page. An input might be an order from a customer. It represents information entering or leaving the system. Lines coming out from the diamond indicates different possible situations, leading to different sub-processes. This represents a printout, such as a document or a report.Ī diamond represents a decision or branching point. The terminator symbol represents the starting or ending point of the system.Ī box indicates some particular operation. The meanings of some of the more common shapes are as follows: Terminator Flowchart Symbolsĭifferent flowchart shapes have different conventional meanings. A flowchart can also be used to define a process or project to be implemented. They help us visualize complex processes, or make explicit the structure of problems and tasks. Nowadays, flowcharts play an extremely important role in displaying information and assisting reasoning. It was originated from computer science as a tool for representing algorithms and programming logic but had extended to use in all other kinds of processes. Typically, a flowchart shows the steps as boxes of various kinds, and their order by connecting them with arrows.Ī flowchart is a graphical representations of steps. It shows steps in sequential order and is widely used in presenting the flow of algorithms, workflow or processes. A flowchart is simply a graphical representation of steps.
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In expansion of macro in c9/11/2023 Especially if you get to use variadic macros in ways that they were never intended to be used.^ That is something you will know after spending an afternoon learning C, but there is a bit more to macros and the rules for how they expand, and while pure text substitution isn’t much of a programming language, you can do some meta-programming. It is annoying at times, but this can also allow you to manipulate parts of expressions if you so desire, so there is some sense to it. # define expr(x) x expr(( struct foo), and not a single token. You use #define to, well, define a macro, You haven’t used C for long before you learn how to define and use macros. Ph’nglui mglw’nafh Cthulhu R’lyeh wgah’nagl fhtagn! Basic macro expansion Before I gave up, however, I went deep down the rabbit hole of macro meta-programming, and it is now my intent to drag you down with me. I gave up (but I will tell you about the solution I ended up with some other time it isn’t bad, just not quite what I wanted). I wasted a lot of time not quite getting there-the final realisation that I wouldn’t make it was that I needed to generate macros, and you cannot do that in other macros. Except that there is some redundancy in what code I must generate from macros to make it work. And it did I have a solution I am reasonably satisfied with. So, I figured macros would get me most of the way, with _Generic() expressions for static type dispatch. C doesn’t do generic types, and there are a couple of places where you need to provide type information. Nothing in the source code really changes, just the type information. That varies, and thus so does the return type of indexing, some initialisation code (where the user provides the buffer that must be of the correct type) and a few other things. They all behave exactly the same, even with the same code, except for the type of the underlying buffer. The only thing that makes it difficult is that I need slices of different types. You need a pointer to an underlying buffer and a length (and maybe a capacity), and that’s that. There is nothing complicated in implementing such slices. Essentially arrays, but where I can index from the end using negative numbers (like in Python) and where I can extract a sub-slice, x, in constant time (like in Go I implement them the same way as Go does). I’ve been working on a small C library for Python- or Go-like slices the last couple of weeks. On Writing, Science, Programming and more
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Relaxing scenery nature9/11/2023 – as well as their families and even hospital staff. Evidence shows overwhelmingly that exposure to windows or other natural landscapes aids hospital patients in many aspects of recovery – pain tolerance, heart rate, etc. Scientists have researched what is called evidence-based healthcare design, a theory that focuses on the well-being and recovery of hospital patients. When we are bombarded with stimuli, our brains get “fatigued” and natural elements have been found to be “particularly rich in the characteristics necessary” for our minds to relax, refocus, and be restored. Attention Restoration Therapy is the theory that exposure to natural elements helps our brains to rest from the frequent overload of stimulation in busy, non-scenic environments. Increases Memory and AttentionĪ study conducted by University of Michigan researchers found that participants who walked in nature – regardless of the outside temperature – had a 20 percent increase in memory performance and attention spans. The patients who were given rooms with windows “had shorter postoperative hospital stays, received fewer negative evaluative comments in nurses’ notes, and took fewer potent analgesics,” supporting the theory that nature heals. One popular study showed that patients in a Pennsylvania hospital who underwent gallbladder surgery were assigned different types of rooms: 23 with a window view and 23 with a view of a brick wall. In fact, experts say studies done in hospitals, offices, and schools revealed that even having a simple plant in a room can help with anxiety and stress. In addition to the soothing effects of nature, physical benefits have been shown to include everything from reduced blood pressure to increased ability to sleep. From photos to potted plants to aquariums and landscape light diffusers, today’s companies recognize the value of nature in the office. It’s not surprising, then, to know that one study showed that “adequate lighting did not make up for office workers’ dissatisfaction with their windowless setting and ‘almost 50 percent thought that the lack of windows affected them or their work adversely’.” Accordingly, many of today’s companies are beginning to utilize Biophilic Design – the incorporation of nature into the workplace – to improve productivity and overall employee wellness. Increased executive attention means your mind is clearer and better able to focus on important tasks without interference from unnecessary or unrelated thoughts. Executive attention is vital to planning, decision-making, and correcting errors, among other things. Executive attention refers to a part of the brain responsible for drawing on internal information and memories to adapt our thoughts and behaviors. Research has shown that “viewing nature… pictures significantly improved executive attention in both older and young adults…”. In addition to helping reduce stress, studies have shown that participants who viewed a scenic view prior to being exposed to a stressor had enhanced recovery and were, thus, better able to handle the stressor. Using EKGs, researchers found that when the participants viewed the natural images, their stress levels lowered. Nature Decreases StressĪ study done of 46 students showed that viewing scenic greeneries increased the activity of the parasympathetic nervous system. Here are some specific ways that scenic nature views help our mind and body. Experts say even viewing scenes of nature “reduces anger, fear, and stress, and increases pleasant feelings.” Specifically, nature has the power to restore, soothe, heal, and increase our feelings of connectedness. Obviously spending time outdoors has great benefits for our minds and bodies but sometimes a trek through the jungle or a trip to the beach isn’t practical. The positive effects of nature are being incorporated into learning with the utilization of outdoor classrooms which are touted as providing physical, cognitive, and psychological benefits for students. In healthcare settings, many facilities are bringing nature into their rooms because research has shown that “natural scenes are restorative, and are most liked when they have a depth perspective and an element of mystery.”Įducators are even embracing the positive impacts of students spending time outside. Studies show that there are significant long-term health benefits to being in or around nature. It’s no secret that our environments affect our well-being.
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Istat menus license9/11/2023 Fixed an issue that caused the menubar time to stop updating. Fixed world clocks being in the wrong order in some cases. iStat Menus can notify you of an incredibly wide range of events, based on CPU, GPU, memory, disks, network, sensors, battery, power and more. Improved download & upload order to be more consistent. IStat Menus License Key covers a wide variety of stats from CPU monitoring, GPU, ram utilisation, network use, disc operation, date & time, battery etc. iStat Menus covers a huge range of stats, including a CPU monitor, GPU, memory, network usage, disk usage, disk activity, date & time, battery and more. The best alternative is HWiNFO (32/64), which is free. Moved disk activity into main drop down in Disks extra. The Open Licensing Requirement for Competitive Grant Programs d requires, with certain exceptions, that grantees receiving Department funds under a competitive. There are more than 50 alternatives to iStat Menus for Mac, Windows, Linux, and Mono. Added more customisation options in Disks extra. Added white menubar theme (for those with a dark Mac menubar). Fixed an issue that caused the menubar time to stop updating. La Rosa dei Venti 121 reviews Closed Now Italian, Seafood - Menu Good food with the locals If you mustbut you. Improved download & upload order to be more consistent. Moved disk activity into main drop down in Disks extra. If you want precise temperature readings and performance stats on your Mac, iStat Menus is a comprehensive and incredibly powerful tool.Īdded dark dropdown theme. There are also no preferences so you can't refine monitoring features according to your needs. Before long, you have a whole row of monitoring elements taking up the entire bar. The only slight downside I found is that, working on a MacBook, the Menu Bar can soon look very cluttered if you activate all of the monitoring features at once. To see a detailed reading of CPU activity, temperatures and remaining hard drive space, just switch-on one of the iStat Menu monitor symbols in your Menu bar.
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Southwest desktop site9/11/2023 This came off a little bit like a website that offers scam-like products or services. " Another user reported that "“The site took me to three or four different pages where they tried to sell me different services. According to the study, "hidden information made travelers distrustful of. The next most credible airline in 9th place was United at 72.5 while Virgin America scored 92.9. Perhaps by extension, Spirit also scored lowest in the credibility category, pulling in a score of 42.5. During the booking process on, customers are often hit up for extra fees and ads. Earn points Click the button to activate your points and watch them rack up when you make a purchase. Shop as usual Shop at 1100 stores the button will notify you when points are available while you're browsing at your favorite stores. Spirit Airlines, of note, scored 20 points in the delight category against Virgin America's 85.6. Southwest Airlines is the dedicated application from the airline of the same name that allows users to better plan their travel. Download your free browser extension in just two clicks. Virgin America, which was ranked second in the study, did best around perceived credibility and delight - or the process of keeping customers entertained during the booking process. Southwest Airlines scored well in the study because it ranked at the top or near the top when considering the site's ease of use, its speed and its perceived credibility. Logically, a good (or high ranked) booking experience lowers the barrier to entry around buying a ticket and produces better sales and happier customers. The app provides fast shopping and booking, and users can store their credit cards for easy payment. The big three legacy carriers of Delta, American and United also ranked in the bottom half of the study in 6th, 7th and 8th place respectively.ĭesktop booking experience is a critical factor when considering how airlines approach customers and shepherd them through the purchase experience. The Southwest Airlines app allows users to book flights, check in, change or cancel flights, and add extras like EarlyBird Check-In®.
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Candela pokemon9/11/2023 Powers and Abilities: Superhuman Physical Characteristics | Superhuman Physical Characteristics, Enhanced Senses, Non-Physical Interaction, Fire Manipulation, Resistance to Fire Manipulation, Martial Arts, Earth Manipulation, Resistance to Metal Manipulation, Plant Manipulation, Darkness Manipulation and Sleep Manipulation, Heat Manipulation, Magma Manipulation, Resistance to Sleep Manipulation, Energy Projection, Weather Manipulation, Damage Boost (Weather Ball deals double damage under sunny weather), Resistance to Bug, Fairy, Grass, Ice, and Steel-Type moves | Heat Manipulation, Resistance to Plant Manipulation, Ice Manipulation, and Metal Manipulation, Heat Manipulation, Explosion Manipulation, Darkness Manipulation, Energy Projection, can hide itself using heat shimmers, Resistance to Bug, Fairy, Grass, Ice, and Steel-Type moves, Martial Arts, Telekinesis, Resistance to Metal, Plant, Ice, Bug, and Fairy attacks | Magma Manipulation, Heat Manipulation, Metal Manipulation, Resistance to Bug, Steel, Grass, Ice, and Fairy-Type moves | Energy Projection, Darkness Manipulation, Water Manipulation, Rage Power, Earth Manipulation (Can bring down meteors), Flight, Reactive Evolution (Grew wings just by dreaming really hard and evolving as a result), Resistance to Martial Arts, Bugs, Water Manipulation, and Plant Manipulation, Heat Manipulation, Air Manipulation, Earth Manipulation, Flight, Healing (Can enter magma to heal its wounds), Resistance to Fighting, Bug, Steel, Grass, and Fairy-Type moves | Martial Arts, Heat Manipulation, Statistics Amplification, Acrobatics, Resistance to Metal, Plant, and Ice Manipulation, as well as Magic, has 2 other Pokémon on her teamĪttack Potency: Likely Small Building level (Comparable to the player, as she maintains a good physique by walking regularly) | Large Town level (Commands a highly trained Combusken, Magcargo, and Castform) | At least Mountain level+ (Commands a highly trained Flareon, Typhlosion, and Magmortar) | At least Small Country level+, likely higher (Commands a highly trained Entei, Salamence, and Moltres. Tier: 9-A | High 7-C | 7-A | At least Low 6-B | 5-BĪge: Unknown is the oldest of the 3 Team LeadersĬlassification: Leader of Team Valor, Fire-type user Candela was once close friends with Team GO Rocket Leader Arlo, who used to be a member of Team Valor prior to Candela becoming its leader. She is the oldest of the three team leaders. While a very passionate and emotional person, Candela is capable of approaching difficult situations calmly. She is one of Professor Willow's assistants, along with Spark and Blanche. Team Valor Trainers believe that their Pokémon are the strongest because they train to naturally enhance a Pokémon's power in search of true strength. Team Valor is researching Pokémon strength, and is represented by Moltres. Next time, battle me in the field and not with your words.Ĭandela is the leader of Team Valor in Pokémon GO. I stand just as strong as I always have, and that’s what Team Valor needs: a leader who stands strong. You can proudly show off your favorite team with the eye-catching emblem pin that comes with each collection.Arlo. The type of Energy you'll attach depends on the team leader. These Supporter cards allow you to draw two cards, flip a coin, and then (if it lands on heads) attach an Energy card from your discard pile to one of your Benched Pokémon. Choose from Team Instinct, Team Mystic, or Team Valor-or collect all three!Įach set includes a full-art foil promo card featuring the leader of each team: Spark for Team Instinct, Blanche for Team Mystic, and Candela for Team Valor. The three teams from Pokémon GO come to the Pokémon TCG with a trio of Pokémon GO Special Collections. |