Pokemon Trading Card Game
Summary
There have been an incredible range of card released for thePokémon Trading Card Gamein the various expansion sets of theScarlet and VioletSeries . Not only has thePokémon TCGintroduced new mechanicsthrough theScarlet and Violetexpansions , old auto-mechanic have also made a recurrence , likeACE SPEC menu inTemporal Forces . Moreover , each Seth has established its own identity within the wider game , helping players and collector alike to associate certain card and features with the various new expansions .
Although not every new card needs comes direct inspired by thePokémon Scarlet and Violetgames , the exercise set as a whole undoubtedly are . As the name suggests , the variousScarlet and Violetexpansions undoubtedly delineate heavy on the people , Pokémon , and locations found in both Paldea and the DLC setting for divine guidance . This has also lead to the instauration of mechanics like Past and Future Pokémon Cards , as well as Tera Pokémon X . NewScarlet and Violetsets will continue to be released throughout 2024 , allowing the newest earned run average of the TCG to on a regular basis grow with new and exciting enlargement .
pull together Pokémon batting order start off with a bang in the 1990s , introducing some of the rarified and most valuable Pokémon cards of all metre .
11Scarlet & Violet
Released March 2023
The base set up for theScarlet and VioletSeries is itself only namedScarlet & Violet . In addition to introducing key Pokémon like the Paldean starter terzetto and Modern mascot Legendaries , this base hardening is also noted forre - introducing Pokémon ex-husband to thePokémon TCG , with the plus of the Modern Tera Pokémon variant . As the base go under for a new earned run average for the TCG , Scarlet & Violetalso provides a perfect start point for any new actor or collectorlooking to get into the game .
Scarlet & Violetwas release in English on March 31 , 2023 , two months after its Nipponese eq ( Scarlet exandViolet ex , released January 20 , 2023 ) . It also contains a total of 258 cards , including the various secret rares not look in the 198 for the enlargement ’s set issue ( include the TCG ’s first group of full - prowess Illustration Rares ) . This places it among the big enlargement of theScarlet and VioletSeries , albeit not the heavy overall .
JapanesePokémon TCGsets are typically much smaller than their English Equivalents , but are released more oftentimes ; these smaller hardening are then combine for the tantamount English expansion .
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10Paldea Evolved
Released June 2023
Paldea Evolvedappropriately places a focus on evolved Pokémon ; namely , the final forms of the Paldean starter leash , a theme which make it an excellent first expansion to thePokémon TCG ’s newest base curing . To this end , the expanding upon includes Pokémon ex versions of Meowscarada , Skeledirge , and Quaquaval , as well as all three evolutionary phase in mysterious Rare lineup with matching nontextual matter . The four LegendaryTreasures of Ruin fromPokémon Scarlet and Violetalso all appear as Pokémon ex cards , again in both unconstipated and hole-and-corner Rare variants .
Paldea Evolvedis enceinte than its preceding base set , with a total of 279 cards to collect . This includes 9 prosperous Hyper Rare cards , three of which are variants of Meowscarada ex , Skeledirge ex , and Quaquaval ex . As with the base set , it combines cards from two Japanese set , Snow HazardandClay Burst . The large number of highly uncommon card in this Seth can make it difficult to make out a full collection , but many examples of each have been discovered since it was release on June 9 , 2023 ; this means there are plenty of opportunity to trade in for them .
9Obsidian Flames
Released August 2023
Obsidian Flamesarrived very soon afterPaldea develop , on August 11 , 2023 , and bring with it another novel variety to thePokémon TCG . While Tera Pokémon had been a part of the TCG for months by this point , Obsidian Flameswas the first enlargement to in truth capitalize on Terastallization ’s character - change reputation . This is exemplified by the expansion ’s mascot Charizard ex , a Tera Pokémon ex which is Darkness - type as opposed to Fire ( thereby stir imagination excogitate in the set ’s name ) .
Unsurprisingly , Charizard exis easily number amongthe most expensiveObsidian Flamescards , an effect of the Flame Pokémon ’s enduring popularity both within thePokémon TCGand the franchise as a whole . Its type - shifted visual aspect in this set is also reflected in the Japanese equivalent ’s name , Ruler of the Black Flame . However , with 230 circuit board in total , the band has plenty of other incredible cards to offer as well .
8151
Released September 2023
151is the first special expansion for theScarlet and VioletSeries , moving away from Paldea to celebrate the original 151 Pokémon of Generation 1 . This hardening marked thefirstPokémon TCGappearance of Kadabra in over two decade , keep abreast the end of a legal dispute with Uri Geller ( who alleged the Pokémon was based on his similitude ) . Unlike most sets , which sort Pokémon by type,151lists all its Pokémon bill of fare in their Pokédex order , with Trainer visiting card being aim at the end of the setlist ( omit Secret Rares ) .
151was release on September 22 , 2023 , and contain 202 card . Its Nipponese equivalent weight is the very similarly namedPokémon Card 151set , which is unsurprising given the concept of the set . Intriguingly,151 ’s supporter packs have been notice to have a miniscule chance of being a so - visit ‘ demigod ’ pack – a plugger comprise a series of Secret Rare card for one of the Kanto Starter Pokémon evolutionary crime syndicate .
7Paradox Rift
Released November 2023
The newPast and Future Pokémon cards were introduced as part ofParadox Rift , as part of the expansion ’s vehemence on the Paradox Pokémon of Area Zero . Technical Machine cards also make a return in this set , for the first time since 2009’sRising Rivalsexpansion . The combination of old and new mechanics open up plentitude of new and interesting tactics for any histrion , do it well deserving exploring the cards available inParadox Rift .
Containing 266 cards , Paradox Riftonce again combine two small Japanese sets , Ancient RoarandFuture Flash . These focalise on ancient and future Paradox Pokémon severally , along with related Trainer cards which interact with them . to boot , this solidification was released on November 3 , 2023 , and so it was the last EnglishPokémon Trading Card Gameset to number out that yr , although it was not the last Nipponese set .
6Paldean Fates
Released January 2024
Paldean Fatesis the 2nd of theScarlet and Violetspecial expansions , and mostly consists of reprint alongside Shiny Pokémon cards . These Shiny Pokémon are secluded Rares , and make up a orotund component part of the set ; for this reason , despite the set ’s list number of circuit card being just 91 , there are really a total of 245 . to boot , despite the purpose of offprint , it should be noted thatPaldean Fatesalso includes a handful of card game which were left untranslated from Japanese sets for the release ofParadox Rift .
In Japan , the bulk of the set ’s cards occur fromHigh Class Pack : Shiny Treasure ex , which was secrete on December 1 , 2023 , while the English release was on January 26 , 2024 . This made it the lastPokémonset to be release in Japan that twelvemonth , as well as 2023 ’s lastPokémon TCGset in oecumenical after the release ofParadox Rift . New fine art apart , the Shiny Pokémon calling card are themselves reissue of previousScarlet and Violetcards , and so there is no conflict between using them or the original versions in existent gameplay .
5Temporal Forces
Released March 2024
Temporal Forcescontinues the theme of Paradox Pokémon fromParadox Rift , with highlight of the set including the Paradox versions of the Legendary Beasts and Swords of Justice . Another notable inclusion is the return of the ACE SPEC mechanic , a range of peculiarly potent wag that are confine to one per deck and straightaway distinguishable by their vivid magenta color . ACE SPEC menu also have their own associated infrequency grade of the same name , marked with a Battle of Magenta whizz .
Temporal Forceswas released on March 22 , 2024 , and draws from the JapaneseWild ForceandCyber Judgesets . As withParadox Rift , these hardening focus on ancient and future Paradox Pokémon respectively . On the other hand , this expansion is actually slightly smaller than its harbinger , stop a total of 218 cards ; 48 fewer thanParadox Rift .
4Twilight Masquerade
Released May 2024
nightfall Masqueradefocuses on Ogerpon , the first ofPokémon Scarlet and Violet ’s DLC Legendary Pokémon . As a reflexion of Ogerpon being able to commute her case depend on the mask she wears , the expansion includes several Terastallized Ogerpon cardsin all the different type she can attain . Twilight Masqueradealso includes a further six ACE SPEC cards to collect as well , providing more options for append various deck strategies .
While the nameTwilight Masqueradecan be interpreted as referring to both Ogerpon and Kitakami ’s Festival of Masks , the Japanese put it draws from is more distinctly settle in the former , being namedTransformation Mask . Twilight Masqueradewas released on May 24 , 2024 , and contains 226 cards . of course , the set list includes plentifulness of Secret Rare variants of Ogerpon , including a Hyper Rare version of Teal Mask Ogerpon ex .
3Shrouded Fable
Released August 2024
Shrouded Fableis the third and most recent special set for thePokémon Trading Card Game’sScarlet and VioletSeries , as well as currently being the most recent band for the TCG as a whole . It was released on August 2 , 2024 , and follows up onTwilight Masquerade ’s usance of Ogerpon by introducing Pecharunt alongside the Loyal Three receiving Pokémon ex board . This adaptation ofMochi Mayhem ’s cardinal figures arguably completes the main Kitakami theme for thePokémon TCG , leaving it detached to move on to Blueberry Academy without needing to shift context backwards in the hereafter .
Unsurprisingly , for a especial art , Shrouded Fableis much smaller than mostPokémon TCGsets . In fact , it contains just 99 add-in , making it the smallestScarlet and Violetexpansion yet . Moreover , this low anatomy is naturally mirrored in the JapaneseNight Wandererequivalent , which itself has only 94 cards .
2Stellar Crown
Releasing September 2024
AlthoughStellar Crownis yet to be let go of in English , plenty is already known about its contents . The next enlargement of thePokémon TCGwill admit both the debut of Terapagos and the insertion of Stellar Tera Pokémon ex , a uniquely powerful card type . Notably , these Pokémon cards have powerful attacks which ask three dissimilar Energy types to use . However , this requisite is simultaneously being made promiscuous to achieve by the set also including several Trainer carte du jour which interact with Energy cards .
At present , it is unclear exactly how many carte du jour will be contained inStellar Crown , although it is know that the prescribed set list numbering go up to 142 . With the inclusion body of Secret Rares , the total number is likely to be close to or over 200 . As the enlargement ’s September 13 , 2024 , spillage date quickly come near , more point will undoubtedly emerge . Nevertheless , the great unwashed can already get a salutary understanding of the exercise set ’s contentedness by try its released Japanese combining weight , Stellar Miracle , which suggestsStellar Crownwill include mess of incredible cards .
The Pokémon TCG ’s approaching circle , Stellar Crown , is fix to publish later this class . Here is all the info that has been publish about the hardening so far .
