POKEMON TCG TIMELINE
Mega Evolution
Phantasmal Flames
Ignite a Burning Spirit of Battle!
Searing blue flames rip across a dark battlefield as Mega Charizard X ex soars up and looks down upon its opponents! With a deep chill to rival the heat, the shadowy figure of Mega Gengar ex slowly rises into view, and both Pokémon prepare to attack. Determined to prove their mettle, Mega Heracross ex, Mega Lopunny ex, and even more Pokémon line up to give it their all in the Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Phantasmal Flames expansion!
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Mega Evolution
Mega Evolution
Mega Evolve Your Strength to the Next Stage!
Striving to become stronger, Pokémon of all types are putting everything on the line to become Mega Evolution Pokémon ex! Harness the strong aura of Mega Lucario ex, embrace the overflowing power of Mega Gardevoir ex, and team up with more of these powerful Pokémon that boast devastating attacks and massive HP. But consider your strategy carefully—extra power brings extra risks! Choose your Pokémon partners and prepare for the biggest battles you’ve ever seen in the Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution expansion!
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Mega Evolution
Inferno X
Inferno X continues to introduce Mega Evolution Pokémon ex into the Pokémon Trading Card Game's MEGA Series, including the central Pokémon, Mega Charizard X ex. The set Inferno X also provides various supporting Pokémon and Trainer cards, notably for the Fire and Darkness types.
Inferno X was released in Japan on September 26, 2025, followed by localized releases in Traditional Chinese on October 9, 2025. Each booster box contains 30 packs. Cards released in this set are included in the English Phantasmal Flames expansion.
Gem Pack Series
Gem Pack Vol. 3 (CH)
China will be releasing their third "Gem Pack" series booster pack on September 26th! This time it will be themed after nocturnal Pokemon like Gengar and Meowth. Like the last two times, each booster pack will come with four holo cards.
Mega Series
Mega Symphonia / Mega Brave
Mega Brave and Mega Symphonia are released in Japan on August 1, 2025. Each booster pack contains 5 cards. Each booster box contains 30 booster packs. Cards within these sets are included in the English Mega Evolution expansion.
Mega Brave and Mega Symphonia are also released in Traditional Chinese on August 15, 2025.
Mcdonald's Promo
Pikachu #20/M-P
For the first time in a decade, McDonald's Japan will be distributing promo cards in its Happy Meals!
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Black Bolt
Black Bolt:
Explore a Region of Harmony & Ideals!
Reunite with the Pokémon of Unova and rise to the top as a Trainer in a land of unity and legends! Evolve first partner Snivy all the way to Serperior ex, and discover the inspiring power of ideals with the region's Legendary and Mythical Pokémon, including Zekrom ex and Meloetta ex. As you fill out your Pokédex, keep an eye out for special illustrations of each Pokémon and parallel cards with Poké Ball patterns in the Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Black Bolt expansion!
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White Flare
Explore a Region of Harmony & Truth!
Reunite with the Pokémon of Unova and rise to the top as a Trainer in a land of unity and legends! Evolve first partners Tepig and Oshawott all the way to Emboar and Samurott, and discover the undeniable power of truth with the region's Legendary and Mythical Pokémon, including Reshiram ex and Keldeo ex. As you fill out your Pokédex, keep an eye out for special illustrations of each Pokémon and parallel cards with Poké Ball patterns in the Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—White Flare expansion!
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Fukuoka's Pikachu #289 SV-P Promo
In Japan, this card was available as a Mirror Holofoil SV-P Promotional card in copies of the Pokémon Center Fukuoka Special Box, which was released to commemorate the reopening of Pokémon Center Fukuoka following its move from the JR Hakata City mall to the Hakata Murui mall.
Initial orders for the Pokémon Center Fukuoka Special Box could only be made through the Pokémon Center Online and purchase slots were allocated by lottery. The application period was open between June 13 and 17, 2025 and results were announced on July 5, 2025. Applications were limited to one per person. Successful applicants then had between July 4 and 8, 2025 to complete their purchase. Successful purchases began to be shipped in late September 2025.
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Tohoku's Pikachu #260 SV-P Promo
In Japan, this card was available as a Mirror Holofoil SV-P Promotional card in copies of the Pokémon Center Tohoku Special Box, which was released to commemorate the reopening of Pokémon Center Tohoku following its move from the 8th floor to the 3rd floor of the PARCO Sendai mall.
Initial orders for the Pokémon Center Tohoku Special Box could only be made through the Pokémon Center Online and purchase slots were allocated by lottery. The application period was open between June 13 and 17, 2025 and results were announced on June 20, 2025. Applications were limited to one per person. Successful applicants then had between June 20 and 24, 2025 to complete their purchase. Successful purchases began to be shipped in mid-August 2025.
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Destined Rivals
Whose Side Are You On?
Pokémon Trainers, be on high alert! The nefarious Team Rocket is setting its latest plan into motion, and heroic Trainers are racing to stop it. Join forces with the likes of Cynthia and Garchomp ex, Ethan and Ho-Oh ex, or Arven and Mabosstiff ex… Or reconsider your loyalties and fight alongside Team Rocket’s Pokémon like Mewtwo ex—under the command of Giovanni! Choose a side, assemble your allies, and battle boldly in the Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Destined Rivals expansion!
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Glory of Team Rocket
The Glory of Team Rocket will release on April 18th. As expected, the set will feature Rocket’s Mewtwo ex. There will be no Dark Pokemon in the set. They will all be Rocket’s Pokemon.
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Journey Together
Trainer's Pokémon Break into Battle!
With deep trust and steady guidance, Trainers help bring out the best in their Pokémon. The bond they share empowers them to act as one in battle as they push their strength to the limit, including as Pokémon ex! Team up with N's Zoroark ex, Iono's Bellibolt ex, Lillie's Clefairy ex, Hop's Zacian ex, and more Trainer's Pokémon, and discover the unstoppable power of friendship in the Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Journey Together expansion!
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Hot Wave Arena (JP)
On March 14, 2024, the latest expansion, Heat Wave Arena, will officially launch in Japan. This set promises not only exciting gameplay additions but also something truly special for collectors and fans alike.
Every purchase of a Heat Wave Arena booster box will include a special promo pack featuring three exclusive cards: Pikachu, Feraligatr, and Toxtricity ex. These cards aren’t just any promos—they’re based on the winning entries of the 2024 Illustration Contest.
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BATTLE PARTNERS (JP)
The Pokémon TCG is preparing for an exciting addition with the announcement of a new set, Battle Partners, revealed through distributor listings. This set is slated to release in Japan on January 24, 2025, bringing fresh excitement to fans and collectors.
To complement the release, themed accessories will also be available. A vibrant card sleeve and deck box featuring the fan-favorite character Iono are set to launch, perfect for adding flair to gameplay. Additionally, two exclusive collection files—“Collection File N” and “Collection File Lillie”—will be introduced, providing collectors with elegant storage solutions for their prized cards.
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Collect 151 Journey (CH)
On January 17, 2025, Pokémon fans in China can celebrate the release of Collect 151 Journey, a localized version of the iconic 151 set. This release will also feature secret rares from Paldean Fates, including shiny Pidgey and Ditto.
Two types of booster packs will be available: a smaller pack with five cards and one holo, and a larger pack with 20 cards and seven holos. This marks the first of four planned Collect 151 booster pack releases in China throughout 2025, each adding new cards and updated pull rates.
A special booster pack will also launch on January 17, available for free at real-world events in China. These packs feature exclusive alternate art cards that haven’t been released anywhere else, making them a unique addition for collectors worldwide.
Prepare to embark on the Collect 151 Journey and capture the excitement of Pokémon TCG like never before!
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Eternal Birth (CH)
Releases for Simplified Chinese cards started a few years ago, so China has been releasing compilation sets to catch up quickly with the rest of the world. They are entering the Scarlet & Violet Era on January 17th with their Eternal Birthset.
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PRISMATIC EVOLUTIONS
Eevee & Friends Light Up with Stellar Colors!
From fluffy and fiery to freezing and fanciful, Eevee and its many Evolutions hold a special place in the hearts of Pokémon Trainers across the land! Discover their unique new powers as Stellar Tera Pokémon ex, and look for treasure of your very own across a grand gathering of Pokémon ex from Paldea and beyond. Glittering gems and hidden patterns await at the end of the rainbow in the Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Prismatic Evolutions expansion!
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TERESTAL FESTIVAL (JP)
The Terastal Fest ex subset largely contains reprints of various notable Pokémon and Trainer cards released in 2023 and 2024, including reprints of Pokémon ex and ACE SPEC cards. This set also debuts Eevee and the Eeveelutions as Tera Pokémon ex, and introduces a new Mirror Holofoil Poké Ball pattern that can appear on certain cards.
Terastal Fest ex will be released in Japan on December 6, 2024, and in Taiwan and Hong Kong on December 20, 2024. Each booster pack of Terastal Fest ex contains 10 cards, one of which is guaranteed to be a Pokémon ex. Each booster box contains 10 booster packs. Cards other than Pokémon ex and ACE SPEC cards do not have rarity symbols. Cards within this set are included in the English Prismatic Evolutions special expansion.
A sneak peek of the Terastal Fest ex subset was shown in the "OPEN UP" promotional video released on October 20, 2024 (the 28th anniversary of the Pokémon Trading Card Game), showcasing the booster pack artwork and the Eeveeex card from the set.
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SURGING SPARKS
A Growing Storm of Stellar Strength!
Terawatts of electricity crash down from the sky in a tropical paradise, setting the stage for the supercharged Pikachu ex! With the power of a Stellar Tera Pokémon ex, it lights up the shoreline, revealing a parade of dragon Pokémon led by the towering Alolan Exeggutor ex! Archaludon ex and Latias ex round out the horde, while new ACE SPEC cards and more new Pokémon ex bring surprises of their own. Currents crackle and dragons roar in the Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Surging Sparks expansion!
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SUPER ELECTRIC BREAKER (JP)
Super Electric Breaker continues to introduce Stellar-type Tera Pokémon ex into the meta, with Terastal Pikachu ex as its central Pokémon. A general theme based on the Blueberry Academy is present within the set as well.
Super Electric Breaker will be released in Japan on October 18, 2024, followed by localized released in Traditional Chinese on October 25, 2024. Each booster box of Super Electric Breaker contains 30 booster packs. Cards within this set are included in the English Surging Sparks expansion.
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STELLAR CROWN
An Adventure to Awaken the Power Within!
Descend into a world below the surface and discover the true potential of the Terastal phenomenon! The Legendary Pokémon Terapagos takes the throne, joined by Cinderace ex, Lapras ex, and Galvantula ex, all wielding brilliant new powers as Stellar Tera Pokémon ex. The newly discovered Hydrapple ex leads even more Pokémon ex into battle, and ACE SPEC cards continue to shake up the game in the Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Stellar Crown expansion!
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PARADISE DRAGONA (JP)
As indicated by its name, Enhanced Expansion Pack: Paradise Dragona is a subset heavily focused on Pokémon that are originally Dragon-type in the core series games, such as Latias, Latios, and Gouging Fire; and Trainer cards depicting characters associated with Dragon-type Pokémon, such as Drayton and Lisia. It also continues to introduce Stellar-type Tera Pokémon ex into the meta, with Stellar-type Alolan Exeggutorex as its central Pokémon. A tropical/summer theme is also generally present within cards in the set.
Paradise Dragona is designed for use in Sealed format tournaments, in which participants are provided with sealed TCG products and have to build and battle their decks using only cards pulled from those products, along with any other cards provided by the tournament staff.
Paradise Dragona will be released in Japan on September 13, 2024, followed by localized releases in Traditional Chinese on September 27, 2024. Each booster pack of Paradise Dragona contains five cards. Each booster box of Paradise Dragona contains 30 booster packs.
The year on which Paradise Dragona was released, 2024, is also the Year of the Dragon according to the Chinese calendar.
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SHROUDED FABLE
Shadowy Secrets & Toxic Tricks!
Rumors swirl and memories deceive as the march of time beats on in the land of Kitakami! Prepare for nightfall and discover a malevolent presence as Pecharunt ex commands the Loyal Three—Okidogi ex, Munkidori ex, and Fezandipiti ex—to do its nefarious bidding. Meanwhile, Revavroom ex plugs into the grid to Terastallize into a Lightning type, and Kingdra ex makes a royal splash in the Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Shrouded Fable expansion!
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STELLAR MIRACLE (JP)
Stellar Crown and its Japanese equivalent set Stellar Miracle make up the seventh expansion of cards for the Japanese Scarlet & Violet Era of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This expansion mainly focuses on Tera or Terastallized Pokémon (with Terapagos as the main featured Pokémon), as well as various other Pokémon, characters and settings associated with The Indigo Disk, the second part of The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC for the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet video games.
As the set's name implies, Stellar Crown debuts Terastallized Pokémon ex with the Stellar type for the first time in the TCG, known as Stellar Tera Pokémon ex. Cards of Stellar Tera Pokémon ex have several unique distinctions: they all have TCG types that follow the Pokémon's usual typing, as well as a uniquely powerful attack that is named after gemstones and requires three different types of Energy to use. To this end, this set also introduces Trainer cards which ease these Energy requirements, such as letting the player attach an extra Energy card in a turn, or reducing the Energy requirements for attacks used by Tera Pokémon.
Stellar Crown includes cards from the Japanese Stellar Miracle expansion and the Pokémon Card Game Battle Academy Deck Kit. Stellar Crown contains three ACE SPEC Trainer cards, 10 Pokémon ex, four Stellar Tera Pokémon ex, 13 illustration rare Pokémon, 11 ultra rare full-art etched Pokémon ex and Supporter cards, six special illustration rare Pokémon and Supporter cards and three hyper rare gold etched cards.
Stellar Crown is available in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese. Stellar Miracle was released in Japanese on July 19, 2024, followed by localized releases in Traditional Chinese on August 2, 2024. The Thai and Indonesian set equivalent, Stellar Guidance, was released on August 30, 2024 and September 20, 2024 in the respective regions.
The Japanese release of Stellar Miracle accompanied by the release of the Stellar Miracle Deck Build Box. The Traditional Chinese release was accompanied with the releases of the Pokémon Horizons: The Series Special Card Set (Traditional Chinese: 特別卡組 寶可夢地平線：系列 Special Card Set Pokémon Horizons: The Series), which includes 10 booster packs of Stellar Miracle and 3 promo cards featuring characters from Pokémon Horizons: The Series; and the Stellar Miracle Collector's Set (Traditional Chinese: 星晶奇跡 收藏家組合 Star Crystal Miracle Collector's Set), a product similar to the Collector's Set of the previous Transformation Mask expansion, which features 10 booster packs, a card list booklet and a Full Art promo card of Zeraora.
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TWILIGHT MASQUERADE
A Festival of Mischief & Mystery!
Welcome to the land of Kitakami, where people and Pokémon live harmoniously with nature. Folktales abound, but not all is as it seems... Uncover the mystery of the masked Legendary Pokémon Ogerpon, appearing as four fearsome types of Tera Pokémon ex, and team up with more newly discovered Pokémon, like Bloodmoon Ursaluna ex and Sinistcha ex. Growing in power, Greninja, Dragapult, and Magcargo dazzle as Tera Pokémon ex, and more ACE SPEC cards round out the festivities in the Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Twilight Masquerade expansion!
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NIGHT WANDERER (JP)
Shrouded Fable and its Japanese equivalent set Enhanced Expansion Pack: Night Wanderer introduce the Mythical Pokémon Pecharunt, who first appeared in the Mochi Mayhem epilogue of The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, as a Pokémon ex card. The Loyal Three, a group of Legendary Pokémon associated with Pecharunt, also appear in this expansion as Pokémon ex cards, after their debut in the Twilight Masquerade expansion. Related to Pecharunt and Loyal Three, a general theme within the set is present, namely Pokémon and characters with associations to villainous teams, evil doing, or otherwise shady behaviors and activities.
Additionally, Shrouded Fable introduces a new unique Holofoil pattern to Pokémon Trading Card Game cards known as "parallel foil". Like other types of Reverse Holofoil cards, parallel foil cards can be distinguished by its white expansion code box with black text, in contrast to regular cards, whose expansion code boxes are black with white text.
Shrouded Fable contains three ACE SPEC Trainer cards (including the first ever ACE SPEC Stadium card); five Pokémon ex and one Tera Pokémon ex; 15 illustration rare Pokémon; 10 ultra rare Pokémon ex, Tera Pokémon ex and Supporter cards; five special illustration rare Pokémon and Supporter cards; and five hyper rare gold etched cards.
Shrouded Fable is available in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese. Night Wanderer is released in Japanese on June 7, 2024, followed by localized releases in Traditional Chinese on June 21, 2024. Each booster pack of Night Wanderer contains 5 cards. Cards released in Night Wanderer are included in the Indonesian- and Thai-exclusive set Stellar Guidance.
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TEMPORAL FORCES
Ancient & Future Powers Endure!
The ranks of Ancient and Future Pokémon continue to grow! Walking Wake ex breaks free of the past alongside Raging Bolt ex, while Iron Leaves ex delivers high-tech justice with Iron Crown ex. Outside Area Zero, Wugtrio and Farigiraf shift types as Tera Pokémon ex, and Pokémon Trainers everywhere prepare for the return of ACE SPEC cards with uniquely powerful effects. A rupture in time brings wild beasts and cyber visions to battle in the Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Temporal Forces expansion!
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CRIMSON HAZE
Enhanced Expansion Pack: Crimson Haze introduced Pokémon from The Teal Mask, the first of two downloadable content additions to the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet video games. Many of the cards in this subset feature Pokémon and characters that can be found in the land of Kitakami. This set also continues to introduce ACE SPEC cards to the format. Each booster pack of Crimson Haze contains five cards.
Crimson Haze is designed for use in Sealed format tournaments, in which participants are provided with sealed TCG products and have to build and battle their decks using only cards pulled from those products, along with any other cards provided by the tournament staff. To this end, certain cards such as Switch and Pokémon Catcher see reprints in this subset.
Crimson Haze was released in Japanese on March 22, 2024, followed by localized releases in Traditional Chinese on April 3, 2024, in Thai on April 26, 2024, and in Korean on May 24, 2024.
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PALDEAN FATES
Shine Bright with Pokémon from Paldea!
The spotlight glistens on Shiny Pokémon making their fated return to the Pokémon TCG! Shiny Pikachu blazes the path forward as Tinkaton, Ceruledge, Dondozo, and more than 100 other Shiny Pokémon follow. Meanwhile, Great Tusk and Iron Treads appear as Ancient and Future Pokémon ex, and Charizard, Forretress, and Espathra show off their own unique skills as Shiny Tera Pokémon ex. Shed some light and discover sparkling wonders in the Scarlet & Violet—Paldean Fates expansion!
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WILF LIFE and CYBER JUDGE (JP)
The Temporal Forces set and the Japanese Wild Force and Cyber Judge sets continue to introduce Ancient and Future Pokémon and Trainer cards into the Pokémon Trading Card Game. The central Pokémon in these sets are the trios of Paradox Pokémon resembling the Legendary beasts and the Swords of Justice: Walking Wake, Gouging Fire, Raging Bolt, Iron Leaves, Iron Boulder, and Iron Crown.
These sets also reintroduced ACE SPEC cards. First introduced in the Black & White Series of the TCG, ACE SPEC cards are powerful cards with the restriction that only one ACE SPEC card of any sort can be included in a deck. ACE SPEC cards as of this set have a unique magenta design, and can come in Trainer and Special Energy cards.
Temporal Forces includes cards from the Japanese Wild Force and Cyber Judge expansions, as well as the Japanese Starter Deck & Build Sets. Temporal Forces contains seven ACE SPEC Trainer and Special Energy cards, 13 Pokémon ex, two Tera Pokémon ex, 22 illustration rare Pokémon, 10 special illustration rare Pokémon and Supporter cards, and six hyper rare gold etched cards.
Temporal Forces is available in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese. Wild Force and Cyber Judge are released in Japanese on January 26, 2024, followed by localized releases in Traditional Chinese on February 2, 2024, in Thai on February 23, 2024, and in Korean on March 6, 2024. The Indonesian set equivalent, Ace Paradox, released on March 29, 2024.
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SHINY TREASURE EX (JP)
Paldean Fates was released on January 26, 2024, and introduces Shiny Pokémon cards to the Scarlet & Violet Series of the TCG. Like other special expansions such as Crown Zenith, individual Paldean Fates booster packs cannot be purchased separately and are instead available exclusively in various set-related products. The Paldean Fates expansion comprises cards from the Japanese Shiny Treasure ex subset, as well as any remaining cards from Raging Surf, Terastal Starter Sets, Ancient Roar, and Future Flash that were not localized in Paradox Rift.
Paldean Fates features 11 Shiny Pokémon ex, seven Pokémon ex and three Tera Pokémon ex, three illustration rare cards featuring Shiny Pokémon, eight special illustration rare cards featuring Shiny Pokémon ex or Supporter cards, and six hyper rare Pokémon ex with a new gold raised foil effect. It is available in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Japanese Shiny Treasure ex logo
The High Class Pack: Shiny Treasure ex was first revealed at the end of the streamed "Pokéca All Star Battle 2023 — GET THE GOLD" event, a special TCG tournament held between various public figures to celebrate the 27th anniversary of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Shiny Treasure ex was released in Japanese on December 1, 2023, followed by localized releases in Traditional Chinese on December 22, 2023, and in Indonesian, Thai, and Korean on January 26, 2024. Like previous High Class Packs, it mainly features reprints of previously released cards, with a focus on Pokémon ex cards. Various Pokémon cards in this set feature artworks that were previously exclusive to English-release SVP Black Star Promotional cards. Shiny Treasure ex also introduces Shiny Pokémon cards to the Scarlet & Violet Era, included in this set as Secret cards.
All regular Pokémon ex cards in the Shiny Treasure ex set have the "RR" rarity as usual. All regular Shiny Pokémon cards feature different artwork and have the "S" rarity, while all Shiny Pokémon ex utilize their prior Full Art print artwork and have the "SSR" rarity. Cards in this set other than Pokémon ex and Secret cards do not have rarity symbols. Each booster pack of Shiny Treasure ex contains 10 cards, 1 of which is guaranteed to be a Pokémon ex. With 360 cards, Shiny Treasure ex is currently the largest Japanese TCG set, breaking the record previously held by the Shiny Star V subset with 330 cards.
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PARADOX RIFT
Uncover the Anomalies of Area Zero!
Dive into the clouds and explore a land that appears to be unbound by time! With ferocious attacks, Ancient Pokémon like Roaring Moon ex and Sandy Shocks ex appear alongside artificial Future Pokémon like Iron Valiant ex and Iron Hands ex. Meanwhile, Garchomp ex, Mewtwo ex, and others Terastallize to gain new types, as Armarouge ex, Gholdengo ex, and more Pokémon ex join the fray. Adventure awaits as timelines collide in the Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Paradox Rift expansion!
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ANCIENT ROAR and FUTURE FLASH
Paradox Rift and the Japanese Ancient Roar and Future Flash feature Paradox Pokémon, which have previously only appeared in the Scarlet & Violet and Obsidian Flames expansions. The set was first previewed on August 11, 2023, when the Canadian Pokémon Center website briefly showed off one of the Elite Trainer Boxes for the set featuring Iron Valiant. More information about the set was revealed during the closing ceremony of the 2023 Pokémon World Championships on August 13, 2023.
Two new variants of cards are introduced in this expansion: Ancient and Future, which are both available as Pokémon and Trainer cards. Both card variants feature unique text icons on the top right corner of the artwork, and unique backgrounds adorning the right half of the cards: Ancient cards have a layered strata background, while Future cards have a pixelated background. Ancient Pokémon cards tend to have direct attacks that deal a large amount of damage, while being difficult to Knock Out. Future Pokémon cards tend to have Abilities and attacks with extra effects, allowing for craftier strategies. Ancient and Future Trainer cards have effects that tend to assist their respective Pokémon counterparts.
Paradox Rift also includes Technical Machine cards, first reintroduced in the Japanese Raging Surf subset after being last seen in the Rising Rivals expansion. Technical Machine cards as of this set are categorized as Pokémon Tool cards.
Paradox Rift includes cards from the Japanese Ancient Roar and Future Flash expansions, the Raging Surf subset, and the Terastal Starter Sets. Paradox Rift contains 13 Pokémon ex, seven Tera Pokémon ex, 34 illustration rare Pokémon, 15 special illustration rare Pokémon and Supporter cards, 28 ultra rare full-art etched Pokémon ex and Supporter cards, and seven hyper rare gold etched cards.
There are no Lightning-type or Metal-type Pokémon in Ancient Roar. Likewise, there are no Darkness-type Pokémon in Future Flash.
Paradox Rift is available in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese. Ancient Roar and Future Flash were released in Japanese on October 27, 2023, followed by localized releases in Traditional Chinese on November 10, 2023, and in Thai on December 15, 2023. The Indonesian set equivalent, Paradox Encounters, also released on December 15, 2023.
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151
Gotta Catch ’Em All!
Team up with Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle, and witness a brand-new dawn in Kanto! With this new day comes a new chance to track down old friends, make new partners, and capture every last one of the original 151. Discover the extraordinary Venusaur ex, Charizard ex, and Blastoise ex in special cards with captivating illustrations, and explore the cities and countryside of a reinvigorated land—you might even find the elusive Mew ex in your travels. New adventures will unfold and new horizons will be revealed in the Scarlet & Violet—151 expansion!
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RAGING SURF (JP)
Enhanced Expansion Pack: Raging Surf continued to introduce type-shifted Tera Pokémon ex after their introduction in the previous Ruler of the Black Flame set. It also reintroduced Technical Machine cards, which were last seen in the Rising Rivals expansion — Technical Machine cards as of this set are categorized as Pokémon Tool cards. Each booster pack of Raging Surf contains five cards.
Raging Surf is designed for use in Sealed format tournaments, in which participants are provided with sealed TCG products and have to build and battle their decks using only cards pulled from those products, along with any other cards provided by the tournament staff. To this end, certain cards such as Switch and Rare Candy see reprints in this subset.
Raging Surf was released in Japanese on September 22, 2023, followed by localized releases in Traditional Chinese on September 29, 2023, in Korean on October 13, 2023, and in Thai on October 27, 2023.
The majority of cards that debuted in Raging Surf were introduced in Paradox Rift, the rest were introduced in Paldean Fates.
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OBSIDIAN FLAMES
Raging Flames Forged in Darkness!
Red-hot embers illuminate the pitch-black night and sparks flare into an inferno as Charizard ex surges forth with newfound powers of darkness! The glittering Terastal phenomenon imbues some Pokémon ex like Tyranitar, Eiscue, and Vespiquen with different types than usual, while Dragonite ex and Greedent ex show mastery of their own inner strengths. Not to be outdone, Revavroom ex, Melmetal ex, and more Pokémon promise to change the course of battle in the Scarlet & Violet—Obsidian Flames expansion!
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RULER OF THE BLACK FLAME
Obsidian Flames and the Japanese Ruler of the Black Flame are the first sets to feature Tera Pokémon ex with types that differ from their usual types. Type-shifted Tera Pokémon ex use the same Energy types as their usual type for their attacks, but have differing Weakness and Resistance in accordance with their shifted type.
Obsidian Flames includes cards from the Japanese Ruler of the Black Flame expansion, the ex Special Set and ex Start Decks, as well as two Japanese promo cards, remaining cards from the Triplet Beat, Snow Hazard, and Clay Burst sets that were not localized in Paldea Evolved, and two reprinted cards from the Scarlet & Violet expansion. Obsidian Flames contains 15 Pokémon ex, six Tera Pokémon ex, 12 illustration rare Pokémon, six special illustration rare Pokémon and Supporter cards, 12 ultra rare full-art etched Pokémon ex and Supporter cards, and three hyper rare gold etched cards.
Obsidian Flames is available in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese. Ruler of the Black Flame was available in Japanese on July 28, 2023, followed by localized releases in Traditional Chinese on August 11, 2023, in Korean on August 25, 2023, and in Thai on September 29, 2023. The Indonesian set equivalent, Black Shine, released much later on October 27, 2023.
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PALDEA EVOLVED
Command a Rousing Performance!
Energy surges as new powers awaken and perilous legends are revealed! First partners Meowscarada ex, Skeledirge ex, and Quaquaval ex have evolved to take the stage with mesmerizing magic, song, and dance. Meanwhile, Forretress, Slowking, and Dedenne shine as Tera Pokémon ex, and Chien-Pao ex, Ting-Lu ex, and others bring daunting strengths requiring courage to command. Even Pikachu joins the Pokémon ex party in the Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Paldea Evolved expansion!
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SCARLET AND VIOLET
Begin a New Adventure with Pokémon ex!
Set out for a journey in the Paldea region! Meet first partners Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly, and explore the power of the Legendary Pokémon Koraidon and Miraidon as Pokémon ex. Other Pokémon ex evolve their way into battle—including Arcanine and Gyarados with a dazzling new look. Even more Pokémon appear as illustration rare cards with amazing artwork—discover them all in the Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet expansion!
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CROWN ZENITH
Crown Zenith was released on January 20, 2023 and is the final special expansion of the Sword & Shield Series. In Japan, it released as VSTAR Universe high-class expansion pack on December 2nd, 2022 and similarly served as the final sub-expansion of the Sword & Shield Era. VSTAR Universe also has a parallel foil set, featuring a Reverse Glitter Holofoil variant for all non-holofoil cards in the main set. Similar to other special expansions, such as Pokémon GO and Celebrations, Crown Zenith booster packs could not be purchased separately and instead, were available exclusively in various set-related products.
Crown Zenith consists of cards from the Japanese VSTAR Universe expansion, cards from VSTAR Special Set and cards from the Paradigm Trigger expansion and Incandescent Arcana subset that were not localized in Silver Tempest. Energy cards featured the Brilliant Stars design with copyright year 2022 and included a reverse holo variant of each without set numbers, in addition to the textured holo variants with copyright year 2023 that are included within the set's numbering.
In VSTAR Universe, all non-secret cards that aren't Pokémon V or Radiant Pokémon have no rarity symbols.
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SILVER TEMPEST
Silver Tempest was released on November 11, 2022, and is the final main expansion of the Sword & Shield Series. In Japan, it was released as Paradigm Trigger on October 21, 2022, and similarly serves as the twelfth and final expansion of the Sword & Shield Era. Silver Tempest consists of cards sourced from the Japanese Paradigm Trigger expansion, the Incandescent Arcana subset, cards from the Lost Abyss expansion, and Dark Phantasma subset that were not localized in Lost Origin, and some remaining cards from the VMAX Climax subset.
The Legendary Diving Pokémon Lugia is one of the focal Pokémon of the expansion, as is Alolan Vulpix and legendary giants Regieleki and Regidrago. Lugia, Alolan Vulpix, and Regidrago all support the Pokémon VSTAR mechanic, while Regieleki appears as the sole Pokémon VMAX. Other Pokémon VSTAR in Silver Tempest include Unown, Mawile, and Serperior; three Pokémon also represent the Radiant Pokémon mechanic: Alakazam, Jirachi, and Tsareena. The expansion continues the trend of the last few Sword & Shield Series sets by featuring another 30-card Trainer Gallery subset comprising Full Art reprints.
VSTAR Powers are featured on Trainer cards for the first time since their introduction. These cards depict ancient artifacts, similar to those included in the Skyridge expansion, and tie into the narrative that permeates the source Paradigm Trigger expansion. Paradigm Trigger features an unexplored faraway island where Pokémon live quietly[1] and highlights numerous Fossil Pokémon and Pokémon with mysterious origins.
Silver Tempest was available in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese. Paradigm Trigger was available in Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Thai, and Indonesian. Each Silver Tempest booster pack contains ten cards from the expansion, a Pokémon TCG Live code card, and either a basic Energy card or a VSTAR marker card. Each Paradigm Trigger pack contains five cards from the expansion.
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LOST ORIGIN
Lost Origin is the eleventh main Sword & Shield Series expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game and was released on September 9, 2022. In Japan, it was released as Lost Abyss on July 15, 2022 and is the eleventh expansion of the Pokémon Card Game Sword & Shield Era. Lost Origin consists of cards sourced from the Japanese Lost Abyss expansion, the Dark Phantasma subset, the VSTAR & VMAX High-Class Decks, cards from the Time Gazer, Space Juggler and Battle Region expansions that were not localized in Astral Radiance, and some remaining cards from the VMAX Climax subset.
The Renegade Pokémon Giratina is one of the focal Pokémon of the expansion, appearing in its Origin Forme. Giratina V and Giratina VSTAR are among several cards to have attacks or Abilities that interact with the Lost Zone, a mechanic that last appeared in the Cosmic Eclipse expansion of the Sun & Moon Series. These cards can be identified by a "shadowy aura"—purple, pink, and turquoise-colored wisps that surround the Pokémon in the regular prints of Pokémon V and Pokémon VSTAR and the illustration window on regular prints of other cards. Lost Origin features more Hisuian Pokémon, including Hisuian Zoroark VSTAR and Hisuian Goodra VSTAR, as well as more Radiant Pokémon such as Radiant Gardevoir. It also features another Trainer Gallery subset that contains primarily Full Art reprints that depict a Pokémon alongside a Trainer.
Lost Origin is available in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese. Lost Abyss will be available in Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Thai, and Indonesian. Each Lost Origin booster pack contains ten cards from the expansion, a code card for use with the Pokémon Trading Card Game Live, and either a basic Energy card or a VSTAR marker card. Each Lost Abyss pack contains five cards from the expansion.
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POKEMON GO
The Pokémon GO expansion is a special collaboration between the iOS and Android game Pokémon GO and the Pokémon Trading Card Game. The expansion features various Pokémon that could be encountered in Pokémon GO with a mixture of hand-drawn and photorealistic artwork referencing different aspects of the game, some of which support the Pokémon V, Pokémon VMAX, Pokémon VSTAR, and Radiant Pokémon mechanics. Items, locations, and characters originating from Pokémon GO are also portrayed on Trainer cards.
In Western markets, Pokémon GO booster packs could only be found in specifically-branded merchandise, the first of which began to be released on July 1, 2022. Each booster pack contained 10 cards. In Asian markets, booster packs could be purchased from booster boxes as per regular expansions and subsets. It was released simultaneously in Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, South Korea, and Thailand June 17, 2022, followed by an Indonesian release on August 24, 2022. Asian packs included 6 cards. Cards that form part of the set in each regional release feature the Pokémon GO logo on their artwork, except for the Regular and Full Art prints of Pokémon with a Rule Box. Conversely, all promotional versions of these cards released in Pokémon GO TCG merchandise in their respective regions feature the Pokémon GO logo. Alongside the Japanese release of the Pokémon GO set, a special promotional pack was also available to those who purchased a significant amount of product. These packs contain 7 different promotional artwork cards to collect. Cards that include the logo also have a Niantic copyright alongside the standard Pokémon/Nintendo/Creatures/GAME FREAK copyrights.
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ASTRAL RADIANCE
Astral Radiance is the tenth main Sword & Shield Series expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game and was released on May 27, 2022. In Japan, it was released as the dual Time Gazer and Space Juggler on April 8, 2022, which together form the tenth expansion of the Pokémon Card Game Sword & Shield Era. Astral Radiance consists of cards sourced from the Japanese Time Gazer and Space Juggler expansions, the Battle Region subset, the VSTAR Starter Sets, plus a couple of S-P Promotional cards and some remaining cards from the VMAX Climax subset.
The expansion focuses on the Origin Formes of Legendary Pokémon Dialga and Palkia, which debuted in the core series title Pokémon Legends: Arceus. The two are included as Pokémon V and Pokémon VSTAR cards. The expansion also includes previously unknown Pokémon from the Hisui region, including a number of Hisuian forms. The final evolutions of the Hisui first partner Pokémon, Decidueye, Typhlosion, and Samurott, are all depicted on Pokémon V and Pokémon VSTAR cards in their Hisuian forms.
Astral Radiance introduces Radiant Pokémon, which function similarly to Shining Pokémon from the Neo Series and Pokémon ☆ from the EX Series. Radiant Pokémon are all Basic Pokémon that portray the Shiny form of a species and have a Rule Box stipulating only one Radiant Pokémon can be included in a deck. The expansion also features another Trainer Gallery subset, which comprises more Full Art reprints that depict a Pokémon alongside a Trainer. Each Astral Radiance booster pack contains ten cards from the expansion, a code card for use with the Pokémon Trading Card Game Live, and either a basic Energy card or a VSTAR marker card. Each Time Gazer and Space Juggler pack contains five cards from their respective expansion.
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BRILLIANT STARS
Brilliant Stars is the ninth main Sword & Shield Series expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game and was released on February 25, 2022. In Japan, it was released as Star Birth on January 14, 2022 and is the ninth expansion of the Pokémon Card Game Sword & Shield Era. Brilliant Stars consists of cards sourced from the Japanese Star Birth expansion, the Start Deck 100, and the VMAX Climax subset.
The expansion centers on the Alpha Pokémon Arceus, which supports the Pokémon V and new Pokémon VSTAR mechanic. Like their predecessors Pokémon VMAX, Pokémon VSTAR evolve from a requisite Pokémon V. Each Pokémon VSTAR has an attack or Ability called a VSTAR Power that, much like GX attacks in the Sun & Moon Series, can only be used once in a game. Other Pokémon supporting the VSTAR mechanic in the expansion include Charizard, Shaymin, and Whimsicott.
Brilliant Stars includes a subset of cards named the Trainer Gallery, which comprises Full Art reprints depicting Pokémon alongside a Trainer, a concept last seen in the Cosmic Eclipse expansion. Each Brilliant Stars booster pack contains ten cards from the expansion, a code card for use with the Pokémon Trading Card Game Live, and either a basic Energy card (featuring a new design) or a VSTAR marker card. VSTAR markers can be used as a visual aid for players to show if they have used a Pokémon VSTAR's VSTAR Power or not, much like GX markers in the Sun & Moon Series. Trading Card-sized markers have a white obverse with the VSTAR symbol and a black reverse with a Poké Ball design. Acrylic VSTAR markers were available in other products. Each Star Birth pack contains five cards.
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FUSION STRIKE
Fusion Strike is the eighth main Sword & Shield Series expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game and was released on November 12, 2021. In Japan, it was released as Fusion Arts on September 24, 2021 and was the eighth expansion of the Pokémon Card Game Sword & Shield Era. Fusion Strike consists of cards sourced from the Japanese Fusion Arts expansion, the High-Class Decks, the Sword & Shield Family Pokémon Card Game set, cards from Eevee Heroes, Skyscraping Perfection, and Blue Sky Stream that were not localized in Evolving Skies, and several S-P Promotional cards. Each Fusion Strike booster pack contains ten cards from the expansion and a basic Energy card. Fusion Strike booster packs were also the first to include a code card for use with the Pokémon Trading Card Game Live. Each Fusion Arts pack contains five cards.
The expansion centers on the New Species Pokémon Mew, which is featured on Pokémon V and Pokémon VMAX cards, and is one of numerous Pokémon to support the Fusion Strike style. Fusion Strike Pokémon are designed to interact with one another, as well as supporting Trainer and Energy cards, to bolster a player's attacking potential while also impeding their opponent.
At 284 cards, Fusion Strike is currently the largest expansion in the following languages: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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EVOLVING SKIES
Evolving Skies is the seventh main Sword & Shield Series expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game and was released on August 27, 2021. In Japan, it was released as the dual Skyscraping Perfection and Blue Sky Stream on July 9, 2021, which together form the seventh expansion of the Pokémon Card Game Sword & Shield Era. Evolving Skies consists of cards sourced from the Japanese Skyscraping Perfection and Blue Sky Stream expansions, plus some cards from the Eevee Heroes subset, and remaining cards from Peerless Fighters, Silver Lance, and Jet-Black Spirit that were not localized in Chilling Reign.
The expansion focuses on the Alloy Pokémon Duraludon and the Sky High Pokémon Rayquaza, both of which are included as Pokémon V and Pokémon VMAX, the former featuring its Gigantamax form. The two are among numerous Pokémon represented by the Dragon type, which had not been featured in the TCG since the Cosmic Eclipse expansion of the Sun & Moon Series. Dragon-type Pokémon continue to feature attacks that can require two different types of Energy, although with the removal of the Fairy type, now have no Weakness. Dragon-type Pokémon also have additional aesthetics on cards, including claw marks in the top right corner, a gold-tinged graphic to the left of the Weakness box, and the Dragon-type symbol behind body text on non-variant cards.
There are no Grass-type, Fire-type, or Lightning-type Pokémon in Skyscraping Perfection. Likewise, there are no Psychic-type, Darkness-type, or Metal-type Pokémon in Blue Sky Stream.
The expansion also focuses on the Eeveelutions, all of which are included as Pokémon V and several of which are also featured on Special Full Art and Pokémon VMAX cards. Some Eeveelutions were not brought over from their source sets and were put into separate items of merchandise, appearing as SWSH Black Star Promos. Each Evolving Skies booster pack contains ten cards from the expansion, a basic Energy card, and a code card for use in the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online. Each Skyscraping Perfection and Blue Sky Stream pack contains five cards from their respective expansion.
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CHILLING REIGN
Chilling Reign is the sixth main Sword & Shield Series expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game and was released on June 18, 2021. In Japan, it was released as the dual Silver Lance and Jet-Black Spirit on April 23, 2021, collectively the sixth expansion of the Pokémon Card Game Sword & Shield Era. Chilling Reign is expected to consist of cards sourced from the Japanese Silver Lance and Jet-Black Spirit expansions, as well as the Peerless Fighters subset.
There are no Lightning-type Pokémon in Silver Lance. Likewise, there are no Fire-type Pokémon in Jet-Black Spirit.
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Battle Styles
Battle Styles is the name given to the fifth main expansion of the Sword & Shield Series of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. In Japan, it was released as the Single Strike Master · Rapid Strike Master dual sets that make up the fifth expansion block in the Pokémon Card Game Sword & Shield Era. It is based on Pokémon Sword and Shield and The Isle of Armor Expansion Pass, featuring Generation VIII Pokémon and the Wushu Pokémon Urshifu in both of its forms. The Japanese expansion was released on January 22, 2021, and the English expansion was released on March 19, 2021.
The Battle Styles expansion is the first expansion to feature two new variants of cards: Single Strike and Rapid Strike. Single Strike cards deliver powerful, hard-hitting attacks that can Knock Out an opponent in a single blow. Rapid Strike cards use sneaky, and technical attacks.
There are no Water-type Pokémon in Single Strike Master. Likewise, there are no Darkness-type Pokémon in Rapid Strike Master.
Single Strike Master (Chinese: 一撃大師 Single Strike Master, Thai: มาสเตอร์จู่โจมครั้งเดียว Single Strike Master, Korean: 일격마스터 Single Strike Master) and Rapid Strike Master (Chinese: 連擊大師 Continuous Strike Master, Thai: มาสเตอร์จู่โจมต่อเนื่อง Continuous Strike Master, Korean: 연격마스터 Continuous Strike Master) were released on January 29, 2021, in Taiwan and Hong Kong, February 24, 2021, in South Korea, March 26, 2021, in Thailand and May 21, 2021, in Indonesia. The Traditional Chinese and Thai sets contain the same cards and feature the same numbering as the Japanese release, while the Korean set contains the same cards but has some of the cards numbered
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Shining Fates
Shining Fates was released on February 19, 2021. It is similar to previous special expansions such as Champion's Path, in that booster packs are only available within specially marked products (however, specific cards were available earlier in the V Battle Deck—Venusaur vs. Blastoise). The Shining Fates expansion is comprised from the Japanese Shiny Star V subset as well as the Venusaur & Blastoise VMAX Starter Sets and the VMAX Special Set. The Shiny Pokémon cards are separated into a 122 card Shiny Vault subset. One card from it can possibly be in a booster, replacing the Reverse Holofoil card when it is.
The High Class Pack Shiny Star V was released in Japan on November 20, 2020 and continues the trend established with preceding High Class Packs, featuring a large amount of reprinted cards, with particular focus on Pokémon V and Pokémon VMAX. Several of the Pokémon included in the subset feature artwork previously exclusive to English expansions and various items of merchandise. The subset also includes a large number of Shiny Pokémon, all of which are reprints of cards released during the Sword & Shield Era, have a special embossed Holofoil treatment, and are Secret cards. All regular Shiny Pokémon cards feature different artwork and come in the "S" rarity, while all Shiny Pokémon V utilize their prior Full Art print artwork and come in the "SSR" rarity. Other than Amazing Pokémon, Pokémon V, and Pokémon VMAX cards, all non-secret cards do not have a rarity symbol.
Shiny Star V contains 330 cards, with 140 of them being secret cards. This makes it the largest Japanese set at the time of its debut (until the release of Shiny Treasure ex during the Scarlet & Violet Era), surpassing the 250 cards included in the GX Ultra Shiny subset. Shiny Star V also has a parallel foil set, featuring a Reverse Halo Holofoil variant for all non-holofoil cards in the main set. Each booster pack contains 10 cards instead of the usual five, with one guaranteed Pokémon V or Pokémon VMAX card.
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VIVID VOLTAGE
Vivid Voltage is the name given to the fourth main expansion of the Sword & Shield Series of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. In Japan, it was released as Amazing Volt Tackle, the fourth expansion in the Pokémon Card Game Sword & Shield Era. It is based on Pokémon Sword and Shield, featuring Generation VIII Pokémon and focuses on the Mouse Pokémon Pikachu and its Gigantamax form. The set introduces a new type of card, Amazing Pokémon, which features Legendary and Mythical Pokémon. The English expansion was released on November 13, 2020, while the Japanese expansion was released on September 18, 2020. Vivid Voltage combines its Japanese equivalent set with the Legendary Heartbeat subset.
The Chinese 驚天伏特攻擊 Amazing Volt Tackle expansion was released on October 9, 2020 in Taiwan and Hong Kong, thus marking when the Chinese TCG started matching the Japanese TCG sets in composition.
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Darkness Ablaze
Darkness Ablaze is the name given to the third main expansion of the Sword & Shield Series of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. In Japan, it was released as Infinity Zone, the third expansion in the Pokémon Card Game Sword & Shield Era. It is based on Pokémon Sword and Shield, featuring Generation VIII Pokémon and the Gigantic Pokémon Eternatus. The English expansion was released on August 14, 2020, while the Japanese expansion was released on June 5, 2020. Darkness Ablaze is composed of its Japanese equivalent as well as the Explosive Walker subset and the Charizard & Grimmsnarl VMAX Starter Sets.
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Infinite Zone (JP)
Darkness Ablaze is the name given to the third main expansion of the Sword & Shield Series of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. In Japan, it was released as Infinity Zone, the third expansion in the Pokémon Card Game Sword & Shield Era. It is based on Pokémon Sword and Shield, featuring Generation VIII Pokémon and the Gigantic Pokémon Eternatus. The English expansion was released on August 14, 2020, while the Japanese expansion was released on June 5, 2020. Darkness Ablaze is composed of its Japanese equivalent as well as the Explosive Walker subset and the Charizard & Grimmsnarl VMAX Starter Sets.
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CHAMPIONS PATH
Champion's Path is a special expansion of the Sword & Shield Series of the Pokémon Trading Card Game and was first available from September 25, 2020. Similar to other special expansions, such as Generations and Shining Legends, Champion's Path booster packs could not be purchased separately and instead, were available exclusively in various set-related products. Champion's Path is composed of cards from the Japanese Infinity Zone expansion, as well as the Explosive Walker and Legendary Heartbeat subsets, Charizard & Grimmsnarl VMAX Starter Sets, and the V Starter Decks. The expansion also includes cards that were previously Japanese-exclusive promos, among which is a Secret Rainbow Rare print of Charizard VMAX originally released as a Limited format tournament prize. Another Secret card featuring Shiny Charizard V was a surprise inclusion ahead of its debut in the Japanese Shiny Star V subset. The presence of these two cards saw a large demand for Champion's Path products, prompting Play! Pokémon to issue a statement regarding additional stock.[1]
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REBEL CLASH
Rebel Clash is the name given to the second main expansion of the Sword & Shield Series of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. In Japan, it was released as Rebellion Crash, the second expansion in the Pokémon Card Game Sword & Shield Era. It is based on Pokémon Sword and Shield, featuring Generation VIII Pokémon and the Stage 2 Evolution of the Galar region first partner Pokémon Rillaboom, Cinderace, and Inteleon. The English expansion was released on May 1, 2020, while the Japanese expansion was released on March 6, 2020. Rebel Clash combines its Japanese equivalent set with the VMAX Rising subset.
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Rebellion Crash
Rebel Clash is the name given to the second main expansion of the Sword & Shield Series of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. In Japan, it was released as Rebellion Crash, the second expansion in the Pokémon Card Game Sword & Shield Era. It is based on Pokémon Sword and Shield, featuring Generation VIII Pokémon and the Stage 2 Evolution of the Galar region first partner Pokémon Rillaboom, Cinderace, and Inteleon. The English expansion was released on May 1, 2020, while the Japanese expansion was released on March 6, 2020. Rebel Clash combines its Japanese equivalent set with the VMAX Rising subset.
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COSMIC ECLIPSE
A Supreme Connection of Stars and Pokémon!
At the apex of the Sun & Moon Series, the Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Cosmic Eclipse expansion boosts the connection of Pokémon and Trainers, and it launches TAG TEAM combinations to new levels! Jump into battle with Charizard & Braixen-GX, Venusaur & Snivy-GX, Blastoise & Piplup-GX, and Solgaleo & Lunala-GX, along with the triple TAG TEAM of Arceus & Dialga & Palkia-GX, plus many more! Feel the stellar power of Pokémon with the Sun & Moon—Cosmic Eclipse expansion!
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HIDDEN FATES
Your Fate Shines Bright!
A wild set loaded with all-time favorites, the Pokémon TCG: Hidden Fates expansion is a collector's dream and a player's paradise! Soar to new heights with the first TAG TEAM trio, Moltres & Zapdos & Articuno-GX, as well as Gyarados-GX and more than 75 Pokémon in their Shiny forms—including Mewtwo-GX and Charizard-GX! Reach out for the unusual, astonishing power of Pokémon, and discover your own Hidden Fates!
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UNIFIED MINDS
Great Minds Work in Unity!
To stay on top, your team must work as one! New TAG TEAM Pokémon-GX battle in flawless harmony in the Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Unified Minds expansion, including Mewtwo & Mew-GX, Rowlet & Alolan Exeggutor-GX, Espeon & Deoxys-GX, Garchomp & Giratina-GX, Umbreon & Darkrai-GX, and more! True teammates take aim at a single goal—find your perfect partners in the Sun & Moon—Unified Minds expansion!
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UNBROKEN BONDS
Bonds Tempered in Battle!
When you have a partner you can count on, nothing can stop you! The TAG TEAM Pokémon-GX in the Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Unbroken Bonds expansion show the colossal power of teamwork, including Reshiram & Charizard-GX, the Ultra Beasts Pheromosa & Buzzwole-GX, and Gardevoir & Sylveon-GX...plus, Lucario teams up with the newly discovered Melmetal! With trust and practice, these Pokémon can tackle just about anything, so check out the amazing Pokémon pairings in the Sun & Moon—Unbroken Bonds expansion!
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Double Blaze (JP)
Unbroken Bonds is the name given to the tenth main expansion of the Sun & Moon Series of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. In Japan, it was released as Double Blaze, the tenth expansion in the Pokémon Card Game Sun & Moon Era. It is based on Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon and Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, featuring Generation VII Pokémon. The English expansion was released on May 3, 2019, while the Japanese expansion was released on March 1, 2019.
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TEAM UP
Pokémon Team Up for Battle!
TAG TEAM Pokémon-GX are here, brand-new cards that feature paired-up and powered-up Pokémon! The Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Team Up expansion offers amazing battle teams like Pikachu & Zekrom-GX, Eevee & Snorlax-GX, and Gengar & Mimikyu-GX, plus even more Pokémon-GX: Lycanroc-GX, Hoopa-GX, Cobalion-GX, and others! When the teams put their moves into motion, it's a total free-for-all. Check out the awesome action and dynamic duos in the Sun & Moon—Team Up expansion!
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LOST THUNDER
Ancient Power Echoing from the Mountaintops!
Travel to the forested hills, where the fragrance of incense from ancient shrines and the sparks of high-voltage Pokémon fill the air! The Sun & Moon—Lost Thunder expansion fuses the new with the traditional, featuring Celebi Prism Star and Ditto Prism Star, plus Blacephalon-GX, Lugia-GX, Tyranitar-GX, and the newest Mythical Pokémon, Zeraora-GX! Call down the big thunder and charge up your deck with the high-powered Pokémon in the Sun & Moon—Lost Thunder expansion!
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DRAGON MAJESTY
Dragons in Majestic Flight!
Noble Pokémon of wing and claw, flying high above the changing world! The Pokémon TCG: Dragon Majesty expansion brings a mighty horde of draconic Pokémon: Reshiram-GX, Salamence-GX, Dragonite-GX, and over a dozen more, including Charizard! Their command of fire, battle, and sky puts Dragon types at the top of many Trainers' lists—get to know these amazing and challenging Pokémon in the Dragon Majesty expansion!
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CELESTIAL STORM
Nature's Wrath in Full Fury!
Watch out for the vortex! It's a season of furious emerald storms and a sky alive with portents, as Pokémon and creatures from Ultra Space clash. Some ride the storm, and others defy it, with a lineup including Articuno-GX, Blaziken-GX, Scizor-GX, Stakataka-GX, and the amazing Rayquaza-GX, plus new Prism Star cards featuring Latios, Latias, and Jirachi. Face the winds of change head-on in the Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Celestial Storm expansion!
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FORBIDDEN LIGHT
Necrozma's Power Knows No Limits!
Taking the Pokémon world by surprise, Necrozma has absorbed a Legendary Pokémon and taken on a new form as Ultra Necrozma-GX! Other Pokémon gather to welcome this new light...or to resist it. Lucario-GX, Greninja-GX, Zygarde-GX, Yveltal-GX, Naganadel-GX, even Volcanion Prism Star and the majestic Arceus Prism Star must choose a side. Discover awesome Pokémon and mysterious treasures in the Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Forbidden Light expansion!
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ULTRA PRISM
An Unknown New Dimension!
Pass through the Ultra Wormhole into a bizarre new Pokémon world, where familiar sights become strange and new powers are unlocked! Watch Necrozma's power grow, and marvel as brand-new Prism Star cards reveal their astounding effects on play. Meet Dialga-GX and Palkia-GX, and encounter bizarre Ultra Beasts and wild new forms of Alola's Legendary Pokémon. Explore a new dimension in the Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Ultra Prism expansion!
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CRIMSON INVASION
Crimson Chaos Across Alola!
The mysterious Ultra Beasts have arrived, invading the Alola region as crimson-tinged Pokémon-GX: Nihilego-GX, Buzzwole-GX, Kartana-GX, and the ravenous Guzzlord-GX! Can Silvally-GX and the other allies of Alola defend the islands—or will the Ultra Beasts take control? Find out when you battle for the prize with the Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Crimson Invasion expansion!
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SHINING LEGENDS
Blaze a Bright Trail with Shining Pokémon!
In each region, a handful of Pokémon stand apart as creatures of heroic stories and wild adventures: Zekrom, Latios, Mewtwo-GX, Entei-GX. Others are just whispers and rumors: mysterious Pokémon such as Keldeo, Shining Jirachi, Shining Volcanion—and many more! See and collect these astounding Pokémon of myth and legend with the Pokémon TCG: Shining Legends expansion!
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BURNING SHADOWS
Fiery Battles and Deep Shadows!
What strange fires lurk in the shadows? Minions of Team Skull and a cavalcade of new Pokémon stand ready to battle in the dark of night and in the blazing sun! Slug it out with new titans like Necrozma-GX, Marshadow-GX, and Tapu Fini-GX, or battle with trusty allies from Machamp-GX and Charizard-GX to Darkrai-GX and Ho-Oh-GX. Fight for what's right with the Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Burning Shadows expansion!
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GUARDIANS RISING
Island Guardians, Ready for Battle!
Visit Alola for Pokémon fun, from the beaches to the mountain peaks—and discover new traditions and new challenges! Meet the island guardians Tapu Koko-GX and Tapu Lele-GX, and sharpen your skills with Kahuna Hala and Captain Mallow! Be amazed by the secret powers of Kommo-o-GX, Lycanroc-GX, Metagross-GX, Sylveon-GX, Toxapex-GX, Vikavolt-GX, and many more! Come to the islands, and seize the power of the Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Guardians Rising expansion!
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SUN AND MOON BASE
Your Adventure in a New Region Starts Now!
Welcome to the tropical Alola region! Start your journey with Rowlet, Litten, and Popplio, then seek out the Legendary Pokémon Solgaleo-GX and Lunala-GX to witness the awesome power of a new kind of Pokémon: each Pokémon-GX brings an attack so devastating that you can use only one of them per game! Discover dozens of never-before-seen Pokémon, Alola forms of some familiar favorites, and new ways to battle in the Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon expansion!
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Evolutions
The Pokémon Legacy Evolves!
All Trainers and Pokémon grow and evolve—and this expansion restores the very first Pokémon trading cards to glory! With the exhilarating power of Mega Venusaur-EX, Mega Charizard-EX, and Mega Blastoise-EX, plus some wild surprises like Dragonite-EX, Ninetales BREAK, Machamp BREAK, and Mega Slowbro-EX, the classic hard-battling Pokémon and old-school Trainers are reinvented for a new generation. Ask Professor Oak to get you started, and reach new heights with the Pokémon TCG: XY—Evolutions expansion!
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McDonald's Collection 2016
The McDonald's Collection 2016 contains a total of twelve cards, each of which are reprints from various XY Series TCG sets. There were 16 toys that came with one card each.
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Steam Siege
Dual Powers Clash!
Long years of stability come to an end when Shiny Mega Gardevoir-EX lays siege to the mighty Gear Palace with a host of greedy forces. The Mythical Steam Pokémon Volcanion must wield the dual powers of fire and water to stop them! As the battle rages, Xerneas BREAK and Yveltal BREAK face off in the Pokémon TCG: XY—Steam Siege expansion!
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Fates Collide
Reality Shifts—and Is Remade!
Mega Alakazam-EX sees the future—and shapes it to unify two worlds! The Legendary Pokémon Zygarde arrives in many different Formes to bring order, together with Lugia BREAK, Mega Altaria-EX, and Umbreon-EX. Fates are sealed, and two Pokémon worlds join together in the Pokémon TCG: XY—Fates Collide expansion!
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Generations
Train On with Pokémon TCG: Generations!
Celebrate 20 years of Pokémon with the Pokémon TCG: Generations expansion, covering every stage of a Trainer's journey, from the choice of a first partner Pokémon to the most Elite of Trainer battles. Featuring Pikachu, Snorlax, Ninetales-EX, and Jolteon-EX, plus Mega Charizard-EX, Mega Blastoise-EX, and Mega Venusaur-EX, the Generations expansion is a power to be reckoned with! Train On.™
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BREAKpoint
A Rift Torn Between Worlds!
The hour grows desperate, and two worlds stand at the brink! The Pokémon TCG: XY—BREAKpoint expansion reveals the growing rift between the twin worlds, first discovered by Shiny Mega Gyarados-EX. As the rift tears through the skies, more Pokémon are drawn into the struggle, including Greninja BREAK, Luxray BREAK, and Mega Scizor-EX! Can they mend the rift and save both worlds from collision chaos?
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BREAKthrough
Parallel Worlds: Two Paths to Power!
An amazing discovery! Pokémon BREAK Evolution opens a new path to power that builds on a Pokémon's existing strengths and creates all-new battling options! These new Pokémon BREAK come from twin worlds, home to Zoroark BREAK, Mega Mewtwo X, and Mega Mewtwo Y. One world of technology, one world of nature, and all the wonders of BREAK Evolution are yours to explore in the Pokémon TCG: XY—BREAKthrough expansion!
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Ancient Origins
Power of the Ancient Days!
Ready for some new tricks? Hoopa-EX brings new Mythical power to the Pokémon world, along with fierce new challengers like Mega Tyranitar-EX, Mega Ampharos-EX, and Mega Sceptile-EX! The Pokémon TCG: XY—Ancient Origins expansion transforms ancient secrets into modern battling techniques, with all-new Special Energy cards, new Ancient Traits, and Shiny versions of Primal Kyogre-EX, Primal Groudon-EX, and Mega Rayquaza-EX! The power of the ancients is unbound!
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Roaring Skies
Ride the Winds of Battle!
Diving from the edge of space, Mega Rayquaza-EX makes its magnificent debut while Mega Latios-EX and a horde of Dragon types bellow their challenge! With high-flying superstars like Deoxys, Dragonite, Zekrom, Hydreigon-EX, and Thundurus-EX, the Pokémon TCG: XY—Roaring Skies expansion calls you to battle higher, faster, strongerand with all-new boosts like Mega Turbo and Double Dragon Energy cards, the sky's the limit! Ascend to the clouds and soar to victory!
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Double Crisis
Rival Ambitions: Aqua vs. Magma!
Two teams of villains emerge from their hideouts to clash over the fate of the world in Pokémon TCG: Double Crisis! Team Aqua brings sheer brawn and willpower while Team Magma leverages logic, and both are willing to move land and sea to accomplish their goals. While Team Aqua's Kyogre-EX rampages against Team Magma's Groudon-EX, their rival ambitions could change the Hoenn region forever!
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Primal Clash
Ancient Rivals Awaken!
After centuries asleep, the deep power of Primal Groudon-EX erupts from the land as Primal Kyogre-EX crashes in from the sea, riding titanic waves into battle! With colossal new arrivals like Mega Gardevoir-EX and Mega Aggron-EX, the Pokémon TCG: XY—Primal Clash expansion is alive with the primordial power of Ancient Traits—plus all-new Spirit Link and Special Energy cards! Let the earth shake and the oceans thunder, and get ready for a primal clash like no other!
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Phantom Forces
Master Mysterious Powers!
Gather your courage and peer into the haunted void with the Pokémon TCG: XY—Phantom Forces expansion! Mega Manectric-EX makes a shocking appearance to light the way, while the ghostly grin of Mega Gengar-EX frightens challengers near and far. Take along Aegislash-EX to give you an edge, push the limits of Mega Evolution with new Skill Link cards, and call on all of your Trainer knowledge to escape the eerie forces at work!
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Furious Fists
Become King of the Ring!
Trainers, step in the ring and fire up your ferocity for the Pokémon TCG: XY—Furious Fists expansion! Brace yourselves for a grand tournament unlike any before with Mega Lucario-EX and Mega Heracross-EX! And, as the competition intensifies, a host of Pokémon appear for the first time in the Pokémon TCG—each one eager to prove itself as a master of battle! With a team backed by brand-new Trainer cards to power up your Fighting-type Pokémon, your opponents will be left wondering what hit them!
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Flashfire
Reign with Fire!
Blaze your way to glory and watch the sparks fly when you play Pokémon TCG: XY—Flashfire! Ignite the action with a firestorm of Fire types and watch your opponents' terrified double-take as the awesome Mega Charizard-EX makes its scorching debut in this breathtaking expansion! Your explosive adventures will continue as your foes flee the field with certain doom flashing before their eyes!
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Open Your Eyes to a Whole New Kind of Pokémon!
Kalos has been revealed, yet so much still remains unseen! New Trainers, new tactics, and the awe-inspiring Xerneas and Yveltal await—as does something else. Something...different. Something to make even the mightiest of Pokémon-EX tremble! A new age begins in the Pokémon TCG with Mega Evolution!
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Legendary Collection
Legendary Collection is the name given to the only main expansion of the Legendary Collection Series of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. It was released on May 24, 2002. Legendary Collection is composed of reprints of the Base Set, Jungle, Fossil, and Team Rocket expansions.
Legendary Collection introduced Reverse Holofoil prints, cards that feature Holofoil throughout the card except the artwork window. The Reverse Holofoil in this expansion have a fireworks-like pattern. It also introduced Box toppers, Jumbo-sized versions of cards from the expansion.
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Gym Challenge
Gym Challenge is the name given to the seventh main expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. In Japan, it was released as Challenge from the Darkness, the sixth expansion in the Pokémon Card Game. It is based on Pokémon Red, Blue, and Green, featuring Generation I Pokémon and the Kanto region's Gym Leaders. The English expansion was released on October 16, 2000, while the Japanese expansion was released on June 25, 1999. Gym Challenge combines its Japanese equivalent with the Leaders' Stadium expansion.
Two cards feature different illustration in the English release and the Japanese release as they were deemed "inappropriate". Koga's Ninja Trick originally has a swastika that resembled the swastika used by the Nazis, and it was changed to a different symbol. Misty's Tears originally has Misty drawn nude, and it was changed to a Squirtle trying to stop Misty's tears from falling down.
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Gym Heroes
Gym Heroes is the name given to the sixth main expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. In Japan, it was released as Leaders' Stadium, the fifth expansion in the Pokémon Card Game. It is based on Pokémon Red, Blue, and Green, featuring Generation I Pokémon and the Kanto region's Gym Leaders. The English expansion was released on August 14, 2000, while the Japanese expansion was released on October 24, 1998. Gym Heroes combines its Japanese equivalent with the Challenge from the Darkness expansion.
Gym Heroes introduced Owner's Pokémon, a Pokémon that has a Trainer's name. A headshot of its Trainer was located on the bottom right corner of the card with their Gym Badge in the background. The Retreat Cost was moved below the Weakness and Resistance and it lacked the Pokédex entry. It also introduced the Stadium card subclass of Trainer cards.
Leaders' Stadium was the first Japanese expansion to feature pre-constructed Theme Decks. This was the first expansion to feature different set symbols for its English and Japanese releases.
Sabrina's Gaze features different illustration in the English release and the Japanese release. It originally has Sabrina drawn holding a Master Ball, however her middle finger seems to be protruding upwards, and it was changed to Sabrina throwing a Poké Ball.
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Team Rocket
Team Rocket is the name given to the fifth main expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. In Japan, it was released as Rocket Gang, the fourth expansion in the Pokémon Card Game. It is based on Pokémon Red, Blue, and Green, featuring Generation I Pokémon and Team Rocket. The English expansion was released on April 24, 2000, while the Japanese expansion was released on November 21, 1997. Subsequently all other language releases for Team Rocket were July of 2000.
Team Rocket introduced Dark Pokémon, a type of Pokémon. Dark Pokémon cards have a brown and black artwork window, Evolution box and Pokédex box. Dark Pokémon have higher attack damage and lower HPs compared to those of normal Pokémon, likely due to the highly offensive nature of the Trainer. Some Evolution Pokémon feature Ken Sugimori's Red and Blue artwork of their previous Stage, instead of the usual Red and Green artwork. It also introduced Secret cards, a card whose collection number is greater than the listed number of cards in the expansion. In the Japanese release, Secret cards have the "Super Rare" rarity. Lastly, it also introduced Holofoil Trainer and Energy cards.
Team Rocket was also the first set not to be packaged in cardboard backed blister packs. Note however, that this was not the case for the Italian release.
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Base Set 2
Base Set 2 is the name given to the fourth main expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. It does not have a main expansion as a Japanese equivalent. It is based on Pokémon Red and Blue, featuring Generation I Pokémon. It was released on February 24, 2000. Base Set 2 is composed of reprints of the Base Set and Jungle expansions.
Base Set 2 was the first English expansion to use the Cosmos Holofoil.
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Fossil
Fossil is the name given to the third main expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. In Japan, it was released as Mystery of the Fossils, the third expansion in the Pokémon Card Game. It is based on Pokémon Red, Blue, and Green, featuring Generation I Pokémon and Fossil Pokémon. The English expansion was released on October 10, 1999, while the Japanese expansion was released on June 21, 1997. Subsequently all other language releases for Fossil were April of 2000.
Fossil was the final expansion to use the Starlight Holofoil. Although the holographic pattern was changed to cosmos in the Base 2 release, cosmos holographic cards have been sighted. In the Australian release, the Unlimited print used red lettering for the word "Pokémon" instead of yellow on booster boxes, booster packs, theme decks & theme deck cases. This was to help prevent counterfeiting. The non-holographic cards obtained from these red logo packs have a 1999-2000 copyright at the bottom of the card as well as a different card stock. Note that the holographic cards obtained from these red logo packs have the standard 1999 copyright at the bottom.
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Wizards Black Star Promos
Wizards produced a total of 53 numbered Promotional cards before they lost their license. Had they kept their rights to produce the cards longer, it is likely more Promotional cards would have been produced, as the Vending Machine cards were a collection Wizards certainly planned to bring into English. Most of these cards were speculated to have been released in Jamboree with the remainder as promotional cards. All cards were previously released as promotional cards or in special promotional sets in Japan, with the exception of Mew (#8 and #9), which appeared in the Japanese Fossil expansion.
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Jungle
Jungle is the name given to the second main expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. In Japan, it was released as Pokémon Jungle, the second expansion in the Pokémon Card Game. It is based on Pokémon Red, Blue, and Green, featuring Generation I Pokémon, and is said to take place in the Kanto Safari Zone. The English expansion was released on June 16, 1999, while the Japanese expansion was released on March 5, 1997. Subsequently all other language releases for Jungle were February of 2000.
The Japanese release contained 48 cards; however, the English release was expanded to 64 cards since Wizards of the Coast decided to include Non Holofoil prints of the Rare Holo cards. This is to make the expansion larger, as well as preventing packs from guaranteeing a Holofoil card. The 1st Edition print run also accidentally included the extremely rare 1st Edition Promo Pikachu. In the Australian release, the Unlimited print used red lettering for the word "Pokémon" instead of yellow on relevant packaging. This was to help prevent counterfeiting.
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Base Set
Base Set is the name given to the first main expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. In Japan, it was released as Expansion Pack, the first expansion in the Pokémon Card Game. It is based on Pokémon Red, Blue, and Green, featuring Generation I Pokémon. The English expansion was released on January 9, 1999, while the Japanese expansion was released on October 20, 1996. Although not part of the TCG, Bandai Pokémon Cards Part 1 Green & Part 2 Red (September 1996) is regarded as pre-dating the Japanese Base set, and therefore is the oldest known Pokémon Card release.
The Shadowless print mirrored the 1st Edition print except for the 1st Edition logo. All cards in the 1st Edition and Shadowless runs were printed with thinner HP and attack text. These cards were without drop shadows for the artwork window. The fourth print run mirrored the Unlimited print, with the only difference being the copyright date, which reads "1999-2000".
The English release are ordered by card type (Pokémon, Trainer, and Energy cards), then by rarity (Rare Holo, Rare, Uncommon, Common), lastly, alphabetically by card name. The Japanese release are ordered by the types first, then ascending rarity (Rare and Rare Holo are considered the same), then National Pokédex number, followed by Trainer and Energy cards.
