Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Destined Rivals

The Pokémon Company: Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet Base Set

Journey into the Paldea region with the Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet expansion base set! Kicking off a major era for the Trading Card Game, this expansion marks the transition away from the Sword & Shield series, introducing sweeping card design overhauls and strategic mechanics directly inspired by the Generation IX video games.

The set welcomes the return of the powerful Pokémon ex mechanic, bringing back formidable multi-prize combatants that can appear at any stage of evolution. Alongside these strategic heavyweights, players are introduced to the shimmering, crystalline beauty of the Terastal phenomenon, which grants unique defensive traits to Tera Pokémon while on the Bench.

Key Features & Specifications

• Brand: The Pokémon Company International (Official Pokémon TCG)
• Product Type: Base Expansion Set
• Series Era: Scarlet & Violet Series
• Release Date: March 31, 2023
• Total Card Count: 258 cards before secret rares
• Age Grade: Suitable for players and collectors aged 6 years old and up.
• The Return of Pokémon ex: Reintroducing the high-stakes mechanic where Pokémon ex can evolve from standard, single-prize base forms, allowing for flexible deck architecture and sheer tactical power.
• Paldea First Partners & Legendaries: Spotlights the debut of the region's starter trio—Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly—as well as the powerful Legendary box-mascots Koraidon ex (with its Dino Cry Ability) and Miraidon ex (with its Tandem Unit bench acceleration).
• Global Design Standardization: Implements aesthetic card enhancements to match international editions, switching traditional Western yellow card borders to the sleek, premium silver/gray frames used in Japan.
• Expanded Card Rarities: Introduces updated rarity designations, ensuring that all Rare tier cards feature an elegant holofoil layer, alongside stunning Double Rare, Ultra Rare, and Illustration Rare subsets.

Core Product Lineup

• Booster Packs & Booster Display Boxes: Standard packs containing 10 game cards and 1 Basic Energy card, sold individually or in 36-pack booster boxes.
• Elite Trainer Boxes (ETB): Premium bundles containing 9 booster packs, 1 full-art foil promo card (featuring Koraidon or Miraidon), 65 card sleeves, 45 Energy cards, dice, condition markers, and a collector's storage box.
• Booster Bundles: Compact 6-pack options ideal for players looking to quickly expand their card pool without additional accessories.