The next expansion for the Pokémon TCG, Scarlet & Violet—Destined Rivals, launches globally on May 30, 2025. The set introduces Team Rocket-themed cards and builds on the Trainer’s Pokémon mechanic introduced in Journey Together.
Release Info
- Release Date: May 30, 2025
- Prerelease Events: Begin May 17, 2025
- TCG Live Release: May 29, 2025
Set Info
- Set Total: Over 240 cards
- New Subset: Team Rocket’s cards (83 total)
- Trainer’s Pokémon ex: 10 featured
- Pokemon ex: 17 (10 Trainer’s Pokémon ex)
- Illustration Rare: 23
- Special Illustration Rare: 11 SIR Pokémon
- Hyper Rare (Gold): 6
Team Rocket takes a central role in this release with 83 cards branded as “Team Rocket’s,” including Pokémon under Giovanni’s command like Mewtwo ex. This continues the Trainer’s Pokémon concept seen in Paldean Fates, with new duos such as Cynthia & Garchomp ex and Ethan & Ho-Oh ex also featured coming from the Japanese set Heat Wave Arena.
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Prerelease events begin May 17 at select retailers through the Play! Pokémon program. The set goes live digitally in Pokémon TCG Live on May 29, 2025, one day before the physical release. Players using the app will also receive special bonuses.
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Source: press.pokemon.com
