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The Pokémon Company International announced today that the next expansion in the best-selling Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG), Scarlet & Violet Twilight Masquerade, will launch beginning May 24, 2024, at participating retailers around the world. High resolution images from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.

YouTube Clip - Welcome to the Twilight Masquerade—Ogerpon | Pokémon TCG


In this video, you’ll get a peek at Teal Mask Ogerpon along with four different Ogerpon ex, each wearing a different mask. Teal Mask Ogerpon ex, Wellspring Mask Ogerpon ex, Hearthflame Mask Ogerpon ex, and Cornerstone Mask Ogerpon ex show off different types as well as unique attacks and Abilities. Finally, the Ogre’s Mask Item card will help bring your various Ogerpon ex into play.

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWshYxY-J7c

New Pokémon Trading Card Game: Scarlet & Violet—Twilight Masquerade Expansion Marks Debut of Legendary Pokémon Ogerpon in Pokémon TCG

Six New Trading Cards Highlighting Ogerpon Revealed

In Scarlet & Violet—Twilight Masquerade, Pokémon originally discovered in The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 1: The Teal Mask DLC for the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet video games will make their debut in the Pokémon TCG, including Okidogi, Munkidori, Fezandipiti and more.

The Legendary Pokémon Ogerpon will also appear in Scarlet & Violet—Twilight Masquerade as four different Tera Pokémon ex — with Grass, Fire, Water and Fighting types — based on its four masks. Players can enjoy battling with various types of Ogerpon ex by using Ogre’s Mask, a new Item card that allows players to swap any Ogerpon ex in play with another Ogerpon ex from the discard pile. In honor of Ogerpon’s debut in the Pokémon TCG, six new cards from the expansion featuring Ogerpon have been unveiled: Teal Mask Ogerpon ex, Hearthflame Mask Ogerpon ex, Wellspring Mask Ogerpon ex, Cornerstone Mask Ogerpon ex, Teal Mask Ogerpon and Ogre’s Mask.

Additional noteworthy cards from the expansion include:

  • Six ACE SPEC rare Trainer and Special Energy cards
  • Seven Pokémon ex and seven Tera Pokémon ex
  • 21 illustration rare Pokémon
  • 11 special illustration rare Pokémon and Supporter cards
  • Six hyper rare gold etched cards

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Scarlet & Violet—Twilight Masquerade will be available in booster packs, Elite Trainer Boxes and special collections at Pokémon Center and participating retailers worldwide. Select products from the expansion are now available for preorder at Pokémon Center in the U.S., Canada and the U.K., including the Scarlet & Violet—Twilight Masquerade Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box, which comes with two additional booster packs and one additional illustration rare-style promo card featuring the Pokémon Center logo.

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Pokémon TCG players will also have the opportunity to play with Scarlet & Violet—Twilight Masquerade before launch by attending one of the many Prerelease tournaments, held as part of the Play! Pokémon competitive program, taking place beginning May 11 at participating independent retailers.

In addition, ahead of the release of the tabletop version, Trainers will be able to play with Scarlet & Violet—Twilight Masquerade digitally starting May 23, 2024, via the Pokémon TCG Live app for iOS, Android, macOS and Windows devices. Trainers can collect and battle with new cards featuring Ogerpon ex and receive in-game bonuses when logging in to the app.

Source: https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/MEDIA-ALERT-New-Pokemon-Trading-Card-Game-Scarlet-VioletTwilight-Masqu
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The Pokémon TCG: Armarouge ex Premium Collection will be available on April 19th, 2024, at the Pokémon Center and where Pokémon TCG products are sold.

Pokémon TCG: Armarouge ex Premium Collection

Armarouge ex’s armor is said to be the source of its incredible strength—but all those who underestimate its firepower will surely get burned! With a powerful Ability and attack, this Pokémon ex can up its defensive or offensive capabilities as it scorches its way through battles. Armarouge ex appears here as a playable etched foil promo card, and Charcadet and Ceruledge add more fuel to the inferno as foil promo cards.

Each Pokémon TCG: Armarouge ex Premium Collection includes:

  • 1 etched foil promo card featuring Armarouge ex
  • 2 foil promo cards featuring Charcadet and Ceruledge
  • 6 Pokémon TCG booster packs
  • 1 magnetic card protector with display base
  • 65 card sleeves featuring Armarouge and Ceruledge
  • A code card for Pokémon TCG Live

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/product-gallery/armarouge-ex-premium-collection
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The Pokémon Company International has announced that local Championship Series events will not take place during the month of June 2024. A trio of special promo cards will be available at select Pokémon League locations in June though.

Local Championship Series Events June Update

Championship Point-earning events will go on break during June, but prizes will remain available at Pokémon Leagues alongside a trio of new foil promo cards.

As the 2024 Pokémon Championship Series season comes to a close, local Championship Series events will not take place during the month of June. This includes Pokémon TCG League Challenges and League Cups, Pokémon GO League Challenges and League Cups, and Pokémon video game Premier Challenges and Midseason Showdowns. The 2024 Pokémon North America International Championships is the last Championship Point-earning event of the season, and this break will let players rest and allow for a smooth transition to the 2025 season in July.

Local Championship Series events will be on a short pause, but Play! Pokémon Prize Packs and promotional dice will still be available as prizes at Pokémon League. You can also expect to see a trio of special promo cards available at select Pokémon League locations in June—the deliciously helpful Buddy-Buddy Poffin, the innovative Technical Machine: Evolution, and the trusty Super Rod. Each of these foil promo cards will feature the Play! Pokémon watermark, perfect for giving your deck or collection some extra shine.

During this time, Pokémon Leagues will have more freedom to run friendly events, including those using alternative formats, so be sure to have fun and experiment with your favorite Pokémon! If you haven’t tried alternative formats like the Pokémon TCG’s Gym Leader Challenge, the Pokémon video games’ Chaos Cup, or Pokémon GO’s Little Cup, now is the time to mix up your battles.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/local-championship-series-events-june-update
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Serial codes for Marco Silva’s Iron Hands for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, the Pokémon TCG Live card Raging Bolt ex and a special Timed Research for Pokémon GO will be announced during the 2024 Pokémon Europe International Championships Stream taking place from April 5th, 2024 to April 7th, 2024 on Twitch.

NOTE: This news article will be updated when the serial codes are announced.

Get a Pokémon during the 2024 Pokémon Europe International Championships Stream

Watch the 2024 Europe International Championships livestream to claim these in-game rewards. Watch the 2024 Pokémon Europe International Championships on Twitch.tv/Pokemon, and follow along on our social channels for a password that will let you receive a special Pokémon in your Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet game, another password that will let you receive a supercool Pokémon card in Pokémon TCG Live, and special Timed Research in Pokémon GO through Twitch Drops.

Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet: Marco Silva’s Iron Hands

Marco Silva claimed victory in the Masters Division at this year’s Latin America International Championships (LAIC), and Iron Hands was a core member of his team! Tune into the stream or look for the password on our social channels once the event kicks off, then go to the Mystery Gift feature in your game and enter the password to receive a Pokémon with the same moves and stats as Marco’s—you can even add it to your next competitive team!

This password can be used only once per save data in Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet. Players will need to have progressed to a certain point in the game before being able to use the Mystery Gift feature. The password for this Iron Hands will be redeemable until April 8, 2024, at 4:59 p.m. PDT.

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Pokémon: Iron Hands
Poké Ball: Cherish Ball
Level: 50
Tera Type: Water
Original Trainer: Marco
Nature: Jolly
Ability: Quark Drive
Held Item: Assault Vest
Moves: Drain Punch, Volt Switch, Wild Charge, Fake Out

Pokémon TCG Live: Raging Bolt ex

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This powerful Paradox Pokémon that resembles Raikou stormed its way into the Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Temporal Forces expansion. Add a digital version of this special illustration rare card to your collection in Pokémon TCG Live.

Redeemable until 11:00 p.m. PDT, April 15, 2024, or while supplies last.

Pokémon GO: LNDsRargef’s LAIC 2024 Championship Team

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Battle like a champion in the GO Battle League with LNDsRargef’s triumphant team from the 2024 Latin America International Championships (LAIC)! Enable Twitch Drops on your Twitch account and watch the broadcast to receive special Timed Research awarding encounters with Lickitung, Lanturn, Umbreon, Gligar, Medicham, and Charjabug, plus additional rewards of 50 Meditite Candy, 10,000 Stardust, and one Charged TM.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/get-a-pokemon-during-the-2024-pokemon-europe-international-championships-stream
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To celebrate Pokémon Day 2024, a Ceruledge (PAF EN 040/091) Pokémon TCG promo card is available with eligible purchases at the Pokémon Center in the United States and Canada. Enter the code pday2024 at checkout with orders containing any eligible products. The card promotion ends on March 23rd, 2024 or while supplies last. It is the same promo card that was distributed at Toys R Us in Canada and at the Nintendo NYC store.

Toys R Us Canada

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From February 23rd, 2024 until February 27th, 2024, those that purchase $15 CND of eligible Pokémon products at Toys R Us Canada can receive the Ceruledge promo card.
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Celebrate Pokémon Day at your participating local game store on February 27th, 2024 for special activities and reward opportunities! Earn goodies such as a promo set of damage-counter dice, Pikachu Moods figures, codes for in-game rewards, and more.

Celebrate Pokémon Day at a Local Play! Pokémon Event

Participating game stores will have special promos and prize giveaways to commemorate the big day.

Get into the competitive spirit to celebrate Pokémon Day by taking part in Play! Pokémon events at your local game store. On Pokémon Day (that’s February 27, 2024, of course), participating stores will be hosting events that can encompass the Pokémon Trading Card Game, Pokémon video games, and Pokémon GO. Some locations may also be holding Learn to Play sessions, so beginner players can take part in the fun too.

Your store may also have special promo items, like Pokémon coins and damage-counter dice, as well as prize giveaways that can include Pokémon TCG products, a figure from the Pikachu Moods collection, and Pokémon GO at League codes, which can be redeemed for in-game items.

Event times and details will vary depending on the participating store. Our Event Locator will help you find event locations, and you can contact stores for more details. Enjoy spending Pokémon Day socializing (and battling!) with other Pokémon fans, Trainers!

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/celebrate-pokemon-day-at-a-local-play-pokemon-event
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The Pokémon TCG: Ninetales ex Deluxe Battle Deck and Zapdos ex Deluxe Battle Decks will be available on March 22, 2024, at the Pokémon Center and where Pokémon TCG products are sold.

Pokémon TCG: Ninetales ex Deluxe Battle Deck & Zapdos ex Deluxe Battle Deck

Sear (or shock!) your opponents with the Pokémon TCG: Ninetales ex Deluxe Battle Deck & Zapdos ex Deluxe Battle Deck. These decks offer a step up for players who are ready for a challenge, with more advanced strategies and additional power cards. Each 60-card deck includes 3 foil cards and everything you need to play right away. Let the deluxe battle begin!

Each Pokémon TCG: Ninetales ex Deluxe Battle Deck & Zapdos ex Deluxe Battle Deck includes:

  • 1 ready-to-play 60-card deck
  • 1 single-player playmat
  • 1 set of damage counters
  • 1 large metallic coin
  • 2 condition markers
  • 1 deck box
  • 1 strategy sheet
  • 1 code card to play this deck online

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/product-gallery/ninetales-ex-deluxe-battle-deck-zapdos-ex-deluxe-battle-deck
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The Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Paldean Fates Pokémon ex Premium Collection is available as of February 9th, 2024 at the Pokémon Center and where Pokémon TCG products are sold.

Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Paldean Fates Pokémon ex Premium Collection

Light up your battles with a Shiny Pokémon ex! Capturing a Shiny Pokémon has always been a rare feat, but you can add three of these Pokémon with special coloring to your arsenal in each of these collections. The final Evolution appears as a Shiny Pokémon ex, while the Basic and Stage 1 Pokémon join in as playable promo cards, and you can show off the full Evolution chain in a magnetic 3-card protector. You’ll also find an oversize card featuring the star Pokémon ex, plus a stack of booster packs from the Scarlet & Violet—Paldean Fates expansion to further grow your collection!

Each Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Paldean Fates Pokémon ex Premium Collection includes:

  • 1 etched foil promo card featuring Shiny Meowscarada ex, Shiny Skeledirge ex, or Shiny Quaquaval ex
  • 1 etched foil promo card featuring Shiny Floragato, Shiny Crocalor, or Shiny Quaxwell
  • 1 etched foil promo card featuring Shiny Sprigatito, Shiny Fuecoco, or Shiny Quaxly
  • 1 oversize foil card featuring Shiny Meowscarada ex, Shiny Skeledirge ex, or Shiny Quaquaval ex
  • 8 Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Paldean Fates booster packs
  • 1 magnetic 3-card protector with base
  • A code card for Pokémon TCG Live

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/product-gallery/scarlet-violet-paldean-fates-pokemon-ex-premium-collection
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Play the Pokémon TCG at your local League store to receive Prize Pack Series Four starting February 14th, 2024! Bling out your decks with these special promos featuring the Play! Pokémon logo at your next big tournament.

Receive Play! Pokémon Prize Packs Series Four at Your Local Game Store

Participate in events at your local League to earn these special Prize Packs featuring popular Pokémon TCG cards.

You can make new friends (and maybe even some rivals) while putting your Pokémon Trading Card Game skills to the test at local in-store Play! Pokémon events. Not only will you be able to take part in fun and exciting competition but you can also get a special Pokémon TCG Prize Pack for attending these tournaments. Prize Pack Series Four will be available starting February 14, 2024, at participating retail locations.

Each Prize Pack contains six cards taken from a pool of over 100—all of which are legal in the Standard format. They include everything from popular Pokémon to exclusive foil upgrades of tournament staples, all featuring the special Play! Pokémon logo. Here are just some of the exciting cards you can expect to find in Series Four:

  • Charizard ex
  • Pidgeot ex
  • Kyogre
  • Iono
  • Reversal Energy

For both competitive and casual Trainers, Prize Packs offer an exclusive path to build your collection while making the most of Play! Pokémon events at your local game store. How Prize Packs are distributed varies from location to location. The more active your events are, the more Prize Packs will be available, so be sure to attend as many events as possible.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/receive-play-pokemon-prize-packs-series-four-at-your-local-game-store
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The Pokémon TCG: Stacking Tin will be available on March 1st, 2024, at the Pokémon Center and where Pokémon TCG products are sold.

Pokémon TCG: Stacking Tin

Choose a tin that matches your type: serene Psychic type, steely Metal type, or draconic Dragon type—or collect them all! Each handy Pokémon TCG: Stacking Tin stacks neatly with others and includes:

  • 3 Pokémon TCG booster packs
  • 2 Pokémon sticker sheets

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/product-gallery/stacking-tin