The Pokémon Company has announced that the Pokémon TCG will feature a revamped TCG Card aesthetic and feature new Rarity Symbols with the launch of the Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet expansion. Our TCG Tutorial page has been updated with information about the new Rarity Symbols.

Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet Revamps Pokémon TCG Card Aesthetic

Learn more about the aesthetic changes being made to the Pokémon TCG in the upcoming Scarlet & Violet Series.

Visual changes are being made to Pokémon TCG cards with the upcoming launch of the Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet expansion kicking off the Scarlet & Violet Series. Some of these changes—like the change from yellow borders to gray borders—are more obvious, but changes like the revamped rarity system, style changes, and updates to Basic Energy cards require more explanation.

New Rarity Symbols

Starting with the Scarlet & Violet Series, rarity symbols are being updated to more clearly showcase differences in rarity between cards. New rarity types are coming to the Pokémon TCG as well! The solid black symbols for common, uncommon, and rare—circle, diamond, and star—will remain unchanged. These symbols will continue to denote rarity for many types of cards found in an expansion, including parallel foil cards.


Moving forward, double rare cards are represented with two solid black stars. As of Scarlet & Violet, this brand-new rarity is where you’ll find Pokémon ex, including Tera Pokémon ex. Ultra rare cards are represented by two shiny foil stars and are used for the more exclusive full-art foil versions of Pokémon ex and even some Supporter cards.


The brand-new rarity known as illustration rare will be represented by one shiny gold star. Illustration rare cards are alternate-art versions of common, uncommon, and rare Pokémon depicted with beautiful full-art foil illustrations that often showcase the character’s personality or environment. Similarly, the brand-new rarity known as special illustration rare encompasses alternate-art cards for Pokémon ex or Supporter cards, which also feature full-art foil illustrations capturing the character’s unique traits or environment. Lastly, hyper rare cards will be represented with three shiny gold stars. Hyper rare cards were previously known as secret rare cards; they are full-art foil cards with gilded borders and accents.

Parallel Foil Cards

Parallel foil cards are also changing with the Scarlet & Violet Series. As before, parallel foil cards will have a foil pattern surrounding the card artwork; in the Scarlet & Violet Series, this foil pattern is reminiscent of the tile designs of Paldea. At the bottom-left corner of the card, the expansion code, which is normally a black box with white text, will be a white box with black text to more clearly show that the card is part of the parallel foil set.

Changes to Card Frame and Appearance

As mentioned in a prior announcement, the classic yellow borders framing Pokémon TCG cards will transition to the same gray border used in Japan. Like Japan, this gray border also allows the foil to peek through for rare cards. Double rare cards will continue to have a foil border and will now feature a star-like sheen on the card. Double rare cards featuring Tera Pokémon ex will feature a unique foil across the card and a textured appearance.

Updates to Basic Energy Cards

Basic Energy is now capitalized to bring it in line with Special Energy, and the top of the card will have a subcategory tag for either Basic Energy or Special Energy. This change is intended to bring clarity to interactions between Basic Energy and certain attacks, Abilities, or Trainer cards, in situations where it was unclear whether the effect affected Special Energy cards. Card effects that interact with Basic Energy will now specifically call out “Basic Energy” for additional clarity. For example, Koraidon ex's Dino Cry Ability can attach up to 2 Basic Fighting Energy from the discard pile to your Fighting-type Pokémon. In the past, this would have said 2 Fighting Energy instead of 2 Basic Fighting Energy. The Energy symbol currently featured on Energy cards will now also appear on the bottom right of Energy cards. This change makes the amount and type of Energy attached to each Pokémon clearer for each player. Each Basic Energy card will also now feature an expansion code at the bottom-left corner of the card.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/pokemon-tcg-scarlet-and-violet-revamps-pokemon-tcg-card-aesthetic

After canceling local in-person events for the Pokémon TCG due to COVID-19, players will once again be able to play the TCG locally.

Play! Pokémon In-Store Competitions Are Returning

Pokémon TCG and Pokémon GO players can hone their skills and earn Championship Points beginning in April 2023, followed by the return of VG local competitions in May.

Players can soon once again battle for prizes, glory, and Championship Points at exciting in-store Play! Pokémon events in the 2023 Championship Series season.

For Pokémon TCG players, League Cups and League Challenges are returning soon. League Challenges are the first rung of true competitive play, with small Championship Point payouts to get players started on their road to the 2023 Pokémon World Championships in Yokohama, Japan. For players looking to test themselves even further, League Cups offer higher Championship Point awards to top finishers.

Similarly, VG players can look forward to the return of Premier Challenges in May and June.

Pokémon GO players in the North America rating zone can soon compete in exciting local competitions too! Pokémon GO Challenges bring together competitors of all skill levels to battle for the chance to earn Championship Points. In this first season, players who earn the most Championship Points at Pokémon GO Challenges will be eligible to earn travel stipends to the North America International Championships happening this summer in Columbus, Ohio; for details, see the Pokémon GO Challenges page. Players can look forward to the evolution of Championship Points in the Pokémon GO Championship Series in the 2024 season as we work to expand to other rating zones!

Keep checking Pokemon.com and the Play! Pokémon Event Locator to find in-store events near you.

Good luck in competitions throughout the 2023 Championship Series season!

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/play-pokemon-in-store-competitions-are-returning

The Pokémon TCG: Cyclizar ex Box will be available on May 5th, 2023, in the Pokémon Center and where Pokémon TCG products are sold.

Pokémon TCG: Cyclizar ex Box

Coast into your next Pokémon TCG match with the support of Cyclizar ex! The helpful Mount Pokémon is ready to roll onto the battlefield with its crafty Power Run attack. With it, you can do damage and search your deck for a Basic Energy to attach to Cyclizar ex. When you're ready to bring it home, use Full Throttle and slide into big damage! In the Pokémon TCG: Cyclizar ex Box, you'll also find a helpful foil card featuring Rotom and four booster packs to add to your collection.

The Pokémon TCG: Cyclizar ex Box includes:

• 1 foil promo card featuring Cyclizar ex
• 1 foil card featuring Rotom
• 1 oversize foil card featuring Cyclizar ex
• 4 Pokémon TCG booster packs
• A code card for Pokémon TCG Live

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/product-gallery/cyclizar-ex-box/

Today, The Pokémon Company International announced the latest expansion of the best-selling Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG), Scarlet & Violet Paldea Evolved, available at participating retailers worldwide beginning June 9, 2023. The set has been added to our TCG database and will be updated as details are announced.

New Pokémon Trading Card Game: Scarlet & Violet Paldea Evolved Expansion Coming Soon

Scarlet & Violet—Paldea Evolved will introduce more Pokémon ex, which sport high HP as well as powerful attacks and Abilities but give up two Prize cards when Knocked Out. Trainers will also continue to see Tera Pokémon ex in the new expansion, including Slowking, Forretress and Dedenne, displayed in full-art illustrations to capture the unique crystal effects of the characters. Alternate art styles will also be introduced for illustration rare and special illustration rare cards, allowing Trainers to collect unique art cards that spotlight the Pokémon’s personality traits or Evolutions.


Noteworthy cards from the expansion include:

• 15 Pokémon ex and three Tera Pokémon ex
• 36 illustration rare Pokémon
• 18 ultra rare Pokémon ex and eight ultra rare Supporter cards
• 15 special illustration rare Pokémon and Supporter cards
• Nine hyper rare gold etched cards, which can include Pokémon ex, Trainer and Energy cards

Trainers can find Scarlet & Violet—Paldea Evolved in booster packs, Elite Trainer Boxes and special collections at Pokémon Center in the US, Canada and UK, as well as other participating retailers worldwide. In addition, certain products are now available for preorder at Pokémon Center, including the Scarlet & Violet—Paldea Evolved Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box, which includes two additional booster packs and two copies of an illustration rare style promo card, with one featuring the Pokémon Center logo.

Source: https://pokemon.gamespress.com/MEDIA-ALERT-New-Pokemon-Trading-Card-Game-Scarlet-VioletPaldea-Evolved

The official Japanese Pokémon Trading Card Game website has announced the second Scarlet & Violet TCG expansion which will be released in Japan on April 14th, 2023. The set is called: Snow Hazard (スノーハザード) and Clay Burst (クレイバースト). Cards from Snow Hazard are labeled SV2P while cards from Clay Burst are labeled SV2D on the lower left expansion mark on the card. Booster packs cost 180 yen (tax included) and 5 random cards are included per pack.

Source: https://www.pokemon-card.com/products/sv/sv2.html

The Pokémon TCG: Crown Zenith Tins are available at the Pokémon Center and where Pokémon TCG products are sold for $24.99 USD.

Pokémon TCG: Crown Zenith Tin

Three fearsome Legendary Pokémon have arrived from the Galar region in a trio of Pokémon Trading Card Game tins. With their own unique type and powers, Galarian Articuno, Galarian Zapdos, and Galarian Moltres are forces to be reckoned with. Add their power to your Pokémon TCG collection and see for yourself!

Will you choose the atrocious attitude of Galarian Articuno, whose Psylaser attack can target any of your opponent's Pokémon? Perhaps the zippy zeal of Galarian Zapdos is more your speed. Its Zapper Kick attack can make your opponent's Active Pokémon Paralyzed in addition to causing damage. If your opponent gains the upper hand in battle, the malevolent malice of Galarian Moltres is unleashed. Its Fiery Wrath attack does more damage for each Prize card your opponent has taken.


No matter which of these three you choose, each comes equipped with an Ability that allows it to quickly charge up with Energy when it moves from your hand to your Bench.

In addition to the Legendary Pokémon, each tin also contains five booster packs from the special Pokémon TCG: Crown Zenith expansion to expand your collection, along with a code card for Pokémon TCG Live.

The Pokémon TCG: Crown Zenith Tin includes:

• 1 full-art foil promo card featuring Galarian Articuno, Galarian Zapdos, or Galarian Moltres
• 5 Pokémon TCG: Crown Zenith booster packs
• A code card for Pokémon TCG Live

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

The Pokémon Company has revealed the Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet Build & Battle Box which will be released on March 17th, 2023 at select retailers.

Get the Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet Build & Battle Box

Enjoy quick games featuring powerful promo cards. The first expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game: Scarlet & Violet Series arrives on March 31, 2023, but you can visit your local game store to start playing with it early! Starting March 17, 2023, select retailers will begin selling the Scarlet & Violet Build & Battle Box, giving fans a chance to have a Prerelease battle and experience the latest expansion before its official release date.

The Prerelease format allows players to compete with a 40-card deck, with four Prize cards set aside at the start of play, as opposed to a 60-card deck with six Prize cards. This format is perfect for introducing new players to the exciting world of the Pokémon TCG with quick, fun games, and it also gives seasoned players a window into all that Scarlet & Violet has to offer. Due to a limited card pool and the variance of cards that can be acquired in a Build & Battle Box, Prerelease events are also a great opportunity to flex your creative deck-building skills.

Each Build & Battle Box includes four Scarlet & Violet booster packs and a 40-card ready-to-play deck featuring key cards from the new set, as well as one of four unique foil promo cards to boost your Prerelease deck. Depending on which promo card you get, you could add the high-energy Quaquaval, electrifying Pawmot, scrappy Hawlucha, or rambunctious Revavroom. Whichever promo you do end up with, it will certainly shape your Prerelease strategy!

Quaquaval (SV005)

Dance to the rhythm of Energy flooding your board with Quaquaval and its Energy Carnival Ability. With the Dancer Pokémon in play, you’ll be able to attach a Basic Energy card from your hand to one of your Pokémon. You can either go with the flow and use Energy Carnival to attach Energy to Quaquaval itself and other Water-type Pokémon, or fight the current and attach Energy to all types of Pokémon. In the Standard format, using multiple Energy types can be dangerous, but the strategy works well with Pokémon like Quaquaval in a limited Prerelease format. If you get a second Quaquaval in play, you can use two Energy Carnival Abilities per turn, in combination with your regular Energy attachment, to potentially power up Pokémon like Kingambit and its Hack At attack in a single turn.

Pawmot (SV006)

Lightning-type Pokémon are excellent at galvanizing any Prerelease deck, and Pawmot is no exception. Most Pokémon rely on Trainer cards or other Pokémon to help fulfill the Energy cost of their more expensive attacks, but thanks to Pawmot’s Electrogenesis Ability, this Pokémon can get it all done on its own. Electrogenesis allows you to search your deck for a Basic Lightning Energy card and attach it directly to Pawmot. This makes Pawmot’s Electro Paws attack—which does 230 damage for a cost of two Lightning and one Colorless Energy—much easier to use during your battle. Electro Paws also discards all Energy attached to Pawmot, but Electrogenesis helps alleviate the drawback of such a powerful attack.

Hawlucha (SV007)

Have you ever been 10 damage short of a Knock Out during a Prerelease battle, only for your opponent to safely retreat that Pokémon to their Bench? Well, with Hawlucha and its Flying Entry Ability, you’ll be able to secure key Knock Outs when your opponent least suspects it. When you play Hawlucha from your hand onto your Bench during your turn, you may choose two of your opponent’s Benched Pokémon and put one damage counter on each of them. Whether you’re grappling for a lead or wrestling your way back into a battle, Flying Entry is a great way to put pressure on your opponent. Hawlucha even puts in a bit of extra work with Wing Attack, which does 70 damage for one Fighting and two Colorless Energy.

Revavroom (SV008)

The Prerelease format often lacks a great number of Supporter cards to help you draw through your deck and find what you need to set up your next play. Revavroom is here to help with its Rumbling Engine Ability, bringing even the worst hands up to speed at the cost of a single Energy card. When you discard an Energy card from your hand to use Rumbling Engine, you may draw cards until you have six cards in your hand. With an expensive attack like Knock Away, Revavroom probably won’t be doing as much attacking as your other Pokémon, but it will surely help get the rest of your game plan on track.


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The Pokémon TCG: Mimikyu ex Box will be available to purchase on March 3rd, 2023 at the Pokémon Center for $19.99 USD and where Pokémon TCG products are sold.

Pokémon TCG: Mimikyu ex Box

Mysterious powers and supernatural strategies swirl in the Pokémon TCG: Mimikyu ex Box as the adorably spooky Mimikyu makes its debut as a Pokémon ex! Use Energy Burst to hit for huge damage, and then join the Ghost Dog Pokémon Greavard on an Underworld Stroll to mess with your opponent's hand. You'll find Mimikyu ex as a foil promo card in playable and oversize versions, along with a foil Greavard to add to your deck.

The Pokémon TCG: Mimikyu ex Box includes:

• 1 foil promo card featuring Mimikyu ex
• 1 foil card featuring Greavard
• 1 oversize foil card featuring Mimikyu ex
• 4 Pokémon TCG booster packs
• A code card for online redemption

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/product-gallery/mimikyu-ex-box/

The Pokémon TCG: Mimikyu ex Showcase will be available to purchase on March 3rd, 2023 at the Pokémon Center and where Pokémon TCG products are sold.

Pokémon TCG: Mimikyu ex Showcase

The cute-yet-creepy Mimikyu ex steps out of the shadows to display uncanny power and sneaky strategies. Use Energy Burst to hit for huge damage, and then use Void Return so Mimikyu ex can escape to safety. You'll find Mimikyu ex here as a foil promo card that's ready for play.

The Pokémon TCG: Mimikyu ex Showcase includes:

• 1 foil promo card featuring Mimikyu ex
• 3 Pokémon TCG booster packs
• A code card for online redemption

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/product-gallery/mimikyu-ex-showcase/

The Pokémon Trading Card Game Classic will be available in the Pokémon Center and at local game stores in late 2023. High resolution artwork and screenshots from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.

Created as a collaboration between The Pokémon Company, Creatures Inc. and design firm nendo, Pokémon Trading Card Game Classic is a premium Pokémon TCG set that is designed as a staple playset for any Pokémon TCG fan. Pokémon Trading Card Game Classic contains everything fans need to play the Pokémon TCG, including preconstructed decks and gameplay accessories — all of which have been uniquely and thoughtfully designed to be both beautiful and functional, delivering a polished and elevated battling experience.

YouTube Clip - Battle Anytime and Anywhere | Pokémon Trading Card Game Classic

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVDT79Ytfk4

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Pokémon Trading Card Game Classic

Experience the timeless joy of the Pokémon TCG with Pokémon Trading Card Game Classic—a product designed for fans to enjoy friendly battles anytime and anywhere! Pokémon Trading Card Game Classic features a foldable, portable two-player game board complete with card placement zones for your Active Pokémon, Benched Pokémon, deck, discard pile, and Prize cards. Since this board features a compartment at the center, it can also hold up to three decks and a toolbox featuring accessories you need for battling.


Recount the days of Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise from Base Set running wild with three specially constructed decks featuring these fully evolved Kanto first partner Pokémon. These decks also feature newly printed cards to go alongside the classics, letting you form new strategies with never-before-seen cards like Ho-Oh ex and Lugia ex. Except for Basic Energy cards, the cards in these decks are not legal for tournament play, but since the game is always changing, these static decks are perfect for challenging friends and family to an evergreen battle of the Pokémon TCG.

Inside the toolbox, you'll find stackable damage counters that clearly indicate how much damage a Pokémon has taken, three-dimensional Poison and Burn markers, and metal orbs that take the place of Pokémon coins. At the center of the toolbox, you'll be able to roll these metal orbs down a small chute—if the orb lands in a white-bordered hole, it's treated as heads, and if it lands in a black-bordered hole, it's treated as tails. When playing with Pokémon Trading Card Game Classic, you'll never need to scrounge for dice or coins.

Key Features

Sporting a reimagined design, Pokémon Trading Card Game Classic contains everything Trainers need to play and collect, including:

Three Preconstructed Decks:

• Iconic cards from the history of the Pokémon TCG, including Base Set Venusaur, Charizard and Blastoise, headline three specially constructed 60-card decks featuring Grass, Fire and Water Energy types.
• Alongside classic cards, brand-new cards such as Ho-Oh ex, Lugia ex and Suicune ex are included, allowing players to form new strategies.
• Except for Basic Energy cards, cards included in Pokémon Trading Card Game Classic cannot be used for tournament play. However, these static decks are perfect for challenging friends and family to a Pokémon TCG battle at any time.

High-Quality Game Board:

• The foldable and portable two-player game board comes with card placement zones for Active Pokémon, Benched Pokémon, a card deck, discard pile and Prize cards.
• The game board features a compartment that holds up to three decks, as well as a toolbox complete with all gameplay accessories needed for battling.
• The game board offers a premium fabric surface that allows cards to easily slide across, non-stitched edges to avoid cards getting caught when playing, a fabric hinge eliminating gaps in the board and built-in magnet to minimize noise during gameplay.
• The black-and-white color scheme of the game board has been designed to match the toolbox and card sleeves while maintaining a visual focus on the cards and tools.

All-Inclusive Toolbox:

• The toolbox contains enough gameplay accessories for two players to battle, including stackable damage counters, three-dimensional Poison and Burn markers and metal orbs that take the place of Pokémon coins.
• Players will be able to roll metal orbs down a small chute — if the orb lands in a white-bordered hole, it’s treated as heads, and if it lands in a black-bordered hole, it’s treated as tails — removing the need for dice and coins.

Intuitive Damage Counters and Special Condition Markers:

• The toolbox includes a set of damage counters featuring yellow 10-damage counters, orange 50-damage counters and red 100-damage counters.
• In addition to the bright colors, each damage counter prominently displays the damage count on its side, allowing players to quickly calculate the total damage count.
• Designed with a conical shape, the damage counters are stackable to maximize visibility of in-play cards and allow for easy storage.
• Made from aluminum, the damage counters are moderately weighted to prevent falling over when vertically stacked.
• Three-dimensional, ring-shaped Poison and Burn markers are also included in the toolbox to allow players to easily identify these Special Conditions.

Elegant Card Sleeves and Deck Boxes:

• Featuring a Poké Ball motif, three kinds of card sleeves are included to protect the three preconstructed decks.
• Card sleeves have been purposely designed in a black-and-white color scheme to maintain visual focus on the card artwork.
• Three deck boxes featuring the Grass, Fire and Water Energy symbols match the preconstructed decks and allow for easy storage of sleeved cards when not in use.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/product-gallery/pokemon-trading-card-game-classic/