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The Pokémon TCG: Mega Latias ex Box will be available on October 10th, 2025, in the Pokémon Center and where Pokémon TCG products are sold.

Pokémon TCG: Mega Latias ex Box

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Mega Evolution takes the power of the Legendary Pokémon Latias past its limit! With awesome speed, it surges through the sky with draconic might. Now you can team up with Mega Latias ex as a playable foil promo card, plus an oversize lenticular card with amazing artwork. You also get four booster packs with even more Pokémon inside!

The Pokémon TCG: Mega Latias ex Box includes:

  • 1 foil promo card featuring Mega Latias ex
  • 1 oversize lenticular promo card featuring Mega Latias ex
  • 4 Pokémon TCG booster packs

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/product-gallery/pokemon-tcg-mega-latias-ex-box
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The closing ceremonies for the 2025 Pokémon World Championships took place on August 17th, 2025 and many new announcements were made. Pictures from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.

Press Release - 2025 Pokémon World Championships

Pokémon World Champions Crowned at the 2025 Pokémon World Championships Premier Pokémon Event of the Year Unveils PokémonXP Fan Event Alongside New Looks at Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Pokémon Champions, the Pokémon Trading Card Game and More

BELLEVUE, Wash. – Aug. 17, 2025 – After an electrifying weekend in Anaheim, Calif., the 2025 Pokémon World Champions have been crowned across the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet video games, the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG), Pokémon GO and Pokémon UNITE, while those who watched the closing ceremonies were treated to exciting announcements across the Pokémon brand.

New Fan Experience, PokémonXP, Coming to the 2026 Pokémon World Championships in the Heart of San Francisco

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On Aug. 28, 2026, the Pokémon World Championships will level up with the addition of an all-new fan experience: PokémonXP. This event will take place alongside the 2026 Pokémon World Championships competitions at the Moscone Center in the heart of San Francisco, welcoming Trainers from across the world to celebrate their fandom with a variety of unique offerings and engaging activities, with something for every fan.

In addition, for the first time on Championship Sunday of the 2026 Pokémon World Championships, competitors will battle it out on an epic stage — the Chase Center — as fans pack the arena to find out who will triumph and earn the title of Pokémon World Champions. Multi-day passes will be available for advance purchase on Sept. 17, 2025.

Z-A Battle Club Details and More Revealed for Pokémon Legends: Z-A

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Trainers will be able to jump into the Z-A Battle Club in the Pokémon Legends: Z-A game in the newly revealed Link and Ranked Battles. In the Z-A Battle Club (Link Battles), up to four players will race to defeat as many Pokémon as possible within the time limit to take the top spot. In Ranked Battles, up to four Trainers can compete online[1] from around the world to earn points. When players earn enough points, they will rise in rank. Trainers will start off at Rank Z and can be promoted all the way up to the ultimate Rank A.​

Players can earn in-game rewards when a battle ends or when their rank increases, with additional rewards granted based on their final rank when the season ends after a set time period. Since rewards vary by season, active participation is necessary to climb the ranks and earn rewards. Players will also be able to enjoy Private Battles with their friends using local communication[2] or with those farther away online.

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Pokémon Legends: Z-A will be available on Oct. 16, 2025, on the Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch systems. A Nintendo Switch 2 + Pokémon Legends: Z-A – ​Nintendo Switch 2 Edition bundle will also be available.

Pokémon Champions Takes the Stage for VGC at the 2026 Pokémon World Championships in San Francisco—Mega Evolution and Mega Dragonite Will Be Available at Launch

Next year, Pokémon Trainers from around the world will battle it out when the Pokémon Video Game Championships make the shift to Pokémon Champions at the 2026 Pokémon World Championships in San Franscisco.

When Pokémon Champions launches in 2026, Trainers will compete in Ranked Battles where Pokémon will be able to undergo Mega Evolution and become Mega-Evolved Pokémon—such as the newly discovered Mega Dragonite introduced in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.

Pokémon Champions is a free-to-start game coming to Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and mobile devices in 2026. More details on a paid digital version of Pokémon Champions on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch systems will be shared in the future.

Eternatus Joins Pokémon GO Alongside New Max Battles


This weekend, Pokémon GO players in Anaheim were treated to the surprise debut of the Poison- and Dragon-type Eternatus, along with the introduction of Max Battles featuring this Legendary Pokémon. Both will make their global debut with GO Pass: Max Finale, launching later this month during the Dark Skies event.

New Mega Evolution Cards Revealed Alongside New Mega Attack Rarity for the Pokémon TCG


The Pokémon Trading Card Game pulled back the curtain on Mega attack rare, an all-new card rarity that features attack names in katakana, reminiscent of the original Mega Evolution Pokémon-EX cards from the XY Series. Mega attack rare cards coming to the Pokémon TCG include Mega Charizard X ex, Mega Gardevoir ex, and Mega Lucario ex.

Trainers also received a first look at Mega Dragonite, as seen in the upcoming Pokémon Legends: Z-A video game, which will be coming to the Pokémon TCG as a new Pokémon ex.

Mega Evolution Pokémon Coming to Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket

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Coming in fall 2025, Mega Evolution Pokémon ex cards, including Mega Gyarados ex, Mega Blaziken ex, and Mega Altaria ex will be debuting in Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket.

Empoleon, Dhelmise and Vaporeon Join the Fray in Pokémon UNITE


Fans were given a first look at newcomers Empoleon, Dhelmise and Vaporeon, which will join the growing pool of playable Pokémon in Pokémon UNITE. Empoleon will be joining the roster on Sept. 19, 2025, with Dhelmise and Vaporeon coming soon.

2025 Pokémon World Champions

The weekend saw a fiery slate of intense matchups across the competition, and when the dust settled in Anaheim, Calif., the 2025 Pokémon World Champions were crowned.

Video Game Junior Division:
1st place: Luke Whittier [US]
2nd place: Sosuke Arinori [JP]

Video Game Senior Division:
1st place: Kevin Han [US]
2nd place: Sian Lee [KR]

Video Game Masters Division:
1st place: Giovanni Cischke [US]
2nd place: James Evans [US]

Trading Card Game Junior Division:
1st place: Yuya Okita [JP]
2nd place: Jose Cruz Galindo Resendiz [US]

Trading Card Game Senior Division:
1st place: Fuguan Liao [CN]
2nd place: Gabriel Fernandez [BR]

Trading Card Game Masters Division:
1st place: Riley McKay [CA]
2nd place: Justin Newdorf [US]

Pokémon GO:
1st place: “Beelzeboy” Bamb [IN]
2nd place: “P4T0M4N” Marín Torres [ES]

Pokémon UNITE:
1st place: PERÚ UNITE [Latin America – South]
2nd place: ZETA DIVISION [Japan]

Source: https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/Pokemon-World-Champions-Crowned-at-the-2025-Pokemon-World-Championship
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Patrons of the Pokémon Center can receive a free 2025 Pokémon World Championship celebratory Pikachu promo card from August 8th, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. PDT to September 30th, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. PDT using the codes worldscard25us in the United States, worldscard25ca in Canada and worldscard25uk in the United Kingdom.

Get This Special Worlds Celebratory Pikachu Promo Card with Any Purchases

Get one (1) 2025 Pokémon World Championship celebratory Pikachu promo card with any product shipped to a Canada/US/UK address from PokemonCenter.com. Enter code worldscard25ca(us)(uk) at checkout. While supplies last. Preorders and digital products are not eligible for gift offer. Offer starts on August 8, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. PDT and ends on September 30, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. PDT. Returns must include the free gift item to be eligible for a refund. Please note that final sale items, such as TCG items and video games, are non-returnable.

Celebrate Worlds at Home with a Pokémon Center Promo Card & Plush

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The Pokémon World Championships is an opportunity to party wherever you may be.

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The best Pokémon competitors in the world are gathering in Anaheim, California, from August 15–17 for the 2025 Pokémon World Championships. Fortunately, there are plenty of opportunities for fans elsewhere to take part in the festivities courtesy of the Pokémon Center’s Worlds at Home Celebration. Make the most of online promotions taking place the week of Worlds at the Pokémon Center, and pick up a Pokémon Trading Card Game celebratory promo card featuring Pikachu as a gift with purchase with the code “worldscard25us” at checkout.

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Check out the Pokémon Center’s Sweetheart Diner plush coming soon to the Pokémon Center both online and at the 2025 Worlds Pokémon Center store. This adorable collection of plush is grill-anteed to put a smile on your face with its apron-clad Pikachu holding an enormous heart and a large heart-shaped burger. Lettuce celebrate competition, friendship, and Pokémon at home, both at the Anaheim Convention Center and anywhere else you happen to be.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/celebrate-worlds-at-home-with-a-pokemon-center-promo-card-plush
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McDonald's Japan will being selling Pokémon Happy Sets at participating McDonald's restaurants nationwide for a limited time starting on August 8th, 2025 and ending on August 21st, 2025.

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For the three days from August 9th, 2025 to to August 11th, 2025, an extra Pokémon TCG pack was included in Pokémon Happy Sets. 6 promo cards featuring the McDonald's logo were available at random in the packs. The Pikachu card was the only card that featured new artwork for this distribution.

The distribution of the Pokémon Happy Set weekend bonus Pokémon Cards ended at all stores on August 9th, 2025, the first day of the distribution. McDonalds Japan put up an apology message on the offical Happy Set site sincerely apologizing for not meeting customer expectations. They had set a limit of five Pokémon Happy Sets per customer but that wasn't enough to stop scalpers.

The notice also asked patrons to please refrain from purchasing Happy Sets for the purpose of resale or other commercial purposes and to refrain from ordering more than they could eat.

ハッピーセット®「ポケモン」ポケモンカード配布終了のお知らせ

2025.08.09
平素よりマクドナルドをご愛顧いただき、誠にありがとうございます。
8月9日(土)から8月11日(月・祝)の3日間限定で予定しておりましたハッピーセット®「ポケモン」をお買い求めのお客様へのポケモンカードの配布は、予想を上回る売れ行きのため、多くの店舗で終了となりましたことをご案内申し上げます。
早期の配布終了により、楽しみにしてくださっていたお客様のご期待にお応えできなかったことを心よりお詫び申し上げます。
なお、店舗への在庫に関するお問い合わせはご遠慮いただきますようお願いいたします。

Week 1 - August 8th, 2025 to August 14th, 2025

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Pikachu's Tail-Wagging Dash | Hitokage's Spinner | Zenigame's Monster Ball Roller | Mega Lucario's Pop-Up Battle Disc Launcher
ピカチュウのしっぽフリフリダッシュ | ヒトカゲのくるくるスピナー | ゼニガメのモンスターボールローラー | メガルカリオのとび出すバトルディスクランチャー

Week 2 - August 15th, 2025 to August 21st, 2025

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Pikachu's Swinging Monster Ball Roller | Mega Lizardon X's Spinner | Fushigidane's Monster Ball Roller | Eievui's Shake-Shake Keychain
ピカチュウのモンスターボールゆらゆらローラー | メガリザードンXのくるくるスピナー | フシギダネのモンスターボールローラー | イーブイのシャカシャカキーホルダー

Sources: https://www.mcdonalds.co.jp/family/happyset/detail01/ and https://www.mcdonalds.co.jp/company/info/2025/0809b/

YouTube Clip - McDonald's Pokémon Happy Set


Original Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnLOdbpFLJ4

YouTube Clip - McDonald's Pokémon Happy Set Commercial


Original Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_xGYjr1W44
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The Pokémon Company International announced on July 10th, 2025 the Pokémon Trading Card Game: Mega Evolution expansion set and revealed it would be released on September 26th, 2025 at participating retailers worldwide. A press release with high quality product pictures has been added to an Imageboard thread.

YouTube Clip - Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution | Available Now


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

First Expansion of New Pokémon Trading Card Game: Mega Evolution Series Launching Soon, Featuring Return of Mighty Mega Evolution Pokémon

July 10, 2025 — The Pokémon Company International announced today that the next expansion in the best-selling Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG), Mega Evolution, will launch beginning Sept. 26, 2025, at participating retailers around the world.

Initially revealed on Pokémon Day 2025, Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution marks the first expansion in the upcoming Mega Evolution Series, which will feature the highly anticipated return of Mega Evolution Pokémon to the Pokémon TCG. These mighty Pokémon first appeared in the Pokémon TCG in the XY Series and were last seen in the Sun & Moon Series. In the Mega Evolution expansion, players will be able to discover and collect cards featuring powerful Mega Evolution Pokémon ex, including Mega Lucario ex and Mega Gardevoir ex.

Though powerful and equipped with increased HP and attack damage compared to regular Pokémon ex, Mega Evolution Pokémon ex will give up three Prize cards when Knocked Out. In addition, Mega Evolution Pokémon ex appear as Basic Pokémon, Stage 1 Pokémon or Stage 2 Pokémon and do not require an extra Evolution step (for example, Mega Lucario ex evolves from Riolu, rather than from Lucario).

Players can also look forward to discovering a new art style for ultra rare Mega Evolution Pokémon ex, which may feature a silhouette of the regular version of that Pokémon (for example, Lucario appears in silhouette on the ultra rare card featuring Mega Lucario ex). Furthermore, Mega Evolution will expand ultra rare cards beyond Pokémon and Supporter cards, with the introduction of ultra rare Item, Stadium and Pokémon Tool cards.

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Noteworthy cards from the expansion include:

  • 10 Mega Evolution Pokémon ex
  • 22 illustration rare Pokémon
  • 22 ultra rare Mega Evolution Pokémon ex and Trainer cards
  • 10 special illustration rare Mega Evolution Pokémon ex and Supporter cards

Mega Evolution will be available in booster packs, Elite Trainer Boxes and various collections at participating retailers worldwide.

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Pokémon TCG players will have the opportunity to play with Mega Evolution before launch by attending one of the many Prerelease tournaments held as part of the Play! Pokémon competitive program, taking place beginning Sept. 13 at participating independent retailers.

In addition, ahead of the release of the tabletop version, Trainers will be able to play with Mega Evolution digitally starting Sept. 25, 2025, via the Pokémon TCG Live app for iOS, Android, macOS and Windows devices. Players can collect and battle with new Mega Evolution Pokémon ex and receive in-game bonuses when logging in to the app.

Source: https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/MEDIA-ALERT-First-Expansion-of-New-Pokemon-Trading-Card-Game-Mega-Evol

Mighty Mega Evolution Pokémon Return in Pokémon Trading Card Game: Mega Evolution Expansion, Available Now

Sept. 26, 2025 — The Pokémon Company International has released the newest expansion in the best-selling Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG), Mega Evolution, available starting today at participating retailers around the world.

Marking the first expansion in the new Mega Evolution Series, the Mega Evolution expansion features the highly anticipated return of Mega Evolution Pokémon to the Pokémon TCG. Players can now discover and collect cards featuring powerful Mega Evolution Pokémon ex, including Mega Lucario ex and Mega Gardevoir ex.

When put into play, Mega Evolution Pokémon ex sport increased HP and attack damage compared to regular Pokémon ex but give up three Prize cards when Knocked Out. In addition, Mega Evolution Pokémon ex appear as Basic Pokémon, Stage 1 Pokémon or Stage 2 Pokémon and do not require an extra Evolution step.

Mega Evolution also features a new art style for ultra rare Mega Evolution Pokémon ex, which may showcase a silhouette of the regular version of that Pokémon. Furthermore, Mega Evolution marks the introduction of ultra rare Item, Stadium and Pokémon Tool cards to the Pokémon TCG.

Mega Evolution is now available in booster packs, Elite Trainer Boxes and various collections at participating retailers worldwide.

In celebration of Mega Evolution, players will have the opportunity to receive a gift with any Pokémon TCG purchase of $15 or more. Trainers can receive a promo card featuring Yveltal from GameStop or a promo card featuring Xerneas from Best Buy. The promo cards will be available starting today, while supplies last.[1]

In addition, Mega Evolution is now digitally playable via the Pokémon TCG Live app for iOS, Android, macOS and Windows devices. Players can collect and battle with new Mega Evolution Pokémon ex, and upon log-in, the Mega Evolution Battle Pass will reward players with a new deck featuring Mega Lucario ex. An additional deck featuring Mega Gardevoir ex can be unlocked with further play.[2]

[1] Check with participating retailers for offer details.
[2] Players can unlock the Mega Evolution Battle Pass through Nov. 13, 2025, at 10 a.m. PDT.

Source: https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/Mighty-Mega-Evolution-Pokemon-Return-in-Pokemon-Trading-Card-Game-Mega

Get Xerneas and Yveltal Promo Cards at Participating Retailers

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Visit these locations during the release of Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution to receive a gift with purchase.

Celebrate the launch of the latest Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion, Mega Evolution, with a pair of promo cards featuring the Legendary Pokémon Xerneas and Yveltal. Starting September 26, 2025—the day of the expansion’s release—spend $15 or more on Pokémon TCG products at the following retailers, and you’ll receive one of these promo cards as a gift with purchase.

You’ll find the Xerneas promo card at:

  • Best Buy (US)
  • JB Hi-Fi (Australia and New Zealand)

The Yveltal promo card can be found at:

  • GameStop (US)
  • EB Games (Canada, Australia, and New Zealand)

The Xerneas promo cards will feature the Mega Evolution logo, and the Yveltal promo cards will be emblazoned with the retailer’s logo, making them unique additions to your Pokémon TCG collection.

These offers are valid both in-store and online, but they’re only good while supplies last, so don’t wait!

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/get-xerneas-and-yveltal-promo-cards-at-participating-retailers
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Pokémon League events throughout June 2025 will be distributing promotional cards for the Pokémon Trading Card Game and promotional items for Pokémon GO and for Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet.

Play! Pokémon Mid-Year Celebration Features Promo Cards and Items

Battle with friends and fellow Pokémon fans at Pokémon League events during the month of June.

We’ve made it halfway through the year and Play! Pokémon is ready to party with a Mid-Year Celebration event taking place during the month of June. Join Pokémon League events throughout the month to pick up promotional cards for the Pokémon Trading Card Game and promotional items for Pokémon GO and for Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet.

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Promotional cards and items will vary by location but may include Glass Trumpet from Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Stellar Crown, Drakloak from Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Twilight Masquerade, Colress’s Tenacity from Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Shrouded Fable, and Professor’s Research from Pokémon TCG: Sword & Shield. The promo card for Pokémon GO includes a code for Special Research. And for fans of Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet, make sure to pick up adorable tech stickers featuring Pokémon originally discovered in the Paldea region.

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Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/play-pokemon-mid-year-celebration-features-promo-cards-and-items
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The Pokémon Company International announced on May 6th, 2025 the Pokémon Trading Card Game Scarlet & Violet Black Bolt and White Flare split expansion sets and revealed they would be released on July 18th, 2025 at participating retailers worldwide. The set is based off of the Pokémon Card Game Scarlet & Violet Black Bolt / White Flare Expansion Pack which was announced only a few days earlier in Japan on May 3rd, 2025.

Pokémon Reveals New Split Expansion Launching Soon for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, Scarlet & Violet—Black Bolt and Scarlet & Violet—White Flare

May 6, 2025 — The Pokémon Company International announced today that a new split expansion for the bestselling Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG), Scarlet & Violet—Black Bolt and Scarlet & Violet—White Flare, will be available beginning July 18, 2025, at participating retailers worldwide.

Split between the Scarlet & Violet—Black Bolt and Scarlet & Violet—White Flare expansions, players can look forward to collecting cards featuring the 156 Pokémon originally discovered in the Unova region. In addition, each Unova Pokémon will appear as an illustration rare or special illustration rare style card found in either Scarlet & Violet—Black Bolt or Scarlet & Violet—White Flare associated products.

Scarlet & Violet—Black Bolt will feature the Legendary Pokémon Zekrom, while Scarlet & Violet—White Flare will feature the Legendary Pokémon Reshiram. Each expansion will include three different parallel foil sets, two of which will feature either a rainbow Poké Ball or Master Ball pattern shimmering across the card. Furthermore, players can look forward to collecting new cards with features last seen in the Black & White Series, including cards that will feature a nostalgic foil pattern and Basic Energy cards featuring the original Black & White Series designs.

Scarlet & Violet—Black Bolt and Scarlet & Violet—White Flare each include different variations of the following noteworthy cards:

  • Six Pokémon ex
  • Eight ultra rare Pokémon and Supporter cards
  • One illustration rare or special illustration rare card for each Unova Pokémon
  • One special illustration rare Supporter card

In addition, Scarlet & Violet—Black Bolt and Scarlet & Violet—White Flare will introduce the highly styled Black White rare cards, which will feature card illustrations in a monochromatic black or white design.

Cards from Scarlet & Violet—Black Bolt and Scarlet & Violet—White Flare will be available in the following products:

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Scarlet & Violet—Black Bolt or Scarlet & Violet—White Flare Elite Trainer Box (available July 18, 2025): Includes nine Scarlet & Violet—Black Bolt or Scarlet & Violet—White Flare booster packs, respectively; one illustration rare style promo card featuring Thundurus or Tornadus, respectively; and various gameplay accessories.

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Scarlet & Violet—Black Bolt or Scarlet & Violet—White Flare Binder Collection (available July 18, 2025): Includes five Scarlet & Violet—Black Bolt or Scarlet & Violet—White Flare booster packs, respectively; and one nine-pocket album featuring Zekrom or Reshiram, respectively, to organize and store Pokémon TCG cards.

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Unova Poster Collection (available July 18, 2025): Includes two Scarlet & Violet—Black Bolt booster packs; two Scarlet & Violet—White Flare booster packs; three promo cards featuring Snivy, Tepig and Oshawott; and one full-size, two-sided poster.

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Unova Mini Tin (available July 18, 2025): Includes one Scarlet & Violet—Black Bolt booster pack; one Scarlet & Violet—White Flare booster pack; one art card and one sticker card matching the tin’s art.

Scarlet & Violet—Black Bolt or Scarlet & Violet—White Flare Tech Sticker Collection (available Aug. 1, 2025): Includes three Scarlet & Violet—Black Bolt or Scarlet & Violet—White Flare booster packs, respectively; one illustration rare style promo card featuring Reuniclus or Gothitelle, respectively; and one sticker sheet for personalizing laptops, tablets and other tech devices.

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Unova Victini Illustration Collection (available Aug. 1, 2025): Includes two Scarlet & Violet—Black Bolt booster packs; two Scarlet & Violet—White Flare booster packs; one illustration rare style promo card featuring Victini; one premium parallel Poké Ball card featuring Victini; and one oversize illustration rare style foil promo card featuring Victini.

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Scarlet & Violet—Black Bolt or Scarlet & Violet—White Flare Booster Bundle (available Aug. 22, 2025): Includes six Scarlet & Violet—Black Bolt or Scarlet & Violet—White Flare booster packs, respectively.

Ahead of the release of the tabletop version, players will be able to play with Scarlet & Violet—Black Bolt and Scarlet & Violet—White Flare digitally via the Pokémon TCG Live app for iOS, Android, macOS and Windows devices on July 17, 2025. Players can collect and battle with new cards featuring Pokémon from the Unova region and receive in-game bonuses when logging in to the app.

Source: https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/Pokemon-Reveals-New-Split-Expansion-Launching-Soon-for-the-Pokemon-Tra

Scarlet & Violet Black Bolt Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box

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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!

The Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Black Bolt Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box includes:

  • 11 Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Black Bolt booster packs. Each booster pack contains 10 cards and 1 Basic Energy. Cards vary by pack.
  • 1 full-art foil promo card featuring Thundurus with a Pokémon Center logo
  • 1 full-art foil promo card featuring Thundurus
  • 65 card sleeves
  • 45 Pokémon TCG Energy cards
  • A player’s guide to the Scarlet & Violet—Black Bolt expansion
  • 6 damage-counter dice
  • 1 competition-legal coin-flip die
  • 2 plastic condition markers
  • A box to hold everything, with 4 dividers to keep it organized
  • A code card for Pokémon Trading Card Game Live
  • SKU: 10-10037-118

Scarlet & Violet White Flare Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box

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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!

The Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—White Flare Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box includes:

  • 11 Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—White Flare booster packs. Each booster pack contains 10 cards and 1 Basic Energy. Cards vary by pack.
  • 1 full-art foil promo card featuring Tornadus with a Pokémon Center logo
  • 1 full-art foil promo card featuring Tornadus
  • 65 card sleeves
  • 45 Pokémon TCG Energy cards
  • A player’s guide to the Scarlet & Violet—White Flare expansion
  • 6 damage-counter dice
  • 1 competition-legal coin-flip die
  • 2 plastic condition markers
  • A box to hold everything, with 4 dividers to keep it organized
  • A code card for Pokémon Trading Card Game Live
  • SKU: 10-10037-117
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The official Japanese Pokémon Trading Card website announced the Scarlet & Violet Black Bolt / White Flare (ブラックボルト / ホワイトフレア) Expansion Pack on May 3rd, 2025. It will be released in Japan on June 6th, 2025.

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The set features all 156 Pokémon from the Isshu Region, the setting for the games Pokémon Black and White and Pokémon Black 2 and White 2. Zekrom ex and Reshiram ex are also both available with a new BWR (ビーダブリューレア) rarity!

Victini BWR Battle (ビクティニBWR争奪戦)

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The Victini BWR Battle competition where players can battle in a Black Bolt and White Flare Deck Building Tournament in Japan and get their hands on a BWR Victini card will take place from June 14th, 2025 to July 18th, 2025 and then again from July 19th, 2025 to August 31st, 2025.

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The only Pokémon cards from the Black Bolt and White Flare Expansion Pack can be used, so beginners and advanced players can battle and enjoy it together! It's sure to be a bit different from the usual tournaments! There is a 500 yen participation fee to play in the tournament.

1 Victini promo card will be given out to each 8-person tournament block winner and 1 Victini promo card will be given to the Rock-Paper-Scissors tournament winner. 2000 people will also be able to get this card via a Victini BWR Promo lottery.

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A participation prize Victini BWR Battle Promo Card Pack containing 1 Trainer card will be given out to all players. There are 8 different Trainer cards to collect including a full art card of Cheren. 4 Basic Energy cards with the Victini BWR Battle event logo will also be randomly distributed.

Zekrom ex and Reshiram ex BWR!

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Zekrom ex has a black base color design, while Reshiram ex has a white base color design, making them eye-catching designs. Zekrom ex is included in the Black Bolt Expansion Pack and Reshiram ex is included in the White Flare Expansion Pack!

Scarlet & Violet Black Bolt / White Flare Expansion Packs

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Scarlet & Violet Expansion Pack White Flare (ポケモンカードゲーム スカーレット&バイオレット 拡張パック ホワイトフレア)
Scarlet & Violet Expansion Pack Black Bolt (ポケモンカードゲーム スカーレット&バイオレット 拡張パック ブラックボルト)

1 Booster Pack costs 290 yen and incldues 7 cards.

Scarlet & Violet Black Bolt / White Flare Deluxe Expansion Packs

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Scarlet & Violet Deluxe Expansion Pack Black Bolt (ポケモンカードゲーム スカーレット&バイオレット 拡張パックデラックス「ブラックボルト」)
Scarlet & Violet Deluxe Expansion Pack White Flare (ポケモンカードゲーム スカーレット&バイオレット 拡張パックデラックス「ホワイトフレア」)

1 Booster Pack costs 1,450 yen and incldues 35 cards with 1 AR rarity card guaranteed per pack.

Black Bolt / White Flare Card File Set

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Pokémon Card Game Scarlet & Violet Black Bolt / White Flare Card File Set
(ポケモンカードゲーム スカーレット&バイオレット ブラックボルト・ホワイトフレア カードファイルセット)

Contains:
1x Victini Promo card
1x 3-pocket Card File (Can hold 156 cards)
3x each Black Bolt and White Flare booster packs

Unova Starters Full Art Cards

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Sources: https://youtu.be/ttoYO4U86V0?t=25936, https://www.pokemon-card.com/info/004994.html and https://www.pokemon-card.com/ex/sv11/gentei/
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The Pokémon TCG: Masks of Ogerpon Premium Collection was available on June 13th, 2025 where Pokémon TCG products are sold for a MSRP of $49.99 USD.

Pokémon TCG: Masks of Ogerpon Premium Collection

Ogerpon ex Fights with Powers of Fire & Water! With a change of its mask, the Legendary Pokémon Ogerpon can switch types as it pleases! Bring the wrathful fires of Hearthflame Mask Ogerpon ex and the torrential waters of Wellspring Mask Ogerpon ex to your own collection with a pair of ready-to-play foil cards, along with an oversize version of Hearthflame Mask Ogerpon ex for display. You also get 10 booster packs with even more Pokémon inside.

The Pokémon TCG: Masks of Ogerpon Premium Collection includes:

  • 1 foil card featuring Hearthflame Mask Ogerpon ex
  • 1 foil card featuring Wellspring Mask Ogerpon ex
  • 1 oversize foil card featuring Hearthflame Mask Ogerpon ex
  • 10 Pokémon TCG booster packs
  • A code for Pokémon TCG Live
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The Pokémon Trading Card Game: Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex Box will be available starting on June 13th, 2025 where Pokémon TCG products are sold for an MSRP of $21.99 USD.

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Description:

Giovanni & Mewtwo Join Forces to Fight! In pursuit of ultimate power and world domination, Giovanni and Team Rocket are unleashing one terrifyingly strong Pokémon in battle! When Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex has backup from other Team Rocket's Pokémon, its Erasure Ball attack can do up to 280 damage in one massive blow. In this box, you'll find this powerful Pokémon ex as a foil promo card, along with Team Rocket's Meowth and Team Rocket's Giovanni, plus a photo sticker and handful of booster packs.

The Pokémon TCG: Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex Box includes:

  • 1 foil promo card featuring Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex
  • 2 foil cards featuring Team Rocket's Meowth and Team Rocket's Giovanni
  • 1 oversize foil card featuring Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex
  • 1 photo sticker
  • 4 Pokémon TCG booster packs
  • A code card for Pokémon TCG Live