The Pokémon Company officially revealed the Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet set on December 9th, 2022. The price of a booster pack will increase from $3.99 to $4.49 USD with this set but will now feature three guaranteed foil cards per booster with a rarity of “Rare” or higher. The Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet expansion will be launching worldwide beginning on March 31, 2023.

Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet Brings Changes to the Pokémon Trading Card Game

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

Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet launched last month and ushered in a new generation of Pokémon as Trainers embarked on their Treasure Hunt through the Paldea region. The Pokémon Trading Card Game is following suit and taking its own next step in the upcoming Scarlet & Violet Series with adjustments to card aesthetic, pack contents, and more.

Changes in the Scarlet & Violet Series

Moving forward, the classic yellow borders framing Pokémon TCG cards will transition to the same silver border used in Japan. This change both frames Pokémon TCG artwork in its originally intended border and further unifies the game on a global level. The subcategory of Trainer cards (Supporter, Stadium, etc.) currently located on the top right of Trainer cards will be moved to the top left of the card—to be more visible in players’ hands.

Energy cards are also changing with the Scarlet & Violet series. The name of the Energy will now be featured on the top of the card alongside a new subtype tag for Energy. The Energy symbol currently featured on Energy cards will now 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. Lastly, expansion symbols will now be replaced by expansion codes on the bottom left of each card.


Due to global inflation impacting the cost of materials and production, Pokémon Trading Card Game products will see varying MSRP increases in select markets with the launch of the Scarlet & Violet series. For example, the price of a booster pack will increase from $3.99 to $4.49 USD. In an effort to continue providing a positive Pokémon TCG experience and value, each pack of Pokémon cards will now feature three guaranteed foil cards per booster—all cards with a rarity of “Rare” or higher will now be foil. In addition, certain products will come with additional items. For example, the Elite Trainer Box will include an additional booster pack and full-art promo card.

An Update on Competitive Play

Competitive play will continue to be an important part of the Pokémon TCG during the Scarlet & Violet series—stay tuned for an upcoming update on Standard rotation!

Press Release - First Expansion of the Pokémon Trading Game: Scarlet & Violet Series Coming Soon Alongside Card Design Updates

Dec. 9, 2022 — Today, The Pokémon Company International announced the next expansion for the bestselling Pokémon Trading Card Game, Scarlet & Violet, inspired by the recently released Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet video games. The Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet expansion will be launching worldwide beginning on March 31, 2023.

As the first expansion in the Scarlet & Violet Series, initially unveiled during the 2022 Pokémon World Championships, Scarlet & Violet will see the return of the Pokémon ex gameplay mechanic, which will appear in each stage of Evolution and have high HP, as well as powerful attacks and Abilities. However, when a Pokémon ex is Knocked Out, it gives up two Prize cards instead of one.


The Pokémon Company International also introduced several card design improvements that will be implemented starting with the Scarlet & Violet expansion. Yellow borders on Pokémon TCG cards will become gray to match the cards released in Japan, providing a more seamless Pokémon TCG experience around the world while allowing the card artwork to shine even further. In addition, subcategories for Trainer cards — such as Supporter, Item and Stadium — will appear in the top left corner to be more visible in players’ hands, Basic Energy cards will display another Energy symbol on the bottom right corner to make it easier to track during gameplay, and expansion symbols will be replaced by expansion codes and language codes across all cards.

More Scarlet & Violet details, including key expansion features and product lineups, will be revealed in the future.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/pokemon-tcg-scarlet-violet-brings-changes-to-the-pokemon-trading-card-game

The Pokémon TCG Live Limited Beta has now transitioned to a Global Beta and is now available to players across the world. Join Trainers around the world in helping put the beta to the test via PC, Mac, iOS & Android.

Challenge Players Across the World with the Launch of Pokémon TCG Live’s Global Beta

Collect, strategize, and battle with a fun new way to experience the Pokémon TCG. Pokémon TCG Live—the latest way to take on the thrills of the Pokémon TCG—is going global, with the beta version now available to players across the world in the following languages:

• English
• Brazilian Portuguese
• French
• German
• Italian
• Spanish

Get ready to challenge other players to battles with powerful decks of your own creation. And build your card collection by scanning code cards, exchanging Crystals earned in-game for booster packs, and participating in daily quests. Following the launch of the global beta, you’ll be able to match up against players across the world, so you’ll always find a player ready to take you on!

Pokémon TCG Live is free to play and available via iOS, Android devices, PC, and macOS (in English, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Italian, or Spanish). Please note that this update may take several days to go live globally in all app stores.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/challenge-players-across-the-world-with-the-launch-of-pokemon-tcg-live-s-global-beta

All-Stars from Galar, Hisui & Beyond! The Legendary heroes Zacian and Zamazenta shine with new VSTAR Powers, and an all-star assembly of Pokémon and Trainers arrive to celebrate the era of Pokémon V! The Pokémon TCG: Crown Zenith Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box Plus will be available in mid-January 2023 from the Pokémon Center for $64.99 USD.

All-Stars from Galar, Hisui & Beyond!

The Legendary heroes Zacian and Zamazenta shine with new VSTAR Powers, and an all-star assembly of Pokémon and Trainers arrive to celebrate the era of Pokémon V! Discover dazzling special illustrations in the Galarian Gallery, and wield the strength of rare and powerful Pokémon, including Charizard as both a Pokémon VSTAR and Radiant Pokémon. Many more Pokémon have their own tales to tell in battle as the Sword & Shield Series reaches its towering peak in the Pokémon TCG: Crown Zenith expansion!

This Pokémon TCG: Crown Zenith Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box Plus can be found only at Pokémon Center and comes with exclusive accessories—a deck box, metal dice, metal coin, and metal condition markers—plus 12 booster packs (two more than in the standard Crown Zenith Elite Trainer Box).

• 12 Pokémon TCG: Crown Zenith booster packs
• Each booster pack contains 10 cards and 1 basic Energy or 1 VSTAR marker. Cards vary by pack.
• 1 etched foil promo card featuring Lucario VSTAR
• 65 card sleeves featuring Lucario
• 1 deck box featuring Lucario, with a separate space for storing accessories
• 45 Pokémon TCG Energy cards
• A player’s guide to the Crown Zenith expansion
• 6 metal damage-counter dice
• 1 metal coin featuring Lucario
• 2 metal condition markers
• 1 acrylic VSTAR marker
• A collector’s box to hold everything, with 4 dividers to keep it organized
• A code card for Pokémon Trading Card Game Live
• Item Dimensions: 7.4 x 3.4 x 6.5 IN
• Country Of Origin: Printed in the USA. Card Sleeves, Dice, and Condition Markers made in China.
• Materials: Paper / metal / acrylic / polyresin / polypropylene
• Recommended Age: 6+ Years
• Item Weight: 1.7 LB
• SKU: 290-85187

Source: https://www.pokemoncenter.com/product/290-85187/pokemon-tcg-crown-zenith-pokemon-center-elite-trainer-box-plus

The Pokémon Company and GameStop have announced a Dragonite promo card distribution. Those tht spend $15 or more on Pokémon TCG products at GameStop can receive this card.

Get a Dragonite Promo Card at GameStop

Receive this card as a gift with purchase to celebrate the release of the new Pokémon TCG: Sword & Shield—Silver Tempest expansion.

The recently released Pokémon Trading Card Game: Sword & Shield—Silver Tempest expansion features a selection of new Dragon-type Pokémon cards, but you can get your hands on one as a gift with purchase at GameStop. This special promo features Dragonite along with the Sword & Shield—Silver Tempest logo. To receive it, visit your local store or shop online and spend at least $15 on Pokémon TCG products. This promo card will make a fine addition to your collection.

Just remember that this offer is only good while supplies last, so don’t wait! One card available per purchase.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/get-a-dragonite-promo-card-at-gamestop

Play! Pokémon has announced that exclusive promos Prize Packs will be distributed at local Pokémon Leagues. Prize Pack Series One will be available till early 2023.

Support Your Local Game Store and Receive Play! Pokémon Prize Packs

New Play! Pokémon Prize Packs featuring exclusive promos are coming to local Pokémon Leagues.

In-store events are making their return, and we’re excited to introduce Prize Packs to Play! Pokémon retail locations worldwide. Qualified Play! Pokémon retailers have begun receiving promotional Prize Packs to support in-store Play! Pokémon events such as Leagues, League Challenges, League Cups, and more while supplies last. These brand-new Prize Packs will replace the Play! Pokémon promos that were previously distributed by local game stores at Play! Pokémon events, giving Trainers much more to enjoy than ever before.

Each Prize Pack contains six cards taken from a pool of about 200—all of which are legal in the Standard format, including everything from popular Pokémon to exclusive foil upgrades of tournament mainstays, all featuring the special Play! Pokémon logo. Here’s just some of what you can expect to find in Series One:

• Fan-favorite Pokémon like Charizard VMAX, Rayquaza VMAX, and Pikachu VMAX
• Exclusive foil versions of tournament-defining cards like Scoop Up Net and Path to the Peak
• Exclusive non-foil versions of powerhouse Pokémon like Oranguru and Snorlax
• Both foil and non-foil basic Energy cards

Prize Pack Series One will have a limited duration to catch up with our recent break from in-store events, with a new series dropping every six months starting in February. You can expect Series Two in February 2023, Series Three in August 2023, Series Four in February 2024, and so on.

For competitive and casual Trainers alike, the Prize Packs offer an exclusive way to build your collection while having fun at Play! Pokémon events at your local game store. How Prize Packs are distributed will vary from location to location, depending on what works best for your store. The more active your events are, the more Prize Packs will be available, so spread the word and bring a friend to support your local community!

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/support-your-local-game-store-and-receive-play-pokemon-prize-packs

The Pokémon Company International announced a new special expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG), Crown Zenith, releasing worldwide beginning January 20th, 2023. The set has been added to our TCG database and will be updated as details are announced

The Legendary heroes Zacian and Zamazenta shine with new VSTAR Powers, and an all-star assembly of Pokémon and Trainers arrive to celebrate the era of Pokémon V! Discover dazzling special illustrations in the Galarian Gallery, and wield the strength of rare and powerful Pokémon, including Charizard as both a Pokémon VSTAR and Radiant Pokémon. Many more Pokémon have their own tales to tell in battle as the Sword & Shield Series reaches its towering peak in the Pokémon TCG: Crown Zenith expansion!

New Pokémon Trading Card Game: Crown Zenith Expansion Introduces Special Illustrations Including Galarian Gallery Subset

The Pokémon TCG: Crown Zenith expansion will introduce a multitude of new art styles and unique illustrations, with an emphasis on alternate art cards, including the first-ever special art Pokémon VSTAR.

Crown Zenith will also introduce a Galarian Gallery subset of 70 cards highlighting regular Pokémon, Pokémon V, Pokémon VMAX, Pokémon VSTAR and Supporter cards with special illustrations that showcase the uniqueness of each featured Pokémon and character. Fans can look forward to discovering Mewtwo VSTAR, Darkrai VSTAR and Hisuian Zoroark VSTAR in the Galarian Gallery.

In addition, with a new linked illustration feature, Trainers will also have the chance to collect and connect nine different Galarian Gallery cards to reveal a larger image.

Noteworthy cards from the expansion include:

• 17 Pokémon V
• Five Pokémon VMAX
• Eight Pokémon VSTAR including Zacian VSTAR and Zamazenta VSTAR
• Three Radiant Pokémon featuring Shiny Charizard, Shiny Charjabug and Shiny Eternatus

Cards from Crown Zenith will be available in the following products:


Crown Zenith Elite Trainer Box (available January 20, 2023): Includes 10 Crown Zenith booster packs, one special art card featuring Lucario VSTAR and various gameplay accessories


Crown Zenith Collection—Regieleki V or Regidrago V (available January 20, 2023): Includes four Crown Zenith booster packs, one promo card and oversize card featuring Regieleki V or Regidrago V and one non-V foil promo card


Crown Zenith Mini Tins (available February 17, 2023): Includes two Crown Zenith booster packs and one sticker sheet

Crown Zenith Special Collection—Pikachu VMAX (available February 17, 2023): Includes five Crown Zenith booster packs, one etched promo card and one oversize promo card featuring Pikachu VMAX and one foil promo card featuring Pikachu V

Crown Zenith Tins (available March 17, 2023): Includes five Crown Zenith booster packs and one full art promo card featuring Galarian Articuno, Galarian Zapdos or Galarian Moltres


Crown Zenith Pin Collection—Rillaboom, Cinderace or Inteleon (available April 14, 2023): Includes three Crown Zenith booster packs; one promo card featuring Rillaboom, Cinderace or Inteleon; and one corresponding pin


Crown Zenith Premium Playmat Collection—Morpeko V-UNION (available April 14, 2023): Includes five Crown Zenith booster packs, four Morpeko V-UNION cards, one Professor Burnet card, one playmat and one oversize card


Crown Zenith Premium Figure Collection—Shiny Zacian or Shiny Zamazenta (available May 5, 2023): Includes 11 Crown Zenith booster packs; one etched promo card featuring either Shiny Zacian V or Shiny Zamazenta V; one corresponding Shiny figure and a Shiny pin; and one set of card sleeves

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/crown-zenith/explore-and-watch/

The Pokémon TCG: Sword & Shield - Silver Tempest Build & Battle Box is available to purchase as of October 28th, 2022, ahead of the November 11th, 2022 launch of the Pokémon TCG: Sword & Shield Silver Tempest set.

Get the Pokémon TCG: Sword & Shield—Silver Tempest Build & Battle Box

Enjoy quick games and powerful Prerelease promos with the Sword & Shield—Silver Tempest Build & Battle Box.

The latest Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion, Sword & Shield—Silver Tempest, arrives on November 11, 2022, but you can visit your local game store to start playing with it early! Starting October 28, 2022, select retailers will begin selling the Sword & Shield—Silver Tempest 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, not only for introducing new players to the exciting world of the Pokémon TCG with quick, fun games. It also gives seasoned players a window into all that Sword & Shield—Silver Tempest has to offer. With a limited card pool and the variance of cards that can be acquired in a Prerelease Kit, Prerelease events are also a great opportunity to flex your creative deck-building skills.

Each Build & Battle Box includes four Sword & Shield—Silver Tempest booster packs and a 40-card ready-to-play deck featuring key cards from current and prior sets, 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 powerfully bright Sunflora, red-hot Rapidash, elegant Kirlia, or ancient Archeops to your Prerelease deck and collection. Whichever promo you end up with will certainly shape your Prerelease strategy!

Sunflora (SWSH269)

This smiling Sun Pokémon is ready to devastate your opponents with its powerful Bright Beam attack. When using this attack for 2 Colorless Energy, you may discard up to 3 Energy cards from your hand. This attack does 70 more damage for each card you discarded in this way. Thanks to its Energy cost and attack conditions, Sunflora can be slotted into any Prerelease deck—no matter the type. Discarding all of your Energy can be a bit of a gambit since you’ll need them to power up your other attackers, but if you time its attack well, Sunflora will have no problem shining in your battles.

Rapidash (SWSH270)

Turn up the heat in your Prerelease battles with the Fire Horse Pokémon! Rapidash can do a solid 60 damage for 2 Energy with its Fire Mane attack, but its Heat Boost Ability is the real hallmark of this Pokémon. Once during your turn, you may discard a Fire Energy card from your hand in order to use this Ability. During this turn, your Fire-type Pokémon’s attacks do 30 more damage to your opponent’s Active Pokémon. You can use Heat Boost to do more damage with Rapidash’s Fire Mane attack or bring the heat with another Fire-type Pokémon card in your deck. In the Sword & Shield—Silver Tempest Prerelease format, Ninetales is a fantastic partner as it can do up to 150 damage with Rapidash’s Heat Boost, raising the damage of its Scorching Breath attack. Like Sunflora, you’ll want to be careful about discarding too many Energy cards over the course of a game, especially with Prerelease decks only having 40 cards.

Kirlia (SWSH271)

If consistency is key in the Pokémon TCG (and it is), Kirlia is certain to aid any player on their way to victory. Kirlia isn’t exactly a hard hitter, though, with its Slap attack only doing 30 damage. However, its Refinement Ability churns through the deck with ease in the Sword & Shield—Silver Tempest Prerelease format. By discarding a card from your hand each turn, you’ll be able to draw 2 cards and increase the odds of finding key pieces to a winning strategy. It can be difficult to find the cards you need with a low Supporter and Item count—which is common in Prerelease formats—but Kirlia might be all you need to refine your win condition. You may even be able to evolve it into Gardevoir, which has the same Refinement Ability and does 120 damage for 2 Energy with its Magical Shot attack, making the Evolution line a strong choice for both consistency and damage output.

Archeops (SWSH272)

The First Bird Pokémon, Archeops, is one of the strongest cards in Sword & Shield—Silver Tempest and is able to swing Prerelease battles in your favor. Its Primal Turbo Ability allows you to search your deck for up to 2 Special Energy cards and attach them to 1 of your Pokémon. In the Sword & Shield—Silver Tempest Prerelease format, you’ll be able to accelerate Regenerative Energy and V Guard Energy to Pokémon with Colorless attack costs like Sunflora. Archeops’s own Speed Wing attack does a strong 120 damage for 3 Colorless Energy, and while it would usually be difficult to power up, attaching Energy from your hand and using Primal Turbo fulfills the Energy cost in a single turn.

There are variations between Build & Battle Boxes, so you can add your own creative twist when building your deck. Whether you’re heading to a local game store or just playing with a friend, have some quick and fun battles using cards from the new Sword & Shield—Silver Tempest expansion!

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/strategy/get-the-pokemon-tcg-sword-shield-silver-tempest-build-battle-box/

Three winning entries from the Pokémon Trading Card Game Illustration Contest 2022, held from October 2021 to January 2022, have been made into Pokémon cards. The cards are based off of the winners of the overall best artwork, the best artwork in Japan, and the best artwork in the United States. Details of the cards have been added to our TCG Dex.

To commemorate this, a campaign will begin on December 16th, 2022 for people to obtain a set of three promo cards featuring: Windie (338/S-P), Gekkouga (339/S-P) and Fushigidane (337/S-P). Those that purchase 2,000 yen (including tax) on eligible items at the Pokémon Centers, Pokémon Stores or Pokémon Center Online in Japan can receive this promo card set. Please note that the campaign will end as soon as all the cards have been distributed.


Source: https://www.pokemon-card.com/info/003667.html

On Friday, October 28th, 2022 at 19:00 JST, the latest information on the Pokémon Card Game was announced on the Official Pokémon Card Game YouTube Channel!

Hosts:

The hosts for this broadcast are:

Raichu Umekawa (ライチュ梅川) - Twitter: @raichumkw
Nanapuru (ななっぷる) - Twitter: @odagirinana
Kucheat Takeuchi (クチート竹内) - Twitter: @Kucheat_take
Yopi Foot (よぴふっと) - Twitter：@yopi_foot

Source: https://www.pokemon-card.com/info/003665.html

YouTube Clip - New Rarities! High Class Pack VSTAR Universe

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhEQ2Pooeg0

High Class Pack VSTAR Universe

The final Pokémon Sword & Shield set in Japan was announced and it is called: VSTAR Universe (VSTARユニバース). It will be released on December 2nd, 2022. The set features reprints of cards from the Sword & Shield era with new artwork and two new card rarities: Art Rare (AR) and Secret Art Rare (SAR).

Details:

Pokémon Card Game Sword & Shield High Class Pack VSTAR Universe
ポケモンカードゲーム ソード&シールドハイクラスパック VSTARユニバース
Number of Cards: 172+
Release Date: December 2nd, 2022
Booster Box Price: 5500 yen (tax included)
Booster Box includes: 10 booster packs with 10 cards per pack

Source: https://www.pokemon-card.com/ex/s12a/

The Pokémon TCG: Sword & Shield Silver Tempest Build & Battle Stadium will be available on November 25, 2022, at the Pokémon Center and where Pokémon TCG products are sold.

Pokémon TCG: Sword & Shield Silver Tempest Build & Battle Stadium

Enter the Pokémon Stadium and get ready for battle as you can build two Pokémon Trading Card Game decks with a friend—and then play right away! This Pokémon TCG: Sword & Shield—Silver Tempest Build & Battle Stadium contains a massive set of cards, including two Build & Battle Boxes. Each Build & Battle Box contains four booster packs and a 40-card deck with an exclusive foil card inside. You can play these decks right out of the box or enhance them with cards from the booster packs. Get ready to face your opponents in the Build & Battle Stadium!

The Pokémon TCG: Sword & Shield—Silver Tempest Build & Battle Stadium includes everything two players need to battle. Inside this box, you'll find:

• 2 individual Build & Battle Boxes, each containing a ready-to-play 40-card deck and 4 booster packs
• Each deck includes 1 of 4 foil promo cards
• 4 additional Sword & Shield—Silver Tempest booster packs, so you get 12 in all
• 121 basic Energy cards
• 6 damage-counter dice
• 1 competition-legal coin-flip die
• 2 acrylic condition markers
• A collector's box to hold everything

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/product-gallery/sword-shield-silver-tempest-build-battle-stadium/