The official Japanese Pokémon Card Game website has announced a new type of V card called V-UNION which takes 4 different V-UNION cards to create a powerful Pokémon card.

V-UNION

A Pokémon V-UNION is a powerful Pokémon V, played in sets of four! It is neither a Basic Pokémon nor an Evolved Pokémon and you cannot play it from your hand, but you can combine four different Pokémon V-UNION cards with the same name from your discard and play them as one Pokémon on the Bench!


A Pokémon V-UNION with the same name can only be played once during a match, but a Pokémon V-UNION with a different name can be played even if another Pokémon V-UNION is already on the field.

Pokémon V-UNIONs have high HP and four powerful Moves, and when they get knocked out, the opponent gets three prize cards.

Special Card Set Mewtwo V-UNION, Special Card Set Greninja V-UNION, and Special Card Set Zacian V-UNION each contain one promo card set, one card for each of the four types of V-UNION.

Mewtwo V-UNION

Mewtwo V-UNION has the Photon Barrier ability, which makes it immune to all effects of attacks used by your opponent's Pokémon. With Final Psyburn, a move that deals 300 damage, and Psyplosion, a move that allows you to put 16 damage counters on your opponent's Pokémon any way you want, you can effectively knock out your opponent's Pokémon. It can also accelerate its Energy collection with the Union Gain move and recover 200 HP with the Super Recovery move.


The Special Card Set Mewtwo V-UNION includes four different Mewtwo V-UNION cards, which are all required to put Mewtwo V-UNION (Pokémon) on the Bench.

Greninja V-UNION

Greninja V-UNION has a move called Waterspout Shuriken that deals 100 damage to all of your opponent's Bench Pokémon, and a move called Waterfall Bind that deals 180 damage and makes your opponent unable to escape, allowing you to fight while interfering with your opponent's strategy! Union Gain, is a move that accelerates Energy collection, and Aqua Edge, a move that deals 130 damage with a single Water Energy, are also useful moves depending on the situation. It also has three Abilities. It can see its opponent's hand with its Probing Ability, it is immune to the effects of Items that its opponent uses from its hand with its Ninja Body Ability, and it cannot become Poisoned with its Antidote Jutsu Ability.


The Special Card Set Greninja V-UNION includes four different Greninja V-UNION cards, which are all required to put Greninja V-UNION (Pokémon) on the Bench.

Zacian V-UNION

Zacian V-UNION has a very powerful move, Master Blade, which can deal 340 damage in exchange for discarding three attached Energy cards! Zacian V-UNION also has the Steel Slash move, which deals 200 damage with 3 Energy, and the Royal Blade Dance move, which deals 150 damage and reduces the damage of its opponent's next move by -150, allowing it to use these powerful moves in different ways depending on the situation. It can also accelerate its Energy collection with it Union Gain move.


The Special Card Set Zacian V-UNION includes four different Zacian V-UNION cards, which are required to put Zacian V-UNION (Pokémon) on the Bench.

Professor Burnet

Special Card Set Mewtwo V-UNION, Special Card Set Greninja V-UNION, and Special Card Set Zacian V-UNION all contain one promo card, Professor Burnet, and three packs each of the expansion sets Skyscraping Perfect and Blue Sky Stream.


Professor Burnet can choose up to two cards of your choice from your deck and discard them. It can be used to make it easier to line up Pokémon V-UNIONs in the discard pile, or in other decks that actively use the discard pile.

How it will be sold at Pokémon Centers, Pokémon Stores, and Pokémon Center Online will be announced later on the Trainer's Website, Pokémon Center Online, and Staff Voice.

Pokémon Card Game Sword & Shield Special Card Set - Mewtwo V-UNION - Product Details:

Pokémon Card Game Sword & Shield Special Card Set - Mewtwo V-UNION
ポケモンカードゲーム ソード&シールド スペシャルカードセット ミュウツーV-UNION
Suggested Retail Price: 1,650 yen (tax included)
1 set (4 cards) - Promo Card Mewtwo V-UNION
1 Promo Card Professor Burnet
3 packs each - Expansion Packs Skyscraping Perfect and Blue Sky Stream
Release date: August 20th, 2021

Pokémon Card Game Sword & Shield Special Card Set - Greninja V-UNION - Product Details:

Pokémon Card Game Sword & Shield Special Card Set - Greninja V-UNION
ポケモンカードゲーム ソード&シールド スペシャルカードセット ゲッコウガV-UNION
Suggested Retail Price: 1,650 yen (tax included)
1 set (4 cards) - Promo Card Greninja V-UNION
1 Promo Card Professor Burnet
3 packs each - Expansion Packs Skyscraping Perfect and Blue Sky Stream
Release date: August 20th, 2021

Pokémon Card Game Sword & Shield Special Card Set - Zacian V-UNION - Product Details:

Pokémon Card Game Sword & Shield Special Card Set - Zacian V-UNION
ポケモンカードゲーム ソード&シールド スペシャルカードセット ザシアンV-UNION
Suggested Retail Price: 1,650 yen (tax included)
1 set (4 cards) - Promo Card Zacian V-UNION
1 Promo Card Professor Burnet
3 packs each - Expansion Packs Skyscraping Perfect and Blue Sky Stream
Release date: August 20th, 2021

Source: https://www.pokemon-card.com/products/s/sp5.html

A special collaboration between the popular artist Yu Nagaba, who has many fans in Japan and abroad, and the Pokémon Card Game has finally happened! A special set of goods drawn by Yu Nagaba will be available for purchase, and promo cards will be given away as gifts. This is a special box drawn by Yu Nagaba which will be sold by lottery.

Product Details:

Product Name: Yu NAGABA x Pokémon Card Game Special BOX
Product Name Japanese: Yu NAGABA × ポケモンカードゲーム スペシャルBOX
Suggested Retail Price: 6,226 yen (tax included)
Retailers: Pokémon Center Online, PUBLIC TOKYO Online Store
Lottery Period: Pokémon Center Online: To be announced later.
PUBLIC TOKYO Online Store: June 18th, 2021 at 12:00 until June 28th, 2021 at 12:00
Announcement of Lottery Results: Friday, July 9th, 2021 (Tentative)
Delivery Schedule: Sequentially after July 22nd, 2021
Items:

• 1 x Deck Shields (64 cards)
• 1 x Deck Case
• 1 x Rubber Playmat
• 1 x Card box x 1
• 1 x Multi Ring

Pikachu Promo Card Drawn by Yu Nagaba

Starting Thursday, July 22nd, 2021, anyone who buys 1,500 yen (including tax) or more at Pokémon Centers, Pokémon Stores and the Pokémon Centers Online nationwide in Japan, or buys YU NAGABA x Pokémon Card Game related products at the PUBLIC TOKYO Online Store, will receive a promo card of Pikachu drawn by Mr. Nagaba.

At the Pokémon Center Online, all winners of the "YU NAGABA x Pokémon Card Game Special BOX" lottery will also receive a free card. Please note that distribution may be cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. Please be forewarned.

YU NAGABA x Pokémon Card Game Collaborate T-shirts are now Available!

Not only are there card-related products, but also T-shirts featuring the collaborative works of YU NAGABA and they will be released via the PUBLIC TOKYO's T-shirt line "PUBLIC TEE".

Bio of Yu Nagaba

Born in Tokyo in 1976. He has been active in a wide range of fields, including magazines, books, advertisements, and collaborations with various brands. His past works include collaborations with UNIQLO, ASICS, G-SHOCK, and other clients such as Magazine House, RIMOWA, Technics, Spotify, Universal Music, and Monocle.

Source: https://www.pokemon-card.com/info/2021/20210611_002979.html

Ultra PRO has revealed a special handmade wood deck box to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Pokémon.

Pokémon 25th Celebration Deck Box - Ultra PRO

Handmade wood deck box with laser-etched 25th Celebration Pokémon Logo. Holds 100+ double-sleeved cards in Ultra PRO Deck Protector sleeves. Has rollout side dice compartment. Thumb notch for easy access to cards and secure magnetic closure. (Cards, sleeves and dice not included)

• Officially licensed wooden deck box with laser-etched commemorative design for Pokémon 25th Celebration
• Holds 100+ double-sleeved cards
• Made from premium dark wood with a smooth surfaced swing-door lid
• Secure magnetic enclosure
• Rollout side dice compartment

Product Details:

Item Number: 15775
UPC: 074427157753
MSRP: $39.99 USD

Source: https://www.ultrapro.com/product_info.php?products_id=15801M

The best-selling Pokémon Trading Card Game, Sword & Shield—Evolving Skies, was available around the world on August 27th, 2021. High resolution images from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread. Set details are available in our TCG Dex.

New Pokémon Trading Card Game: Sword & Shield Evolving Skies Expansion Brings Together Eevee Evolutions and Showcases Dragon-Type Pokémon

Sword & Shield—Evolving Skies includes Eevee and all of its Evolutions in the same expansion, and each Evolution of Eevee will appear as a Pokémon V and Pokémon VMAX. Some Eevee Evolutions will also have Battle Styles, such as Single Strike Flareon VMAX, Rapid Strike Vaporeon VMAX, Rapid Strike Sylveon VMAX and Single Strike Umbreon VMAX.

In addition, Dragon-type Pokémon including Rayquaza VMAX and Duraludon VMAX will make their first appearance in the Sword & Shield Series of the Pokémon TCG. Dragon-type Pokémon have strong attacks but require multiple types of Energy, which will lead to even more engaging and strategic gameplay.


Sword & Shield—Evolving Skies will be available in booster packs, special collections and two versions of the Elite Trainer Box, with one featuring Umbreon, Flareon, Jolteon, and Leafeon and the other featuring Sylveon, Vaporeon, Glaceon, and Espeon.


The full expansion includes the following cards:

• Over 200 cards
• 15 Pokémon VMAX
• 18 Pokémon V and 33 full-art Pokémon V
• 24 Trainer cards and five full-art Supporter cards
• A new Special Energy card
• Dragon-type Pokémon return with a new look
• More new Single Strike and Rapid Strike cards

Trainers interested in playing with the expansion before launch can do so with the Sword & Shield—Evolving Skies Build & Battle Box, available through their local participating Pokémon TCG retailer starting August 14, 2021. Each box contains four Sword & Shield—Evolving Skies booster packs; a 23-card Evolution pack featuring key cards from current and prior sets, including one of four alternate-art promo cards; and a deckbuilding tip sheet.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/sword-shield-evolving-skies/explore-and-watch/

The official Japanese Pokémon Card Game website has announced a special Solving Riddles PokéCard Campaign (ナゾトキポケカキャンペーン) will take place via Twitter and an official Pokémon Card Game subsite from May 28th, 2021 until June 17th, 2021. The contest prize only ships to addresses in Japan.

Solving Riddles PokéCard Campaign!

Clear all the riddles on the special Solution to the Riddles PokéCard website, which features cards from the enhanced expansion pack Eievui Heroes, then follow the Pokémon Official Twitter account (@Pokemon_cojp), and post on Twitter the riddle clear screen for a chance to win 1 of 100 Solution to the Riddles PokéCard Flip Deck Cases! The lottery application period is from May 28th, 2021 until June 17th, 2021. Winners will be selected by a strict drawing after the application deadline and prizes will be shipped only within Japan.

Try out the riddle EXERCISES!

Before you try the riddles, try to warm up by solving the test riddles! You'll find the same riddles in Eievui Heroes packs. There are 10 riddles in total. How many questions did you get right?

Stages

Did you succeed in solving the test riddles? This is where the real riddles begins! The riddles are divided into four stages and as you clear each stage, you'll get a card with a clue. In the first stage, you must solve at least one of the seven riddles. Check your Eievui Heroes cards as you try to solve the riddles! If you refresh the page, you'll lose your progress, so be careful!

Sources: https://www.pokemon-card.com/info/2021/20210528_002874.html and https://www.pokemon-card.com/ex/s6a/

Starting on Monday, May 31st, 2021, specially marked boxes of Adult size Garigari-kun Golden Pineapple (大人なガリガリ君ゴールデンパイン) popsicles sold in Japan will have a special promotional lottery form on the back that people can fill out and enter the lottery. Last year there was as Pokémon The Movie Coco and Garigari-kun TCG Card Collaboration. High resolution pictures from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.


This product was created in collaboration with Pokémon Card Game Sword and Shield Family Pokémon Card Game released on July 9th, 2021. A total of 5,000 people will win collaborative goods featuring Gari-kun and the Pokémon Card Game.

Adult size Garigari-kun Golden Pineapple is a pineapple-flavored popsicle with juicy pineapple-flavored shaved ice. The product is made with 33% golden pineapple juice, which gives it an authentic fruit juice taste. The ice grains are finer than those of conventional Garigari-kun products, so you can enjoy the crunchy texture of frozen pineapple.

Prizes:

Prize A: 300 people - Pokémon Card Game Sword and Shield Family Pokémon Card Game
Prize B: 4,700 people - Pokémon Card Game Goods Set (Original Deck Case, Original Playmat, Original Pokémon Gari-kun Coin)

Source: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000243.000000515.html

Ultra PRO has revealed a 9-Pocket PRO-Binder for Pokémon to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the franchise.

Ultra PRO’s 9-Pocket PRO-Binder for Pokémon – 25th Anniversary

Ultra PRO’s 9-Pocket PRO-Binder for Pokémon features a vibrant, full-art cover and an elastic strap closure. Side-loading pockets and low-friction material help keep cards in place. Safely stores up to 360 cards in archival-safe, acid-free, non-PVC pages.

• Officially licensed Pokémon Trading Card Game accessory
• Holds up to 360 standard size cards
• Low-friction material and side-loading pockets help keep cards in place
• Elastic strap closure
• Made with archival-safe, acid-free, non-PVC materials

The Pokémon TCG - Trainer's Toolkit - August 2021 has been revealed and it will be released on August 6th, 2021 for $29.99 USD. The box comes with more than 50 useful cards to power up your decks, including dozens of Trainer cards and 2 copies of Crobat V.

Product Description:

POKÉMON TCG: TRAINER’S TOOLKIT

Everything You Need to Build a Powerful Deck! Turn your card collection into playable, fun, and winning Pokémon Trading Card Game decks! Inside this box, you’ll find a plethora of Trainer cards and Energy cards, plus a Deck Builder’s Guide to putting them all together to create a deck that showcases your best Pokémon! You’ll find everything you need to help you make the choices every deck builder faces: More big Pokémon? More strategic Trainer cards? How much Energy is too much? Steer a course for completely new decks, original combos, and all the fun of head-to-head competition with the Pokémon TCG: Trainer’s Toolkit!

The Pokémon TCG: Trainer’s Toolkit includes:

• More than 50 useful cards to power up your decks, including dozens of Trainer cards and 2 copies of Crobat V
• More than 100 Energy cards, including Special Energy
• 4 Pokémon TCG booster packs to expand your collection
• 65 card sleeves to protect your deck
• A Deck Builder’s Guide
• A complete Pokémon TCG rulebook
• A set of 7 tournament-legal dice
• 2 condition markers
• A code card for the Pokémon TCG Online

The Pokémon TCG -Ice Rider and Shadow Rider Calyrex V Boxes have been revealed and they will be released on August 6th, 2021 for $19.99 USD.

Product Description:

POKÉMON TCG: ICE RIDER CALYREX V BOX POKÉMON TCG: SHADOW RIDER CALYREX V BOX

Command Frozen Lands and Shadows—with Two Forms of Calyrex V!

Calyrex V fuses two kinds of power, charging through ice and shadows on its trusty steed! Enhance your collection with this royal Pokémon, and find helpful allies, skilled Trainers, and other treasure in Pokémon TCG booster packs. Whether you choose Ice Rider Calyrex V or Shadow Rider Calyrex V, you’ll add a powerful Legendary Pokémon to your collection!

The Pokémon TCG: Ice Rider or Shadow Rider Calyrex V Box includes:

• 1 of 2 promo cards featuring Ice Rider Calyrex V or Shadow Rider Calyrex V
• 1 of 2 foil oversize cards featuring Ice Rider Calyrex V or Shadow Rider Calyrex V
• 4 Pokémon TCG booster packs
• A code card for the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online

The Pokémon TCG - Marnie Premium Tournament Collection Box has been revealed and it will be released on August 6th, 2021 for $39.99 USD. It will have the promo card that was released in the Mary's Trainer Card Collection earlier this year in Japan. High resolution pictures of this product have been added to an Imageboard thread.

Pokémon TCG Marnie Premium Tournament Collection Box

Get Ready to Battle—with Marnie!
In the Galar region, every Pokémon fan knows Marnie, the hometown girl from Spikemuth who really wants to win the Champion Cup! Gear up for your next big tournament and expand your options with the Pokémon TCG: Marnie Premium Tournament Collection. This premium collection contains everything you need to protect your cards and keep them organized before any Pokémon TCG tournament, plus all the dice, coins, and extras you need when you’re ready to play. Rev it up and get your Pokémon prepared for that moment they go into battle—Marnie keeps your team looking sharp!

The Pokémon TCG: Marnie Premium Tournament Collection includes:

• 1 full-art foil Supporter card featuring Marnie
• 3 additional foil Supporter cards featuring Marnie
• 65 card sleeves featuring Marnie
• A sturdy deck box featuring Marnie
• A large metallic coin featuring Marnie
• 2 coin condition markers
• 6 tournament-ready damage dice
• 7 Pokémon TCG booster packs
• A code card for the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online