The Pokémon Company International has announced the Pokémon Trading Card Game: Scarlet & Violet 151 set will be coming out on September 22nd, 2023. Search far and wide for Pokémon originally discovered in the Kanto region. High resolution images from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.

The Pokémon Company International Launches ‘151 to 151’ Campaign Celebrating the Iconic Original 151

Pokémon with New Pokémon Trading Card Game: Scarlet & Violet—151 Coming Soon

June 16, 2023 — The Pokémon Company International is inviting Trainers to explore the original 151 Pokémon in the new “151 to 151” social media campaign featuring iconic Pokémon from the Kanto region, including Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, Snorlax, Mew and more. The 151 to 151 campaign kicks off today with the unveiling of a new special expansion for the bestselling Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG), Scarlet & Violet—151, releasing worldwide beginning Sept. 22, 2023.

Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—151 Expansion Coming Soon

As a first for the Pokémon TCG, Scarlet & Violet—151 will feature all original 151 Pokémon from the Kanto region, newly reimagined in Paldea, allowing Trainers a chance to collect and battle with some of the brand’s most iconic Pokémon through the lens of the Scarlet & Violet Series. The expansion features cards in Pokédex order and includes a variety of illustration rare and special illustration rare alternate art to showcase a new side of these Pokémon.

Noteworthy cards from the expansion include:

• 12 Pokémon ex
• 16 illustration rare and seven special illustration rare Pokémon and Supporter cards
• 16 ultra rare full-art etched Pokémon and Supporter cards
• Three hyper rare gold etched cards

Cards from Scarlet & Violet—151 will be available in the following products:


Scarlet & Violet—151 Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box (now available for preorder at Pokémon Center in the U.S., Canada and the U.K.): Includes 11 Scarlet & Violet—151 booster packs; two copies of a Snorlax illustration rare-style promo card, with one featuring the Pokémon Center logo; and various gameplay accessories

Scarlet & Violet—151 Elite Trainer Box (available Sept. 22, 2023): Includes nine Scarlet & Violet—151 booster packs, one Snorlax illustration rare-style promo card and various gameplay accessories


Scarlet & Violet—151 Poster Collection (available Sept. 22, 2023): Includes three Scarlet & Violet—151 booster packs, three promo cards featuring Kanto first partner Pokémon and one full-size, two-sided poster featuring the original 151 Pokémon as well as the card illustrations of each Pokémon in the expansion


Scarlet & Violet—151 Binder Collection (available Sept. 22, 2023): Includes four Scarlet & Violet—151 booster packs and one nine-pocket album that holds up to 360 Pokémon TCG cards Scarlet & Violet—151 Booster Bundle (available Sept. 22, 2023): Includes six Scarlet & Violet—151 booster packs


Scarlet & Violet—151 Ultra-Premium Collection (available Oct. 6, 2023): Includes 16 Scarlet & Violet—151 booster packs, one metal card featuring hyper rare Mew ex, one special illustration rare promo card featuring Mew ex, one illustration rare promo card featuring Mewtwo, one stitched-edge playmat featuring Mew, one deck box, one coin featuring Mew and various gameplay accessories


Scarlet & Violet—151 ex Box—Alakazam ex (available Oct. 6, 2023): Includes four Scarlet & Violet—151 booster packs, one double rare card featuring Alakazam ex and two foil promo cards featuring Kadabra and Abra

Scarlet & Violet—151 ex Box—Zapdos ex (available Oct. 6, 2023): Includes four Scarlet & Violet—151 booster packs, one double rare card featuring Zapdos ex, one foil promo card featuring Electabuzz and one oversize card featuring Zapdos ex


Scarlet & Violet—151 Mini Tin Collection (available Oct. 6, 2023): Includes two Scarlet & Violet—151 booster packs, one coin sporting one of 10 unique styles featuring the various Energy type symbols in the Pokémon TCG and one art card matching the tin

Ahead of the release of the tabletop version, Trainers will be able to play with Scarlet & Violet—151 digitally via the Pokémon TCG Live app for iOS, Android, macOS and Windows devices on Sept. 21, 2023. The expansion will be available in the in-game shop, where players can redeem Crystals, earned by completing daily quests, for various Scarlet & Violet—151 products.


In further celebration of the Scarlet & Violet—151 expansion, Trainers will receive a special Charmander promo card from GameStop in the U.S. and Canada, as well as EB Games in Australia and New Zealand; or a Bulbasaur promo card from Best Buy in the U.S., with any Scarlet & Violet—151 purchase while supplies last.

Source: https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/MEDIA-ALERT-The-Pokemon-Company-International-Launches-151-to-151-Camp

Retailers in North America have revealed the Pokémon Trading Card Game: Trick or Trade BOOster (2023) package. Each package contains 50 mini packs and each booster pack contains three colorful cards from the Pokémon Trading Card Game. The Trick or Trade BOOster pack for 2022 contained 40 mini packs, so the 2023 pack adds 10 more mini boosters. The 2023 package costs $19.99 USD and it will be released on September 1st, 2023.

Description:

Spooky surprises lurk inside! Share Pokémon fun and excitement on the spookiest night of the year with a bundle of BOOster packs! Inside you'll find mini packs, each containing three colorful cards from the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

The Pokémon Company has announced steps they will be taking to reduce scalping of the Pokémon Trading Card Game in Japan through the Pokémon Center Online by restricting resellers future purchases and getting listings removed from Mercari. These steps will take effect just ahead of the launch of the Enhanced Expansion Pack Pokémon Card 151 set which releases in Japan on Friday, June 16th, 2023.

Warning Regarding the Sale of the Enhanced Expansion Pack Pokémon Card 151 on Flea Market Apps

In order to enjoy the Pokémon Card Game, please read the following notice regarding the Enhanced Expansion Pack Pokémon Card 151, which will go on sale on Friday, June 16th, 2023.

We strictly prohibit the purchase of products for resale or other commercial purposes. If we determine that you have violated the Terms of Service or have purchased items for the purpose of resale, we will cancel your order and restrict your future use of the Pokémon Center Online.

Immediately after a product goes on sale, the listing price on marketplaces such as Mercari may skyrocket due to the actions of scalpers. Customers who are considering purchasing the product are requested to act calmly after the release of the product by double checking the MSRP and product details.

In addition, as announced today, we will starting a made-to-order production system so that we can reliably deliver products to customers wishing to purchase them.

Please be aware of the following when using flea market apps, etc., in addition to this product.
- Counterfeit or imitation products have been confirmed to be listed.
- Original packs (Oripa), which are sold by sellers who make their own packs with the marketing that they have a "high probability of SR", may actually contain a low probability of these cards, or may not contain cards of that rarity at all.
- Scavanged packs and boxes, where the SR, SAR, and holo cards have been removed and the remains are sold, have been confirmed to be on sale.

We will continue to take measures to create a safe and secure trading environment through cooperation with major flea market app providers such as Mercari.

Announcement (Japanese): フリマアプリ等での強化拡張パック「ポケモンカード151」売買に関する注意喚起につきまして

ポケモンカードゲームを安心してお楽しみいただくために、6月16日（金）に発売される強化拡張パック「ポケモンカード151」に関して、以下の注意事項をご一読ください。

弊社では、転売等の営利を目的とした商品購入を固くお断りしております。 ポケモンセンターオンラインで、利用規約違反や転売目的の購入と当社が判断した場合は、ご注文をキャンセル、および、今後の利用を制限いたします。

商品の発売直後、メルカリなどのフリマアプリにおける出品価格が、一部の出品者・購入者の行動により一時的に急騰する可能性があります。 購入をご検討中のお客さまにおかれましては、商品の希望小売価格や内容を今一度ご確認いただくなど、発売後は冷静な行動をお取りいただきますようお願いいたします。

なお、本日お知らせの通り、商品をお求めのお客様に確実にお届けできるよう、受注生産を実施いたします。
・本商品に限らず、フリマアプリ等を利用する場合は以下のことにご注意ください。
-「偽造品・模倣品」の出品が確認されています。
-「SR高確率封入」などの表現で出品者が独自にカードをランダム封入し販売する「オリパ（オリジナルパック）」は、該当のカードが実際には低確率で封入されている、もしくは封入されていない可能性がございます。
-いわゆるサーチ等の行為によりSR、SAR等のキラカードが封入された拡張パックのみを抜き取って、残りのパックを販売する、「サーチ済みパック・ボックス」の出品が確認されています。

なお、弊社はメルカリ等主要なフリマアプリの提供会社との取り組みを通じて、安心安全な取引環境の構築に向けて対策を講じて参ります。

Source: https://www.pokemon-card.com/info/003978.html

Popular Japanese e-commerce company Mercari and The Pokémon Company have announced an agreement to make buying and selling Pokémon Cards on the Mercari app platform safer for players of the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

Mercari and Pokémon Sign Comprehensive Collaborative Agreement to Create a Safe and Secure Trading Environment

Mercari and The Pokémon Company announced on June 13th, 2023, that the two companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the Joint Development of the Marketplace to implement various initiatives aimed at creating a safer and more secure trading environment for Pokémon products on the Mercari marketplace.

Under this agreement, The Pokémon Company, which develops the Pokémon Trading Card Game, will share product and release information in advance, and work closely together to alert customers before and after the release of new products and take measures against counterfeit products. The aim is for customers to avoid confusion for transactions and create a safer and more secure trading environment for both companies.

Details of the Collaboration Between the Two Companies - Memorandum of Understanding for the Joint Development of the Marketplace

Pokémon

• Provide new product launch information, product details, product images, etc. to Mercari
• Post alerts on their website
• Expanding production, devise sales methods for stores to directly deliver products to people who actual play and enjoy Pokémon cards, and improving cooperation with wholesalers and retailers.

Mercari

• Post alerts about specific new products on the Mercari app and official blog from the information provided by Pokémon.
• After consulting with Pokémon, listing of certain products will be removed which violate Mercari's terms of use.

Based on this agreement, Mercari and Pokémon will work together to create an environment in which customers can use the products and services of both companies more safely and securely.

Press Release (Japanese) - メルカリとポケモン、安心・安全な取引環境の構築に向けた包括連携協定を締結

2023年6月13日 11時00分 フリマアプリ「メルカリ」を運営する株式会社メルカリ（以下、メルカリ）と株式会社ポケモン（以下、ポケモン）は2023年6月13日、メルカリのマーケットプレイス上で、ポケモンの商品が、より安心・安全に取引できる環境の構築を目指し、両社が共同で様々な取り組みを実施する「マーケットプレイスの共創に関する覚書」（以下、本協定）を締結いたしました。

本協定では、トレーディングカードゲーム「ポケモンカードゲーム」を展開するポケモンと二次流通事業者のメルカリが商品情報や発売情報を事前に共有し、特定の新商品発売前後の注意喚起や権利侵害品対策など緊密に連携することにより、両社のお客さまの混乱を回避し、より安全・安心に取引ができる環境の構築を目指します。

■「マーケットプレイスの共創に関する覚書」における両社の連携内容
＜ポケモン＞

• メルカリに対する、特定の新商品発売情報や商品情報、商品画像などの提供
• Webサイト等での注意喚起の実施
• 生産の強化と、ポケモンカードを純粋に楽しまれる方に商品を届けるための直販店における販売方法の工夫、問屋・小売店との協力強化

＜メルカリ＞

• ポケモンからの情報提供に基づいた、「メルカリ」アプリ上や公式ブログでの特定の新商品に関する注意喚起
• ポケモンと協議の上、合意した特定の商品について、「メルカリ」の利用規約に違反する出品への削除対応の実施

メルカリは、本協定に基づき、ポケモンとともに、お客さまがより安心・安全に両社の商品・サービスをご利用いただける環境の構築に努めてまいります。

Source: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000255.000026386.html

In conjunction with the Pokémon Championships 2022-23 Singapore Card Game Category competition, Pokémon Singapore has announced that there will be a Pokémon Center Pop-up Store operating on June 17th, 2023! Pokémon Championships 2022-23 Singapore Card Deck Shields will be available to purchase.

Pokémon Center Pop-up Store @ SMU Yong Pung How School of Law

Date: 17th June 2023
Time: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM*
Venue: SMU Yong Pung How School of Law, B1, 55 Armenian Street, Singapore 179943
*Pop-up store may close earlier than scheduled

That's not all! Card Deck Shield Pokémon Championships 2022-23 Singapore will also be available for purchase at the Pop-up store on 17th June 2023 and at Pokémon Center Singapore on both 17th & 18th June 2023! We have other exciting products available at our pop-up store, so come down and visit us this weekend! We hope to see you soon!

Terms and Conditions:

※ To ensure the availability of items for all customers, quantity restrictions may apply without prior notice.
※ Photographs are for illustrative purposes only. The actual product may differ in colour and design, depending on the colour reproduction on your computer or mobile device.
※ Stock availability may differ at various times. Please check in-store for details.
※ All information provided is correct at the time of publication and is subject to change without notice.
※ Products are limited and available on a first-come-first-served basis, while stocks last. In the event the item is out of stock, we apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused.
※ Pokémon Singapore reserves the right to change these terms and conditions at any time without prior notice.

Source: https://www.facebook.com/Pokemon.official.Singapore

The Pokémon Company has announce that they will be giving out two serial codes during the 2023 North America International Championships Stream on Twitch. One is for a Shiny Arcanine that can be unlocked in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet and the other code is for an Iono Supporter card (PAL 254/193) for Pokémon TCG Live. The card code is active until July 10th, 2023 and is limited to 100,000 uses.

Arcanine Code: PAULEU1CW1N
Iono: NAIC23Whosawhatsit

Get a Pokémon during the 2023 North America International Championships Stream

Watch the 2023 North America International Championships (NAIC) on Twitch.tv/Pokemon for a password that will let you receive a special Pokémon in your Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet game—then keep watching for another password that will let you receive a cool Pokémon card in Pokémon TCG Live.

Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet: Paul Chua's Shiny Arcanine

Paul Chua claimed victory at EUIC, and a Shiny Arcanine was a core member of Paul's winning team! Wait for the password to appear during the 2023 NAIC broadcast, then go to the Mystery Gift feature in your game and enter the password to receive this Pokémon with the same moves and stats as Paul's—you can even add it to your next competitive team! This password can be used only once per save data in Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet. Players will need to have progressed to a certain point in the game before being able to receive this Pokémon. The code for this Shiny Arcanine will be redeemable until July 3, 2023, at 4:59 p.m. PDT.

Shiny Arcanine

Poké Ball: Cherish Ball
Gender: Female
Level: 50
Original Trainer: Paul
Nature: Adamant
Ability: Intimidate
Tera Type: Grass
Held Item: Safety Goggles
Moves: Flare Blitz, Will-o-Wisp, Protect, Extreme Speed

Pokémon TCG Live: Iono

The Gym Leader of the Paldea region's Levincia Gym makes her stunning debut in the Scarlet & Violet—Paldea Evolved expansion. Add a virtual version to your Pokémon TCG collection in Pokémon TCG Live.

Redeemable until 11:00 p.m. PDT on July 10, 2023. Limit one card per account.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/play-pokemon/internationals/2023/north-america/pokemon-distributions/

A three-part documentary series about the Pokémon TCG Community called How Do You Play will be posted to the official Pokémon TCG website June 13th to 15th, 2023.

Meet the Pokémon TCG Community in the “How Do You Play” Series

Watch the new three-part documentary series that celebrates the breadth of fans’ love for the game.

Celebrate the passion and depth of the Pokémon Trading Card Game community with “How Do You Play” a new three-part documentary series that focuses on three unique stories from the Pokémon TCG fandom.

Throughout the episodes, you’ll meet a teacher who discovered a way to bond with her students through the Pokémon TCG, a longtime Pokémon fan who turned his childhood love for the game into a profession and a way to give back to a new generation of Trainers, and a family who found connection and competition while supporting their son and his dream of taking part in the Pokémon World Championships. Each episode helps demonstrate that the Pokémon TCG community is a place where anyone and everyone can play as they want.

The first episode debuts June 13, 2023, on the Pokémon TCG website. Episodes 2 and 3 will follow on June 14 and June 15.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/meet-the-pokemon-tcg-community-in-the-how-do-you-play-series

YouTube Clip - Part 1 - The Teacher

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obXY94SqVis

YouTube Clip - Part 2 - The Enthusiast

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31waCEuPC_I

YouTube Clip - Part 3 - The Family

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nWjbpAVBkE

Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Paldea Evolved Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box is available as of June 9th, 2023 at the Pokémon Center and where Pokémon TCG products are sold.

Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Paldea Evolved Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box

Evolve your Pokémon Trading Card Game collection with the Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Paldea Evolved Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box. This set includes bonuses that you won't find in standard Elite Trainer Boxes, including 11 Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Paldea Evolved booster packs (two more than usual) and a special promo card featuring Pikachu and the Pokémon Center logo.


The Pikachu card also happens to sport the lovable trio of Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly and one appropriately named attack: Adventuring Together. This attack does an initial 30 damage and 10 additional damage for each of your Benched Pokémon. Go team!

On top of all that, you'll find 65 card sleeves featuring the Paldea region's first partner Pokémon, 45 Energy cards, dice, condition markers, and more! Everything comes packed in a collector's box with dividers to keep your cards organized.

The Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Paldea Evolved Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box includes:

• 11 Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Paldea Evolved booster packs
• 1 full-art foil promo card featuring Pikachu with a Pokémon Center logo
• 1 full-art foil promo card featuring Pikachu
• 65 card sleeves featuring Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly
• 45 Pokémon TCG Energy cards
• A player's guide to the Scarlet & Violet—Paldea Evolved expansion
• 6 damage-counter dice
• 1 competition-legal coin-flip die
• 2 plastic condition markers
• A collector's box to hold everything, with 4 dividers to keep it organized
• A code card for Pokémon Trading Card Game Live

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/product-gallery/scarlet-violet-paldea-evolved-pokemon-center-elite-trainer-box/

The Pokémon Center has announced a new line of Pokémon Trading Card Game Live Fashion items including Hoodies and Caps. The goods also unlock digital gifts in Pokémon TCG Live.

New Pokémon Trading Card Game Live Fashion Line at the Pokémon Center

Wear passion for the Pokémon TCG with spirit and style. With the launch of Pokémon Trading Card Game Live, players have an exciting new way to play and collect the Pokémon TCG. The Pokémon Center is celebrating with Pokémon TCG Live apparel that comes with matching digital gifts so players can twin with their in-game avatars.

Pokémon TCG fans are sure to stand out in the red, blue, and yellow pullover hoodies, with hats to match. The pairing of bold, sporty stripes running down the sleeves with an iconic Poké Ball on the chest of each hoodie makes a fashion statement that’s recognizable to fellow Pokémon fans around the world.

With each Pokémon TCG Live hoodie purchase, fans will receive the following digital gifts in Pokémon TCG Live:

• 1 of each red, yellow, and blue deck accessory item (9 items total)
• 1 booster pack from each of these Pokémon TCG expansions (7 total): Sword & Shield—Fusion Strike, Sword & Shield—Brilliant Stars, Sword & Shield—Astral Radiance, Pokémon GO, Sword & Shield—Lost Origin, Sword & Shield—Silver Tempest, and Crown Zenith
• 2 booster packs from each of these Pokémon TCG expansions (6 total): Scarlet & Violet, Scarlet & Violet—Paldea Evolved, and Scarlet & Violet—Obsidian Flames

Check out the new Pokémon Trading Card Game Live line at the Pokémon Center.

Items:

Pokémon Trading Card Game Live Blue Pullover Hoodie - Adult - $34.99
Pokémon Trading Card Game Live Red Pullover Hoodie - Adult - $34.99
Pokémon Trading Card Game Live Yellow Pullover Hoodie - Adult - $34.99
Pokémon Trading Card Game Live Red Cap (One Size-Adult) - $24.99
Pokémon Trading Card Game Live Blue Cap (One Size-Adult) - $24.99

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/new-pokemon-trading-card-game-live-fashion-line-at-the-pokemon-center

The Pokémon TCG: Tinkaton ex Battle Deck and Chien-Pao ex Battle Deck will be available at the Pokémon Center and where Pokémon TCG products are sold on July 14th, 2023.

Pokémon TCG: Tinkaton ex Battle Deck & Chien-Pao ex Battle Deck

Powerful Pokémon ex are ready to charge onto the battlefield in the new Pokémon TCG: ex Battle Decks! Build up your hand size and swing the momentum of battle with Tinkaton ex and its Big Hammer attack, which does 30 damage for each card in your hand. If you prefer to slice through your opponent's defenses instead of bludgeoning them, look no further than Chien-Pao ex's Hail Blade attack, which does 60 damage for each Water Energy card you discard from any of your Pokémon.

Each of these sets contains a full 60-card deck—led by either Tinkaton ex or Chien-Pao ex—and it's ready to play right out of the box. You'll also get a variety of accessories to enhance your game such as a playmat, damage counters, a metallic coin, and more. No matter which you choose, you'll be taking the first step to unlocking the power of these Pokémon ex. Let the battle begin!

Each Pokémon TCG: Tinkaton ex Battle Deck and Chien-Pao ex Battle Deck includes:

• 1 ready-to-play 60-card deck
• 3 reference cards
• 1 rules booklet
• Single-player playmat
• Damage counters
• 1 large metallic coin
• 1 deck box
• 1 strategy sheet
• A code card for Pokémon TCG Live

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/product-gallery/tinkaton-ex-battle-deck-chien-pao-ex-battle-deck/