The Scarlet & Violet Base Set marks the beginning of a new era in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, inspired by the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet games. Released in 2023, it introduces updated card designs with silver borders, the return of powerful Pokémon ex, and a fresh focus on Paldea region Pokémon like Koraidon and Miraidon. The set blends classic gameplay elements with modern mechanics, making it a key starting point for both new and returning collectors.
The Paldea Evolved set builds on the Scarlet & Violet era, expanding the focus on the Paldea region and its Pokémon. Released in 2023, it introduces more powerful Pokémon ex, highlights the final evolutions of the starter trio Meowscarada, Skeledirge, and Quaquaval and features stunning Illustration Rare and Special Illustration Rare cards. With a mix of competitive play cards and highly collectible artwork, it’s a fan-favorite set for both players and collectors.
Obsidian Flames” is the third major expansion of the Scarlet & Violet era and contains over 230 cards, including a mix of standard cards and rarer secret cards.
The set is themed around fire, darkness, and power, with a strong focus on Charizard and other fan-favorite Pokémon. Its tagline is:
“Raging Flames Forged in Darkness!”
The Scarlet & Violet 151 is a special Pokémon TCG expansion released on September 22, 2023, designed as a nostalgic tribute to the original generation of Pokémon.
Paradox Rift is a large, mechanic-heavy set built around the idea of time distortion and alternate timelines, featuring mysterious Pokémon from the past and future. It contains around 266 cards, making it one of the biggest sets in the era.
Paldean Fates is a collector-focused expansion where many Pokémon appear in their rare shiny forms alternate color versions that are highly sought after. Instead of introducing mostly brand-new cards, it reimagines existing Pokémon with new artwork and shiny variants.
Temporal Forces is a time-themed expansion that focuses on the clash between ancient past and distant future Pokémon, while also introducing powerful new cards inspired by legendary Paradox Pokémon.
Twilight Masquerade is a folklore-inspired expansion centered on Ogerpon and its masks, blending mystery, beautiful artwork, and thematic storytelling into the Scarlet & Violet era.
Shrouded Fable is a small, atmospheric expansion centered on myths, secrets, and shadowy Pokémon, with a strong focus on a mysterious group known as the Loyal Three
Stellar Crown is a cosmic- and Terastal-focused set that highlights powerful Pokémon with radiant, crystalline energy bringing a more fantastical and luminous style to the game.
Surging Sparks is an electric-themed expansion focused on speed, powerful attacks, and chain reactions—featuring Pokémon that thrive on building and releasing energy quickly.
Prismatic Evolutions is a highly collectible Eevee-themed set centered on all of Eevee’s evolutions (Eeveelutions), featuring them in stunning Terastal “crystal-like” designs with vibrant, rainbow-style artwork.
Journey Together is a Trainer-focused set that highlights the partnership between iconic Pokémon and the people who raise them, emphasizing teamwork, connection, and shared growth in battle.
Destined Rivals is a battle-focused set built around iconic Pokémon and Trainers who are tied together through rivalry showcasing intense matchups, opposing forces, and high-stakes confrontations.
Black Bolt is a Unova-themed expansion that highlights powerful Pokémon from the Pokémon Black & White era, with a strong emphasis on Electric energy, technology, and high-powered legendary-style cards.
White Flare is a Unova-themed expansion that highlights Pokémon from the Pokémon Black & White era, but with a focus on Fire, light, and radiant energy, contrasting the darker, electric tone of Black Bolt