Summary
Pokemon TCGrecently announced a new expansion titledScarlet and Violet - Paldean Fates, which will be placing the spotlight on shiny Pokemon.Pokemon TCGhas emphasized shiny pocket monsters before, but this will be the first time for theScarlet and Violetseries. Because of this,Paldean Fateswill serve as the introduction to many color-variant forms of Gen 9 Pokemon in the card series.
Pokemon TCGreleased a similar set in the previous generation titledShining Fateswhich also focused on shinies. The popularPokemon TCG Shining Fatesexpansionfeatured over 100 different shiny cards that also included a handful of VMAX forms. Now, it appears as though the trading card game is bringing back the popular gimmick for an upcoming release.
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The upcomingScarlet and Violet - Paldean Fatesexpansion has just been revealed byPokemon TCG. It was announced that the new set will contain 240 new cards, including more than 100 shiny Pokemon, brand-new Pokemon ex cards, a handful of full-art cards, and a half-dozen hyper rare cards, butPokeBeachis reporting some more specific information. The trading card site claims there will, in fact, be over 130 shiny Pokemon cards, which will include Pikachu, Ceruledge, Tinkaton, Dondozo, and Tatsugiri. Additionally, there will be 11 shiny Pokemon ex cards including Charizard, Forretress, and Espathra. There will also be three illustration cards and three Tera cards. The site also includes images of the upcoming booster packs, all of which feature shiny versions of various Pokemon. The expansion will be released on Aug 04, 2025.
Pokemon TCG Scarlet and Violet - Paldean Fates Overview
PokeBeach is also reporting thatPaldean Fatesexpansion will be released on a staggered schedule, taking place on January 26, February 9, and February 23. Also, as with other special sets, booster packs will not be sold separately. This means fans will have to buy special box sets to see some ofScarlet and Violet’s best shiny Pokemonin card form.
If this expansion is anything like other recentPokemon TCGreleases, fans will want to get their hands on it sooner rather than later. A nostalgic throwback to the original cards in the form of a box set went up for pre-orders earlier this year and quickly sold out. Now, thePokemon TCG Classicset is going for some ridiculous prices online.
Even more recently, a promo card caused quite a commotion at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam. Those cards also sold out quickly, and fans arePokemonfans are understandably upset with card scalpers. With the card game seeing a resurgence in popularity in recent years, demand for these boosters, box sets, and promo items is high.
Pokemon TCG
Pokemon TCG (Trading Card Game) is a collectible and strategy based card game based on Nintendo’s Pokemon franchise. Two players face off against one another, battling one Pokemon at a time and attempting to knock them out to claim one of six prize cards. The cards have also become highly collectible with some in particular selling for thousands of dollars.
