The Pokémon Trading Card Game is expanding once again with Scarlet & Violet—Journey Together, set to launch worldwide on March 28, 2025. This new set marks the return of Trainer’s Pokémon, a special card type that features iconic Pokémon alongside their well-known Trainers. Originally introduced in the Gym Heroes expansion, Trainer’s Pokémon bring a unique twist to battles with distinct strategies and abilities.

Alongside these exciting cards, the expansion will also introduce 16 new Pokémon ex, ultra-rare artwork, and hyper-rare gold-etched cards, all of which will probably be landing in Pokémon TCG Pocket as well. Fans will be able to collect, trade, and battle with these new additions in both physical TCG and digital platforms like Pokémon TCG Live. However, while Pokémon TCG Pocket isn’t officially mentioned in the release, the card game continues to grow, so it’s worth keeping an eye on potential updates related to this expansion.

Trainer’s Pokémon Return with New Battle Strategies

One of the biggest highlights of Scarlet & Violet—Journey Together is the Trainer’s Pokémon cards. These showcase famous Pokémon alongside their Trainers, offering powerful synergies in battle. Some of the most anticipated Trainer’s Pokémon include:

• N’s Zoroark ex
• Lillie’s Clefairy ex
• Iono’s Bellibolt ex
• Hop’s Zacian ex

Each of these cards will feature exclusive abilities tied to their Trainer, adding a new theme to the massive card game, as well as new interesting mechanics to learn and explore. And speaking of mechanics, you can learn how to optimize your energy usage to win all your matches in our energy management guide, which will undoubtedly come in handy when this new expansion lands. Players can also expect rare illustration-style versions of these cards, making them highly collectible.

What’s Inside the Scarlet & Violet—Journey Together Expansion?

The expansion will feature a variety of rare and powerful cards, including:

• 4 Trainer’s Pokémon ex
• 16 Pokémon ex
• 11 illustration rare Pokémon
• 6 special illustration rare Pokémon
• 3 hyper-rare gold-etched cards

These cards will be available in booster packs, Elite Trainer Boxes, and special collection sets, with preorders already open at Pokémon Center and other major retailers. Players looking for an early start can attend Prerelease tournaments beginning March 15, 2025.

Prerelease Events: Play Before the Official Launch

For those eager to experience the expansion before its official release, Prerelease events will be held at select retailers starting March 15, 2025. These tournaments follow a unique format where players build a 40-card deck from a Build & Battle Box, featuring cards from both the new expansion and previous sets.

Each Build & Battle Box contains:

• 4 Scarlet & Violet—Journey Together booster packs
• A 40-card prebuilt deck
• 1 of 4 exclusive foil promo cards

The promo cards include N’s Darmanitan, Iono’s Kilowattrel, Lillie’s Ribombee, and Hop’s Snorlax, each offering unique effects that can shape the outcome of a match.

Pokémon TCG Goes Global with Latin American Spanish

In addition to the expansion’s launch, Pokémon TCG will now be available in Latin American Spanish for the first time. Starting with Scarlet & Violet—Journey Together, all future expansions will include Latin American Spanish versions, making the game more accessible to fans across the region. This follows similar efforts in Pokémon GO, which introduced Latin American Spanish support in 2024.

This move is part of Pokémon’s ongoing effort to reach a wider audience and make the TCG more inclusive. By offering the game in Latin American Spanish, more players will be able to enjoy the full experience in their native language, from casual matches to competitive tournaments. It also opens the door for expanded local events and a stronger presence in Latin American Pokémon communities.

Digital Play and Future Expansions

Pokémon TCG Live players can start collecting and battling with Scarlet & Violet—Journey Together cards one day early, on March 27, 2025. While there’s no confirmation yet about the expansion coming to Pokémon TCG Pocket, the game continues to introduce new features and card sets, so players should stay tuned for future announcements.

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