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Pokémon TCG Begins Scarlet & Violet – Paradox Rift Pre-Release Events

Pokémon TCG kicks off Scarlet & Violet - Paradox Rift pre-Release weekend today ahead of Japan's Ancient Roar & Future Flash release.

Published Sat, 21 Oct 2023 16:12:07 -0500

by Theo Dwyer

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We are in the midst of a rare Pokémon TCG event. The English-language branch of the hobby will begin to introduce Scarlet & Violet – Paradox Rift this weekend. Usually, this is happening a week before Japan releases its sister sets, Ancient Roar and Future Flash. What's weird about this is that Scarlet & Violet – Paradox Rift actually adapts cards from both of those Japanese sets into English, which means we will get a taste of the adaptation first before the original Japanese sets debut. This set continues the focus on Paldea while introducing the new Future and Ancient mechanics. Packs will only be available through tournament-official PLAY stores where competitions are taking place, allowing those who enter to get Scarlet & Violet – Paradox Rift Build & Battle boxes.

Scarlet & Violet - Paradox Rift build & battle boxes. Credit: Pokémon TCG — Scarlet & Violet – Paradox Rift build & battle boxes. Credit: *Pokémon TCG*

In addition to this news, here is the upcoming slate of Pokémon TCG releases for the third quarter of 2023:

Roaring Moon ex Box (available November 17, 2023): Features Roaring Moon ex as an SV Black Star Promo, a jumbo version of Roaring Moon ex, a holographic card featuring Brute Bonnet and a Trainer, and four booster packs. It will retail for $21.99.
Iron Valiant ex Box (available November 17, 2023): Features Iron Valiant ex as an SV Black Star Promo, a jumbo version of Iron Valiant ex, a holographic card featuring Iron Moth and a Trainer, and four booster packs. It will retail for $21.99.
Miraidon ex League Battle Deck (available November 17, 2023): Reprints of Regieleki VMAX and Miraidon ex lead up to the next ex League Battle Deck. This includes no Black Star Promos but rather three copies of Regileki V, two copies of Regileki VMAX, and two copies of Miraidon ex, along with a ready-to-play deck of cards, six damage counter dice, one coin flip die, two coin condition markets, a deck box, an accessory box, and a strategy sheet. It will retail for $29.99.
Fall 2023 Collector's Chest Tin (available November 17, 2023): Features three foil cards featuring Meowscarada, Skeledirge, and Quaquaval that will likely be reprint cards. They have not yet been revealed. The tin will also include a Pokémon coin, a mini portfolio, sticker sheets, and six booster packs. It will retail for $29.99.
Gyarados ex Premium Collection (release date not yet known): Features six booster packs, an etched foil Tera Charizard ex reprint from Scarlet & Violet, a reverse holo card featuring a reprinted Magikarp, a magnetic card protector with a display base, and 65 card sleeves featuring Tera Gyarados. The price is not yet known. This may be a GameStop exclusive but that, too, is not yet announced.

Be sure to check Bleeding Cool every day to follow our in-depth Pokémon TCG coverage as we explore the hobby's past, present, and even future with upcoming set reveals.

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