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Pokémon TCG Japan's Ancient Roar & Future Flash: Garbodor Illustration

Where could Garbodor possibly feel more at home that on a huge trash heap, pictured on its new Pokémon TC card in Japan's Ancient Roar.

Pokémon TCG Japan has begun teasing the October 2023 Scarlet & Violet-era sister sets. These two sets are the Roaring Moon-themed Ancient Roar and the Iron Valiant-themed Future Flash. Both sets hit shelves on October 27th, just one month after the Tera Garchomp-themed Raging Surf, which is also currently being teased. These expansions will introduce the new Future and Ancient mechanics, which refer to Paradox Pokémon. We have previously seen Paradox Pokémon like Iron Treads and Great Tusk in earlier Scarlet & Violet sets, but the Pokémon TCG has been mostly holding these special species back for this next wave of expansions. It has already been confirmed that these sets will pair with Raging Surf to make up Scarlet & Violet – Paradox Rift, which will be our English-language Pokémon TCG set for November 2023. It is rumored that Scarlet & Violet – Paradox Rift will also combine with the cards from the upcoming Japanese ex Starter Sets featuring Tera Mewtwo ex and Tera Skeledirge ex, but we cannot yet confirm. Today, let's take a look at another Illustration Rare from Ancient Roar.

Garbodor is the king of the dump in this new Illustration Rare, depicting it sitting on top of a huge trash heap. Where could it possibly feel more at home?

This Illustration Rare is drawn by Shinya Komatsu, who made their Pokémon TCG debut in Sword & Shield – Brilliant Stars. This relative newcomer artist may be known best for the Machamp V Alternate Art from Sword & Shield – Astral Radiance. See a full piece dedicated to Shinya's first two years contributing to this wonderful hobby right here.

You can see more Garbodor cards in our special piece, TCG Spotlight: Some Of The Best Garbodor Pokémon Cards.0

Japanese sets often give us early ideas of what the English-language sets may include, so be sure to keep an eye on our coverage. You can stay tuned for previews of Scarlet & Violet cards as well as updates on everything Pokémon TCG right here at Bleeding Cool.

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