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Pokémon TCG Japan's Future Flash: Iron Bundle Illustration

Pokémon TCG Japan’s Future Flash expansion, one of the sets being adapted into Scarlet & Violet - Paradox Rift, features Iron Bundle.

Published Mon, 23 Oct 2023 18:12:08 -0500

by Theo Dwyer

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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 Future Flash.

Ancient Roar & Future Flash cards. Credit: Pokémon TCG — Ancient Roar & Future Flash cards. Credit: *Pokémon TCG*

Artist Teeziro delivers one of the most details environments in this entire set, showcasing Iron Bundle blasting across a bridge of ice connecting two mountains in a snowy terrain. Iron Bundle is a Paradox Pokémon thought to be a future relative of Delibird. Teeziro has been contributing to the Pokémon TCG since Sword & Shield – Chilling Reign. They are best known for Umbreon V Alt Art from Sword & Shield – Evolving Skies and Celebi V Alt Art from Sword & Shield – Fusion Strike.

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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