Pokemon officially revealed their new upcoming set, Paldea Evolved, as part of the Scarlet & Violet era. This set will be released on June 9, 2023, with over 190 cards. This set will include cards from the Japanese ‘Triplet Beat’, ‘Snow Hazard’, ‘Clay Burst’ and other unreleased English cards.
Here are the artworks for the booster packs of Paldea Evolved:
Then, here is more detailed info about the set:
Table of Contents
Description
Scarlet & Violet—Paldea Evolved will introduce more Pokémon ex, which sport high HP as well as powerful attacks and Abilities but give up two Prize cards when Knocked Out. Trainers will also continue to see Tera Pokémon ex in the new expansion, including Slowking, Forretress and Dedenne, displayed in full-art illustrations to capture the unique crystal effects of the characters. Alternate art styles will also be introduced for illustration rare and special illustration rare cards, allowing Trainers to collect unique art cards that spotlight the Pokémon’s personality traits or Evolutions.
Noteworthy cards from the expansion include:
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15 Pokémon ex and three Tera Pokémon ex
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36 illustration rare Pokémon
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18 ultra rare Pokémon ex and eight ultra rare Supporter cards
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15 special illustration rare Pokémon and Supporter cards
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Nine hyper rare gold etched cards, which can include Pokémon ex, Trainer and Energy cards
Possible Included Cards
Meowscarada ex
Ability - Magic Bouquet
You must discard a Grass Energy card from your hand in order to use this Ability. Once during your turn, you may put 3 damage counters on 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon.
CC - Rough Nails 100+
If your opponent's Active Pokémon already has any damage counters on it, this attack does 120 more damage.
Skeledirge ex
R - Song of Vitality 50
Heal 30 damage from each of your Pokémon.
RR - Burning Voice 270-
This attack does 10 less damage for each damage counter on this Pokémon.
Quaquaval ex
W - Exciting Samba 60
Switch this Pokémon with 1 of your Benched Pokémon. Then, your opponent switch their Active Pokémon with 1 of their Benched Pokémon
WC - Corkscrew Shot 230
Put 2 Energy attached to this Pokémon into your hand.
Paldean Clodsire ex
Ability - Poisonous Marshland
Once during your turn, if a Stadium is in play, you may make your opponent's Active Pokémon Poisoned.
DCC - Needle Bones 200
Flip a coin. If tails, this Pokémon can't attack during your next turn.
Dedenne ex
PP - Tail Swap
Move all damage counters from 1 of your Benched Pokémon to your opponent's Active Pokémon.
PPP - Wonder Shot 170
Discard an Energy attached to his Pokémon.
Lycanroc ex
F - Rock Throw 40
FCC - Scary Fang 140
During your opponent's next turn, if this Pokémon is damaged by an attack (even if it is Knocked Out), put 10 damage counters on the Attacking Pokémon.
Chien-Pao ex
Ability - Shivering Chill
Once during your turn, if this Pokemon is in the Active Spot, you may search your deck for up to 2 Water Energy cards, reveal them, and put them into your hand. Then, shuffle your deck.
WW - Hale Blade 60x
You may discard any amount of Water Energy from your Pokémon. This attack does 60 damage for each card you discarded in this way.
Ting-Lu ex
Ability - Binding Wisdom
As long as this Pokémon is in the Active Spot, your opponent's Pokémon in play that have damage counters on them have no Abilities, except for Pokémon ex.
FFF - Land Scoop 150
Put 2 damage counters on 1 of your opponent’s Benched Pokémon.
Chi-Yu ex
R - Grudge Scorch
Discard the top 2 cards of your opponent's deck.
RR - Flame Surge 100
Choose up to 3 of your Benched Pokemon and attach 1 Fire Energy from your deck to each of them. Then, shuffle your deck.
Squawkabilly ex
Ability - Fresh Retake
You can use this ability only during your first turn. You may discard your hand and draw 7 cards. You can't use more than 1 ‘Fresh Retake’ Ability.
C - Self-motivation 20
Attach 2 basic Energy cards from your discard pile to 1 of your Benched Pokémon.
Elite Trainer Box
Pokemon also officially revealed the new Elite Trainer Box both Pokemon Center exclusive and the retailer one where you can get a special Pikachu Promo card with a Pokemon Center stamp. The Pokemon Center Elite Trainer Box will have a price tag of $59.99 while the retailer one will be $49.99
Here are the details for the Pokemon Center Elite Trainer Box:
Description
Command a Rousing Performance!
Energy surges as new powers awaken and perilous legends are revealed! First partners Meowscarada ex, Skeledirge ex, and Quaquaval ex have evolved to take the stage with mesmerizing magic, song, and dance. Meanwhile, Forretress, Slowking, and Dedenne shine as Tera Pokémon ex, and Chien-Pao ex, Ting-Lu ex, and others bring daunting strengths requiring courage to command. Even Pikachu joins the Pokémon ex party in the Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Paldea Evolved expansion!
The Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Paldea Evolved Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box includes:
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11 Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Paldea Evolved booster packs
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Each booster pack contains 10 cards and 1 Basic Energy. Cards vary by pack.
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1 full-art foil promo card featuring Pikachu with a Pokémon Center logo
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1 full-art foil promo card featuring Pikachu
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65 card sleeves featuring Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly
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45 Pokémon TCG Energy cards
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A player’s guide to the Scarlet & Violet—Paldea Evolved expansion
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6 damage-counter dice
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1 competition-legal coin-flip die
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2 plastic condition markers
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A collector’s box to hold everything, with 4 dividers to keep it organized
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A code card for Pokémon Trading Card Game Live
Official Images
If you guys are interested in buying an Elite Trainer Box, Pokemon Center has opened a pre-order and you can check it here:
You can also see the Japanese set for some card reference here:
What do you guys think of this new English set? I really look forward to this set because I think this set will be the mark of the real Pokemon ex era with so many new Pokemon ex and their supporting cards. Hopefully, we can start to say goodbye to Pokemon V and have a fresh start with Pokemon ex!
Comment down below to share your thoughts!
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