May26

Update to official Japanese Pokémon TCG site unveils Wigglytuff ex and Art Rare cards from upcoming Pokémon Card 151 expansion

Updates today on the Pokémon Trading Card Game's official Japanese homepage and YouTube channel have revealed a Wigglytuff ex, as well as a selection of fossil Pokémon and Art Rare cards that will be available in the Pokémon Card 151 subset that will launch in Japan on June 16th. As the name suggests, this subset focuses on Pokémon from the original generation of the franchise.
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May26

First details released on the Scarlet & Violet - Obsidian Flames expansion for the Pokémon TCG, launching internationally from August 11th

The second Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion in the Scarlet & Violet series, Obsidian Flames, has been officially announced by The Pokémon Company International. This expansion will be the international equivalent of the Ruler of the Black Flame expansion releasing in Japan later this year, including cards from that set, the ex Special Set, and the ex Start Decks.
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May4

Pokémon Trading Card Game Live to leave Global Beta on June 8th, alongside digital release of the Paldea Evolved expansion

The Pokémon Company International has announced that the Pokémon Trading Card Game Live, which is currently available in beta on iOS, Android, Windows PC and macOS devices, will receive its official launch worldwide on June 8th. The upcoming Scarlet & Violet - Paldea Evolved expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game will be available in Pokémon TCG Live from June 8th at 10am (PDT), one day before the physical release of the Paldea Evolved expansion.
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Apr21

Update to official Japanese Pokémon TCG site unveils new Pokémon ex cards, plus new collaboration collection with artist Yu Nagaba

Updates today on the Pokémon Trading Card Game's official Japanese homepage and YouTube channel have revealed three brand new Pokémon ex cards that will be available in ex Special Set bundles that will launch in Japan on May 19th. Also revealed today is a brand new collaboration between the Pokémon Trading Card Game and Japanese artist Yu Nagaba, with a range of merchandise and promotional cards featuring artwork of Eevee and its evolutions drawn by Yu Nagaba.
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Apr7

Update to official Japanese Pokémon TCG site reveals majority of remaining card list for upcoming Snow Hazard and Clay Burst expansion

Updates today on the Pokémon Trading Card Game's official Japanese homepage and YouTube channel have revealed the majority of the remaining new cards for the Snow Hazard and Clay Burst expansion for the Scarlet & Violet series of the Pokémon Trading Card game, which will be released in Japan next week on April 14th. Cards from this set will be released internationally as part of the Scarlet & Violet: Paldea Evolved expansion on June 9th. Still to be announced are a number of full art versions of cards, some of which may not be seen until after the set actually launches next week.
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Apr4

Latest video on official Japanese Pokémon TCG channel shows off Shroodle and Grafaiai cards from the next Scarlet & Violet expansion

A new video on the Pokémon Trading Card Game's official Japanese YouTube channel has revealed a new cards for Shroodle and Grafaiai that will be released in Japan on April 14th as part of the Snow Hazard and Clay Burst expansion for the Scarlet & Violet series of the Pokémon Trading Card game. Cards from this set will be released internationally as part of the Scarlet & Violet: Paldea Evolved expansion on June 9th.
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Apr2

Rounding up all the new Pokémon cards revealed in Japan this past week

A whole host of new cards for the Scarlet & Violet series of the Pokémon Trading Card game have been revealed this past week in updates on the game's official Japanese homepage and YouTube channel, including a newly announced subset, Pokémon Card 151, which as the name suggests will focus on Pokémon from the original generation of the franchise.
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Apr1

Pigs are flying for April Fools with Lechonk distributions from select Pokémon retail partners in the US, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, and NZ

As part of Pokémon Company International's ongoing Discover Pokémon Together: Lechonk event, which oh so coincidentally also overlaps with the celebration of April Fools Day, select stores across the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand will be distributing free code cards for a Flying–Tera Type Lechonk that can be redeemed in Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet. Lechonk promotional cards for the Pokémon Trading Card Game will also be available in select stores as a bonus with a certain minimum purchase of Pokémon TCG products.
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Mar31

In-store Play! Pokémon TCG and Pokémon GO events to resume from April, VG events to resume from May

After having been suspended at the beginning of the COVID-19 Pandemic in 2020, competitive in-store events for the Play! Pokémon program, are now making their long-awaited return in select regions around the world. League Cup and League Challenge events for the Pokémon TCG, as well as Pokémon GO Challenge events for players in Norta America, will resume in April. Competitive VG players will need to wait a little longer, with Premier Challenge events set to resume across May and June.
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Mar27

Latest video on official Japanese Pokémon TCG channel shows off Glimmet and Glimmora cards from the next Scarlet & Violet expansion

A new video on the Pokémon Trading Card Game's official Japanese YouTube channel has revealed a new cards for Glimmet and Glimmora that will be released in Japan on April 14th as part of the Snow Hazard and Clay Burst expansion for the Scarlet & Violet series of the Pokémon Trading Card game. Cards from this set will be released internationally as part of the Scarlet & Violet: Paldea Evolved expansion on June 9th.
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Mar25

A round up all the new Pokémon TCG cards announced in Japan this past week

A variety of new cards that will be released in Japan on April 14th as part of the Snow Hazard and Clay Burst expansion for the Scarlet & Violet series of the Pokémon Trading Card game have been revealed this past week in updates on the Pokémon Trading Card Game's official Japanese homepage and YouTube channel, as well as through information included in the Pikachu ex and Pawmot ex Starter Set released on March 24th, and on a poster displayed at Pokémon Gym events in Japan. Cards from this set will be released internationally as part of the Scarlet & Violet: Paldea Evolved expansion on June 9th.
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Mar24

First details released on the Scarlet & Violet - Paldea Evolved expansion for the Pokémon TCG, launching internationally from June 9th

The first Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion in the Scarlet & Violet series, Paldea Evolved, has been officially announced by The Pokémon Company International. This expansion will be the international equivalent of the Snow Hazard and Clay Burst expansions releasing in Japan on April 14th, including cards from those sets, as well as cards from the Triplet Beat subset that released in Japan on March 10th.
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Mar3

Update to official Japanese Pokémon TCG site reveals majority of remaining card list for upcoming Triplet Beat subset

Updates today on the Pokémon Trading Card Game's official Japanese homepage and YouTube channel have revealed the majority of the remaining new cards for Triplet Beat, the upcoming Scarlet and Violet subset for the Pokémon TCG which will be released in Japan on March 10th. While several full art cards have yet to be announced or previewed, these cards should be alternative art reprints of other cards in the set, rather than entirely new cards.
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Feb28

Pokémon Trading Card Game Classic, a premium Pokémon TCG product for non-tournament play, announced during Pokémon Presents

In what might be generously described as an unexpected announcement, the Pokémon Presents video presentation for Pokémon Day announced Pokémon Trading Card Game Classic, a premium Pokémon TCG product for non-tournament play centered around classic cards from the very first sets of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. In addition to classic cards, the set also features unique Ho-Oh ex, Lugia ex, and Suicune ex cards that will be exclusive to this set.
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Feb26

Day 2 live stream of Japan's Pokémon TCG Champions League reveals selection of full art cards from upcoming Triplet Beat subset

A selection of new full art cards that will be released in Triplet Beat, the first Scarlet and Violet subset to be released in Japan on March 10th, were revealed earlier today as part of today's live stream for the Japanese Pokémon Trading Card Game Champion's League. All four cards revealed are alternative art prints of cards already revealed for the Triplet Beat subset.
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Feb25

Live stream for Japan's Pokémon TCG Champions League reveals ex starter set featuring Pikachu and Pawmot, plus plushie Pikachu deck case

As part of today's live stream for the Japanese Pokémon Trading Card Game Champion's League, a new ex Starter Set based on Pikachu and Pawmot was announced for the first time. What arguably stole the show however wasn't reveals of new cards from this set, but the appearance of a unique new Pikachu plush deck case. The starter set and deck box will be released together in Japan on March 24th, and can be purchased either separately, for 1,800円 and 1595円 respectively, or together in a special bundle for 3,580円.
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