First look at Scarlet & Violet cards!

Published Feb 23 2023 - 5:00pm Updated Mar 19 2024 0 Comments
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Total Cards Senior Editor
First look at Scarlet & Violet cards!

The next generation of the TCG, Scarlet & Violet base set is due for release on the 31st March 2023 and will feature new Pokemon, new card designs and much more! As revealed in the latest Japanese sets, the series will re-introduce the ex mechanic! We are incredibly excited for the release and the start of a new era! We have been treated to some epic new card reveals, so make sure to check them out in the media gallery below!

Products that will be included in the release are:

  • Boosters Booster are relatively unchanged from SWSH and they contain three guaranteed foil cards per booster and all cards with a rarity of rare or higher will now be foil. Booster Packs are available individually or as booster boxes containing 36 packs.
  • Elite Trainer Boxes Base Set will feature 2 different ETBs, one showcasing Koraidon and the other showing Miraidon! ETBS are a great way to get a taste for a set and they now include an additional booster pack.
    • 9 Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet booster packs
    • 1 full-art foil promo card featuring Miraidon or Koraidon
    • 65 card sleeves featuring Miraidon or Koraidon
    • 45 Pokémon TCG Energy cards
    • A player’s guide to the Scarlet & Violet expansion
    • 6 damage-counter dice
    • 1 competition-legal coin-flip die
    • 2 plastic condition markers
    • A collector’s box to hold everything, with 4 dividers to keep it organized
    • A code card for Pokémon Trading Card Game Live
  • Build & Battle Stadium The Build & Battle Stadium contains a massive set of cards, including two Build & Battle Boxes. If you're looking to set up a quick couple of games then this is the product for you.
    • 2 individual Build & Battle Boxes, each containing a ready-to-play 40-card deck
    • Each deck includes 1 of 4 foil promo cards
    • 3 additional Scarlet & Violet booster packs, so you get 11 in all
    • 121 Basic Energy cards
    • 6 damage-counter dice
    • 1 competition-legal coin-flip die
    • 2 coin condition markers
    • A collector’s box to hold everything
  • Build & Battle Box The Build & Battle Box is a great way to get a taste of the game and even includes some awesome.
    • A 40-card ready-to-play deck, including 1 of 4 unique foil promo cards
    • 4 Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet booster packs
    • A code card for Pokémon TCG Live
  • Checklane Blisters These awesome Checklane Blisters feature Espathra or Spidops promo and come with one booster pack. If you're a collector and want to grab all the promos then this is a necessity.
  • Premium Checklane Blisters Premium Checklanes each have 3 promos and a single booster pack. Two variations exist, one with Gengar's evolution line and another with Machamps, bringing a classic feel into this new era!
  • 3-pack Blisters As the name would suggest, both of these blisters have 3 packs and an awesome promo. Promos that available include Arcanine and Dondozo.
  • Sleeved Boosters Sleeved boosters are perfect for a sealed collection, they each contain a single booster pack protected in a carboard sleeve.
  • Mini Portfolio Each mini portfolio is perfect for storing your trades or a small selection of cards and also comes with a booster box.

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Article Author Matt Farmer
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Matt is the News Editor at Total Cards, where he spends his time reporting on the biggest stories in the world of TCG's and beyond. He enjoys spending his spare time being a forever DM, he has a vast knowledge of all things Dungeons & Dragons, and has a keen eye for great board games!

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