Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Series

The Scarlet & Violet era brought the Paldea region to the Pokémon TCG. It ran from the Scarlet & Violet base set on 31 March 2023 to Black Bolt and White Flare on 18 July 2025, across 16 English releases. It brought back Pokémon ex, added Tera Pokémon ex and introduced Illustration Rares and Special Illustration Rares.

Main sets

Destined Rivals30 May 202529 cards available

Journey Together28 March 202520 cards available

Surging Sparks8 November 202413 cards available

Stellar Crown13 September 20246 cards available

Twilight Masquerade Pokémon TCG expansion

Twilight Masquerade24 May 202410 cards available

Temporal Forces22 March 20243 cards available

Paradox Rift2 November 202312 cards available

Obsidian Flames11 August 20238 cards available

Paldea Evolved9 June 20237 cards available

Scarlet & Violet31 March 202311 cards available

Special sets

Black Bolt18 July 202515 cards available

White Flare18 July 202517 cards available

Prismatic Evolutions Pokémon TCG expansion

Prismatic Evolutions17 January 202513 cards available

Shrouded Fable2 August 20243 cards available

Paldean Fates25 January 20242 cards available

15122 September 202316 cards available

Promos

SVI Promos6 January 20233 cards available

Why collectors love Scarlet & Violet

Special Illustration Rares made this era hugely popular. Chase cards include Charizard ex from Obsidian Flames and 151, Umbreon ex from Prismatic Evolutions and Pikachu ex from Surging Sparks. Special sets such as 151 and Prismatic Evolutions are among the most collected sealed products of recent years.

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FAQs – Pokémon Scarlet & Violet

What is the Pokémon Scarlet & Violet series?

The Pokémon TCG era based on the Generation IX games, set in the Paldea region.

When was the Scarlet & Violet era?

From 31 March 2023 (Scarlet & Violet) to 18 July 2025 (Black Bolt and White Flare).

How many Scarlet & Violet sets are there?

16 English releases – 10 main sets and 6 special sets – plus the SVI Promos.

What did Scarlet & Violet introduce?

The return of Pokémon ex, Tera Pokémon ex, Illustration Rares, Special Illustration Rares and silver card borders.

Which Scarlet & Violet sets are special sets?

151, Paldean Fates, Shrouded Fable, Prismatic Evolutions, Black Bolt and White Flare.