Scarlet & Violet—Destined Rivals: Choose Your Side

Release Date: May 30, 2025

The Pokémon Company International Unveils Scarlet & Violet—Destined Rivals Expansion. Get ready, Trainers—the next thrilling chapter in the Pokémon Trading Card Game is on the horizon! The Pokémon Company International has officially announced Scarlet & Violet—Destined Rivals, the latest expansion in the Scarlet & Violet series, launching May 30, 2025.

This upcoming set brings together powerful forces from two highly anticipated Japanese expansions: Hot Air Arena and Glory of Team Rocket (set to release later this April).

Scarlet & Violet—Destined Rivals features the debut of even more Trainer’s Pokémon cards, including iconic pairings like Cynthia & Garchomp ex, Ethan & Ho-Oh ex, and Arven & Mabosstiff ex. But that's not all—Team Rocket is back in full force, introducing their own fearsome Pokémon, including Mewtwo ex, under the command of the infamous Giovanni. Choose Your Side. Shape Your Destiny.

Team Rocket is launching its most daring scheme yet—and the battle lines are drawn. Will you stand with heroic Trainers to defend the Pokémon world? Or will you join the ranks of Team Rocket and help them rise to power?

Unite with your allies, prepare your deck, and make your move in the action-packed Scarlet & Violet—Destined Rivals expansion!

Set Highlights:

Over 240 cards in total
Over 85 Trainer’s Pokémon, including 45+ Team Rocket’s Pokémon
17 Pokémon ex, featuring 10 Trainer’s Pokémon ex
20+ Trainer cards
45+ cards with stunning special illustrations
83 new Team Rocket’s-tagged cards
23 Illustration Rare Pokémon
11 Special Illustration Rare Pokémon
6 Hyper Rare gold-etched cards

Products:

Pokemon - Scarlet & Violet Destined Rivals Booster Box

Pokemon - Scarlet & Violet Destined Rivals Elite Trainer Box

Pokemon - Scarlet & Violet Destined Rivals 3-Pack Blister

Pokemon - Scarlet & Violet Destined Rivals Premium Checklane Blister

Pokemon - Scarlet & Violet Destined Rivals Checklane Blister

Pokemon - Scarlet & Violet Destined Rivals Sleeved Booster Pack