The Pokémon Company has announced its next Scarlet and Violet Trading Card Game expansion, 'Journey Together', which sees 'Trainer's Pokémon' cards make a comeback.
The set launches on 28th March 2025, consisting of over 180 cards with more than 40 Trainer's Pokémon in there. This includes the likes of N’s Zoroark ex, Iono’s Bellibolt ex, Lillie’s Clefairy ex and Hop’s Zacian ex, with a whole bunch of special illustrations to look out for too.
Trainer's Pokémon cards go way back in TCG, first cropping 25 years ago in the 'Gym Heroes' set. They feature the name of the Pokémon's Trainer at the top, with an additional Trainer picture on the right-hand side — you can get an idea of the upcoming designs in the trailer above.
Here's the official blurb and a full rundown of everything included, via the Pokémon website:
With deep trust and steady guidance, Trainers help bring out the best in their Pokémon. The bond they share empowers them to act as one in battle as they push their strength to the limit, including as Pokémon ex! Team up with N’s Zoroark ex, Iono’s Bellibolt ex, Lillie’s Clefairy ex, Hop’s Zacian ex, and more Trainer’s Pokémon, and discover the unstoppable power of friendship in the Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Journey Together expansion!
- Over 180 cards
- More than 40 Trainer’s Pokémon
- More than 15 Pokémon ex
- More than 15 Trainer cards
- More than 30 Pokémon and Trainer cards with special illustrations
The upcoming expansion will be available in a variety of forms including Booster Packs and bulkier Elite Trainer Boxes — both of which are already sold out on The Pokémon Center site, naturally.
All eyes are on next month and the inevitable 'Presents' showcase on Pokémon Day. A datamine yesterday all but confirmed that one is in the pipeline (shock, horror), where we will hopefully get another glimpse at Pokémon Legends: Z-A and perhaps the upcoming TCG Pocket expansion.
Will you be picking up any 'Journey Together' packs? Let us know in the comments.
[source pokemon.com]
Comments 5
Yep, I remember when this trailer came out, it's pretty cool to see trainer's cards coming back to the TCG (doubt I'll go for this set myself, but still)!
This is great! Hopefully every set this year includes Trainer's Pokemon!
I still have my Ash's Pikachu card
Great nostalgia, now if only they would take a break from Pokemon ex. I'm a curmudgeon and can't really get into the Gym Heroes vibe when the power creep remains so high.
But I understand why they can't do that and fit it into the broader game.
@swoose
Have you played The Gym Leader Challenge format? It bans the rulebox cards (ex Pokemon, etc).
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