A The Pokémon Company International announced that a new special expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, Scarlet & Violet—Paldean Fateswill be available on January 26, 2024, in participating stores worldwide.
Inspired by popular expansions Hidden Fates It is Shining Fatesthe expansion Scarlet & Violet—Paldean Fates marks the return of Shiny Pokémon to the Pokémon TCG, featuring Pokémon from the Paldea region. Trainers can collect and battle more than 130 Shiny Pokémon, including Shiny Pikachu, Shiny Ceruledge, Shiny Tinkaton, Shiny Dondozo, Shiny Tatsugiri and more. Additionally, the expansion introduces Shiny Tera ex Pokémon – featuring Charizard, Forretress and Espathra – as well as more ex Ancient and Future Pokémon.
Some Shiny Pokémon in Scarlet & Violet—Paldean Fates will be presented in fun full-art styles, revealing a new side to fan-favorite Pokémon in their Shiny forms. Additionally, some former Pokémon will appear on hyper-rare cards, with a new unique embossed foil effect.
The expansion’s main cards include:
- 11 Shiny Pokemon ex
- Seven ex Pokémon and three Tera ex Pokémon
- Three rare illustration cards featuring Shiny Pokémon
- Eight rare special illustration cards featuring Shiny Pokémon ex or Supporter cards
- Six former hyper-rare Pokémon
Scarlet & Violet—Paldean Fates cards will be available in the following products:
- Scarlet & Violet—Paldean Fates Elite Trainer Box (available January 26, 2024): Includes nine Scarlet & Violet—Paldean Fates booster packs, a rare Shiny illustration promo card featuring Mimikyu, and various game accessories.
- Scarlet & Violet—Paldean Fates Tech Sticker Collection (available January 26, 2024): Includes three Scarlet & Violet—Paldean Fates booster packs; a Shiny promotional card featuring Fidough, Maschiff or Greavard; and a large matching sticker to personalize laptops, tablets and other technology devices.
- Scarlet & Violet—Paldean Fates Mini Tin (available on 9 Feb. 2024): Includes two Scarlet & Violet—Paldean Fates booster packs, a sticker sheet, and an art card that matches the can, featuring Maushold, Smoliv, Tinkatink, Finizen, or Flamigo.
- Scarlet & Violet—Paldean Fates Tin (available Feb 9, 2024): Includes four Scarlet & Violet—Paldean Fates booster packs and a Shiny Pokémon ex promo card featuring the Tera Charizard ex, Great Tusk ex, or Iron Treads ex.
- Scarlet & Violet—Paldean Fates Premium Collection (available on Feb 9, 2024): Includes eight Scarlet & Violet—Paldean Fates booster packs; two Shiny promotional cards; a Shiny Pokémon ex promotional card featuring Meowscarada ex, Skeledirge ex, or Quaquaval ex; an oversized card corresponding to Shiny Pokémon ex; and a three-card display.
- Scarlet & Violet—Paldean Fates Booster Bundle (available Feb 23, 2024): Includes six Scarlet & Violet—Paldean Fates booster packs.
