”Destined Rivals” is the upcoming expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG), scheduled for release on May 30, 2025. This set introduces an epic showdown between heroic Trainers and the notorious Team Rocket. Players can look forward to:
- Over 240 new cards, including more than 85 Trainer’s Pokémon, with over 45 associated with Team Rocket.
- 17 Pokémon ex, featuring 10 Trainer’s Pokémon ex.
- 23 Illustration Rare Pokémon and 11 Special Illustration Rare Pokémon.
- Six Hyper Rare Gold-etched cards.
The set will also see the return of the Trainer’s Pokémon mechanic, highlighting iconic pairs such as Cynthia with Garchomp ex, Ethan with Ho-Oh ex, and Arven with Mabosstiff ex.
Pre-orders for “Destined Rivals” began today, March 24, 2025. The Pokémon Center’s website experienced high traffic, leading to temporary outages. However, more units of the exclusive Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box (ETB) are expected to become available later this year.
For a more in-depth look at the “Destined Rivals” set, you might find this video helpful: