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Scarlet & Violet

PokémonScarlet & VioletReleased: 3/31/2023258 cards

The base set of the Scarlet & Violet era reintroduced Pokémon ex (lowercase) — a callback to the 2003–2007 mechanic — alongside the new Terastal feature from the video games. It brought major visual changes including gray card borders worldwide and guaranteed holofoil rares in every pack.

Chase Cards

Koraidon ex

Cover legendary of Pokémon Scarlet as an ex card. The Special Art Rare features dynamic prehistoric-themed artwork.

Miraidon ex

Cover legendary of Pokémon Violet as an ex card. Futuristic illustration style that contrasts with Koraidon.

Arcanine ex (Special Art Rare)

Fan-favorite Pokémon with a striking illustration rare that became an early SV-era collector highlight.

Penny (Full Art)

New character from the video games whose Supporter card drew significant collector interest.

Collecting Tips

As the base set of the current era, this holds long-term historical significance for collectors.

Every booster pack now contains 2 reverse holos and 1 guaranteed holo rare — improved from previous eras.

Special Art Rares (SAR) replaced the Alternate Art designation but fill the same collector niche.

Focus on the cover legendaries and Supporter full arts as the primary chase targets.

New Mechanics

Pokémon ex (lowercase)

A return of the classic ex mechanic — evolved Pokémon with higher HP and powerful attacks that give up two prize cards when knocked out.

Tera Pokémon ex

Pokémon ex with the Terastal phenomenon from the games, gaining type-change benefits and a distinct crystalline card design.

Cards in This Set

258 cards
Pineco
Heracross
Shroomish
Breloom
Cacnea
Cacturne
Tropius
Scatterbug
Spewpa
Vivillon
Skiddo
Gogoat
Sprigatito
Floragato
Meowscarada
Tarountula
Tarountula
Tarountula
Spidops ex
Smoliv
Smoliv
Dolliv
Arboliva
Toedscool

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