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Pokémon TCG Paradox Rift Launch Date Announced, Highlighting Ancient and Future Mechanics

The Pokémon Company just announced that the Pokémon TCG Scarlet and Violet: Paradox Rift set will come out on Aug. 17. They also shared a full list of how rare each card is.

A new move in the Pokémon TCG game popped up first at the Worlds. It’s for the upcoming English Paradox Rift set. It’s called Ancient and Future. The time period and game versions of each Paradox Pokémon decide if they’re Ancient or Future.

Ancient and Future labels appear on Basic cards and Pokémon ex. Ancient ones hit hard with direct damage. Future ones use special abilities and effects to win.

When Can You Get Pokémon TCG Paradox Rift?

You can get the English Paradox Rift Pokémon TCG set on Nov. 3. This is about a month after the Scarlet and Violet 151 set comes. There will be 180 cards in this set, says Serebii.

Paradox Rift Pokémon Mechanics Preview
On August 17, 2023, Serebii.net shared more on the new Paradox Rift set. It has cool new Paradox Pokémon moves. The launch is set for November 3rd, 2023.

What’s Inside Paradox Rift Pokémon TCG?

The Paradox Rift set is full of cool stuff. You’ll find 13 Pokémon ex and seven Tera Pokémon, first seen in the Obsidian Flame set. There are 28 Ultra Rare foil etched cards with full Pokémon ex and Trainer Supporters art. Plus, there are seven Hyper Rare gold-etched cards everyone will want.

You can also find 34 Rare Pokémon. Also, 15 Supporter and Pokémon ex cards come with special art. The set has two Elite Trainer boxes. One has Ancient Pokémon with a Scream Tail promo. The other has Future Pokémon with an Iron Bundle promo, says Serebii.

Start Collecting Nov. 3

Fans can begin opening Paradox Rift booster packs on Nov. 3.

Everyone is excited for this set. It brings something new to the Pokémon TCG world. Whether you like battling or collecting, keep an eye out for this release. It’s sure to shake things up.