The Pokémon TCG expansion Scarlet & Violet—Paradox Rift was released on November 3, 2023. Select retailers began selling its Build & Battle Box for prerelease play on October 21, 2023; that earlier date was not the expansion’s general release.
When did Pokémon Scarlet & Violet—Paradox Rift come out?
The official general release date for the Pokémon TCG expansion Scarlet & Violet—Paradox Rift was November 3, 2023, according to Pokémon’s product page, its expansion preview, and its press schedule. These are Pokémon Company International sources presenting English-language international launch information; they do not establish a separate date for every territory.
Why does October 21, 2023 also appear?
Pokémon said select retailers would begin selling the Paradox Rift Build & Battle Box on October 21, 2023, so players could take part in prerelease battles. That was an early-access product and event date, not the general expansion launch date. Pokémon’s announcement identifies the retailers as select local stores rather than all retailers.
What was included in Paradox Rift?
The expansion’s theme brings Ancient and Future Pokémon together. Pokémon highlighted Ancient Pokémon Roaring Moon ex and Sandy Shocks ex alongside Future Pokémon Iron Valiant ex and Iron Hands ex. The official product page also names Garchomp ex, Mewtwo ex, Armarouge ex, and Gholdengo ex among the Pokémon featured in the set.
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Pokémon’s product description invites players to “Dive into the clouds and explore a land that appears to be unbound by time!”
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.What came in the Paradox Rift Elite Trainer Box?
Pokémon Center’s official product page lists an expansion-specific Elite Trainer Box with the following contents:
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- The Pokemon TCG: Scarlet & Violet Paradox Rift expansion contains over 180 cards.
- Each Pokemon TCG: Scarlet & Violet - Paradox Rift booster pack contains 10 cards and 1 Basic Energy.
- Each player must have a 60-card deck of Pokemon cards to play.
- 11 Scarlet & Violet—Paradox Rift booster packs
- Two full-art foil promo cards: one standard promo and one with a Pokémon Center logo. The promos feature Scream Tail or Iron Bundle.
- 65 card sleeves featuring Roaring Moon or Iron Valiant
- 45 Energy cards
- A player’s guide
- Six damage-counter dice and one competition-legal coin-flip die
- Two condition markers
- A storage box with four dividers
These are the contents stated on the official product page; they describe the product, not current stock or pricing.
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- Dive into the clouds and explore a land that appears to be unbound by time!
- This expansion also features Garchomp ex, Mewtwo ex, and others that Terastallize to gain new types
- With ferocious attacks, Ancient Pokémon like Roaring Moon ex and Sandy Shocks ex appear alongside artificial Future Pokémon like Iron Valiant ex and Iron Hands ex
- This box is the perfect way to expand your collection!
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- A great way for players and collectors to add to their collections
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- Dive into the clouds and explore a land that appears to be unbound by time!
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