With Sword & Shield officially concluded, the Scarlet & Violet era of the Pokémon TCG kicked off in March 2023 with a focus on the ninth generation of Pokémon games and the new region: Paldea. It all began with the Scarlet & Violet base set, which introduced major, lasting changes to the hobby.
Now, the borders of the cards have become silver, matching the Japanese releases. Another major change is that now, each pack culminates in at least a holo-rare and two reverse holos. The major mechanic of this era is the lowercase ex, which features a double holographic pattern of a horizontal shine and a starry sparkle. Full Art exs now use a green, foil outline around the Pokémon.
, who has been with the hobby since Sword & Shield – Chilling Reign. is best known for the SWSH Black Star Promo Flareon VMAX Alt Art, Alcremie Character Rare from Sword & Shield – Brilliant Stars, and Penny Special Illustration Rare from Scarlet & Violet. Rookidee is a species introduced in the Sword & Shield era. It evolves into Corvisquire, which then evolves into the family's ultimate form, the popular species Corviknight. This Illustration Rare is the first Rookidee Secret Rare ever printed.
. has been contributing to the hobby since Sword & Shield – Brilliant Stars. Cards you may know by Gossan include Mightyena Character Rare from Sword & Shield – Astral Radiance, Galarian Perrserker V Alt Art from Sword & Shield – Lost Origin, and Mewtwo VSTAR Special Illustration Rare from Crown Zenith. Stay tuned for the journey through this special set as we continue to spotlight the cards and artwork of Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet – Paldea Evolved.
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