The Pokémon Trading Card Game, better known as Pokémon TCG, is set to release another new set of cards with Journey Together​​​​​​. One exciting feature that the latest Pokémon TCG set brings is the return of the Owner’s Pokémon mechanic, featuring cards tied to iconic trainers from the series. This set marks the ninth TCG set in the Scarlet & Violet series, featuring popular Pokémon from the Paldea region.

With the reintroduction of the Owner’s Pokémon cards, now called Trainer's Pokémon, Journey Together ​​​​celebrates the bonds between trainers and their beloved Pokémon. These cards will provide players with new strategies and opportunities for deck-building. The new Scarlet & Violet set will include over 180 cards, which includes over 40 Trainer's Pokémon. Longtime fans can find ways to integrate these cards into their existing decks, while newcomers may be thrilled to break into the competitive Pokémon TCG by using these cards to build their first-ever deck.

When Pokémon TCG's New Set Journey Together Releases

March 28, 2025

The latest Scarlet & Violet set, which happens to be the ninth in the series, is still a few months away. Players looking to add more Scarlet & Violet goodness to their decks must wait until Journey Together's official release on March 28, when the Elite Trainer Box and booster packs will be released.

In Japan, the set will be released on January 24. Of course, this release happening a few months before the U.S. release is to be expected. Players in Japan will get to see the new cards first, which will build excitement for the global Pokémon TCG community. The early release in Japan also allows international players to check out the artwork and features before the set releases globally.

Journey Together Products & Preorder Info

Preorders For Journey Together Are Already Sold Out

The newest Pokémon TCG set will be released with a few different products. The Elite Trainer Box will depict N's Zorua, affectionately posing together. Ordering the Pokémon Center version will afford players a stamped copy of the N's Zorua's card.

The booster boxes have been renamed Enchanted Booster Box. Another name change is Owner’s Pokémon, now called Trainer's Pokémon. Aside from Trainer's Pokémon making a comeback, box toppers are also returning. Purchasers of the booster box will receive N’s Reshiram promo, featuring a Journey Together stamp.

Trainer's Pokémon cards originated in the 2000s with the Gym Heroes and Gym Challenge sets. Misty's Magikarp and Misty's Gyarados were some of the first Owner's cards.

Bringing Trainer’s Pokémon back into the mix also brings new strategic depth into TCG. These cards have always featured interesting gameplay working alongside Trainer cards, a trend that is likely to continue with Journey Together. With box toppers returning, that gives players even more of an incentive to purchase booster boxes, especially for those who want to “catch 'em all.”

Journey Together includes over 180 cards, divided between:

• Four Trainer's Pokémon ex
• 40+ Trainer's Pokémon
• 16 Pokémon ex
• 11 rare Pokémon illustrations
• Six rare Pokémon special edition illustrations
• Three hyper rare gold etched cards
• Over 30 Pokémon and Trainer cards featuring special illustrations

Journey Together Booster Bundles will include six booster packs, each featuring 10 cards. The price for Booster Bundles is $26.94. Prices of the Elite Trainer Booster Boxes will remain the same, around the $54.99 mark, but will include dice, counters, and additional card packs. Individual booster packs with 10 cards will cost $4.49.

As a rundown, here are the products and what you can expect from each one:

Besides the amazing variety of cards in Journey Together, the set brings something new for Latin American fans. For the first time, the set will be printed in Latin American Spanish, with set names, attack names, and Pokédex entries personalized and accessible for Latin American players.

Preorders for Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet - Journey Together Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box can be ordered from the official Pokémon Center website. There's a purchase limit of two per person. However, it seems that preorders are currently sold out for this one. Once released, standard shipping delivery time varies between three and six business days. However, there's also a pre-release window between March 15 and 23.

New Cards Revealed For Journey Together

New Cards, Including Trainer's Pokémon, Expected For Journey Together

Journey Together brings tons of exciting new cards into the Pokémon TCG mix. The set draws inspiration from the confirmed Trainer's Pokémon include Iono's Bellibolt ex and Hop's Zacian ex.

Each of these cards brings something exciting to the fold. Lillie’s Clefairy ex, for example, has 190 HP and high damage potential. As a general ex rule, once this Pokémon is knocked out, opponents will be granted two prize cards. However, the advantages outweigh the disadvantages because Lillie’s Clefairy ex has the ability Fairy Zone, which doubles the opponent’s weakness in multiplayer. This card also has Full Moon Rondo, a ive that does 20 more damage for each Benched Pokémon.

N’s Zoroark ex card is another fantastic card players will want to use for its draw power and tactical flexibility. With its Trade ability, players may draw two cards in exchange for discarding one, cycling through useless cards for the chance to access key resources. N’s Zoroark also allows players to choose one benched N’s Pokémon's attacks and use it.

Pokémon TCG players have a lot to look forward to in 2025. Beyond the Journey Together set, TCG is also looking at future releases. Scarlet & Violet 10 is expected in May and will likely feature cards from Steven's Metagross ex and Marnie's Grimmsnarl ex. Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex is also likely to appear in the Scarlet & Violet 10 release. Then, in June, all 156 Unova Pokémon will be featured in a Black Bolt and White Flare set, exclusive right now to Japan.

These future releases will continue to build from the momentum of Journey Together, with new Trainer's Pokémon and plenty of exciting cards to look forward to throughout 2025. Journey Together is just the beginning of a thrilling year for Pokémon TCG fans.

Source: Pokémon Center

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