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'''Paradox Rift''' and the Japanese '''Ancient Roar''' and '''Future Flash''' feature [[Paradox Pokémon]], which have previously only appeared in the {{TCG|Scarlet & Violet}} and {{TCG|Obsidian Flames}} expansions. The set was first previewed on August 11, 2023, when the Canadian Pokémon Center website briefly showed off one of the Elite Trainer Boxes for the set featuring {{p|Iron Valiant}}. More information about the set was revealed during the closing ceremony of the [[2023 World Championships|2023 Pokémon World Championships]] on August 13, 2023. | '''Paradox Rift''' and the Japanese '''Ancient Roar''' and '''Future Flash''' feature [[Paradox Pokémon]], which have previously only appeared in the {{TCG|Scarlet & Violet}} and {{TCG|Obsidian Flames}} expansions. The set was first previewed on August 11, 2023, when the Canadian Pokémon Center website briefly showed off one of the Elite Trainer Boxes for the set featuring {{p|Iron Valiant}}. More information about the set was revealed during the closing ceremony of the [[2023 World Championships|2023 Pokémon World Championships]] on August 13, 2023. | ||
Two new variants of cards are introduced in this expansion: '''Ancient''' and '''Future''', which are both available as Pokémon and Trainer cards. Both card variants feature unique text icons on the top right corner of the artwork, and unique backgrounds adorning the right half of the cards: Ancient cards have a layered {{wp|Stratum|strata}} background, while Future cards have a pixelated background. Ancient Pokémon cards tend to have direct attacks that deal a large amount of damage, while being difficult to Knock Out. Future Pokémon cards tend to have {{TCG|Ability|Abilities}} and attacks with extra effects, allowing for craftier strategies. Ancient and Future Trainer cards have effects that assist their respective Pokémon counterparts. | Two new variants of cards are introduced in this expansion: '''Ancient''' and '''Future''', which are both available as Pokémon and Trainer cards. Both card variants feature unique text icons on the top right corner of the artwork, and unique backgrounds adorning the right half of the cards: Ancient cards have a layered {{wp|Stratum|strata}} background, while Future cards have a pixelated background. Ancient Pokémon cards tend to have direct attacks that deal a large amount of damage, while being difficult to Knock Out. Future Pokémon cards tend to have {{TCG|Ability|Abilities}} and attacks with extra effects, allowing for craftier strategies. Ancient and Future Trainer cards have effects that tend to assist their respective Pokémon counterparts. | ||
Paradox Rift also includes {{TCG|Technical Machine card}}s, first reintroduced in the Japanese {{TCG|Raging Surf}} expansion after being last seen in the {{TCG|Rising Rivals}} expansion. Technical Machine cards as of this set are categorized as {{TCG|Pokémon Tool card}}s. | Paradox Rift also includes {{TCG|Technical Machine card}}s, first reintroduced in the Japanese {{TCG|Raging Surf}} expansion after being last seen in the {{TCG|Rising Rivals}} expansion. Technical Machine cards as of this set are categorized as {{TCG|Pokémon Tool card}}s. | ||
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{{Setlist/entry|089/182|G|[[Iron Valiant ex (Paradox Rift 89)|Iron Valiant]]{{ex}}|Psychic||Double Rare}} | {{Setlist/entry|089/182|G|[[Iron Valiant ex (Paradox Rift 89)|Iron Valiant]]{{ex}}|Psychic||Double Rare}} | ||
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{{Setlist/entry|???/182|G|[[Sandy Shocks ex (Ancient Roar 42)|Sandy Shocks]]{{ex}}|Fighting||Double Rare}} | {{Setlist/entry|???/182|G|[[Sandy Shocks ex (Ancient Roar 42)|Sandy Shocks]]{{ex}}|Fighting||Double Rare}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|123/182|G|{{TCG ID|Paradox Rift|Brute Bonnet|123}}|Darkness||Rare}} | {{Setlist/entry|123/182|G|{{TCG ID|Paradox Rift|Brute Bonnet|123}}|Darkness||Rare}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|124/182|G|[[Roaring Moon ex (Paradox Rift 124)|Roaring Moon]]{{ex}}|Darkness||Double Rare}} | {{Setlist/entry|124/182|G|[[Roaring Moon ex (Paradox Rift 124)|Roaring Moon]]{{ex}}|Darkness||Double Rare}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|???/182|G|[[Gholdengo ex (Raging Surf 50)|Gholdengo]]{{ex}}|Metal||Double Rare}} | {{Setlist/entry|???/182|G|[[Gholdengo ex (Raging Surf 50)|Gholdengo]]{{ex}}|Metal||Double Rare}} | ||
<!--{{Setlist/entry|???/182|G|{{TCG ID|Future Flash|Iron Jugulis|58}}|Colorless||Rare}}--> | |||
{{Setlist/entry|???/182|G|Armarouge{{ex}}|||Double Rare}} | {{Setlist/entry|???/182|G|Armarouge{{ex}}|||Double Rare}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|159/182|G|{{TCG ID|Paradox Rift|Ancient Booster Energy Capsule|159}}|Tool||Uncommon}} | {{Setlist/entry|159/182|G|{{TCG ID|Paradox Rift|Ancient Booster Energy Capsule|159}}|Tool||Uncommon}} | ||
<!--{{Setlist/entry|???/182|G|{{TCG ID|Ancient Roar|Earthen Vessel|60}}|Item||Uncommon}}--> | |||
{{Setlist/entry|164/182|G|{{TCG ID|Paradox Rift|Future Booster Energy Capsule|164}}|Tool||Uncommon}} | {{Setlist/entry|164/182|G|{{TCG ID|Paradox Rift|Future Booster Energy Capsule|164}}|Tool||Uncommon}} | ||
<!--{{Setlist/entry|???/182|G|{{TCG ID|Ancient Roar|Professor Sada's Tenacity|64}}|Supporter||Uncommon}}--> | |||
<!--{{Setlist/entry|???/182|G|{{TCG ID|Future Flash|Professor Turo's Scenario|65}}|Supporter||Uncommon}}--> | |||
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{{Setlist/entry|187/182|G|{{TCG ID|Paradox Rift|Iron Moth|187}}|Fire||Illustration Rare}} | {{Setlist/entry|187/182|G|{{TCG ID|Paradox Rift|Iron Moth|187}}|Fire||Illustration Rare}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|207/182|G|{{TCG ID|Paradox Rift|Brute Bonnet|207}}|Darkness||Illustration Rare}} | {{Setlist/entry|207/182|G|{{TCG ID|Paradox Rift|Brute Bonnet|207}}|Darkness||Illustration Rare}} | ||
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Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Paradox Rift (Japanese: 古代の咆哮 Ancient Roar and 未来の一閃 Future Flash) is the name given to the set that makes up the fourth expansion of cards from the Scarlet & Violet Series of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. It will be released in English on November 3, 2023, and in Japanese on October 27, 2023.
Blurb
Uncover the Anomalies of Area Zero!
Dive into the clouds and explore a land that appears to be unbound by time! 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. Meanwhile, Garchomp ex, Mewtwo ex, and others Terastallize to gain new types, as Armarouge ex, Gholdengo ex, and more Pokémon ex join the fray. Adventure awaits as timelines collide in the Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Paradox Rift expansion!
Information
Paradox Rift and the Japanese Ancient Roar and Future Flash feature Paradox Pokémon, which have previously only appeared in the Scarlet & Violet and Obsidian Flames expansions. The set was first previewed on August 11, 2023, when the Canadian Pokémon Center website briefly showed off one of the Elite Trainer Boxes for the set featuring Iron Valiant. More information about the set was revealed during the closing ceremony of the 2023 Pokémon World Championships on August 13, 2023.
Two new variants of cards are introduced in this expansion: Ancient and Future, which are both available as Pokémon and Trainer cards. Both card variants feature unique text icons on the top right corner of the artwork, and unique backgrounds adorning the right half of the cards: Ancient cards have a layered strata background, while Future cards have a pixelated background. Ancient Pokémon cards tend to have direct attacks that deal a large amount of damage, while being difficult to Knock Out. Future Pokémon cards tend to have Abilities and attacks with extra effects, allowing for craftier strategies. Ancient and Future Trainer cards have effects that tend to assist their respective Pokémon counterparts.
Paradox Rift also includes Technical Machine cards, first reintroduced in the Japanese Raging Surf expansion after being last seen in the Rising Rivals expansion. Technical Machine cards as of this set are categorized as Pokémon Tool cards.
Paradox Rift includes cards from the Japanese Ancient Roar and Future Flash expansions, the Raging Surf subset, and the Terastal Starter Sets. Paradox Rift contains 13 Pokémon ex, seven Tera Pokémon ex, 34 illustration rare Pokémon, 15 special illustration rare Pokémon and Supporter cards, 28 ultra rare full-art etched Pokémon ex and Supporter cards, and seven hyper rare gold etched cards.
Paradox Rift will be available in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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