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The '''Scarlet & Violet Era''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンカードゲーム スカーレット&バイオレット''' ''Pokémon Card Game Scarlet & Violet'') is a series of [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] sets and products released by [[The Pokémon Company]] (TPC) and [[Pokémon Korea]]<!-- and in the future [[Pokémon Shanghai]]--> in asian markets. It began with the Japanese release of {{TCG|Scarlet ex}}, {{TCG|Violet ex}}, {{TCG|ex Starter Sets}} and the {{TCG|Premium Trainer Box ex}} on January 20th, 2023. This was followed by the release of these products (with the exception of the {{TCG|Premium Trainer Box ex}}, which was released later in select markets) in Traditional Chinese on February 3, 2023, in Thai on February 24, 2023, in Indonesian on March 3, 2023 and in Korean on March 15, 2023. <!-- In Mainland China, the Scarlet & Violet Era kicked off with the release of {{ATCG|???}} on February 30, 2024.-->
The '''Scarlet & Violet Era''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンカードゲーム スカーレット&バイオレット''' ''Pokémon Card Game Scarlet & Violet'') is a series of [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] sets and products released by [[The Pokémon Company]] (TPC) and [[Pokémon Korea]]<!-- and in the future [[Pokémon Shanghai]]--> in asian markets. It began with the Japanese release of {{TCG|Scarlet ex}}, {{TCG|Violet ex}}, {{TCG|ex Starter Sets}} and the {{TCG|Premium Trainer Box ex}} on January 20th, 2023. This was followed by the release of these products (with the exception of the {{TCG|Premium Trainer Box ex}}, which was released later in select markets) in Traditional Chinese on February 3, 2023, in Thai on February 24, 2023, in Indonesian on March 3, 2023 and in Korean on March 15, 2023. <!-- In Mainland China, the Scarlet & Violet Era kicked off with the release of {{ATCG|???}} on February 30, 2024.-->


==Information==
==Set chronology==
{{Sectionstub}}
The Scarlet and Violet Era kicked off with the set release of {{TCG|Scarlet ex}} and {{TCG|Violet ex}} and introduces the Trading Card game to [[Generation IX]]. In the SV set release cycle followed by all language releases other than Simplified Chinese, The first Pair of sets features the box legendaries of {{p|Koraidon}} and {{p|Miraidon}}. It Brought the TCG up to regulation '''G''' and saw the rotation of regulation '''D''' cards shortly thereafter. With this initial pairing of base sets, {{TCG|Pokémon Tool card}}s were introduced as a distinct class of trainer cards, AR Rarity cards where introduced as secret rares in Main Series set releases and SAR rarity cards were introduced, largely replacing HR rarity cards from prior sets. The base sets also saw the introduction of {{TCG|Pokémon ex|Pokémon ex and Tera Pokémon ex}} that replace the {{TCG|Pokémon V|Pokémon V, VMAX, V-UNION and VSTAR}} from the Sword and Shield Era. The First Subset, {{TCG|Triplet Beat}} focused heavily on the [[Starter Pokémon#Paldea|Generation IX Starter Pokémon]] with the Final evolutions {{p|Meowscarada}}, {{p|Skeledirge}} and {{p|Quaquaval}} each featuring prominently on the pack artwork and getting Pokémon ex cards with RR, SR, SAR, and UR rarity prints.
[[The Pokémon Company]] oversees Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Indonesian and Thai releases, while [[Pokémon Korea]] oversees Korean releases<!-- and [[Pokémon Shanghai]] oversees Simplified Chinese releases-->. Each of these companies may order sets released in their markets differently, or even tweak the cards in their releases, but they broadly all contain the same cards in the same releases.
 
The second Main Set release, the twin expansions of {{TCG|Snow Hazard}} and {{TCG|Clay Burst}} introduced the [[Treasures of Ruin]] and in particularly {{p|Chien-Pao}} and {{p|Ting-Lu}} who featured prominently on the pack art of their respective sets. Each Treasure of Ruin was given a Pokémon ex card with RR, SR, and SAR prints while Chien-Pao and Ting-Lu also received a UR rarity print. In the second subset, {{TCG|Pokémon Card 151}}, the Mythical Pokémon {{p|Mew}} is featured as the Cover Pokémon as the original 151 [[generation I]] pokémon are reintroduced to this game. Mew along with the final evolutionary forms of the [[Starter Pokémon#Kanto|Generation I Starter Pokémon]] {{p|Venusaur}}, {{p|Charizard}} and {{p|Blastoise}} are all featured among the 12 Pokémon ex in the set. This set is unique as Pokémon cards are given a set number based on their Pokédex order rather than their energy type. It is also notable as it features the original 151 generation I Pokémon, this is the first set to feature {{TCG|Kadabra}} since {{TCG|Split Earth}} released in Japan in 2002.
 
<!-- Following in the third Main Set release, {{TCG|Obsidian Flames}} featured a {{t|Dark}} [[Terastal phenomenon|Terastallized]] {{p|Charizard}}, and introduced the TCG to Tera Pokémon ex who can be a different type than their species would suggest reminiscent of the {{TCG|δ Delta Species}} from the {{TCG|EX era}}. These Pokémon gain a different weakness that would correspond to their new typing however still utilise the same energy type for their attacks as their species would suggest.-->
 
 
<!--Write up when C sets enter SV Era:
===Catch-up set chronology===
In Mainland China, the Scarlet and Violet Era Introduced the TCG to [[Generation IX]] with the set release of {{ATCG|???}} featuring {{p|???}}. In the CSV set release cycle...-->
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==Set and Design Changes==
==Set characteristics and design changes==
In marketing the sets, [[The Pokémon Company]] oversees Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Indonesian and Thai releases, while [[Pokémon Korea]] oversees Korean releases<!-- and [[Pokémon Shanghai]] oversees Simplified Chinese releases-->. Each of these companies may order sets released in their markets differently, or even tweak the cards in their releases, but they broadly all contain the same cards in the same releases.
 
As with the two series that preceded it, the Scarlet and Violet Era sees a redesign in the card aesthetics. {{TCG|Pokémon V|Pokémon V, VMAX, V-UNION and VSTAR}} are phased out and replaced with {{TCG|Pokémon ex|Pokémon ex and Tera Pokémon ex}}. Trainer cards are also given a new category of card as {{TCG|Pokémon Tool card}}s are made separate class from {{TCG|Item card}}s. Pokémon Tool Trainer cards are given a purple background and rule box, distinct from blue {{TCG|Item card}}s, green {{TCG|Stadium card}}s and orange {{TCG|Supporter card}}s.
 
With Korean releases, [[Pokémon Korea]] has also replaced the yellow borders previously used by [[TPCi]] in their sets and aligned the cards in their sets with the silver borders used by [[TPC]].
 
 
===Card rarities===
[[File:SprigatitoTripletBeat75.jpg|thumb|200px|right|An example of an Art Rare card in the Scarlet and Violet Era]]
[[File:SprigatitoTripletBeat75.jpg|thumb|200px|right|An example of an Art Rare card in the Scarlet and Violet Era]]
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As with every series that preceded it, the Scarlet and Violet Era saw a shakeup in the card rarity structure that makes up an expansion set. Rainbow Rare cards of both chase Pokémon and Supporters along with the associated HR rarity are phased out, as is the triple rare RRR rarity associated with VMAX and VSTAR cards in the Sword & Shield Era. In its place the Scarlet & Violet Era introduces the SAR rarity, and also expands the use of the AR rarity that was introduced in {{TCG|VSTAR Universe}} into it's main series sets. Sets in the Scarlet and Violet Era feature the Following Rarities:
As with the two series that preceded it, the Scarlet and Violet Era sees a redesign in the card aesthetics. {{TCG|Pokémon V|Pokémon V, VMAX, V-UNION and VSTAR}} are phased out and replaced with {{TCG|Pokémon ex|Pokémon ex and Tera Pokémon ex}}. Trainer cards are also given a new category of card as {{TCG|Pokémon Tool card}}s are made separate class from {{TCG|Item card}}s. Pokémon Tool Trainer cards are given a purple background and rule box, distinct from blue {{TCG|Item card}}s, green {{TCG|Stadium card}}s and orange {{TCG|Supporter card}}s.


[[File:MeowscaradaexTripletBeat96.jpg|thumb|200px|left|An example of an Special Art Rare card in the Scarlet and Violet Era]]
[[File:MeowscaradaexTripletBeat96.jpg|thumb|200px|left|An example of an Special Art Rare card in the Scarlet and Violet Era]]


In the sets themselves, Rainbow Rare cards of both chase Pokémon and Supporters along with the associated "HR" rarity are phased out, as is the triple rare "RRR" rarity associated with VMAX cards in the Sword & Shield Era. In its place the Scarlet & Violet Era introduces the "AR" and "SAR" rarities in its place.
* The '''C''' (''Common'') Rarity is the most common rarity, It is featured on mostly Basic and Stage 1 Pokémon, occasionally trainer cards are also given this rarity. Approximately 50% of the non-secret cards in any given expansion are given this rarity.
* The AR (Art Rare) Rarity is akin to the CHR (Character Rare) cards found in High Class expansions of the Sun & Moon and Sword & Shield era. Like CHR cards, they are full art cards of regular Basic, Stage 1 or Stage 2 Pokémon but instead of featuring the Pokémon alongside a human trainer or companion, these cards depict Pokémon in its natural environment. When AR rarity cards are from the same evolution line, they also furthermore try to depict a story of the Pokémon's life as it evolves. Scarlet & Violet Era expansions typically feature 12 AR rarity cards as secret rares.
* The '''U''' (''Uncommon'') Rarity is the second most common rarity, most trainer and energy cards are given this rarity as are some Pokémon. Approximately 30-33% of the non-secret cards in any given expansion are given this rarity.
* The SAR (Special Art Rare) rarity is similar to the AR rarity, but is exclusively given to {{TCG|Pokémon ex}} and {{TCG|Supporter card}}s.
* The '''R''' (''Rare'') the rarest rarity non-Pokémon ex cards can have in the Scarlet & Violet era sets This rarity is also occasionally given to Supporter cards. These cards always have holographic prints. Expansions usually contain 8 cards with the R rarity comprising of between 10-12% of the set.
 
* the '''RR''' (''Double Rare'') rarity is the rarity thats given to Pokémon ex and Tera Pokémon ex. Expansions in the Scarlet & Violet Era typically feature 6 such cards.
In Korean releases, [[Pokémon Korea]] has also replaced the yellow borders previously used by [[TPCi]] in their sets and aligned the cards in their sets with the silver borders used by [[TPC]].
* The '''AR''' (''Art Rare'') Rarity is retained after being introduced in {{TCG|VSTAR Universe}} and is akin to the CHR cards found in High Class expansions of the Sun & Moon and Sword & Shield era. Like CHR rarity cards, they are full art cards of regular Basic, Stage 1 or Stage 2 Pokémon but instead of featuring the Pokémon alongside a human trainer or companion, these cards depict Pokémon in its natural environment. When AR rarity cards are from the same evolution line, they also furthermore try to depict a story of the Pokémon's life as it evolves. Scarlet & Violet Era expansions typically feature 12 AR rarity cards as secret rares.
* The '''SR''' (''Super Rare'') rarity is retained from the Sword and Shield era. Full art Pokémon ex and Tera Pokémon ex as well as supporter cards are given this rarity. Unlike in the Sword and shield era, alternative art prints are no longer afforded this rarity as they were in prior series, but instead are given the SAR rarity. Scarlet & Violet Era expansions typically feature 8-10 SR rarity cards as secret rares.
* The '''SAR''' (''Special Art Rare'') rarity is similar to the AR rarity, but is exclusively given to {{TCG|Pokémon ex}} and {{TCG|Supporter card}}s. These cards however contain an additional layer of glitter foil and can be seen as a replacement to the HR rarity from prior series. Scarlet & Violet Era expansions typically feature 5 SAR rarity cards as secret rares.
* the '''UR''' (''Ultra Rare'') rarity is the rarest rarity and features gold foil prints of Pokémon ex, Item, <!--Pokémon Tool, Stadium, -->or Energy cards. Scarlet & Violet Era expansions typically feature 3 UR rarity cards as secret rares.
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==Mechanics and Gameplay Changes==
==Gameplay and card mechanic changes==
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Cards from the Scarlet & Violet Era have a regulation mark of '''G'''<!--'''H''', or '''I'''-->.  
Cards from the Scarlet & Violet Era have a regulation mark of '''G'''<!--'''H''', or '''I'''-->.  


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[[File:ChoiceBeltPremiumTrainerBoxex6.jpg|thumb|200px|right|An example of a Pokémon Tool card in the Scarlet and Violet Era]]
[[File:PikachuexexStarterSet1.jpg|thumb|200px|right|An example of a Pokémon ex card in the Scarlet and Violet Era]]
; Pokémon Tool Cards
===Pokémon ex===
The Biggest Gameplay change concerns the introduction of {{TCG|Pokémon card}}s Cards, their introduction has resulted in an errata being issued to Pokémon tool cards printed in earlier Series. No longer being a tool card and instead being in a distinct trainer class has gameplay implications since tool cards can now be discarded by {{TCG ID|Pokémon GO|PokéStop|71}}'s effect for example.
Introduced  in {{TCG|Scarlet ex}} and {{TCG|Violet ex}}, {{TCG|Pokémon ex}} is the Scarlet & Violet Era replacement of {{TCG|Pokémon V}} cards. Unlike Pokémon V cards, these cards are not all Basic Pokémon and may be Stage 1 or Stage 2 evolutions. Pokémon ex offer a new take on their past iterations from the {{TCG|EX era|EX}}, {{TCG|Black & White era|Black & White}} & {{TCG|XY era}}s and as within those Series, they typically have more HP and stronger attacks than regular Pokémon, however contain a Rule Box where they give up 2 Prize Cards when defeated.
 
Pokémon ex can be identified by the {{ex}} symbol that is a part of the Pokémon's name for the purposes of tournament play.
 
<br>''For a complete list of Pokémon ex cards, see {{TCG|Pokémon ex|here}}.''
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[[File:DedenneexTripletBeat89.jpg|thumb|200px|right|An example of a Tera Pokémon ex card in the Scarlet and Violet Era]]
[[File:DedenneexTripletBeat89.jpg|thumb|200px|right|An example of a Tera Pokémon ex card in the Scarlet and Violet Era]]
; Tera Pokémon ex
===Tera Pokémon ex===
{{TCG|Pokémon ex|Tera Pokémon ex}} cards are like Pokémon ex cards, but do not take damage from your opponent's attacks whilst on the bench.
{{TCG|Pokémon ex|Tera Pokémon ex}} cards are like Pokémon ex cards, but do not take damage from your opponent's attacks whilst on the bench.
<br>''For a complete list of Tera Pokémon ex cards, see {{TCG|Pokémon ex|here}}.''
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[[File:PikachuexexStarterSet1.jpg|thumb|200px|right|An example of a Pokémon ex card in the Scarlet and Violet Era]]
[[File:ChoiceBeltPremiumTrainerBoxex6.jpg|thumb|200px|right|An example of a Pokémon Tool card in the Scarlet and Violet Era]]
; Pokémon ex
===Pokémon Tool Cards===
{{TCG|Pokémon ex}} like similar past iterations from the {{TCG|EX era|EX}}, {{TCG|Black & White era|Black & White}} & {{TCG|XY era}}s award 2 prize cards when defeated.
The Biggest Gameplay change concerns the introduction of {{TCG|Pokémon card}}s Cards, their introduction has resulted in an errata being issued to Pokémon tool cards printed in earlier Series. No longer being a tool card and instead being in a distinct trainer class has gameplay implications since tool cards can no longer be retrieved if discarded by {{TCG ID|Pokémon GO|PokéStop|71}}'s effect for example.
 
<br>''For a complete list of Pokémon Tool cards, see [[List of Pokémon Tool cards|here]].''
 
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==Releases==
==Releases==
===SV Series Releases===
===SV Series releases===
These releases were all initially released in the Japanese Market by The Pokémon Company, they all have release numbers that start with prefix "'''SV'''".
These releases were all initially released in the Japanese Market by The Pokémon Company, they all have release numbers that start with prefix "'''SV'''".


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==Merchandise==
{{Main|Scarlet & Violet TCG Era merchandise}}
Merchandise released during the Scarlet & Violet era varied wildly between different markets, as the different companies distributing the TCG released vastly different products and accessories. Broadly speaking, In Japan, the Pokémon Center stores continued their longstanding tradition of releasing a set of Picture frames, deck boxes, card sleeves, playmats and other accessories with every main set and subset release. These releases are broadly carried over to the Taiwan and Hong Kong markets. Merchandise releases in other markets where TPC has distribution authority have been more limited.
In Korea, Pokémon Korea typically releases the same deck boxes and sleeves as are available in Japan, in addition to occasionally releasing their own merchandise not available in other markets. Trainer boxes are released more sporadically.
<!--In Mainland China, Pokémon Shanghai typically releases a set of Deck boxes, sleeves, playmats and card binders with every main set release featuring artwork from the main set booster packs that is unique to this market. Most merchandise from other markets is not available in Mainland China.-->


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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* [https://asia.pokemon-card.com/th/ Thai Trainers site]
* [https://asia.pokemon-card.com/th/ Thai Trainers site]
* [https://www.pokemon.cn/tcg/ Simplified Chinese Trainers site]
* [https://www.pokemon.cn/tcg/ Simplified Chinese Trainers site]
* [https://pokemoncard.co.kr/main Korean Trainers site]
* [https://pokemoncard.co.kr Korean Trainers site]
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{{Project TCG notice}}
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The Scarlet & Violet Era (Japanese: ポケモンカードゲーム スカーレット&バイオレット Pokémon Card Game Scarlet & Violet) is a series of Pokémon Trading Card Game sets and products released by The Pokémon Company (TPC) and Pokémon Korea in asian markets. It began with the Japanese release of Scarlet ex, Violet ex, ex Starter Sets and the Premium Trainer Box ex on January 20th, 2023. This was followed by the release of these products (with the exception of the Premium Trainer Box ex, which was released later in select markets) in Traditional Chinese on February 3, 2023, in Thai on February 24, 2023, in Indonesian on March 3, 2023 and in Korean on March 15, 2023.

Set chronology

The Scarlet and Violet Era kicked off with the set release of Scarlet ex and Violet ex and introduces the Trading Card game to Generation IX. In the SV set release cycle followed by all language releases other than Simplified Chinese, The first Pair of sets features the box legendaries of Koraidon and Miraidon. It Brought the TCG up to regulation G and saw the rotation of regulation D cards shortly thereafter. With this initial pairing of base sets, Pokémon Tool cards were introduced as a distinct class of trainer cards, AR Rarity cards where introduced as secret rares in Main Series set releases and SAR rarity cards were introduced, largely replacing HR rarity cards from prior sets. The base sets also saw the introduction of Pokémon ex and Tera Pokémon ex that replace the Pokémon V, VMAX, V-UNION and VSTAR from the Sword and Shield Era. The First Subset, Triplet Beat focused heavily on the Generation IX Starter Pokémon with the Final evolutions Meowscarada, Skeledirge and Quaquaval each featuring prominently on the pack artwork and getting Pokémon ex cards with RR, SR, SAR, and UR rarity prints.

The second Main Set release, the twin expansions of Snow Hazard and Clay Burst introduced the Treasures of Ruin and in particularly Chien-Pao and Ting-Lu who featured prominently on the pack art of their respective sets. Each Treasure of Ruin was given a Pokémon ex card with RR, SR, and SAR prints while Chien-Pao and Ting-Lu also received a UR rarity print. In the second subset, Pokémon Card 151, the Mythical Pokémon Mew is featured as the Cover Pokémon as the original 151 generation I pokémon are reintroduced to this game. Mew along with the final evolutionary forms of the Generation I Starter Pokémon Venusaur, Charizard and Blastoise are all featured among the 12 Pokémon ex in the set. This set is unique as Pokémon cards are given a set number based on their Pokédex order rather than their energy type. It is also notable as it features the original 151 generation I Pokémon, this is the first set to feature Kadabra since Split Earth released in Japan in 2002.



Set characteristics and design changes

In marketing the sets, The Pokémon Company oversees Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Indonesian and Thai releases, while Pokémon Korea oversees Korean releases. Each of these companies may order sets released in their markets differently, or even tweak the cards in their releases, but they broadly all contain the same cards in the same releases.

As with the two series that preceded it, the Scarlet and Violet Era sees a redesign in the card aesthetics. Pokémon V, VMAX, V-UNION and VSTAR are phased out and replaced with Pokémon ex and Tera Pokémon ex. Trainer cards are also given a new category of card as Pokémon Tool cards are made separate class from Item cards. Pokémon Tool Trainer cards are given a purple background and rule box, distinct from blue Item cards, green Stadium cards and orange Supporter cards.

With Korean releases, Pokémon Korea has also replaced the yellow borders previously used by TPCi in their sets and aligned the cards in their sets with the silver borders used by TPC.


Card rarities

File:SprigatitoTripletBeat75.jpg
An example of an Art Rare card in the Scarlet and Violet Era

As with every series that preceded it, the Scarlet and Violet Era saw a shakeup in the card rarity structure that makes up an expansion set. Rainbow Rare cards of both chase Pokémon and Supporters along with the associated HR rarity are phased out, as is the triple rare RRR rarity associated with VMAX and VSTAR cards in the Sword & Shield Era. In its place the Scarlet & Violet Era introduces the SAR rarity, and also expands the use of the AR rarity that was introduced in VSTAR Universe into it's main series sets. Sets in the Scarlet and Violet Era feature the Following Rarities:

File:MeowscaradaexTripletBeat96.jpg
An example of an Special Art Rare card in the Scarlet and Violet Era
  • The C (Common) Rarity is the most common rarity, It is featured on mostly Basic and Stage 1 Pokémon, occasionally trainer cards are also given this rarity. Approximately 50% of the non-secret cards in any given expansion are given this rarity.
  • The U (Uncommon) Rarity is the second most common rarity, most trainer and energy cards are given this rarity as are some Pokémon. Approximately 30-33% of the non-secret cards in any given expansion are given this rarity.
  • The R (Rare) the rarest rarity non-Pokémon ex cards can have in the Scarlet & Violet era sets This rarity is also occasionally given to Supporter cards. These cards always have holographic prints. Expansions usually contain 8 cards with the R rarity comprising of between 10-12% of the set.
  • the RR (Double Rare) rarity is the rarity thats given to Pokémon ex and Tera Pokémon ex. Expansions in the Scarlet & Violet Era typically feature 6 such cards.
  • The AR (Art Rare) Rarity is retained after being introduced in VSTAR Universe and is akin to the CHR cards found in High Class expansions of the Sun & Moon and Sword & Shield era. Like CHR rarity cards, they are full art cards of regular Basic, Stage 1 or Stage 2 Pokémon but instead of featuring the Pokémon alongside a human trainer or companion, these cards depict Pokémon in its natural environment. When AR rarity cards are from the same evolution line, they also furthermore try to depict a story of the Pokémon's life as it evolves. Scarlet & Violet Era expansions typically feature 12 AR rarity cards as secret rares.
  • The SR (Super Rare) rarity is retained from the Sword and Shield era. Full art Pokémon ex and Tera Pokémon ex as well as supporter cards are given this rarity. Unlike in the Sword and shield era, alternative art prints are no longer afforded this rarity as they were in prior series, but instead are given the SAR rarity. Scarlet & Violet Era expansions typically feature 8-10 SR rarity cards as secret rares.
  • The SAR (Special Art Rare) rarity is similar to the AR rarity, but is exclusively given to Pokémon ex and Supporter cards. These cards however contain an additional layer of glitter foil and can be seen as a replacement to the HR rarity from prior series. Scarlet & Violet Era expansions typically feature 5 SAR rarity cards as secret rares.
  • the UR (Ultra Rare) rarity is the rarest rarity and features gold foil prints of Pokémon ex, Item, or Energy cards. Scarlet & Violet Era expansions typically feature 3 UR rarity cards as secret rares.


Gameplay and card mechanic changes

Cards from the Scarlet & Violet Era have a regulation mark of G.

File:PikachuexexStarterSet1.jpg
An example of a Pokémon ex card in the Scarlet and Violet Era

Pokémon ex

Introduced in Scarlet ex and Violet ex, Pokémon ex is the Scarlet & Violet Era replacement of Pokémon V cards. Unlike Pokémon V cards, these cards are not all Basic Pokémon and may be Stage 1 or Stage 2 evolutions. Pokémon ex offer a new take on their past iterations from the EX, Black & White & XY eras and as within those Series, they typically have more HP and stronger attacks than regular Pokémon, however contain a Rule Box where they give up 2 Prize Cards when defeated.

Pokémon ex can be identified by the ex symbol that is a part of the Pokémon's name for the purposes of tournament play.


For a complete list of Pokémon ex cards, see here.

File:DedenneexTripletBeat89.jpg
An example of a Tera Pokémon ex card in the Scarlet and Violet Era

Tera Pokémon ex

Tera Pokémon ex cards are like Pokémon ex cards, but do not take damage from your opponent's attacks whilst on the bench.


For a complete list of Tera Pokémon ex cards, see here.

File:ChoiceBeltPremiumTrainerBoxex6.jpg
An example of a Pokémon Tool card in the Scarlet and Violet Era

Pokémon Tool Cards

The Biggest Gameplay change concerns the introduction of Pokémon cards Cards, their introduction has resulted in an errata being issued to Pokémon tool cards printed in earlier Series. No longer being a tool card and instead being in a distinct trainer class has gameplay implications since tool cards can no longer be retrieved if discarded by PokéStop's effect for example.


For a complete list of Pokémon Tool cards, see here.



Releases

SV Series releases

These releases were all initially released in the Japanese Market by The Pokémon Company, they all have release numbers that start with prefix "SV".

Release Type Release Number Set Symbol Set Code Release Name The Pokémon Company Pokémon Shanghai Pokémon Korea
Japanese Traditional Chinese Indonesian Thai Simplified Chinese Korean
Promotional Cards — SetSymbol SMPromo.png SV-P SV-P Promotional cards List List List List ✘ List
Main Set Release SV1 SetSymbolScarlet ex.png
SetSymbolScarlet ex.png 		SV1S
SV1V 		Scarlet ex
Violet ex 		✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✘ ✔
SV2 SetSymbolSnow Hazard.png
SetSymbolClay Burst.png 		SV2P
SV2D 		Snow Hazard
Clay Burst 		✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✘ ✘
Subset Release Enhanced SV1a SetSymbolTriplet Beat.png SV1a Triplet Beat ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✘ ✔
S2a File:SetSymbolSV2a.png SV2a Pokémon Card 151 ✔ ✔ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘
Deck / Box Release Fixed Decks SVA File:ExStarterSetGrassSetSymbol.png
File:ExStarterSetFireSetSymbol.png
File:ExStarterSetWaterSetSymbol.png 		SVAM
SVAL
SVAW 		ex Starter Set Sprigatito & Lucario ex
ex Starter Set Fuecoco & Ampharos ex
ex Starter Set Quaxly & Mimikyu ex 		✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✘ ✔
Trainer Box SVB File:SetSymbolPremiumTrainerBoxex.png SVB Premium Trainer Box ex ✔ ✔ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✔
Fixed Decks SVC File:ExStarterSetSVCSetSymbol.png SVC ex Starter Set Pikachu ex & Pawmot ✔ ✔ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✔
SVD File:SetSymbolSVD.png SVD ex Start Decks ✔ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘
Promotional Release Special Set SVP1 File:SetSymbolSVP1.png SVP1 ex Special Set ✔ ✔ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘


Merchandise

Main article: Scarlet & Violet TCG Era merchandise

Merchandise released during the Scarlet & Violet era varied wildly between different markets, as the different companies distributing the TCG released vastly different products and accessories. Broadly speaking, In Japan, the Pokémon Center stores continued their longstanding tradition of releasing a set of Picture frames, deck boxes, card sleeves, playmats and other accessories with every main set and subset release. These releases are broadly carried over to the Taiwan and Hong Kong markets. Merchandise releases in other markets where TPC has distribution authority have been more limited.

In Korea, Pokémon Korea typically releases the same deck boxes and sleeves as are available in Japan, in addition to occasionally releasing their own merchandise not available in other markets. Trainer boxes are released more sporadically.


Gallery

Logos

  • Japanese Series logo

    Japanese Series logo

  • 00 SV Era Logo F.png

    Traditional Chinese Series logo

  • Indonesian Series logo

    Indonesian Series logo

  • Thai Series logo

    Thai Series logo

  • Korean Series logo

    Korean Series logo

In other languages

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese ポケモンカードゲーム スカーレット&バイオレット Pokémon Card Game Scarlet & Violet
Chinese Cantonese 寶可夢集換式卡牌遊戲 朱／紫 Pokémon Jaahpwuhnsīk Jindau Yàuhhei Kāat Jyū & Jí
Mandarin 寶可夢集換式卡牌遊戲 朱／紫
宝可梦集换式卡牌游戏 朱／紫 Pokémon Jíhuànshì Kǎpái Yóuxì Zhū & Zǐ
Indonesia Flag.png Indonesian Pokémon Game Kartu Koleksi Scarlet & Violet
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Pokémon Trading Card Game expansions and releases
Bold indicates a main expansion. Italics indicate a special set. Releases that are entirely composed of prints from other releases are small.
Scarlet & Violet Series
SVE Basic Energies • SVP Black Star Promos
Scarlet & Violet: Scarlet & Violet Build & Battle Box
ex Battle Decks—Ampharos & Lucario
Paldea Evolved: Paldea Evolved Build & Battle Box
ex Battle Decks—Chien-Pao & Tinkaton • McDonald's Collection 2023 • Play! Pokémon Prize Pack Series Three
Obsidian Flames: Obsidian Flames Build & Battle Box
Deluxe Battle Decks—Meowscarada ex & Quaquaval ex • Trick or Trade 2023
151 • My First Battle • ex Battle Decks—Greninja & Kangaskhan
Paradox Rift: Paradox Rift Build & Battle Box
Miraidon ex League Battle Deck • Pokémon Trading Card Game Classic
Paldean Fates • Play! Pokémon Prize Pack Series Four
Temporal Forces: Temporal Forces Build & Battle Box • Deluxe Battle Decks—Ninetales ex & Zapdos ex
ex Battle Decks—Houndoom & Melmetal • Gardevoir ex League Battle Deck
Twilight Masquerade: Twilight Masquerade Build & Battle Box
Battle Academy 2024
Shrouded Fable
Scarlet & Violet Era
SV-P Promotional cards
Scarlet ex • Violet ex: ex Starter Sets • Premium Trainer Box ex
Triplet Beat • ex Starter Set Pikachu ex & Pawmot
Snow Hazard • Clay Burst
ex Special Set • Pokémon Card 151 • ex Start Decks
Ruler of the Black Flame: Ruler of the Black Flame Deck Build Box • 2023 World Championships Yokohama Deck: Pikachu
Raging Surf • Terastal Starter Sets
Ancient Roar • Future Flash
Pokémon Card Game Classic • Venusaur & Charizard & Blastoise Special Deck Set ex • Shiny Treasure ex
Wild Force • Cyber Judge: Starter Deck & Build Sets
Battle Academy • Crimson Haze
Transformation Mask
Battle Master Decks • Night Wanderer
Stellar Miracle: Stellar Miracle Deck Build Box


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