Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Paldean Fates is the second special expansion released during the Scarlet & Violet Series of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. It was released on January 26, 2024.
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Shine Bright with Pokémon from Paldea!
The spotlight glistens on Shiny Pokémon making their fated return to the Pokémon TCG! Shiny Pikachu blazes the path forward as Tinkaton, Ceruledge, Dondozo, and more than 100 other Shiny Pokémon follow. Meanwhile, Great Tusk and Iron Treads appear as Ancient and Future Pokémon ex, and Charizard, Forretress, and Espathra show off their own unique skills as Shiny Tera Pokémon ex. Shed some light and discover sparkling wonders in the Scarlet & Violet—Paldean Fates expansion!
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Paldean Fates features reprints of various Pokémon and Pokémon ex and introduces Shiny Pokémon cards to the Scarlet & Violet Series of the TCG. Like other special expansions, such as Crown Zenith, individual Paldean Fates booster packs cannot be purchased separately and are instead available exclusively in various set-related products. The Paldean Fates expansion comprises cards from the Japanese Shiny Treasure ex subset as well as remaining cards from Raging Surf, Terastal Starter Sets, Ancient Roar, and Future Flash that were not localized in Paradox Rift.
Regular Pokémon ex cards in the Paldean Fates set have the double rare rarity as usual. All regular Shiny Pokémon cards feature different artwork and have the Shiny rare rarity, while all Shiny Pokémon ex utilize their prior Full Art print artwork and have the Shiny ultra rare rarity.
Paldean Fates features 12 Shiny Pokémon ex, seven Pokémon ex and three Tera Pokémon ex, three illustration rare cards featuring Shiny Pokémon, eight special illustration rare cards featuring Shiny Pokémon ex or Supporter cards, five ultra rare Supporter cards, and six hyper rare Pokémon ex with a new gold raised foil effect. It is available in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese.