Scarlet ex (Japanese: スカーレットex) and Violet ex (Japanese: バイオレットex) are the names given to the two Japanese paired sets that collectively make up the first main expansion of cards released during the Pokémon Trading Card Game's Scarlet & Violet Era.
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Scarlet ex and Violet ex focus on Koraidon and Miraidon respectively, both of which are included as Pokémon ex. This set marks the introduction of Pokémon ex and is the first to feature Pokémon, items, characters and places from the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet games. Certain Pokémon ex also include a new Tera (Japanese: テラスタルTerastal) mechanic, based on the Terastal phenomenon from the Scarlet and Violet games, which prevents damage done to those Pokémon by attacks while they are on the Bench.
For worldwide audiences, subcategories for Trainer cards — such as Supporter, Item and Stadium — will appear in the top left corner to be more visible in players’ hands. Energy cards display another Energy symbol on the bottom right corner to make it easier to track during gameplay.[1]Pokémon Tool cards are now considered a category of Trainer cards alongside Item cards, Supporter cards, and Stadium cards instead of a sub-category of Item cards.
revavroom + garde/koraidon ex
gardevoir ex + drifloon
dondozo + tatsugiri
spidops ex + heracross
miraidon ex + pachirisu
Scarlet ex and Violet ex were released in Japan on January 20, 2023, followed by localized releases in Taiwan and Hong Kong on February 3, 2023, in Thailand on February 24, 2023, in Indonesia on March 3, 2023, and in South Korea on March 15, 2023. Released on the same day in Japan are the three ex Starter Sets, each starring one Pokémon ex and one of the Paldea first partner Pokémon.
