With four core expansions released every year, the newest Pokémon card set is constantly changing. Fans of the trading card game who want to play with the most up-to-date monsters naturally need to keep their eye on the ball. To help you keep up with the regular rotation, this guide will stay updated with details on Pokémon’s newest sets.
Of course, the newest Pokémon TCG sets aren’t the only ones that matter. The most powerful Pokémon come from a wide variety of boosters, so here at Wargamer we cover all Pokémon TCG expansions, past and present. Heck, we can even answer videogame-related questions from time to time – for example, how many Pokémon are there right now?
Let’s answer that burning question up-front. Scarlet & Violet – Paradox Rift is the newest Pokémon card set.
Pokémon newest set details
Released on November 3, 2023 Scarlet & Violet – Paradox Rift is Pokémon’s newest set.
This is the first Pokémon TCG set to feature robotic Future Pokémon from the distant future like Iron Valiant ex and Iron Hands ex, as well as Ancient Pokémon like Roaring Sands ex. The 180-card set also features more of the type-shifted Tera Pokémon that Scarlet & Violet is known for, like Garchomp EX.
As with all modern Pokémon expansions, there are a number of illustration cards and special illustration cards at high Pokémon card rarities.
Newest Pokémon sets
- Pokémon Scarlet & Violet – 151 (September 2023)
- Pokémon Scarlet & Violet – Obsidian Flames (August 2023)
- Pokémon Scarlet & Violet – Paldea Evolved (June 2023)
- Pokémon Scarlet & Violet (March 2023)
- Pokémon Sword & Shield – Crown Zenith (January 2023)
Newest Pokémon packs
There are plenty of products to choose from if you’re looking for the newest Pokémon packs, including:
- Pokémon 151 Booster Pack
- Obsidian Flames Booster Pack
- Scarlet & Violet 151 Collection Alakazam EX
- Scarlet & Violet Pokémon 151 Elite Trainer
- Scarlet & Violet Pokémon 151 Poster Collection
Upcoming Pokémon sets
Up next for the Pokémon TCG is Scarlet & Violet: Paldean Fates, expected to release internationally on January 26, 2024. This upcoming Pokémon set will continue the Scarlet and Violet trend, bringing in new Tera, Ancient, and Future Pokémon to the TCG.
This set’s unique selling point, however, is the return of oddly-colored rare Shiny Pokémon. Apparently it will include more than 100 Shiny Pokémon, including Tinkaton, Ceruledge, Dondozo.
Thinking of jumping into trading card games with the newest Pokémon set? You’ll need to know how to build a Pokémon deck. We’ve also got a guide to where to buy Pokémon cards, if you’re looking for the best deals.