Introducing Paradox Rift
Plunge into the billowing clouds and venture into a realm seemingly free from the constraints of time itself! Witness the fierce onslaughts of primordial Pokémon such as Roaring Moon ex and Sandy Shocks ex, as they stand side by side with futuristic, artificial creatures like Iron Valiant ex and Iron Hands ex. Simultaneously, Garchomp ex, Mewtwo ex, and other formidable beings undergo Terastallization to embrace novel typings, while the ranks swell with newcomers like Armarouge ex, Gholdengo ex, and a plethora of other Pokémon ex, all converging in the ultimate clash. Prepare for an extraordinary journey as the fabric of timelines intertwines in the Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Paradox Rift expansion!
Set Contents
RELEASE DATE: November 3rd, 2023
This new set contains:
-Over 180 cards
-New Ancient and Future Pokémon
-Type-shifted Tera Pokémon ex with a crystalline appearance, including a Water-type Garchomp ex
-More than 15 brand-new Pokémon ex
-More than 20 Trainer cards
-Dozens of Pokémon and Trainer cards with special illustrations
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 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!
Diving Deeper Into The Rift
Paradox Rift unveils the enigmatic Paradox Pokémon, a lineage that until now, exclusively graced the realms of the Scarlet & Violet and Obsidian Flames expansions. The curtain was raised on this set's secrets on August 11, 2023, when the Canadian Pokémon Center website fleetingly showcased an Elite Trainer Box, featuring none other than the illustrious Iron Valiant. A deeper dive into the set transpired during the concluding spectacle of the 2023 Pokémon World Championships on August 13, 2023.
Within the tapestry of Paradox Rift, emerge two novel manifestations of cards: Ancient and Future, both manifesting as Pokémon and Trainer cards. Each variant bears distinct text icons adorning the upper right corner of their canvases and is framed by unique backgrounds. Ancient cards boast stratified strata backdrops, while Future cards are enveloped in pixelated futurism. The Ancient Pokémon cards lean towards robust direct attacks that bestow substantial damage while defying easy elimination. On the other hand, the Future Pokémon cards unfold with a tapestry of Abilities and attacks replete with supplementary effects, paving the way for cunningly devised strategies.
