“Written in the stars.”

With May 30, 2025, finally here, the time has come to run for our lives now that Team Rocket has taken over the TCG, as we celebrate the release of Destined Rivals, the latest Scarlet & Violet expansion to join the Pokémon TCG.

Join us as we share an overview of what this set has to offer and walk you through an elaborate gallery made up of the many cards that make up the expansion:

Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Destined Rivals Expansion Overview:

Pokémon Trainers, be on high alert! The nefarious Team Rocket is setting its latest plan into motion, and heroic Trainers are racing to stop it. Join forces with the likes of Cynthia and Garchomp ex, Ethan and Ho-Oh ex, or Arven and Mabosstiff ex… Or reconsider your loyalties and fight alongside Team Rocket’s Pokémon like Mewtwo ex—under the command of Giovanni! Choose a side, assemble your allies, and battle boldly in the Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Destined Rivals expansion!

  • Over 240 cards
  • Over 85 Trainer’s Pokémon, including over 45 Team Rocket’s Pokémon
  • More than 15 Pokémon ex
  • More than 20 Trainer cards
  • More than 45 Pokémon and Trainer cards with special illustrations

Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Destined Rivals Base Set:

Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Destined Rivals Secret Rares:

Any particular card pictured above lucky enough to be your next chase card? Let us know!

By Jack Longman

In 2015, when rumours of the NX and Zelda U were everywhere, my brother and I started Miketendo64 and we've been running it ever since. As the Editor-in-Chief, I have attended video gaming events in three different countries, been to preview events, and penned more than 4,000 articles to date, ranging from news, to features, reviews, interviews and guides. I love gaming and I love all things Nintendo. I also love Networking, so don't be afaid to reach out. Email: contact@miketendo64.com / jack.lo@miketendo64.com Website: https://miketendo64.com/ YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyVMO4QgcniAjhLxoyc9n8Q

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