The Pokémon Company International has revealed the latest expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG), titled Scarlet & Violet — Stellar Crown. The new set, scheduled for release on September 13, 2024, promises to bring exciting new features to fans of the Pokémon universe.

Stellar Crown takes players back to the world of Paldea, the setting of the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet games. The expansion highlights the Terastal phenomenon, introducing Stellar Pokémon Tera ex to the TCG. These Pokémon have a special “stellar attack.”

They are named after gemstones and require three different types of energy to use. The collection features new artwork. Additionally, in homage to The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC, the game introduces characters such as Archaludon, Hydrapple and the legendary Terapagos for the first time.

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New additions to the Scarlet & Violet — Stellar Crown expansion include three rare ACE SPEC Trainer cards, ten Pokémon EX, and four Stellar Tera Pokémon EX. Additionally, the collection features thirteen rare Pokémon illustrations and six special rare Pokémon illustrations and Supporter cards, as well as three hyper-rare cards with gold engravings.

The Pokémon Center and select retailers around the world are offering products from the expansion in a variety of formats, including booster packs, Elite Trainer Boxes, and special collections. Pre-orders are currently available on the Pokémon Center websites in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

For those interested in trying out the expansion before its official release, The Pokémon Company has been hosting pre-release tournaments as part of the Play! Pokémon Competitive Program. These events will begin on August 31, and participating independent retailers will be hosting the events.