The Pokémon TCG loves dropping gimmicks into a number of units a yr to boost the product launch schedule, and Scarlet & Violet—Paldean Fates is bringing again a preferred characteristic with greater than 130 Shiny Pokémon playing cards when it drops on Jan. 26, 2024.
Very similar to its inspirations in Hidden Fates and Shining Fates, the principle attraction of Paldean Fates is the handfuls of Pokémon resembling Pikachu and Charizard with Shiny variants that will probably be more durable to tug. This may also be the primary time gamers can pull playing cards like Shiny Ceruledge, Shiny Tinkaton, Shiny Dondozo, Shiny Tatsugiri, and others from Gen IX’s Pokédex.
In whole, 11 Pokémon ex will probably be obtainable in Shiny variants, together with seven new Pokémon ex and three Tera Pokémon ex. Moreover, three illustration rares and eight particular illustration rares will characteristic Shiny Pokémon ex or Supporter playing cards—although the specifics for these playing cards haven’t been shared but.
The Pokémon Firm additionally famous that six “Hyper Uncommon” Pokémon ex will probably be included on this set with a brand new raised foil impact not seen in earlier releases.
As a result of this can be a particular growth, gamers gained’t be capable to get a booster field of Paldean Fates, however Elite Coach Packing containers, Mini Tins, Promo Tins, Booster Bundles, and a Premium Assortment will all be obtainable. The ETB will go on sale on Jan. 26, 2024, whereas the opposite merchandise will probably be unfold out with launches on Feb. 9 and Feb. 23.
The Paldean Fates tins will characteristic one Shiny Pokémon ex promo card that includes Tera Charizard ex, Nice Tusk ex, or Iron Treads ex. These gained’t be obtainable till Feb. 9, 2024, however if you wish to get a assured Shiny Charizard promo, it is best to maintain your eyes out early earlier than all the tins get scooped up.
The mini tins will characteristic Illustration Uncommon promos for Maushold, Smoliv, Tinkatink, Finizen, or Flamigo relying on which tin you get—together with two packs. In the meantime, the Premium Assortment may also have three variations, one for every of the Paldean Starters, Meowscarada ex, Skeledirge ex, or Quaquaval ex, to pair with an outsized Shiny variant card too.
The Paldean Fates growth will probably be added to Pokémon TCG Stay on Jan. 25, 2024, a day forward of the bodily launch.
For followers of the Pokémon TCG or collectors, this set will characteristic over 240 playing cards, greater than 130 Shiny Pokémon, and playing cards from Japanese units that have been lower from earlier English merchandise. It will seemingly be the preferred and hardest-to-find set lately, so if you wish to get some product, making an attempt to pre-order some forward of time can be value it.
