Excitement for the long teased new Pokémon Trading Card Game Destined Rivals is ramping up.

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Seemingly combining the Heat Wave Arena and the Glory of Team Rocket expansions from Japan, the Scarlet and Violet: Destined Rivals expansion is nearly upon us.

We've already seen some of the cards that will likely be arriving in the expansion, and there are some doozies in there.

Team Rocket's Giovanni, Mewtwo, Moltres, Crobat and more all look set to feature, and they have some pretty stellar art to go with them.

As well as all of that, it looks likely that Ethan's Ho-Oh ex card will be joining the expansion, so keep your eyes peeled.

In preparation, we hope you've got your hands on some Prismatic Evolutions cards and brushed up on the Pokémon TCG Scarlet and Violet: Journey Together expansion, too.

For now, though, keep reading to learn when the Pokémon TCG Destined Rivals release date is, as well as where to pre-order and what you can expect.

When is the Pokémon Destined Rivals release date?

The Pokémon Destined Rivals release date is 30th May 2025, it has been confirmed.

Scarlet and Violet: Destined Rivals is launching in the UK (and in the USA) on 30th May 2025, Pokébeach has revealed.

The new Pokémon TCG expansion pre-releases will take place between 17th May and 25th May 2025, too, so you need to keep those eyes peeled to various websites around then if you want to make sure you pick up the new sets and boosters you want.

Can I pre-order Pokémon Destined Rivals?

As of writing, pre-orders for Pokémon TCG Destined Rivals have gone live! Here are all the different options you can purchase from Magic Madhouse:

What to expect from Pokémon Destined Rivals

It’s not yet been confirmed exactly what cards are in the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: Destined Rivals TCG expansion, but it’s expected that it will contain cards from Japan’s Heat Wave Arena and The Glory of Team Rocket expansions.

Based on this (and what Pokébeach – linked above – knows), we’re expecting Destined Rivals to contain cards included in Steven’s Metagross ex and Marnie’s Grimmsnarl ex decks, Cynthia’s Garchomp ex card and Ethan’s Ho-Oh ex card.

With the Glory of Team Rocket expansion landing in Japan, we've got a look at some of the rares that are included, again courtesy of Pokébeach.

Again, we’ll update this page with official information regarding the contents of Destined Rivals as soon as we’re able once it has been confirmed.

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Toby Saunders
Toby SaundersFreelance Writer

Toby Saunders is a freelance writer specialising in Video Game journalism. He has a wealth of experience in the field and is published on many different websites including PCGamesN, Nintendo Life and Pocket Tactics. He has a degree in Film Studies (he gets to write about Film and TV occasionally, too).

Alex Raisbeck
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