{"id":152939,"date":"2022-12-09T15:40:03","date_gmt":"2022-12-09T15:40:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/harchi90.com\/pokemon-tcg-scarlet-violet-brings-changes-to-the-pokemon-trading-card-game\/"},"modified":"2022-12-09T15:40:03","modified_gmt":"2022-12-09T15:40:03","slug":"pokemon-tcg-scarlet-violet-brings-changes-to-the-pokemon-trading-card-game","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/harchi90.com\/pokemon-tcg-scarlet-violet-brings-changes-to-the-pokemon-trading-card-game\/","title":{"rendered":"Pok\u00e9mon TCG: Scarlet & Violet Brings Changes to the Pok\u00e9mon Trading Card Game"},"content":{"rendered":"
P<\/span>ok\u00e9mon Scarlet<\/em> and Pok\u00e9mon Violet<\/em> launched last month and ushered in a new generation of Pok\u00e9mon as Trainers embarked on their Treasure Hunt through the Paldea region. The Pok\u00e9mon Trading Card Game is following suit and taking its own next step in the upcoming Scarlet & Violet <\/em>Series with adjustments to card aesthetic, pack contents, and more.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Card images are not final. <\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Moving forward, the classic yellow borders framing Pok\u00e9mon TCG cards will transition to the same silver border used in Japan. This change both frames Pok\u00e9mon TCG artwork in its originally intended border and further unifies the game on a global level. The subcategory of Trainer cards (Supporter, Stadium, etc.) currently located on the top right of Trainer cards will be moved to the top left of the card\u2014to be more visible in players’ hands.<\/p>\n Card images are not final. <\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Energy cards are also changing with the Scarlet & Violet<\/em> series. The name of the Energy will now be featured on the top of the card alongside a new subtype tag for Energy. The Energy symbol currently featured on Energy cards will now appear on the bottom right of Energy cards. This change makes the amount and type of Energy attached to each Pok\u00e9mon clearer for each player. Lastly, expansion symbols will now be replaced by expansion codes on the bottom left of each card.<\/p>\n Card images are not final. <\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Due to global inflation impacting the cost of materials and production, Pok\u00e9mon Trading Card Game products will see varying MSRP increases in select markets with the launch of the Scarlet & Violet<\/em> series. For example, the price of a booster pack will increase from $3.99 to $4.49 USD. In an effort to continue providing a positive Pok\u00e9mon TCG experience and value, each pack of Pok\u00e9mon cards will now feature three guaranteed foil cards per booster\u2014all cards with a rarity of \u201cRare\u201d or higher will now be foil. In addition, certain products will come with additional items. For example, the Elite Trainer Box will include an additional booster pack and full-art promo card.<\/p>\n Competitive play will continue to be an important part of the Pok\u00e9mon TCG during the Scarlet & Violet <\/em>series\u2014stay tuned for an upcoming update on Standard rotation!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Pok\u00e9mon Scarlet and Pok\u00e9mon Violet launched last month and ushered in a new generation of Pok\u00e9mon as Trainers embarked on their Treasure Hunt through the Paldea region. The Pok\u00e9mon Trading Card Game is following suit and taking its own next step in the upcoming Scarlet & Violet Series with adjustments to card aesthetic, pack contents, …<\/p>\n