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Pokémon TCG's 'Destined Rivals' Pre-Release Highlights Demand and Supply Challenges

Pre-release events kick off May 17–18 as players praise the set’s innovations and nostalgic appeal, but shortages and scalping continue to frustrate collectors.

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Overview

  • The 'Destined Rivals' expansion officially releases on May 30, 2025, with pre-release events taking place this weekend, May 17–18.
  • Team Rocket returns to the Pokémon TCG for the first time in 25 years, with new mechanics and Trainer Pokémon reimagining the competitive meta.
  • The 244-card set includes Special Illustration Rares and Hyper Rare Golden cards, which are predicted to be the most valuable but difficult to obtain.
  • Early reviews highlight the set’s scale, diverse card pool, and gameplay innovations, though pull rates for top-rarity cards remain inconsistent.
  • Pre-orders are sold out, and ongoing supply issues are causing shortages, with resellers driving up prices and pre-release events becoming a key way to access packs.