Key Highlights
- The Pokémon TCG set titled Journey Together is slated for release on March 28, 2025, as part of the ongoing Scarlet and Violet cycle.
- There are speculations that the Journey Together set will include classic Pokémon Owners cards showcasing iconic characters.
The highly anticipated Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) set, Journey Together, is officially set to launch in Western markets on March 28, 2025. This addition is part of the expansive Scarlet and Violet series, offering fresh cards and possibly reintroducing a beloved gameplay mechanic familiar to dedicated players.
Since the launch of Scarlet and Violet, fans have embraced the arrival of Generation 9 with multiple sets and cards. The debut set, which was self-titled, premiered in March 2024 and featured an impressive 256 new cards in the English format. Following that, seven additional main sets and three special editions have been released. Highlights include a focus on Kanto Pokémon in the 151 set and the introduction of shiny cards from Generation 9 in the Paldean Fates set. Shrouded Fable also marked the debut of the Pokémon Pecharunt within the trading card realm.
Recent insights from PokeBeach indicate that the Journey Together set will indeed arrive on March 28, 2025, with pre-release activities scheduled for March 15 to 23. While the precise number of cards in this upcoming set remains uncertain, it will be the ninth main addition to the Generation 9 lineup, following the recently released Surging Sparks set. Notably, Surging Sparks introduced 252 new cards, which included the Stellar Tera Pokémon ex. PokeBeach also shared that the English Journey Together set will draw inspiration from its Japanese counterpart, Battle Partners, set to launch in Japan on January 24, 2025. Excitingly, the return of Pokémon Owners cards is confirmed for the new set, highlighting familiar Pokémon associated with well-loved trainers.
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The Japanese version of this set will highlight the character Iono, a fan-favorite among Pokémon TCG enthusiasts, featured prominently on card sleeves and deck boxes. Additionally, Japan is expected to unveil “Collection Files” that showcase N’s Zoroark ex and Lillie’s Clefairy ex, along with pre-constructed decks featuring characters like Steven and Marie. Notable N cards, including variants of Reshiram and others tied to Lillie and Marie’s Grimmsnarl ex, were first teased at this year’s Pokémon World Championships. While there is speculation that other characters, such as Arven’s Mabosstiff, Misty’s Psyduck, and Ethan’s Pichu, will also belong to the Journey Together lineup, these details await confirmation.
Despite the absence of an official announcement for Journey Together and the lack of more recent details, the Pokémon release calendar remains vibrant. Noteworthy is the beautiful illustration work featured in the new Terastal Festival ex set, which became available in Japan on December 6, 2024. Western fans can anticipate the release of Prismatic Evolution, the English adaptation of Terastal Festival, arriving on January 17, 2025, complete with exciting new Eevee cards and their evolved forms in stunning Terastallized designs.
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