Pokemon TCGhas revealed the sets involving the starter Pokemon fromScarlet and Violetand their evolutions.Pokemon TCGhas continued to be played among fans since the early days of the franchise.Pokemon Scarlet and Violetwere released in late 2022. and fans have needed to wait for this installment in the franchise to have its ownPokemon TCGsets involving the starter Pokemon.
ThePokemon TCGstarted back in the early beginnings of the franchise and has been popular through each generation of thePokemonvideo games. Afterthe finalSword and Shieldexpansion to thePokemon TCGwas released, it was expected that The Pokemon Company would be stepping away from the game and moving towardScarlet and Violet.
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The Pokemon Company has revealed the next officialPokemon TCGset, and it will be another centered aroundScarlet and Violet.Following the previousScarlet and Violetproducts already revealed, this particular set is called Triple Beat and features the starter Pokemon fromScarlet and Violetand their evolutions. The adorable art for this new set was shared on The Pokemon Company YouTube channel and also by Serebii’s Joe Merrick on Twitter. Both the rare and normal versions of the cards are revealed in The Pokemon Company’s YouTube video. The Triple BeatPokemon TCGsets so far only have a release date set for July 22, 2025, in Japan, with no Western date set for now.
The images shown so far are of the rare, holographic versions of the cards, with some of the cutest being the pre-evolution starters. Fuecoco is seen in a shopping cart, Quaxly is showing off in a mirror, and Sprigatito is napping in a flowerbed. Each card seems to convey an element of each Pokemon’s personality that fans already know and love. The normal versions of the cards hold a similar charm in each evolution. ThePokemon TCGis known for having gorgeous card designs, and this set is no different.
The most popular in this set is Fuecoco, with most comments in Joe Merrick’s tweet pointing out the adorable fire crocodile’s expression and mannerisms. Each of these Pokemon has its own personality, and the art conveys them perfectly. This exciting set comes among the news thatPokemon TCGis going through some major changes in 2023, but whether those changes will affect the popularity of this set is unknown.
Pokemon TCGfans have a treat coming their way in the Triple Beat set, and even though it doesn’t have a Western release date yet, there is at least something for fans to look forward to. WithPokemon TCG Livenow in global beta,Pokemon TCGfans have plenty of time to plan their decks accordingly.
Pokemon Trading Card Game Liveis available now for PC and mobile devices.