Pokemon TCG Paldean Fates release date, Shiny cards & more
The next Pokemon TCG special expansion will be Paldean Fates, featuring over 100 Shinies and some brand-new Pokemon ex cards to add to your collection.
Ever since Japan's sparkling Shiny Treasure ex set was revealed, fans around the world have been patiently waiting for an English-language version to be confirmed. Now, our prayers have finally been answered!
Paldean Fates will feature loads of Shiny Pokemon cards to discover, so this is sure to be a collector's dream.
Pokemon TCG Paldean Fates release date
The first wave of Paldean Fates products will be released on January 26, 2024. On this date, you'll be able to purchase an Elite Trainer Box, a Pokemon Center Elite Trainer Box, and a Tech Sticker Collection.
A second wave of products will arrive on February 9, 2023. This will include a Premium Collection, a Tin, and a Mini Tin. Finally, a Booster Bundle for this expansion will be available on February 23, 2023.
Click to enlargeHow many cards will be in the Paldean Fates expansion?
It's been confirmed that there will be more than 240 cards in the Paldean Fates expansion, with at least 130 of those featuring Shiny Pokemon designs. There will also be six hyper-rare cards to discover in the set.
This number makes it one of the larger English-language sets, especially when compared to the last special expansion - Pokemon 151 - which had a total of 207 cards including all of the secret rare variations.
Which Shiny Pokemon will be available in Paldean Fates?
Click to enlargeSo far, we know that the following Shiny Pokemon will feature in the Paldean Fates lineup:
- Shiny Pikachu
- Shiny Raichu
- Shiny Pidgeot ex
- Shiny Scyther
- Shiny Mew ex
- Shiny Gardevoir ex
- Shiny Mimikyu
- Shiny Smoliv
- Shiny Dolliv
- Shiny Arboliva
- Shiny Charcadet
- Shiny Ceruledge
- Shiny Tinkatink
- Shiny Tinkatuff
- Shiny Tinkaton
- Shiny Clodsire
- Shiny Finizen
- Shiny Palafin
- Shiny Baxcalibur
- Shiny Tatsugiri
- Shiny Dondozo
- Shiny Flamigo
- Shiny Tandemaus
- Shiny Mashould
- Shiny Squawkabilly ex
- Shiny Great Tusk
- Shiny Iron Treads
Three Shiny Tera Pokemon ex-cards have also been confirmed: Shiny Charizard ex, Shiny Forretress ex, and Shiny Espathra ex. Expect plenty more Shinies when the set is released!
All confirmed Paldean Fates products
Click to enlargeHere are all of the products that will be released as part of the Paldean Fates expansion:
- Pokemon Center Elite Trainer Box (out January 26) – includes 11 booster packs
- Elite Trainer Box (out January 26) – includes nine booster packs
- Tech Sticker Collection (out January 26) – includes three booster packs
- Premium Collection (out February 9) – includes eight booster packs
- Tin (out February 9) – includes four booster packs
- Mini Tin (out February 9) – includes two booster packs
- Booster Bundle (out February 23) – includes six booster packs
The Pokemon Center-exclusive Elite Trainer Box, which features two extra booster packs and a bonus promo card, is available to pre-order in the UK, US, and Canada now.
That's everything you need to know about the Paldean Fates expansion! We'll keep this page updated as more Shiny cards get revealed, so make sure you check back soon.
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