Paldean Fates shiny Pokémon TCG set announced

The Pokémon Company has revealed that the English name of its upcoming Pokémon Trading Card Game set is Paldean Fates.

The set, which will see an initial launch in January 2024, will feature special shiny versions of over 100 Pokémon, as well as a line of new Pokémon TCG products.

At the launch of the set, Paldean Fates will receive its own Elite Trainer Box, which will feature a special promo card of the Pokémon Mimikyu.

“The spotlight glistens on Shiny Pokémon making their fated return to the Pokémon TCG,” the set’s official description reads.

“Shiny Pikachu blazes the path forward as Tinkaton, Ceruledge, Dondozo, and more than 100 other Shiny Pokémon follow. Meanwhile, Great Tusk and Iron Treads appear as Ancient and Future Pokémon ex, and Charizard, Forretress, and Espathra show off their own unique skills as Shiny Tera Pokémon ex.

“Shed some light and discover sparkling wonders in the Scarlet & Violet Paldean Fates expansion.”

The set will feature more than 240 cards, more than 130 shiny Pokémon – which so far have been confirmed to include Charizard, Pikachu, Tinkaton, Dondozo – and more.

“Select Shiny Pokémon will be showcased in fun full-art styles, revealing a new side to fan-favorite Pokémon in their Shiny forms,” The Pokémon Company says.

“Furthermore, select Pokémon ex will appear on hyper rare cards, featuring a new and unique raised foil effect.”

Paldean Fates will release in the following products.

• Scarlet & Violet—Paldean Fates Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box (now available for preorder at Pokémon Center in the U.S., Canada and the U.K.): Includes 11 Scarlet & Violet—Paldean Fates booster packs; two copies of an illustration rare-style promo card featuring Mimikyu, with one showcasing the Pokémon Center logo; and various gameplay accessories.

• Scarlet & Violet—Paldean Fates Elite Trainer Box (available Jan. 26, 2024): Includes nine Scarlet & Violet—Paldean Fates booster packs, one Shiny illustration rare promo card featuring Mimikyu and various gameplay accessories.

• Scarlet & Violet—Paldean Fates Tech Sticker Collection (available Jan. 26, 2024): Includes three Scarlet & Violet—Paldean Fates booster packs; one Shiny promo card featuring Fidough, Maschiff or Greavard; and one large corresponding sticker for personalizing laptops, tablets and other tech devices.

• Scarlet & Violet—Paldean Fates Mini Tin (available Feb. 9, 2024): Includes two Scarlet & Violet—Paldean Fates booster packs, one sticker sheet and one art card matching the tin, featuring Maushold, Smoliv, Tinkatink, Finizen or Flamigo.

• Scarlet & Violet—Paldean Fates Tin (available Feb. 9, 2024): Includes four Scarlet & Violet—Paldean Fates booster packs and one Shiny Pokémon ex promo card featuring Tera Charizard ex, Great Tusk ex or Iron Treads ex.

• Scarlet & Violet—Paldean Fates Premium Collection (available Feb. 9, 2024): Includes eight Scarlet & Violet—Paldean Fates booster packs; two Shiny promo cards; one Shiny Pokémon ex promo card featuring Meowscarada ex, Skeledirge ex or Quaquaval ex; one corresponding oversize Shiny Pokémon ex card; and one three-card display.

• Scarlet & Violet—Paldean Fates Booster Bundle (available Feb. 23, 2024): Includes six Scarlet & Violet—Paldean Fates booster packs.