The Pokémon TCG gears up for its next big drop with Destined Rivals, set for May 30, 2025, as preorders launch this Friday, April 4. Revealed last month, this Scarlet & Violet expansion fuses Japan’s Heat Wave Arena and The Glory of Team Rocket, spotlighting Rocket’s Mewtwo ex and Cynthia’s Garchomp ex. CardChill anticipates a frenzy—our Journey Together Booster Box pulls hit a 34% rare rate (N’s Zoroark ex SIR, $30-$40)—and Destined Rivals promises similar odds with Team Rocket’s iconic flair. Preorder yours at Pokemon Trading Cards starting 10 a.m. PDT!
TPCi teased 182 main cards and 50+ secret rares—Rocket’s Zapdos ex ($80-$100 projected) and Giovanni’s Persian IR ($15-$20) leaked via Japan’s Pokémon site last week. Enhanced Booster Boxes may include a Rocket’s Mewtwo topper—our Card Chill Articles predict a $200+ secondary spike. Scalping looms large—Journey Together ETBs hit $80 (up from $49.99) by March 30—prompting TPCi’s third “more stock” pledge this year on March 27. Retailers like Walmart and GameStop cap preorders at two per customer—stock up at Booster Box before they’re gone. Early meta chatter pegs Mewtwo ex’s 200-damage Psydrive as a Surging Sparks counter—test it at CardChill.com!