Pokemon TCG Destined Rivals Preview!

Aleph

April 10, 2025

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Team Rocket returns with a brand new Pokemon TCG set called Destined Rivals. This set is part of the Pokemon TCG Scarlet and Violet series and features the popular Trainer's Pokemon mechanic seen in older Pokemon TCG Sets.

• Destined Rivals Overview
• Destined Rivals Product Previews
• Destined Rivals Card Previews
• Where To Buy Pokemon TCG Destined Rivals?

Destined Rivals is a main-entry set and is the 10th set released for Scarlet and Violet.

You can pre-order Destined Rivals from the main Pokemon Center site.

Destined Rivals Overview

The rumors of a new Team Rocket set have been going around for the past year and now we finally get a reveal. The set is named Destined Rivals and will feature members of Team Rocket alongside Pokemon. The set is going to be a big one, with over 240+ cards announced for it.

This set is based off the Japanese Pokemon TCG set The Glory Of Team Rocket, which was revealed earlier this month.

Supply issues are still a problem with Pokemon TCG, especially in the USA and UK. Many stores are still struggling to get a decent quantity of product, and even the main PokemonCenter website sells out in minutes. Check out our Where To Buy section below.

As details emerge of the latest set Destined Rivals, here is what we know so far:

Set Name: Destined Rivals

Set #: 10 (Scarlet and Violet)

Cards: 240+

• 83 new cards tagged as Team Rocket's
• 17 Pokémon ex, including 10 Trainer's Pokémon ex
• 23 illustration rare Pokémon
• 11 special illustration rare Pokémon
• Six hyper rare gold-etched cards

Release Date: May 30th, 2025

Products:

• Booster Box (36 Booster Packs)
• Eliter Trainer Box (9 Booster Packs)
• Eliter Trainer Box Pokemon Center Version (11 Booster Packs)
• Booster Bundle (6 Booster Packs)
• Sleeved Booster (1 Booster Pack)
• Tripler Blister Pack (3 Booster Packs)
• Single Blister Pack (1 Booster Pack)

Previous Pokemon TCG sets have included:

• Journey Together Set (March 28th, 2025)
• Prismatic Evolutions Set (January 17th, 2025)
• Surging Sparks Set (November 8th, 2024)
• Stellar Crown Set (September 13th, 2024)

Destined Rivals Product Previews

Destined Rivals Card Previews

So far we have seen the Destined Rivals Promo card that comes with the Elite Trainer Box. We'll update this page as more cards are revealed.

Where To Buy Pokemon TCG Destined Rivals?

Below are some of our favorite retailers that sell Pokemon TCG cards and are well worth a look at when it comes to buying the latest set.

Pokemon TCG is in high-demand right now and many stores have limited supplies, so you'll have to keep checking back to see if any new TCG product remains in stock.