A new Pokémon TCG international expansion set has now been confirmed for release. While an official name hasn’t yet been confirmed, a set with the provisional title of “Scarlet & Violet 8.5” is slated for international launch on 17 January 2025.

About Scarlet & Violet 8.5

In addition to the set itself, other products associated with the set will be dropping on the same day. These items include a Poster Collection, a Binder Collection, an Elite Trainer Box, and three Tech Sticker Collections. Though unconfirmed, it’s widely expected that Scarlet & Violet 8.5 ex Boxes and Mini Tins will be on the way as well.

The cards from Scarlet & Violet 8.5 will primarily be English versions of cards from the ex Starter Decks: Generations collection as well as Terastal Festival. As such, the most notable cards from Scarlet & Violet 8.5 will likely be those of Pokémon-ex forms of Legendary Pokémon, which headline the ex Starter Decks: Generations collection, as well as those of Terastallized Pokémon-ex forms of Eeveelutions, which headline Terastal Festival.

No retail prices linked to Scarlet & Violet 8.5 or any of its associated products have yet been finalized.

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