Twelve more substantial months lie ahead for the Trading Card Game (TCG), now well within the planning horizon of 2025. The Pokémon Company now possesses a unique opportunity to showcase its creativity through the integration of brand-new, Gen 9 Pokémon in the Trading Card Game.
This year, fan-favorite options make a comeback in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, as enthusiasts anxiously await updates on upcoming developments regarding and the Nintendo Switch 2’s potential impact—and the future is slowly taking shape.
Here are the main points on upcoming Pokémon TCG units for 2025: utilise our handy table of contents to easily navigate each section.
English Pokémon Trading Card Game Units Scheduled for 2025 Release
Prismatic Evolutions
Jan. 17, 2025
As the inaugural set for 2025, Prismatic Evolutions has generated a considerable buzz, once more casting a spotlight on Eevee and its diverse array of evolutions. The set boasts an impressive total of 104 rare and powerful Pokémon, comprising 49 secret rare cards and 55 exceptional specimens.
While comprising a distinct set, Prismatic Evolutions predominantly comprises reprints of cards from the preceding 12-month period, with notable exceptions being the rarest and most valuable cards. Booster packs can be exclusively found in packaged goods.
Prismatic Evolutions fans can look forward to a constant stream of merchandise releases throughout the year, with exciting items like the Prismatic Evolutions Shock Field and Mini Tins dropping in February, followed by Booster Bundles in March and an exclusive Accent Pouch collection in March.
The Tremendous-Premium Assortment is set to debut in May, followed by the launch of our Premium Collection in November.
Journey Collectively
March 28, 2025
The Pokémon Company introduces the revival of former owner’s Pokémon, now rebranded as Coach’s Pokémon, originally launched in 2000 with the inaugural sets Gym Heroes and Gym Challenge. Since their debut, they’ve made multiple appearances, with one of the most recent being just recently in Generation 5’s Crew Plasma playing cards.
The set options feature common Pokémon alongside Coach’s Pokémon, including Hop’s Zacian, Iono’s Bellibolt, Lillie’s Clefairy, and N’s Zoroark – comprising playing cards from Japan’s Battle Companions set, two preconstructed decks, and those from the November ex Starter Deck Generations.
The Pokémon Trading Card Game’s Journey Collectively set serves as the premier offering in Western regions for 2025, allowing enthusiasts to acquire individual packs or complete booster boxes directly from participating retailers. Merchandise options include Elite Coach Packaging, Triple Blister sets, and Booster Bundles for varied purchasing choices.
New Rocket set
Could/June 2025
A brand-new Crew Rocket set is arriving in the Pokémon Trading Card Game this year, with its title yet to be revealed. The spotlight will likely focus on the return of the Crew Rocket Pokémon, with a notable exception: they won’t be referred to as “Darkish” for the first time.
The set will feature playing cards from Japan’s Warmth Wave Environment and The Glory of Crew Rocket, both unrepresented in Japan to date. Despite this, emblems have been filed, so we will learn more about each soon enough.
Black & White set
TBC
As rumors swirl around the upcoming Pokémon-themed set, due to launch next year, little attention has been devoted to it thus far, likely overshadowed by the highly anticipated Prismatic Evolutions release in early 2025. If this is indeed the situation, then boxed products would likely be the sole platform for packing purposes.
The set will feature playing cards from Japan’s Black Bolt and White Flare collections, capable of accommodating all 156 Unova Pokémon. As a direct outcome, this new set has garnered widespread parallels with the remarkably successful 151 collection released in September 2023.
The official release schedule for all upcoming Japanese Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) units in 2025 is as follows:
Battle Companions
Jan. 24, 2025
The highly anticipated Battle Companions set is scheduled for release in 2025, featuring a unique focus on Coach’s Pokémon. This set’s playing cards will contribute to the global collection, Journey Collectively.
Boosters containing 30 cards are common for standard sets in Japan. While initial sets might debut first, it’s possible that pre-curated decks could be released soon after. Containers must be adequately provisioned with hits to guarantee seeding.
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The set contains space for up to 100 playing cards, excluding rare cards, showcasing standout illustrations including Particular Illustration Rares for Iono’s Bellibolt ex and Hop’s Zacian ex.
Warmth Wave Enviornment
March 14, 2025
The Warmth Wave environment will be observing Battle Companions in Japan this March, featuring Cynthia’s iconic Garchomp-EX. Several distinct details have been uncovered about this set, with more to follow shortly.
With their unique characteristics and game-changing moves, these playing cards are poised to play a significant role in the forthcoming 2025 collection, complementing the excitement surrounding The Glory of Crew Rocket.
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The Glory of Crew Rocket
April 18, 2025
The glory of Crew Rocket unfolds after Warmth Wave Environment’s conclusion in April, with Rocket’s Mewtwo-EX taking center stage. Unlike earlier Crew Rocket units, there won’t be any “Darkish Pokémon.” Instead, Rocket’s Pokémon will function identically to the Coach’s Pokémon.
This set is poised to be blended with Warmth Wave Environment to create the second global collection for 2025.
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Black Bolt & White Flare
June 6, 2024
Black Bolt and White Flare are poised to unite a vast array of 156 Unova Pokémon in harmony, with particular emphasis on the coveted Reshiram and Zekrom, as many speculate that this collection will evoke memories of the vastly popular 151-strong Kanto set released in 2023. As yet, no distinct details have been established.
The possibility of additional Coach’s Pokémon being featured is intriguing, building upon the progress made in Battle Companions, Warmth Wave Environment, and the Glory of Crew Rocket. Alternatively, we could witness another innovative feature introduced.
