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Pokémon TCG Paradox Rift release date confirmed, featuring Ancient and Future mechanics

A mechanic mashup of epic proportions.
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Published: Aug 17, 2023 11:17 am

The Pokémon Company provided an official release date for the Pokémon TCG Scarlet and Violet: Paradox Rift set dropped on Aug. 17, along with a full list of rarity variants.

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A Pokémon TCG mechanic that was first introduced during Worlds for the upcoming English Paradox Rift set called Ancient and Future now has an official release date. The Ancient and Future labels are based on the time period and game versions for each of the Paradox Pokémon.

Paradox Pokémon with the labels Ancient and Future can show up on Basic cards and Pokémon ex. The Ancient Pokémon focus on direct damage and Future Paradox Pokémon prefer to gain advantage through abilities and effects. 

What is the Pokémon TCG Paradox Rift release date?

The English Paradox Rift Pokémon TCG set has a confirmed release date of Nov. 3, roughly one month after the launch of the Scarlet and Violet 151 set. There are a total of 180 cards included in the set, according to Serebii. 

Related: All Pokémon TCG Obsidian Flames cards worth money

Contents of Paradox Rift Pokémon TCG set

The Paradox Rift set will contain a total of 13 Pokémon ex and seven Tera Pokémon, a type of Pokémon that was showcased in the Obsidian Flame set. Collectors have 28 Ultra Rare foil etched cards to chase after that feature full art of Pokémon ex and Trainer Supporters. And there are seven Hyper Rare gold-etched cards that are the ultimate chase cards. 

Other contents within the Paradox Rift Pokémon TCG set include 34 Rare Pokémon, along with 15 Supporter and Pokémon ex cards that have a special illustration. The Paradox Rift set will feature two Elite Trainer boxes as well. One Elite Trainer box will highlight Ancient Pokémon with a Scream Tail as the promo and the second box features Future Pokémon with an Iron Bundle promo, according to Serebii. 

Players and collectors can start cracking Paradox Rift booster packs starting on Nov. 3.

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Danny has been writing for Dot Esports for over five years, first as a freelancer and now as a staff writer. He is the lead beat writer for Magic: The Gathering and Teamfight Tactics. Danny is also a solid Monopoly GO player, having beaten every main event without spending a dime. When Danny isn't writing or gaming, he's chilling by the water in Spacecoast Florida with his family and friends. He's always got a tan, because touching grass is important, and loves playing strategic digital and tabletop games. Past outlets Danny has written for include TheGamer and ScreenRant.
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