Pokémon TCG News: Journey Together Release Day & Destined Rivals Announcement

The Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) world is buzzing with excitement today, March 28, 2025, as the highly anticipated Scarlet & Violet—Journey Together expansion officially hits shelves. On top of that, Pokémon TCG fans have even more to celebrate with the announcement of the upcoming Destined Rivals booster boxes. Let’s dive into the latest news, market trends, and what’s next for collectors.

Journey Together Expansion Officially Released!

The wait is over! Today marks the official launch of Journey Together, the latest expansion in the Scarlet & Violet series. This set introduces the unique Trainer’s Pokémon mechanic, reviving a fan-favorite feature not seen since the early 2000s.

🎴 Set Highlights:

• Over 190 new cards

• Special Illustration Rare cards of Zacian ex (Paul’s Edition), Clefairy (Lylia’s Edition), and more

• New gameplay dynamics featuring the bond between trainers and their Pokémon

Product Lineup:

• Booster Packs & Booster Boxes

• Elite Trainer Boxes (ETBs)

• Special Collections & Bundles

🛒 Demand has been high! Several retailers reported early stock sellouts, including Pokémon Center, GameStop, and Walmart.

🔗 IGN: Pokémon TCG Journey Together Preview
🔗 GamesRadar: Where to Buy Journey Together

Related: Catch up on our detailed Journey Together market trends blog here.

Destined Rivals Booster Boxes Officially Announced

As if today wasn’t big enough, The Pokémon Company officially announced the upcoming release of Scarlet & Violet—Destined Rivals, set to launch on May 30, 2025.

🚀 What to Expect:

• Over 240 new cards

• 83 Team Rocket-themed Pokémon and Trainer cards

• 17 Pokémon ex, 10 Trainer’s Pokémon ex, and more

• Special Illustration Rare cards and hyper rares

Pre-release events are set to begin on May 17, 2025, with pre-orders expected to open soon at major retailers.

🔗 PokéBeach: Destined Rivals Set Officially Revealed
🔗 GamesRadar: Where to Pre-Order Destined Rivals

Related: We previously covered the initial Destined Rivals set leak and pricing chaos here.

Market Trends & Collector Buzz

Journey Together release day has already seen major activity in the secondary market:

📈 Chase Cards: Early pulls of Zacian ex and Lylia’s Clefairy Special Illustration Rares are already selling above MSRP on sites like TCGPlayer.

🔗 eSports.gg: Journey Together Chase Cards

Meanwhile, the announcement of Destined Rivals booster boxes has triggered another wave of collector activity. Many retailers anticipate quick sellouts once pre-orders open, especially after the Pokémon Center website meltdown during the initial ETB launch.

Related: See how the Pokémon Center website crashed during Destined Rivals’ ETB release day in our previous blog here.

Final Thoughts: A Massive Week in Pokémon TCG

With the official release of Journey Together and the surprise announcement of Destined Rivals booster boxes, Pokémon TCG fans are having an unforgettable week. Stay alert for pre-orders and monitor secondary markets if you're looking to complete your collection or invest.

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Note: Product availability and prices are accurate as of March 28, 2025. Always verify with official sources and trusted retailers.