Paradox Rift
Set Details
Uncover the Anomalies of Area Zero!
Dive into the clouds and explore a land that appears to be unbound by time! With ferocious attacks, Ancient Pokémon like Roaring Moon ex and Sandy Shocks ex appear alongside artificial Future Pokémon like Iron Valiant ex and Iron Hands ex. Meanwhile, Garchomp ex, Mewtwo ex, and others Terastallize to gain new types, as Armarouge ex, Gholdengo ex, and more Pokémon ex join the fray. Adventure awaits as timelines collide in the Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Paradox Rift expansion!
The Paradox Rift Pokémon Set launches as the fourth main expansion in the Scarlet & Violet Series, arriving in Japan on October 27, 2023 (as Ancient Roar and Future Flash) and in English on November 3, 2023. Building on the world of Paldean mysteries and time‑torn legends, this set pulls together cards from Japan’s dual Ancient Roar and Future Flash blocks, the Raging Surf subset, and Terastal Starter Sets—totaling a robust mix of new and unreleased Scarlet & Violet cards. With each English booster containing ten cards, a code for Pokémon TCG Live, and either a basic Energy or a Tera marker, Paradox Rift offers both seasoned collectors and competitive players plenty to explore.
At the heart of Paradox Rift are the enigmatic Paradox Pokémon, previously seen only in Scarlet & Violet and Obsidian Flames. This expansion introduces two new card variants—Ancient and Future—each sporting unique text icons and textured backgrounds (strata layers for Ancient, pixel art for Future). Ancient Pokémon cards deliver heavy‑hitting attacks and formidable defenses, while Future Pokémon excel at crafty Abilities and multi‑effect attacks. Ancient and Future Trainer cards mirror these themes, providing targeted support that synergizes with their respective Pokémon counterparts. The set also reintroduces Technical Machine cards as specialized Pokémon Tool cards, opening fresh deck‑building paths.
Beyond its core mechanics, Paradox Rift brims with collectible lore and hidden nods. The set was first uncovered through a Canadian Pokémon Center leak featuring Iron Valiant on an Elite Trainer Box—teasing its release weeks before the 2023 World Championships finale unveiled the full lineup. Fans quickly noticed type exclusions (no Lightning or Metal in Ancient Roar; no Darkness in Future Flash) that encourage cross‑set trades. Rare full‑art etched ex cards and gold‑etched Hyper Rares hide “time‑ripple” misprints—where Ancient strata or Future pixels drift into borders—instantly coveted by error collectors. Whether you’re commanding time‑scarred legends or mastering Tera‑empowered strategies, Paradox Rift delivers a thrilling fracture in Pokémon history.
Paradox Rift Set Cards
