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Get ready, Pokémon TCG fans, because the next big release, **Destined Rivals**, is on the horizon, and I'm already planning my shelf space while trying to convince myself that I won't splurge on an Elite Trainer Box. This set is packed with excitement, bringing back Trainer's Pokémon, reintroducing Team Rocket for more villainous antics, and featuring some of the most stunning card art we've seen in a while. Whether you're a collector of shiny cards or just love the thrill of a new deck, this set is a must-have.

The Pokémon Center website has undergone some "mysterious" maintenance and is now open for preorders. If you miss out there, keep an eye on Amazon, Target, Best Buy, and other major retailers, where listings could pop up at any moment. It's like Black Friday for Pokémon enthusiasts, so prepare to hit that refresh button!

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When Does Destined Rivals Officially Launch?

Mark your calendars for May 30, 2025, when Destined Rivals will officially hit the shelves. Pre-release events will kick off between May 17 and 25, featuring Build & Battle boxes and early access tournaments at select stores. If you're interested, reach out to your local league store—maybe bring some snacks to sweeten the deal.

What Products Will Be Launching With This Set?

We all tell ourselves we'll just get one item, right? Here's what you can expect when Destined Rivals launches:

• Booster Packs
• Booster Boxes (36 packs)
• Elite Trainer Box
• Pokémon Center Exclusive Elite Trainer Box
• Booster Bundle (6 packs)
• Triple-pack blisters
• Build & Battle Box
• Build & Battle Stadium

Keep an eye out for special collection boxes featuring alternate art promos of characters like Cynthia, Misty, Ethan, or Marnie. You might not need them, but you'll definitely want them.

Cards That Should Be In Destined Rivals

Here's the full expected card list by Japanese set origin:

Heat Wave Arena

• Ethan’s Ho-Oh ex
• Cynthia’s Garchomp ex
• Cynthia’s Roserade
• Misty’s Psyduck, Staryu, Starmie, Magikarp, Gyarados, Lapras
• Ethan’s Cyndaquil, Quilava, Typhlosion
• Ethan’s Slugma, Magcargo
• Hydrapple line
• Yanmega ex
• Zeraora, Electivire ex, Rotom, Manectric
• Steven’s Metang (alt print)
• Arven’s Mabostiff ex
• Marnie’s Impidimp (alt print)
• Applin, Dipplin
• Ogerpon (Teal Mask, Hearthflame Mask, Wellspring Mask, Cornerstone Mask variants)
• Cynthia’s Milotic, Feebas
• Buizel, Floatzel, Dondozo ex
• Dwebble, Crustle
• Shaymin
• Ponyta, Rapidash
• Arven’s Toedscool, Toedscruel
• Arven’s Maschiff, Skwovet, Greedent
• Mudbray, Mudsdale
• Electabuzz
• Ethan’s Pinsir, Ethan’s Pichu
• Trainer Cards: Judge, Ethan’s Adventure, Cynthia’s Power Weight, Sacred Ash, MC’s Hype Up, Spikemuth Gym

The Glory of Team Rocket

• Team Rocket’s Mewtwo ex
• Team Rocket’s Spidops
• Team Rocket’s Meowth, Persian ex
• Team Rocket’s Porygon, Porygon2, Porygon-Z
• Team Rocket’s Tarountula
• Trainer Cards: Team Rocket’s Giovanni, Archer, Ariana, Receiver
• Special Energy: Team Rocket Energy

Steven’s Starter Deck

• Steven’s Metagross ex
• Steven’s Skarmory, Beldum, Metang
• Steven’s Carbink
• Steven’s Claydol, Baltoy
• Trainer Card: Granite Cave

Marnie’s Starter Deck

• Marnie’s Grimmsnarl ex
• Marnie’s Impidimp, Morgrem, Liepard, Scrafty
• Marnie’s Purrloin, Scraggy
• Trainer Cards: Energy Recycler (reprint), Spikemuth Gym

Destined Origins Cards I’ve Got My Eye On

I'm already envisioning my collection, and a few cards have caught my eye:

• Cynthia’s Garchomp ex: A powerhouse that combines big damage with strategic hand draw. It's the epitome of Champion energy, and I need three of these.
• Ethan’s Ho-Oh ex: A stunning card that accelerates Fire Energy and heals your team while dealing 160 damage. It's both useful and beautiful, and I'm completely hooked.
• Team Rocket’s Mewtwo ex: Dramatic and demanding, it won't attack unless you've built a Rocket-themed deck around it. When it does, it's a spectacle of energy manipulation. I respect the extra flair.
• Misty’s Psyduck: A card that makes you chuckle with its ability to discard itself to the top of your deck. It's quirky, and I love it.
• Marnie’s Grimmsnarl ex: Perfect for a disruptive Dark-type deck, it thrives on energy acceleration and being just annoying enough to be effective. I'm ready to relive the glory days of 2020 with this one.