Welcome to PokéMart Monthly: March 2025, your comprehensive source for the latest developments in the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) universe. This month has been bustling with new expansions, exciting events, and notable market trends. Let’s delve into the highlights:
1. Scarlet & Violet—Journey Together Expansion Released
On March 28, 2025, the Pokémon TCG introduced the Scarlet & Violet—Journey Together expansion. This set marks the return of Trainer’s Pokémon cards, emphasizing the bond between Trainers and their Pokémon. Notable cards include N’s Zoroark ex, Iono’s Bellibolt ex, Lillie’s Clefairy ex, and Hop’s Zacian ex. Collectors and players can find these cards in various products, enhancing deck-building strategies.
2. Pokémon TCG Pocket’s Shining Revelry Expansion
Pokémon TCG Pocket launched the Shining Revelry expansion on March 27, 2025. This update introduced over 110 new cards, featuring Shiny Pokémon such as Charizard ex, Pachirisu, and Lucario ex, alongside characters from the Paldea region. The expansion also brought the highly anticipated ranked matches, allowing players to compete against others of similar skill levels and earn emblems based on their season rank.
3. Introduction of Ranked Matches in Pokémon TCG Pocket
Coinciding with the Shining Revelry expansion, Pokémon TCG Pocket introduced ranked matches on March 28, 2025. Players can now engage in competitive battles to climb the rankings, with tiers ranging from Beginner to Master Ball. Each season lasts one month, and participants can earn rewards based on their performance, including special emblems and in-game items.
4. Free ex Starter Decks Available in Pokémon TCG Pocket
To celebrate the launch of Shining Revelry, Pokémon TCG Pocket offered players the opportunity to obtain free ex starter decks through a time-limited event running from March 27 to April 26, 2025. By completing specific missions, players can earn deck tickets to exchange for one of nine starter decks, each featuring a different ex Pokémon as the signature card. This initiative aims to help players diversify their collections and explore new strategies.
5. Market Trends: Lost Origin Set Values Surge
The Lost Origin set has seen a significant increase in value this month, particularly the Giratina V Alternate Art card, which has risen to $663.36. This surge reflects the growing interest in both Sword & Shield and Scarlet & Violet sets among collectors and players.
6. Upcoming Events and Releases
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Pokémon TCG Live Starter Deck Strategies: New starter decks featuring Pokémon like Dragapult ex and Raging Bolt ex have been added to Pokémon TCG Live. Players can explore these decks and their strategies to enhance their gameplay experience.
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Merchandise Releases: The Pokémon Card Game Scarlet & Violet merchandise line-up for March 2025 was revealed, featuring items like the Genuine Leather Flip Deck Box Pikachu and various festival-themed deck sleeves. These products were released on March 14, 2025, and are exclusive to Pokémon Center and Pokémon Store Japan.
Stay tuned for next month’s edition of PokéMart Monthly as we continue to bring you the latest news, trends, and insights from the world of Pokémon Trading Card Game.
