Pokémon and their Trainers teamed up again in Journey Together, released on March 28, 2025. It brought back Trainer's Pokémon, cards that pair a Pokémon with its famous Trainer, for the first time in decades, led by N's Zoroark ex, Lillie's Clefairy ex, Iono's Bellibolt ex and Hop's Zacian ex. Here's the collector's guide: the dates, the chase cards and what came in every box.
Journey Together at a Glance
- Release date: March 28, 2025
- Set code: SV09
- Set size: 159 cards plus secret rares
- New mechanic: Trainer's Pokémon return
- Featured Trainers: N, Lillie, Iono and Hop
- Japanese counterpart: Battle Partners
Trainer's Pokémon Return
Trainer's Pokémon first appeared in the Gym Heroes era, and Journey Together brings the idea into the modern game. Each Trainer's Pokémon works best alongside others from the same Trainer, which made N's and Iono's teams strong competitive decks and gave collectors a whole new way to theme their binders.
The Chase Cards
Lillie's Clefairy ex Special Illustration Rare. One of the set's top cards and a fan favorite.
N's Zoroark ex Special Illustration Rare. N and Zoroark in a striking full-scene illustration.
Iono's Bellibolt ex and Hop's Zacian ex. Special Illustration Rare versions of the other headline teams.
Supporter Special Illustration Rares. Full-scene cards of the featured Trainers.
The Product Lineup
| Product | What's inside |
|---|---|
 Booster Pack
|
10 cards plus a basic Energy, in one of four pack artworks |
| Build and Battle Box | 4 packs and a ready-to-play 40-card deck with 1 of 4 promos |
 Booster Bundle
|
6 packs |
| Elite Trainer Box | 9 packs, sleeves, Energy cards, dice and a storage box |
 Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box
|
More packs and extra promos, plus everything in the standard box |
| Booster Box | 36 packs |
Want the Japanese version? We carry the Japanese Battle Partners Booster Box, the set Journey Together is based on.
Our quick picks: The Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box is the collector's centerpiece. The Booster Bundle is great value, and single packs are an easy way to hunt Lillie's Clefairy.
Tips for Collectors
- Collect by Trainer. Grouping N's, Lillie's, Iono's and Hop's Pokémon makes a fun themed binder.
- Check sold listings. Compare recent eBay sold listings before buying or selling singles.
- Protect your pulls. Sleeve and toploader every Special Illustration Rare right away.
Keep Collecting With Booster Pack Cards
Browse our Pokémon TCG Booster Bundles, Elite Trainer Boxes and Japanese Booster Boxes, or shop the full Pokémon TCG collection. Next up: Team Rocket in our Destined Rivals collector's guide.
