Past and future collide in Paradox Rift, released on November 3, 2023. It's the set that brought Ancient and Future Paradox Pokémon to the Pokémon TCG, led by Roaring Moon ex and Iron Valiant ex, and it's one of the biggest main sets of the Scarlet & Violet era. Here's the collector's guide: the dates, the chase cards and what came in every box.
Paradox Rift at a Glance
- Release date: November 3, 2023
- Set code: SV04
- Set size: 182 cards plus secret rares
- Headliners: Roaring Moon ex and Iron Valiant ex
- New: Ancient and Future Pokémon, with Trainer cards that support each side
Ancient vs. Future
Paradox Pokémon are prehistoric or futuristic versions of familiar Pokémon. Ancient Pokémon like Roaring Moon ex lean on raw power, while Future Pokémon like Iron Valiant ex rely on technology. Each side gets its own support cards, and the theme continued into Temporal Forces.
The Chase Cards
Roaring Moon ex Special Illustration Rare. One of the top cards of the set, with the Ancient dragon in a dramatic scene.
Iron Valiant ex Special Illustration Rare. The Future headliner in top-tier art.
Garchomp ex Special Illustration Rare. A fan favorite for Dragon collectors.
Illustration Rares. A long list of full-scene binder cards.
The Product Lineup
| Product | What's inside |
|---|---|
 Booster Pack
|
10 cards plus a basic Energy, in one of four pack artworks |
 3 Pack Blister |
3 packs plus a foil promo, in Arctibax and Cetitan versions |
 Build and Battle Box
|
4 packs and a ready-to-play 40-card deck with 1 of 4 promos |
 Build and Battle Display
|
A full display of Build and Battle Boxes, great for a group or a prerelease night |
| Elite Trainer Box | 9 packs and accessories, in Roaring Moon and Iron Valiant versions |
 Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box
|
More packs and extra promos, plus everything in the standard box |
 Booster Box
|
36 packs |
Our quick picks: The Booster Box is the way to chase the Special Illustration Rares. The Build and Battle Display is perfect for a playgroup, and the 3 Pack Blisters are an easy entry point.
Tips for Collectors
- Pick a side. Collecting all the Ancient or all the Future 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 Boxes, Build and Battle products and Booster Packs, or shop the full Pokémon TCG collection. Next up: shiny hunting in our Paldean Fates collector's guide.
