The Paradox Pokémon story continued in Temporal Forces, released on March 22, 2024. Led by Walking Wake ex and Iron Leaves ex, it also brought back ACE SPEC cards for the first time in years. Here's the collector's guide: the dates, the mechanics, the chase cards and what came in every box.
Temporal Forces at a Glance
- Release date: March 22, 2024
- Set code: SV05
- Set size: 162 cards plus secret rares
- Headliners: Walking Wake ex and Iron Leaves ex
- Also featuring: Raging Bolt ex and Iron Crown ex
- Returning mechanic: ACE SPEC cards
ACE SPEC Returns
ACE SPEC cards are powerful Trainer cards limited to one per deck. They hadn't been printed since the Black & White era, and Temporal Forces brought them back with cards like Prime Catcher that changed competitive play. The set also continued the Ancient and Future theme from Paradox Rift, with Raging Bolt ex becoming a top deck of its season.
The Chase Cards
Walking Wake ex Special Illustration Rare. The Ancient headliner in top-tier art.
Iron Leaves ex Special Illustration Rare. The Future headliner's best version.
Supporter Special Illustration Rares. Full-scene Trainer cards from Paldea.
Illustration Rares. Another strong list of affordable binder cards.
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 |
| Elite Trainer Box | 9 packs and accessories, in Walking Wake and Iron Leaves 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 best way to chase the Special Illustration Rares. The Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box is the collector's pick, and single packs are an easy way in.
Tips for Collectors
- Grab the ACE SPECs. ACE SPEC cards are in demand with players, so they hold value well.
- Collect the Paradox Pokémon. Temporal Forces pairs naturally with Paradox Rift in a themed binder.
- Check sold listings. Compare recent eBay sold listings before buying or selling singles.
Keep Collecting With Booster Pack Cards
Browse our Pokémon TCG Booster Boxes, Elite Trainer Boxes and Booster Packs, or shop the full Pokémon TCG collection. Next up: Ogerpon's masks in our Twilight Masquerade collector's guide.
