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'''Scarlet & Violet''' is the first main expansion in the Scarlet & Violet Series of the Pokémon Trading Card Game and was released on March 31, 2023. The Japanese equivalent, '''Scarlet ex • Violet ex''', is the first main expansion in Japan and was released on January 20, 2023.  
'''Scarlet & Violet''' is the first main expansion in the Scarlet & Violet Series of the Pokémon Trading Card Game and was released on March 31, 2023. The Japanese equivalent, '''Scarlet ex • Violet ex''', is the first main expansion in Japan and was released on January 20, 2023.  


Scarlet & Violet, and the Japanese Scarlet ex and Violet ex, focus on {{p|Koraidon}} and {{p|Miraidon}}, both of which are included as {{TCG|Pokémon-ex}}. The set is the first to feature Pokémon, items, characters and places from the {{g|Scarlet and Violet}} games. Certain Pokémon-ex also include a new ''Terastal'' mechanic that works similarly to [[Ancient Trait]]s.
Scarlet & Violet, and the Japanese Scarlet ex and Violet ex, focus on {{p|Koraidon}} and {{p|Miraidon}}, both of which are included as {{TCG|Pokémon-ex}}. The set is the first to feature Pokémon, items, characters and places from the {{g|Scarlet and Violet}} games. Certain Pokémon-ex also include a new '''Tera''' (Japanese: '''テラスタル''' ''Terastal'') mechanic, based on the [[Terastal phenomenon]] from the Scarlet and Violet games, that works similarly to [[Ancient Trait]]s.


Releasing on the same day in Japan will be the three {{TCG|ex Starter Sets}}, each starring one Pokémon-ex and one of the [[Paldea]]n [[starter Pokémon]]. These Starter Sets and the Scarlet ex • Violet ex expansion were combined to create the English release.
Releasing on the same day in Japan will be the three {{TCG|ex Starter Sets}}, each starring one Pokémon-ex and one of the [[Paldea]]n [[starter Pokémon]]. These Starter Sets and the Scarlet ex • Violet ex expansion were combined to create the English release.