The “Paradise Dragona” set for the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) is scheduled for release in Japan on September 13, 2024. The set will include 64 cards, with the possibility of additional secret or special rare cards.
Pokémon Paradise Dragona
The set focuses on Dragon-type Pokémon to celebrate the Year of the Dragon in 2024. Notable Pokémon in the set include legendary Dragon Pokémon like Latias ex and Latios.
It also introduces a Stellar Tera-type Alolan Exeggutor ex, combining Dragon themes with new Tera type mechanics from the Scarlet & Violet series.
Set Composition
“Paradise Dragona” is part of the Scarlet & Violet era of Pokémon TCG. The set continues to introduce new mechanics, including Stellar-type Tera Pokémon ex, and ties into larger celebrations like the Year of the Dragon.
English Release Speculation
There is speculation that some cards from the “Paradise Dragona” set might be included in an English set called “Surging Sparks,” which is expected to be released in November 2024. This is based on the common practice of combining cards from multiple Japanese sets for English releases.
Pokémon Sets
The Pokémon Trading Card Game has released numerous sets since its inception in 1996. As of April 2022, there are 98 English sets and 91 Japanese sets, featuring over 9,000 cards in English.
Sets are categorized into various series, including those from Wizards of the Coast and later expansions by The Pokémon Company. Notable recent sets include Paradise Dragona, featuring Dragon-type Pokémon, and upcoming releases like Supercharged Breaker and Surging Sparks.