Despite just being announced, Pokemon Destined Rivals stock is already hard to come by. The Team Rocket-themed set sold out pretty much instantly after going live on the Pokemon Center site, so now it’s all about finding alternate options.
That’s where we come in. The GamesRadar+ team and I have been reporting on the best card games for years, and we’ve got a lot of experience when it comes to the trading card game as well (check out our where to buy Prismatic Evolutions guide for an example). As a result, we’ll be seeking out Pokemon Destined Rivals stock each day until after launch in late May. If pricing changes on Destined Rivals pre-orders, we’ll also add a 🔼 to indicate rising costs or a 🔽 for reductions.
Honestly, I can understand the hype behind this set. Team Rocket are blasting off again in the new Pokemon TCG expansion, and they’re a popular bunch despite their villainy. The addition of new Trainer Pokemon ex cards is very appealing too, so I suspect Destined Rivals pre-orders will be hard to come by.
Where to buy Pokemon Destined Rivals: US
Where to buy Pokemon Destined Rivals: UK
Release dates for Pokemon Destined Rivals
The latest set for the Pokemon Trading Card Game is up for pre-order on the Pokemon Center store now, which means it’s likely to appear elsewhere before long. As for the expansion itself, Destined Rivals will launch at the end of May. Prerelease and a digital launch on Pokemon TCG Live should occur throughout the month. More specifically:
- Pre-release: From May 17, 2025
- Pokemon TCG Live: May 29, 2025
- Full launch: May 30, 2025
It doesn’t look like extra items will be added to the line later on (something we saw with Prismatic Evolutions), so hopefully we won’t be left scrambling for months to come. I’ll let you know if that changes.
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