They spend their time chasing their toddler, playing casual Pokemon TCG matches, and destroying the kitchen with cooking projects. Anyone looking to add to their collection won’t be disappointed with this ETB, or the contents inside. My first thought was how high-quality the pack felt, and I was delighted at how satisfying it was to rip the foil open. After a great start with the Scarlet and Violet base set, we are in for a real treat with this expansion SV02.

With main characters of Meowscarada, Skeledirge, Quaquaval, Chien-Pao and Ting-lu adorning the booster packs.

Before the release date, we get teased some of the cards from the Paldea Evolved set and this preview page will keep you up to date with the latest cards announced until the big release date. While the two bird Pokemon may seem like duds, Pelipper’s ability Hearsay, mixed with Wing Attack, make it a formidable opponent for a low evolution cost.

It is definitely a beautiful set, and the Paldea starters add a bright and attractive splash of color. The new condition markers are stunning, the extra booster pack helps ease the sting of the hike, and the promo card featuring Pikachu, Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly is stunning.

However, my delight dwindled to frustration as pack after pack yielded a Pokemon TCG player’s most difficult hurdle – I was completely overwhelmed with piles of basic cards.