Guide to Pokémon in 2025 – What Collectors & Players Need to Know

Hey Trainers! 2025 in the Pokémon TCG is shaping up to be massive. Here’s your insider’s guide—straight from vipcbuilder.ca and the official sources:

🗓️ Key Official Set Releases (2025)

  • Scarlet & Violet – Prismatic Evolutions – Jan 17, 2025: The Eeveelution mini-set with buzz-worthy foil pulls 

  • Journey Together – Mar 28, 2025: Features Trainer+Pokémon cards like Iono, Lillie, Hop, and N 

  • Destined Rivals – May 30, 2025: Cynthia, Ethan, Misty, Marnie, Steven & Team Rocket make an impact 

  • Black Bolt & White Flare – Jul 18, 2025: Twin Scarlet & Violet split expansion with stylish monochrome themes 

🛡️ Standard Format Rotation

Important for competitive players:

  • On Mar 27 (digital) & Apr 11 (in-store) 2025, formats rotated—only cards with regulation marks G and H remain legal That means older marked “F” sets are out. Keep decks fresh!

🔥 Hot Collections & Bundles Arriving

Get hyped for these drops:

  • Hop’s Zacian ex Box & Lillie Premium Tournament Collection (Apr 2025) 

  • Charizard ex Special Collection (Apr 7 & Jun 27) 

  • Iono’s Bellibolt ex & Team Rocket’s Mewtwo ex Box (Apr–June) 

  • Masks of Ogerpon Ex & Scarlet & Violet Prismatic Evolutions Super‑Premium Collection (May) 

  • Slashing Legends Tins and Rival Battle Decks (May 16)

🎨 What’s Trending Among Collectors:

  • Prismatic Evolutions is selling out—foil Eeveelutions are in demand .

  • Destined Rivals is flying off shelves—get booster boxes before reseller markups.

  • Black Bolt & White Flare is a unique twin release—expect elite trainer and tin bundles starting mid-July

🌐 Why Shop Pokémon at VI PC Builder?

  • 🧃 We stock booster boxes, elite trainer boxes, battle decks, and singles.

  • 💬 Staff are TCG players—ask about regs, rotation, hot pulls!

  • 🚚 Local pick-up in Duncan, BC, or ship coast-to-coast.

  • 🔗 Bundled with PC builds—stream PTCG Live tournaments on rigs under $2K.

☑️ Your Action Plan

  1. Order Sealed Product: Snag Prismatic Evolutions or early Destined Rivals now.

  2. Grab Singles: Hunting Cynthia ex or Charizard ex? We’ll price-match.

  3. Stay Updated: Shop after Jul 18 for Black Bolt & White Flare product drops.

  4. Build Your Setup: Customize a streaming-capable PC to deck-test, livestream, and edit your TCG content.

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