Summary: Pokémon Trading Card Game's latest expansion, Scarlet & Violet—Journey Together, was released on March 28, 2025. This set reintroduces the concept of Trainer's Pokémon, reminiscent of the classic Owner's Pokémon mechanic.
Discover Pokémon TCG: Journey Together, one of the final Scarlet & Violet expansions. With sought-after cards like Lillie’s Clefairy ex, ETBs and booster boxes are selling out fast.
Journey Together is the ninth main expansion in the Scarlet & Violet series of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This set reintroduces Trainer’s Pokémon, a mechanic last seen in a main expansion with EX Team Magma vs. Team Aqua. It highlights Pokémon owned by four iconic Trainers: N, Iono, Lillie, and Hop.
The expansion includes cards from the Japanese Battle Partners set and several from the Generations Start Decks.
Journey Together Includes:
- 4 Trainer’s Pokémon ex
- 16 regular Pokémon ex
- 11 illustration rare Pokémon
- 6 special illustration rare Pokémon
- 3 hyper rare gold-etched cards
Additionally, Journey Together marks the return of the Box Topper, a special card included in select booster boxes. The set offers two types of booster boxes:
- Enhanced Booster Display Box – Includes a specially stamped variant of N’s Reshiram illustration rare.
- Regular Booster Display Box – Does not contain a Box Topper.
Details on the distribution of these booster boxes are still unclear.
Journey Together Features Beautiful Cards
The Hunt For Lillie's Clefairy ex
Journey Together gives us over 180 new cards playable for the TCG. A quick glance at the Card Gallery shows us some beautiful full arts and special illustration rares. Even though Journey Together only has been released for a few days now, Lillie's Clefairy ex already sells for over $250 online. Some other notable cards are Hop's Zacacian ex, N's Reshiram, Articuno (Illustration Rare) and Furret (Illustration Rare).
Booster Packs & Boxes, Elite Trainer Boxes and more
Product Lineup
Journey Together follows the standard Pokémon TCG product lineup, including booster boxes, single booster packs, Elite Trainer Boxes (ETBs), blisters, and booster bundles. Additionally, a limited-edition Pokémon Center Exclusive ETB is available for collectors.
Due to high demand and rampant scalping, many resellers have taken steps to combat the issue. Some retailers have stopped selling online, making in-store purchases the only way to secure these products. To further prevent scalping, most stores have implemented purchase limits per customer.
Conclusion
Journey Together is a highly sought-after expansion, reintroducing Trainer’s Pokémon and featuring over 180 new cards, including stunning illustration rares and Pokémon ex. With products selling out fast and scalping on the rise, many retailers have enforced in-store purchase limits. As demand surges, Lillie’s Clefairy ex and other key cards are already commanding high prices, making this set a must-have for collectors and players alike.
