Pokémon TCG Temporal Forces Release Date, Featured Cards, & Booster Bundle Differences
- Pokémon Temporal Forces release on March 22, 2024, with pre-orders currently available at select online and retail locations.
- Temporal Forces will include over 160 cards, with at least 50 secret rares.
- Pokémon Temporal Forces also reintroduce the powerful ACE SPEC card type, which can swing a game easily.
The release of Pokémon TCG Temporal Forces is right around the corner, and with the new set comes a host of new cards, including the reintroduction of seven powerful ACE SPEC and Special Energy cards that can sway the tide of matches. Temporal Forces is another expansion for Pokémon TCG, which has a full release schedule for 2024 and will be followed by Twilight Masquerade, which will be released on May 24.
Pokémon TCG Temporal Forces Release Date Details
Raging Bolt
Pokémon
Pokémon TCG Temporal Forces officially releases on March 22, 2024. Pre-orders for Temporal Forces are currently available at the Pokémon Center. The set can also be purchased from select retailers when it drops.
Pre-release sales for Temporal Forces went live on March 9, 2024, at select retailers via the Build & Battle Box. Unlike regular play with a 60-card deck and six Prize cards, the pre-release format enables people to play with a 40-card deck and four Prize cards. Participating retailers can be found on the Pokémon Event Locator, which will show where Pokémon cards are sold near you.
What's Included In Pokémon TCG Temporal Forces?
Temporal Forces Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box
Pokémon
Temporal Forces is made up of 218 total cards, 161 of which come from the main set, and 56 that are secret rare cards. The cards are derived from their Japanese equivalents from the Wild Force and Cyber Judge sets that were released earlier in the year on January 26, 2024. In addition, Temporal Forces includes both Special Illustration rares and will reintroduce ACE SPEC cards.
Pokémon Temporal Forces will include:
- 6 Trainer and 1 Special Energy ACE SPEC cards
- New Ancient and Future Pokémon
- Type-shifted Tera Pokémon ex cards
- Dozens of special Illustration rare Pokémon and Trainer cards
Confirmed cards for Temporal Forces include:
- Walking Wake ex
- Raging Bolt ex
- Iron Leaves ex
- Iron Crown Ex
- Wugtrio
- Farigiraf
- Feraligatr
- Metang
- Koraidon
- Miradon
What Are Pokémon TCG Temporal Forces ACE SPEC Cards?
ACE SPEC Cards from Temporal Forces
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Temporal Forces will revive ACE SPEC cards, a super powerful card for Pokémon trainer decks (limited to one per deck), which provides a huge bonus in the game. Visually, ACE SPEC cards are distinct with their pink color, but in the actual game, they are ultra-powerful. The expected ACE SPEC cards include:
- Awakening Drum
- Hero's Cape
- Master Ball
- Prime Catcher
- Neo Upper Energy
- Reboot Bot
- Maximum Belt
Pokémon Temporal Forces Booster Bundle Differences
Temporal Forces has two different booster bundles called the Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet-Temporal Forces Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box. The Elite Trainer Boxes cost $59.99 on Pokémon Center.
There are two versions of the Elite Trainer Box, the Iron Leaves and Walking Wake variations. Both boxes contain essentially the same things, with each containing 11 Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet Temporal Forces booster packs. Both Temporal Forces Elite Trainer Boxes will include the following:
- 11 Booster Packs containing 10 Temporal Forces cards and 1 Basic Energy card.
- 45 Energy cards
- 6 Damage-counter dice
- 2 Plastic Condition markers
- 1 Competition-legal coin-flip die
- Player handbook
- Box with 4 dividers.
- Code card for Pokémon Trading Card Game Live.
Unique Items In The Walking Wake Temporal Forces Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box
Walking Wake Temporal Forces Box
Pokémon Center
The unique cards in the Walking Wake variation of the Pokémon booster pack include:
- 1 Full-art promo foil of Flutter Mane with a Pokémon Center logo
- 1 Regular full-art promo foil of Flutter Mane
- 65 Walking Wake Card Sleeves
Unique Items In The Iron Leaves Temporal Forces Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box
Iron Leaves Temporal Forces Box
The unique cards in the Iron Leaves variation of the Pokémon booster pack include:
- 1 Full-art promo foil of Iron Thorns with a Pokémon Center logo
- 1 Regular full-art promo foil of Iron Thorns
- 65 Iron Leaves Card Sleeves
In addition, both booster bundle boxes come with unique artwork, each featuring the Pokémon that the special editions are named after. They are virtually the same, and it'll all depend on which Pokémon you prefer. If you decide to buy the packs online, they could take anywhere from 5-9 business days to arrive. If you're on a budget, it's always possible to buy booster packs individually for $4.49 a piece or six packs for $26.94.
