Journey Together UK release date
Journey Together launched on 28 March 2025 worldwide. Build & Battle Boxes went on sale at prerelease stores from 15 March 2025, with prerelease events over the weekends of 15–16 and 22–23 March.
How many cards are in Journey Together?
Trainer's Pokémon (cards such as "N's Zoroark" that pair a Pokémon with its trainer) return here for the first time in a main set since EX Team Magma vs Team Aqua. There are more than 40 of them, focused on N, Iono, Lillie and Hop. The English set adapts the Japanese Battle Partners set. It has 16 Pokémon ex plus 4 Trainer's Pokémon ex.
| Part of the set | Cards |
|---|---|
| Main set (numbered up to 159) | 159 |
| Illustration Rares | 11 |
| Ultra Rares | 11 |
| Special Illustration Rares | 6 |
| Hyper Rares (gold-etched) | 3 |
| Total including secret rares | 190 |
Journey Together products and what is inside
Each pack holds 10 cards and a Basic Energy. The line-up covers Elite Trainer Boxes, booster displays, Booster Bundles, blisters and a Build & Battle Box. Our guide to Pokémon TCG product types compares them, and our sealed products show what is in stock.
Journey Together chase cards
The chase is compact: six Special Illustration Rares and three Hyper Rares. The four headline Trainer's Pokémon ex all have Special Illustration Rares. See Pokémon card rarities explained for what the symbols mean.
Which product suits you?
- 1.
Opening for fun
Packs, blisters or a Booster Bundle (6 packs).
- 2.
Starting to play
The Elite Trainer Box includes 9 packs plus sleeves, Energy and dice.
- 3.
Collecting a favourite trainer
If you follow N, Iono, Lillie or Hop, buying their cards as singles is the reliable route. Got spares? Sell them to us.
- 4.
Keeping it sealed
Store sealed product cool and dry. We give no investment advice or price predictions.
Journey Together FAQs
When did Journey Together come out in the UK?
On 28 March 2025, with prereleases from 15 March.
Is there a Journey Together booster box?
Yes. There is a regular 36-pack booster display and an Enhanced display that adds a stamped N's Reshiram box topper.
How many cards are in Journey Together?
190: 159 in the numbered set and 31 secret rares.
What is the Journey Together ETB promo?
A full-art foil N's Zorua. The Pokémon Center ETB has two, one stamped with the Pokémon Center logo.
What are Trainer's Pokémon?
Pokémon cards tied to a named trainer, such as N's Zoroark ex. They returned in this set and continued in Destined Rivals.
Chase cards
| Card | Number | Rarity | Why collectors want it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lillie's Clefairy ex | 184/159 | Special Illustration Rare | Lillie cards are a popular collecting line in their own right. |
| N's Zoroark ex | 185/159 | Special Illustration Rare | N's signature partner; N cards have a dedicated following. |
| Iono's Bellibolt ex | 183/159 | Special Illustration Rare | Iono, from Scarlet & Violet, with her partner Pokémon. |
| Hop's Zacian ex | 186/159 | Special Illustration Rare | A Legendary as a Trainer's Pokémon. |
| Salamence ex | 187/159 | Special Illustration Rare | The set's last Special Illustration Rare. |
| Iono's Bellibolt ex | 188/159 | Hyper Rare | The gold-etched version of Iono's partner. |
Products and what’s inside
- Booster pack
- 10 cards and 1 Basic Energy. Also sold sleeved and in 1-pack and 3-pack blisters.
- Elite Trainer Box
- 9 booster packs, a full-art foil N's Zorua promo and the standard accessories.
- Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box
- 11 booster packs, 2 full-art foil N's Zorua promos (one with the Pokémon Center logo), 65 sleeves, 45 Energy cards, player's guide, dice, 2 condition markers, storage box with 4 dividers and a TCG Live code card. Pokémon Center only.
- Booster Bundle
- 6 booster packs.
- Booster Display Box
- 36 booster packs, with no box topper.
- Enhanced Booster Display Box
- Booster display with a bonus stamped N's Reshiram box topper. In Europe, sold through Play! Pokémon stores (as an alternative to the regular display) and Pokémon Center online.
- Build & Battle Box
- A ready-to-play 40-card deck and 4 booster packs, with promos from N's Darmanitan, Iono's Kilowattrel, Lillie's Ribombee and Hop's Snorlax. On sale from 15 March 2025.
Sources
- Bulbapedia: Journey Together (TCG), read 16 October 2026
- Bulbapedia: Journey Together Build & Battle Box (TCG), read 16 October 2026
- Bulbapedia: SVP Black Star Promos (ETB promo cards), read 16 October 2026
- PokéGuardian: Scarlet & Violet - Journey Together officially revealed, read 16 October 2026
- TCGdex API: Journey Together set (card counts), read 16 October 2026
- TCGdex API: Iono's Bellibolt ex 188 (Hyper Rare), read 16 October 2026
Last updated 16 October 2026.