The Pokémon Company has unveiled the first two cards for the new Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) expansion, Scarlet & Violet - Stellar Crown. The new set introduces exciting new features and cards, including the Supporter card 'Briar' that lets you take an extra Prize card when a Tera Pokémon from your lineup knocks out an opponent's active Pokémon. Another noteworthy card is Jirachi, a Metal-type Pokémon featuring a special ability called Swelling Wish. The expansion, themed around Terastal from the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet games, includes various standout cards like 3 ACE SPEC Rare Trainer cards, 10 Pokémon ex, and 4 Stellar Tera Pokémon ex. Enthusiasts can encounter Archaludon, Hydrapple, and the Legendary Terapagos in this set. You can try it early at Prerelease tournaments from August 31, or digitally from September 12 via the Pokémon TCG Live app.

What new features does the Scarlet & Violet - Stellar Crown expansion introduce to Pokémon TCG?n

The Scarlet & Violet - Stellar Crown expansion introduces Stellar Tera Pokémon ex, which have unique Stellar attacks requiring three different types of Energy to use. It also includes new cards like the Supporter card 'Briar' and the Metal-type Pokémon Jirachi with special abilities, alongside various rare and illustration cards.

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet were released in November 2022 and introduced the Terastal phenomenon, where Pokémon can transform and use the unique Terastal energy to power up. This new mechanic in Pokémon TCG builds upon this feature, allowing players to experience the strategic depth of Terastal in a card game format.