The Violet ex expansion, released on January 20, 2023, in Japan, was part of the first main set in the Scarlet & Violet series. This set introduced Miraidon ex and featured Pokémon, items, and locations from the Scarlet and Violet games. It also showcased the new Terastal mechanic, which mirrored Ancient Traits. The expansion brought significant changes to the Pokémon TCG, including grey borders on cards, guaranteed holofoil rares, and updated Trainer card subcategories. With these changes, Violet ex set a new standard for the TCG, highlighting a fresh direction for both gameplay and card design.
