Media alert

A CELESTIAL STORM IS HEADING TO RETAIL THIS AUGUST WITH THE LAUNCH OF THE LATEST EXPANSION OF THE POKÉMON TRADING CARD GAME

London—19 June 2018—The Pokémon Company International today announced Sun & Moon—Celestial Storm, a brand-new expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, launching across the UK on 3 August 2018.
 
The season of emerald storms is nearly upon us, and with it a tumultuous battle between Pokémon and creatures from Ultra Space. The lineup for Sun & Moon—Celestial Storm includes several new Pokémon-GX: Articuno-GX, Blaziken-GX, Scizor-GX, Stakataka-GX and Rayquaza-GX, alongside new Prism Star cards featuring Latios, Latias and Jirachi.
  
The Sun & Moon—Celestial Storm expansion will feature:

  • Over 160 cards, including:
    • 3 new Prism Star cards
    • 11 Pokémon-GX
    • 27 Trainer cards
 
  • Each booster pack will include:
    • 10 cards from the expansion, including at least 1 rare card, plus 1 basic Energy card

 
For the opportunity to try out Sun & Moon—Celestial Storm ahead of launch, head to one of the many Prerelease tournaments taking place around the UK from 21–29 July. Find your nearest participating independent retailer by visiting pokemon.co.uk/locator.
 
For information about the Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon Series and products, visit pokemon.co.uk/TCG.