SV9 Journey Together

Celebrating the unbreakable bonds between Trainers and their partners, SV9 Journey Together released in March 2025 as a heartwarming yet powerful expansion. This set marked the major return of the "Trainer's Pokémon" mechanic (eg, Lillie's Clefairy, N's Zoroark), a feature that adds flavor and specific synergies to deck building. SV9 Journey Together was widely praised for its thematic consistency and beautiful artwork, which often depicted Trainers and Pokémon interacting in slice-of-life scenes. As the first set to be released in Latin American Spanish, SV9 Journey Together also represented a significant milestone for global accessibility in the Pokémon TCG community.

Exploring SV9 Journey Together

The strength of SV9 Journey Together lies in its character-driven cards. High-profile pairs like Iono & Bellibolt ex and Hop & Zacian ex became instant favorites, offering powerful "Tag Team-like" synergy without being Tag Team cards. The set included over 180 cards, with a heavy emphasis on Illustration Rares that told stories of friendship and growth. The "Trainer's Pokémon" cards from SV9 Journey Together allowed for new deck archetypes that focused on specific Trainers, utilizing Supporter cards to buff their specific Pokémon. This created a diverse meta where decks were built around characters as many as Pokémon types. For collectors, the "Special Illustration Rare" Trainer cards remain some of the most beautiful and valuable cards from the early 2025 block.

Status: Released (March 2025)