With “Eternal Rivals”, a new set for the Pokémon Trading Card Game is being released. Team Rocket is the focus here – but other trainers, like Misty, are also featured! We present to you five of their new cards.
When is Eternal Rivals coming out? The new set from the “Scarlet & Violet” series for the Pokémon Trading Card Game is set to release on May 30, 2025.
Overall, the set revolves around the battle between Team Rocket and other trainers who stand up against evil alongside their Pokémon.
A legendary gym leader is included: Misty appears in the new Pokémon set and has brought her Water-type Pokémon. We show you five of the new cards featured in the set.
5 New Cards from the Pokémon Set “Eternal Rivals”
Here, we present to you five new cards that will be included in the set. They are exclusively Trainer Pokémon that belong to Misty – of course, they are Water-type Pokémon.
Misty’s Psyduck: This card features a special illustration; otherwise, Psyduck has 70 HP and the ability Water Gun, which deals 30 damage for one Water energy. Its special ability is called “Confused Jump”. Once per turn, you may put the bottom card of your deck into your discard pile – as long as Psyduck is on your bench. If you do this, you must discard all cards from Psyduck and put it back into your deck.
Misty’s Magikarp: Magikarp wouldn’t be Magikarp if it suddenly became very strong. Therefore, its Splash (10 damage) and its HP (30) are, as always, quite weak. At least it can protect itself with the ability “Totally Submerged”: As long as it sits on the bench, opposing Pokémon attacks or their effects cannot harm it. So it can wait patiently to evolve.
Misty’s Gyarados: Gyarados wouldn’t be Gyarados if it weren’t strong: The old Water Dragon has not only a massive 180 HP but also deals a lot of damage with its attack “Splash Panic”. It only costs one Water energy, but you also have to put 7 cards from your deck into the discard pile. However, each of those cards representing one of Misty’s Pokémon increases the damage of your attack by 70. That can really hurt. And for those who don’t want to sacrifice cards: Cascade, which deals 120 damage for 3 energies, is also not weak.
Misty’s Staryu: Staryu is a classic from Misty’s collection. There isn’t much to say here: 70 HP, 20 damage from Bubble Beam, and the chance to paralyze the opponent with a coin toss. More exciting is Staryu’s evolution.
Misty’s Starmie: Starmie has 100 HP and is primarily a fast attacker: In the turn it evolves from Staryu, its “Abrupt Thunder” deals an extra 80 damage. This makes the attack a total of 140. For one energy, you can catch the opponent off guard.
Overall, the expansion will include over 240 cards, of which more than 85 represent Trainer Pokémon. Besides Misty, there are several other trainers included – and also Team Rocket, which includes more than 45 of the Trainer Pokémon. You can also play with Pokémon cards on your smartphone. For instance, in the game Pokémon TCG Pocket – to find out what the best decks are, read here.
