[ENG] SV10 Destined Rivals (MAY 30) / [JP] SV9a Heat Wave Arena + SV10 Glory of Team Rocket

[koala]

SV9a Heat Wave Arena

Art Rare

SV9a 066/063 AR Shaymin (illus. Heisuke Kitazawa)

SV9a 072/063 AR Misty’s Lapras (illus. Orca)

SV9a 073/063 AR Electrike (illus. Nakamura Ippan)

Super Rare (SR)

SV9a 082/063 SR MC’s Hype (illus. Cona Nitanda)

SV9a 083/063 SR Dwayne Judgeson (illus. kantaro)

SV9a 084/063 SR Ethan’s Adventure (illus. Iori Suzuki)

Special Art Rare

SV9a 085/063 SAR Yanmega ex (illus. Tonji Matsuno)

SV9a 088/063 SAR Arven’s Mabosstiff ex (illus. Yuriko Akase)

SV9a 089/063 SAR Ethan’s Adventure (illus. Kariya)
ft. Cyndaquil, Pichu, Slugma

Ultra Rare (UR)

SV9a 090/063 UR Ethan’s Ho-Oh ex (illus. aky CG Works)
SV9a 091/063 UR Cynthia’s Garchomp ex (illus. 5ban Graphics)
SV9a 092/063 UR Levincia (illus. MARINA Chikazawa)

• Reprint of Levincia from SV9 Battle Partners (also illus. MARINA Chikazawa)
• Arven’s Mabosstiff ex ruled out for UR

[lamplamp]

Really excited for this set. I just finished playing through Crystal and it’s making some of these cards hit harder

[stagger12]

Wow!!

[koala]

Heads up for anyone trying to order SV9a Heat Wave Arena from Pokémon Center Japan online ( @joon),

I’m expecting the same will happen with the newest sets from now onwards, including SV10 The Glory of Team Rocket next month

c: Reddit

[Taigataipan]

So it seems there won’t be Pichu AR for this set? First disappointment Heat Wave Arena has given, at least Ethan’s Adventure 089/063 offers partial remedy with great Pichu cameo.

[darkapples]

[mrbubbles]

Haha, it is so much fun to see species collectors get giddy about new releases for their species. Have fun hunting the card down.

Cheers!

[koala]

Last special art to reveal,

SV9a Heat Wave Arena

Art Rare

SV9a 064/063 AR Yanma (illus. Ayako Ozaki)

• Unlike previous evolution lines, AR Yanma does not connect with SAR Yanmega ex
• TPC may be attempting something new with connected illustrations here

[koala]

SV9a Heat Wave Arena

Ultra Rare (UR)

Higher res

SV9a 092/063 UR Levincia (illus. MARINA Chikazawa)

• ft. [Iono’s?] Tadbulb

[PkmnTrnAnt]

Very glad yanma is getting some love now

[camrok37]

@koala

This card raises my serotonin levels. I need it in my Psyduck binder

[joponnes]

@koala

SV9a 073/063 AR Electrike (illus. Nakamura Ippan)

Nakamura Ippan continues the foliage artworks

[inertgeometry]

finally updated the page with all of the secret rares.

also, since this post features two sets, i’ve simplified and collapsed the card sections further to shorten the overall post upon first viewing

[inertgeometry]

now that all of the cards are out, what are yall’s favorite secret rares from sv9a?

feel free to shout out cards from the main set as well…

i think for me, the only card i’m going to go for is the hydrapple. Normally not a Jerky fan, but that one is pretty sick.

as for cards i appreciate, the Typhlosion AR, Ho-Oh, Garchomp, and Ethan SARs are all exceptionally well done.

[eeveeteam]

I like the Yanma. Gives me Crystal vibes of Bug Catcher Wade telling you there is a sworm of Yanma north of Goldenrod. I can’t believe we peaked 25 years ago

[martin]

The Rapidash is really unique Might also be a good pick to replicate for the E4 art contest.

[decoypalmette]

I think this is my favorite! Lovely composition, with very fitting Pokemon

[emseasqrd]

All I see is my dog at 2 a.m. taking his sweet time finishin up his business in the backyard…

[fatehounds]

Typhlosion AR and Garchomp SAR are tied for my most wanted, but I pick up all art rares so there’s a fair few I am excited to see in person Im a lil sad the typhlosion isn’t a SAR for the extra sparkles but the art is just so good.

Also been eyeing that ho-oh, the more I see it the more I like it

[BANKS]

lol I had the exact same reaction, which hurts because it is otherwise a beautiful card