10 Pokemon TCG Temporal Forces Secret Rares You'll Want ASAP

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The Secret Rare cards in ’s expansion for will likely be the most sought-after items in the collection. Not only are they hard to obtain from boosters given their low pull rate, but they also boast exclusive artwork. Secret Rares tend to be the most valuable cards in any set and are composed of different categories. As of the start of the series, Illustration Rare Pokémon, Full Art Pokémon, Full Art Supporters, Special Illustration Rare Pokémon, Special Illustration Rare Supporters, and Gold Cards are all considered Secret Rare cards.

The release of will allow players in the Western market to obtain most of the cards from the and sets that were released exclusively in Japan. The main focus of this expansion is to bring more Paradox Pokémon from the Gen 9 Scarlet and Violet video games into the world of the Trading Card Game. In fact, Walking Wake and Iron Leaves are the mascots for the set and will be featured in many of the thematic products, from boosters to ’ Elite Trainer Boxes.

The Illustration Rare version of Snom is one of the most beautiful pieces of art in the expansion, as seen on Justinbasil. The Secret Rare card’s artwork features the simple Ice- and Bug-type Pokémon delicately attached to the underbelly of a tree branch as snow covers the upper portion of the branch. Around it are icicles and, what makes this card even more beautiful is the lighting.

Faint sunlight is illustrated in the Secret Rare card, and it reflects on the icicles and Snom’s own icy shell. The card does not have too much gameplay value with its low HP and small attack potential, but it boasts a rare illustration that should certainly instigate collectors into finding or buying it.

The Special Illustration Rare version of Iron Boulder ex is also a treat for the eyes with its unique design in. The Secret Rare card depicts the Future Paradox Pokémon standing in the middle of an energy pool that looks a lot like hot lava.

Around Iron Boulder are other pools of energy and even some