Pokémon Destined Rivals: Every Product Explained

Team Rocket is back. Every Destined Rivals product explained, from the 36-pack booster display and Elite Trainer Box to the booster bundle, Build & Battle Box and blisters.

By Sandy Li-Truong 8 October 2026 5 minute read

Pokémon TCG Destined Rivals Booster Display Box photographed by PUSHAS

Scarlet & Violet Destined Rivals is the Pokémon TCG expansion that brought Team Rocket back to the card game. It released in English on 30 May 2025 as the tenth main Scarlet & Violet set, with 244 cards, and seven of its sealed formats, from a 36-pack booster display down to a single booster pack, are covered here: what each one is and who it suits.

The flagship is the Pokémon TCG Scarlet & Violet Destined Rivals Booster Display Box (36 Packs), the largest pack count of the formats covered here. It is live now in the Pokémon trading cards range at PUSHAS, where every box is sealed and authenticated by hand, next to every other Destined Rivals product in this guide.

What makes Destined Rivals different

Destined Rivals is built around a rivalry, and the cards split along that line: Team Rocket's Pokémon on one side, heroic Trainers and their partners on the other. It continues the Trainer's Pokémon mechanic, where a card is tied to a named Trainer, and it counts 83 new cards tagged as Team Rocket's.

On the heroic side, the set features pairs such as Ethan and Ho-Oh ex, Cynthia and Garchomp ex, and Arven and Mabosstiff ex, alongside Pokémon belonging to Misty, Steven and Marnie. Opposite them sits Team Rocket, with Pokémon including Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex. Of the set's 17 Pokémon ex, 10 are Trainer's Pokémon ex.

The set holds 244 cards in total: 182 in the main set and 62 secret rares. Among them are 23 illustration rare Pokémon, 11 special illustration rare Pokémon and six gold-etched hyper rares. The English set draws its cards from two Japanese releases, The Glory of Team Rocket and Heat Wave Arena.

For collectors who grew up with the original Team Rocket cards, the draw is plain: the villains return as a full faction, with their own Pokémon ex and a large run of special illustrations. For players, the rivalry theme gives the set two very different kinds of deck to build. If you want to see where the set sits in the wider era, our guide to every Scarlet & Violet set in order walks through it.

Every Destined Rivals product, explained

Each of these products is built around the set's booster packs, with or without extras. Here is each format, from largest to smallest.

Booster Display Box (36 Packs)

The Destined Rivals Booster Display Box is a sealed display of 36 Destined Rivals booster packs and nothing else. It is the format for opening the set in depth, filling a binder with the main set and chasing the illustration rares, and it can also be kept sealed on a shelf. We cover it in detail in our Destined Rivals booster display guide.

Elite Trainer Box

The Destined Rivals Elite Trainer Box pairs booster packs with play accessories. Its promo card is Team Rocket's Wobbuffet, one of the set's Team Rocket's Pokémon, which makes it the pick for anyone who wants a card from the villains' side guaranteed. It is also a strong gift for someone who plans to play.

Booster Bundle (6 Packs)

The Destined Rivals Booster Bundle is six Destined Rivals booster packs in a compact box, with no accessories. It suits collectors who want a proper session of opening without committing to a full display, and it sits well as a mid-sized gift.

Build & Battle Box

As the name says, the Destined Rivals Build & Battle Box is built for building a deck and battling with it. It is the format aimed at play rather than display, and a natural next step for someone who has learned the basics and wants to try the set's cards in games.

3 Booster Packs

The Destined Rivals 3 Booster Packs gives you three packs from the set together. It is a smaller opening than the bundle and a simple add-on to a birthday card or stocking.

Blister Pack (Assorted)

The Destined Rivals Blister Pack is a sealed blister, supplied in an assorted design, so the design you receive may vary. It is an easy small gift for a young collector.

Single Booster Pack

The Destined Rivals Single Booster Pack is the smallest way into the set: one sealed pack. It is the right buy if you want to try the set before moving up to a bundle or a display.

For a side-by-side look at how these formats compare across sets, see ETB vs booster box vs booster bundle.

Which box is built for you

Box	Built for	Inside
Booster Display Box	Opening the set in depth and display shelves	36 Destined Rivals booster packs
Elite Trainer Box	Players and complete gifts	Booster packs, play accessories and a Team Rocket's Wobbuffet promo
Booster Bundle	A proper opening session	Six Destined Rivals booster packs
Build & Battle Box	Building a deck and playing	A play-focused Destined Rivals box
3 Booster Packs, Blister or Single Pack	Small gifts and first tastes of the set	One to three Destined Rivals booster packs

Live now at PUSHAS

Stock as of 8 October 2026. Every item below is live now at PUSHAS.

Every box is sealed and authenticated by hand, so you can shop with confidence. The live listing shows the current price.

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FAQ

When did Destined Rivals come out?

Scarlet & Violet Destined Rivals released in English on 30 May 2025, with prerelease events from mid-May 2025. It is the tenth main expansion of the Scarlet & Violet Series.

How many packs are in a Destined Rivals booster box?

The Destined Rivals Booster Display Box holds 36 booster packs. The Booster Bundle holds six packs, and the smaller formats run from three packs down to a single pack.

What is the Destined Rivals Elite Trainer Box promo?

The Destined Rivals Elite Trainer Box comes with a Team Rocket's Wobbuffet promo card alongside its booster packs and play accessories.

How many cards are in Destined Rivals?

Destined Rivals has 244 cards: 182 in the main set and 62 secret rares. That includes 17 Pokémon ex, 10 of them Trainer's Pokémon ex, and 83 cards tagged as Team Rocket's.

Which Pokémon feature in Destined Rivals?

The set is built around Team Rocket's Pokémon, including Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex, set against heroic pairs such as Ethan and Ho-Oh ex, Cynthia and Garchomp ex, and Arven and Mabosstiff ex. Misty, Steven and Marnie's Pokémon also appear.