Media Alert

STEP INTO THE FORBIDDEN LIGHT THIS MAY WITH THE LATEST EXPANSION OF THE POKÉMON TRADING CARD GAME

Bellevue, WA—March 14, 2018—The Pokémon Company International today announced Sun & Moon—Forbidden Light, a brand-new expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, launching across the United States on May 4, 2018.
 
Building on the story of Sun & Moon—Ultra Prism, this latest expansion showcases the mysterious power of Necrozma, who has absorbed a Legendary Pokémon and taken on a luminous new form as Ultra Necrozma-GX. Drawn to this new light, other Pokémon, including Lucario-GX, Greninja-GX, Zygarde-GX, Yveltal-GX, Volcanion Prism Star and Arceus Prism Star, must decide whether to welcome it or resist it.
 
The Sun & Moon—Forbidden Light expansion will feature:

  • Over 130 cards, including:
    • 5 new Prism Star cards
    • 8 Pokémon-GX
    • 6 Ultra Beasts
    • 15 Trainer cards
    • 2 Special Energy cards

 
Each booster pack will include:

  • 10 cards from the expansion
    • Including at least 1 rare card, plus 1 basic Energy card

 
For the opportunity to try out Sun & Moon—Forbidden Light ahead of launch, head to one of the many Prerelease tournaments taking place nationwide from April 21–29, 2018. Find your nearest participating independent retailer by visiting www.pokemon.com/locator.
 
For information about the Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon Series and products, visit www.pokemon.com/TCG.