True Mystery is a mainline expansion in the Simplified Chinese Scarlet & Violet era, released on November 7, 2025. The expansion spotlights Iron Valiant (future form of Gardevoir and Gallade) featured on the pack artwork, and marks the debut of Paradox Pokémon in the Simplified Chinese TCG. These Ancient and Future variants of familiar Pokémon were first introduced in the Pokémon Scarlet & Violet video games.
Featured Pokémon include Ancient Pokémon: Roaring Moon, Sandy Shocks, Slither Wing, Brute Bonnet, and Future Pokémon: Iron Valiant, Iron Jugulis, Iron Moth, and the highlight for collectors worldwide is the Iron Hands Special Art Rare (SAR), exclusive to Simplified Chinese print, not available in any other language.
Product Breakdown
True Mystery comes in two booster box styles:
• Slim Box: 15 packs × 5 cards
• Jumbo Box: 6 packs × 20 cards
It launched alongside the Travel Series Collection, which also features True Mystery packs.
Collector Highlights
True Mystery brings the Paradox era to Simplified Chinese, merging ancient titans and futuristic machines in a set inspired by Paradox Rift and Paldea’s Area Zero storyline.
The star of the show? The Iron Hands SAR, a Simplified Chinese exclusive—and a massive chase card for global collectors. But it doesn’t stop there.
Roaring Moon ex SAR is poised to be another top hit, combining competitive power, gorgeous art, and ties to the beloved Salamence line. Expect this one to drive demand fast.
Iron Hands ex remains a meta powerhouse, guaranteeing interest from both players and collectors. And for gold card hunters, the set introduces a surprise: the Gold Pal Pad, a new language-exclusive chase rarity.
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