Pokémon TCG fans can’t wait to see what the new Pokémon Trick or Trade card set has in store! Starting with its debut in 2004 as a special set for Halloween, the Pokémon Trick or Trade set has become one of the most anticipated annual collections since the initial, ordinary red-and-blue release of the Pokémon TCG in 1996. Since then, casual fans get a taste of Pokémon every October with the release of the latest Pokémon Trick or Trade card set – and this 2024 release is no different. The Pokémon TCG hobby wouldn’t be complete without the release of a new set every Septemeber! PopImage explores what’s new in the Pokémon Trick or Trade card set in 2024, including the latest chase cards and where to find them.

Overview of the Pokémon Trick or Trade Set

Trick or Trade was initially conceived as a light-hearted October-themed sub-set of the Pokémon TCG, meant to add some Halloween flavour to the game. However, since 1999, the set of cards are released in conjunction about special October releases. Each new set consists of different Pokémon with zombie make-up and dressed in festive costumes superimposed over redesigned background variants of the base Pokémon graphic. In subsequent years, the seasonal card set has become increasingly popular with collectors. Trick or Trade sets share the scarcity of seasonal releases with other thematic merchandise, making them particularly sought after for themed holiday collectibles.

New Cards Added in 2024

The Pokémon Company releases a new series of Trick or Trade spooky Pokémon card sets each year where 20 new limited-edition cards with various Pokémon types, paired with Halloween-inspired artwork, are paired with a booster pack. The newest 2024 Trick or Trade series card set is set to be released on 23 August 2024. Featuring various monsters from the Pokémon mainline series, some of the monsters in the 2024 Trick or Trade set include:

Spooky Gengar: A Gengar card with a new ‘Phantom Aura’ ability for extra damage in dimly lit circumstances, good for ghosts to use on Halloween night.

Pumpkin Pikachu: [Rare] A Pikachu wearing a Pumpkin Mask, when you [Put] its [Arm] into its [Eye] it can Stun (T1).

Mimikyu Galarian Herdier: Mimikyu’s Ability will now trigger when it is benched as well as when it re-enters play, making it both quicker and harder to defeat.

Scary Charizard: This is the rarest card in the set, and has a new attack: Inferno Halloween, which incinerates all the other Pokémon on a roll of three.

Special Halloween-Themed Cards

Pumpkaboo Parade is a group card, depicting a herd of Pumpkaboo with sinister grins jostling around an enormous pumpkin. Two Pokémon of the ghost type beside each other can increase the stats of each one, and make it possible to launch powerful group attacks.

Nightmare Umbreon: This dark and sinister edition of Umbreon has glowing red eyes and a slew of starry moons in the background. It has the ability to heal while battling at night, especially in the dark.

As well as adding a visual interest to the games, and being highly sought-after collectors’ items, these cards add completely new tactical dimensions.

Chase Cards in the 2024 Edition

Chase cards are always the rarest and most desirable cards in any TCG set. These cards are rare due to their limited print runs or exclusive artwork, or they might have exceptional effects on the battlefield. The 2024 Trick or Trade set contains the following:

Holographic Haunted Gengar: This is a premium holographic version of the card, whose non-holographic predecessor is also a collector’s prettiness.

Very Rare Full-Art Scary Charizard: Not only is this a rare card, but it’s a gorgeous one, and there are very few copies of it out there!

His golden Pikachu in a Pumpkin Costume is one of the most treasured of all cards in the set.

Shiny Nightmare Umbreon: This? Chase card is a? Shiny image of the? Nightmare Umbreon? Card, perfect for? Any Pokémon Trainer looking to? Build their shiny deck.

Tips for Obtaining Chase Cards

Pre-Order: Many online retailers are allowing pre-orders for the Trick or Trade set, with limited edition cards being released in batches several times before the official release day.

Good trades: You can get chase cards through trades. Sometimes traders will have valuable duplicates that they’re willing to trade for cards you’re looking for.

Booster Packs: You could find a chase card in a blister or a booster pack if you’re persistent enough.

But while prices for these chase cards can still be high – they’re often available a bit less than a discount bin at Kmart, as long as you pay the premium they expect.

Special Features and Themes

The 2024 Trick or Trade set features 16 scarifying collector’s attractions, including three foil-stamped holographic cards with added light-responsive phosphorescence, as well as a host of Halloween-themed contenticting jack-o’-lantern-strewn pumpkin patches, rickety old haunted houses, and moonlit witch’s charm sheets. More prosaically however, the most notable development is how much more detailed and atmospheric the artwork is, setting this set your very own apart from previous years.

Collaborations and Crossovers

(Pokémon Halloween Festival also features an in-game event in Pokémon GO in October 2024, for which players can win exclusive rewards with Trick or Trade cards.) Big business or not, there are a couple of ways that people are already attempting to monetise the Trick or Trade game. First of all, some of the cards will be used as crossovers to other Pokémon products or events. Pokémon Halloween Festival is exactly this: a party where several levels of Pokémon GO players can win spooky rewards by collecting Trick cards.

Where to Find the 2024 Trick or Trade Cards

The 2024 Pokémon Trick or Trade cards will be releasing by the Pokémon Company International on 11 October 2023, exclusively at select retail stores and online outlets, including Target, Walmart, and GameStop. Some retailers are selling bundles or promotional cards.

Tips for Finding Rare Cards

He advice: When there’s no founding full-time staff, a non-profit will have a harder time reaching its goalsE – Online Marketplaces: Check out eBay or other online marketplaces for rare cards, or full-sets, but be prepared to shell out some serious cash if you want to score.

Independent Shops: They might have a larger variety of TCG merchandise, including rare cards. Independent shops, also known as hobby shops, cater to a more experienced group of TCG players.

Pokémon Events: Trick or Trade cards often turn up at Pokémon TCG tournaments or fan events.

Collecting and Trading Tips

Order Your Cards: Sort your cards by number, rarity or card type in order to keep track of your cards and your collectibles.

Trade Smart: Always trade up in value and rarity to maximize your collection.

Keep it Safe: Remove the best cards from sleeves and keep them in a safe at home with your other most valuable possessions. Fill the rest of your TCG collection in boxes or cases.

Conclusion

Some cards have alternate art depicting Ghost- and Dark-types dressing up for Halloween. But it’ll also appeal to the avid trader, or someone building a serious collection. For one thing, it’s another nostalgic trip through the Pokéverse. As The Pokémon Company pulling inspiration from the first six generations of monsters. Perhaps with the 20th anniversary in mind, the set also offers a fun tour of some of the fandom’s favourite features. Many of the base cards feature second ‘ghost’ art, depicting the monsters in a Halloween jumpsuit. Fans of the Pokéverse lore will be pleasing to spot various Easter eggs. A number of packs come with foil versions of the base cards. And some cards have alternate art depicting Ghost- and Dark-types dressing up for Halloween. However, arguably The Pokémon Company’s best inclusion was the rarity chase cards.

2024 Pokémon Trick or Trade Card Set:

Wobbuffet – Type: Lightning, Rarity: Uncommon, Trainer, Card Number: 20
Marowak – Type: Fire, Rarity: Rare, Trainer, Card Number: 05
Gastly – Type: Fighting, Rarity: Rare, Utility, Card Number: 10
Horsea – Type: Lightning/Swim, Rarity: Rare, Trainer, Card Number: 20
Sneasel – Type: Dragon, Rarity: Rare, Stage 2, Card Number: 50
Magnemite – Type: Dragon, Rarity: Uncommon, Basic, Card Number: 05
Tauros – Type: Dragon, Rarity: Rare, Trainer, Card Number: 15
China – Type: Dragon, Rarity: Rare, Trainer, Card Number: 01
Eevee – Type: Lightning, Rarity: Common, Stage 2, Card Number: 15
Luvdisc – Type: Dark, Rarity: Rare, Unknown, Card Number: 08
Shuppet – Type: Dragon, Rarity: Uncommon, Stage 1, Card Number: 10
Onix – Type: Dark, Rarity: Uncommon, Stage 2, Card Number: 15
Bulbasaur – Type: Dark, Rarity: Common, Basic, Card Number: 05
Lickitung – Type: Ice, Rarity: Rare, Basic, Card Number: 20
Victreebel – Type: Fire, Rarity: Uncommon, Utility, Card Number: 10
Vaporeon – Type: Water, Rarity: Rare, Unknown, Card Number: 15
Oddish – Type: Fire/Water, Rarity: Rare, Basic, Card Number: 15
Wooper – Type: Lightning, Rarity: Rare, Basic, Card Number: 05
Exeggcute – Type: Fire, Rarity: Rare, Stage 2, Card Number: 20
Slowpoke – Type: Dark, Rarity: Rare, Basic, Card Number: 08
Psyduck – Type: Dark, Rarity: Rare, Basic, Card Number: 01
Beedsweet – Type: Water, Rarity: Rare, Ultra, Card Number: 05
Sigilyph – Type: Water/Ice, Rarity: Rare, Basic, Card Number: 05
Porygon2 – Type: Fire/Water, Rarity: Rare, Basic, Card Number: 15
Oddish – Type: Ice/Swim, Rarity: Common, Stage 2, Card Number: 10
Wooper – Type: Water/Dark, Rarity: Rare, Stage 1, Card Number: 40
Hypno – Type: Shadow, Rarity: Rare, Stage 2, Card Number: 15
Kyogre – Type: Swim/Grass, Rarity: Rare, Stage 2, Card Number: 40
Skarmory – Type: Water, Rarity: Uncommon, Basic, Card Number: 01

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