Pokémon TCG Japan will release a set titled Ruler of the Black Flame later this year, which is suspected to contain treasures of destruction.
new Pokemon TCG Brands discovered in Japan. These brands were historically revealed as future Japanese group names. The latest brand of a group entitled Black Flame Ruler, and speculation suggests that the centerpiece of this group may be Chi-Yu, one of the four Legends of Desolation Treasures, including Dark/Grass-type Wo-Chien, Dark/Ice-type Chien-Pao, and Dark/Ground-type Ting -Lu, and the dark/fire-type Chi-Yu. Other groups we can expect from Japan include the March 10 group triple win, Which is confirmed for the Paldean Starters Show, April 14th Snow danger And Mud blast Sister groups, ul The waves rageJune Pokemon card 151and new Starter Decks for the month of July.

While we await more news regarding the Japan releases, here is the upcoming list in English Pokemon TCG Publications for the first and second quarters of 2023:
- Crown Zenith Tins (available March 17, 2023): includes five Zenith crown Full art promo card and booster packs featuring Galarian Articuno, Galarian Zapdos or Galarian Moltres
- Clara Premium Tournament Set (available March 24, 2023): Includes seven booster packs, deck chest, Cyrus-themed card sleeves, coin, and other competitive items. It will include a Full Art Promo Card featuring Cyrus and three copies of the Coach’s holographic card. MSRP is $39.99.
- Cyrus Premium Tournament Collection (available March 24, 2023): Includes seven booster packs, deck chest, Cyrus-themed card sleeves, coin, and other competitive items. It will include a Full Art Promo Card featuring Cyrus and three copies of the Coach’s holographic card. MSRP is $39.99.
- scarlet and violet; Core Collection Drop (available March 31, 2023): The first batch of the new era debuted with booster packs, Elite Trainer crates, and more.
- Crown Zenith Pin Set — Rillaboom, Cinderace, or Inteleon (available April 14, 2023): includes three Zenith crown 1 promotional card booster packs featuring Rillaboom, Cinderace, or Inteleon; and one corresponding pin.
- Crown Zenith Premium Playmat Set — Morpeko V-UNION (available April 14, 2023): includes five Zenith crown Booster Packs, Four Morpeko V-UNION Cards, One Professor Burnt Card, One Gameplay and One Oversized Card.
- Crown Zenith Premium Figure Set – Shiny Zacian or Shiny Zamazenta (available May 5, 2023): includes 11 Zenith crown an engraved promotional card featuring either Shiny Zacian V or Shiny Zamazenta V; corresponding sparkly figure and sparkly pin; and 1 set of card sleeves
- Cyclizar ex Box (available May 5, 2023): Includes Cyclizar ex Black Star Promo Card, a giant version of Cyclizar ex, a 3D card featuring yet to be announced Pokémon, and four booster packs. It will retail for $19.99.
- Ampharos ex Battle Deck (available May 5, 2023): Includes Ampharos SV Black Star promotional card, 6-card deck, reference cards, rulebook, single player game, damage counters, coin, deck chest and token card. It will retail for $9.99.
- Lucario ex Battle Deck (available May 5, 2023): Includes Lucario SV Black Star promotional card, 6-card deck, reference cards, rulebook, single player game, damage counters, coin, deck chest and token card. It will retail for $9.99.
- Paldea Pals Mini Tims (available May 5, 2023): Includes 2 reinforced packages, sticker sheet, and square cut cardstock. The artwork on these cans features Fuecoco, Dolliv, Pawmi, Lechonk, Sprigatito, Fidough, Quaxly, Smolliv, Pikachu, and Capsakid. It will retail for $9.99.
- Origin Forme Palkia League Battle Deck (available May 5, 2023): Includes three Origin Forme Palkia V, two Origin Forme Palkia VSTAR, one Radiant Freninja, 6-card deck, rule booklet, damage counter dice, status markers, VSTAR acrylic token, and token card. It will retail for $29.99.
- Scarlet and violet – sophisticated Paldea Drop (available June 9, 2023): The second set of the new era debuted with booster packs, Elite Trainer crates, and more.