Terastal Festival ex Special Set Officially Revealed, Featuring Eeveelutions and More!

The Pokémon Company has officially unveiled Terastal Festival ex, Japan’s highly anticipated annual High Class Pack set. Themed around the beloved Eeveelutions, this premium set releases on December 6th, 2024, and promises collectors and players alike an unforgettable experience. You can read the first release article here.

Key Features of Terastal Festival ex

1. Massive Set with Secret Rares
   • The set includes 187 cards in its main lineup, primarily reprints from the past year to ensure accessibility for Japanese players.
   • As with past High Class Packs, the real highlight is the secret rare cards—including full arts, Special Illustration Rares, and gold ultra rares. Notably, there are no regular Illustration Rares, with textured reverse holos taking their place.
2. Unique Reverse Holo Cards
   • A first for Pokémon TCG, these reverse holos boast textured etching and feature either Poké Ball or Master Ball patterns. Each booster box guarantees three reverse holos, though Master Balls remain extremely rare.
3. God Packs Make a Comeback
   • God Packs, containing only chase cards, are back! There are two types:
     • One includes seven reverse holos followed by three random Eeveelution Special Illustration Rares.
     • Another mimics a regular pack but includes all nine Special Illustration Rares of Eevee ex and its Eeveelutions!

Special Collaborations

The set also features collaborations with two non-Pokémon artists:

• Tetsuo Hara, legendary manga artist of Fist of the North Star, illustrated a Special Illustration Rare for Palafin ex.
• Natsuko Shoji, an award-winning pastry chef, created a Special Illustration Rare for Eevee ex, incorporating dessert motifs into the artwork.

Pull Rates and Pricing

• Each booster pack contains 10 cards, including a guaranteed Pokémon ex.
• Booster boxes (10 packs) are priced at 5,500 yen (approximately $37 USD).
• Every box guarantees one Special Illustration Rare and offers a chance at an additional secret rare (either a full art or gold ultra rare).

Global Release Details

The cards from Terastal Festival ex will make their way into the international market as part of the Prismatic Evolutions set on January 17th, 2025. Reverse holo cards featuring Poké Balls and Master Balls are confirmed, but their distribution method is still unknown.

Collectors’ Delight

Fans can also look forward to stunning promotional materials, including a train station poster in Japan showcasing Palafin’s artwork by Tetsuo Hara.

With its dazzling Eeveelution-themed cards, textured holos, and jaw-dropping God Packs, Terastal Festival ex is shaping up to be one of the most exciting Pokémon TCG sets of the year. Get ready to collect and battle like never before!