If you’re trying to keep track of every card in the newest Pokémon TCG expansion, you’ve already noticed that the Temporal Forces card list is both compact and stacked with chase cards. With 162 total cards, a handful of secret rares already breaking $200, and ACE SPEC cards making a return, this set has collectors and competitive players alike refreshing their checklists. Here’s the full verified breakdown — from the official gallery to market prices — so you know exactly what you’re hunting.

Total cards in set: 162 (including secret rares) ·
Set release date: March 22, 2024 (international) ·
Set symbol abbreviation: TEF ·
Notable chase cards: Groudon ex, Raging Bolt ex, Iron Leaves ex ·
Average price per booster pack: $4.50 USD (retail)

Quick snapshot

1Confirmed facts
2What’s unclear
  • Exact pull rates for Illustration Rares are not officially disclosed (PokeBeach)
  • Daily market prices fluctuate; valuations change every few hours (PriceCharting)
  • The official gallery does not list secret rare card numbers beyond 162/162 (PokeBeach)
3Timeline signal
  • Prerelease events: March 9–17, 2024 (PokeBeach)
  • International release: March 22, 2024 (PokeBeach) (PokeBeach)
4What’s next
  • Singles prices will stabilize after initial demand peak (PriceCharting)
  • Competitive meta will determine which cards rise in value (PriceCharting) (PriceCharting)
The upshot

Temporal Forces is the smallest regular Scarlet & Violet set, but its concentration of Illustration Rares and ACE SPEC cards means collectors face a harder pull for the top hits. Budget-conscious players should target singles after the first month.

What is the full Temporal Forces card list?

Complete card list by number (001/162 to 162/162)

Every card in the international set is numbered sequentially. The Pokémon TCG Card Gallery (official set database) lists all 162 cards with images and card text. PokeBeach, a reliable fan news site, reports the set contains 162 main-set cards and 56 secret rares, for a total of 218 cards in the full numbering including secret rares.

Card types breakdown: Pokémon, Trainer, Energy

The set follows the standard Scarlet & Violet layout. Pokémon cards dominate, but Temporal Forces re‑introduces ACE SPEC Trainer cards — powerful one‑per‑deck items that haven’t been printed since the Black & White era. PokeBeach confirms ACE SPEC cards are a defining feature of the expansion.

Rarity distribution: Common, Uncommon, Rare, Double Rare, Ultra Rare, Illustration Rare

According to the official gallery, the set includes 12 Illustration Rare cards, which are among the hardest to pull. The PokeBeach analysis notes that Illustration Rare pull rate is approximately 1 in 50 packs.

The catch

Because pull rates for specific secret rares are not officially disclosed, the 1‑in‑50 figure is a community estimate. Buyers expecting to pull a specific Illustration Rare from a single booster box will likely be disappointed.

The 162‑card count, one pattern: the set is dense with high‑rarity hits but smaller than previous Scarlet & Violet expansions like Paldea Evolved. The implication: Temporal Forces feels more like a targeted collector set than a broad booster experience.

Collectors should note that the set’s 162 main cards plus 56 secret rares make it a dense but smaller expansion. The target audience is those seeking high‑rarity hits rather than broad booster pack variety.

What are the top 10 cards in Temporal Forces?

Top 10 most played competitive cards

  • Raging Bolt ex – top‑tier attacking threat (PokeBeach)
  • Iron Leaves ex – strong meta counter (PokeBeach)
  • Groudon ex – both competitive and collectible (Pokémon TCG Card Gallery)

Top 10 most valuable cards

PriceCharting, a live market price aggregator, reports the following ungraded values for key chase cards:

  • Groudon ex Special Illustration Rare ~$250 (PriceCharting)
  • Raging Bolt ex #208 ~$60.27 (PriceCharting)
  • Iron Crown ex #206 ~$36.52 (PriceCharting)
  • Morty’s Conviction #211 ~$39.99 (PriceCharting)
  • Gastly #177 ~$53.00 (PriceCharting)
  • Gengar ex #193 ~$35.92 (PriceCharting)

Top 10 fan‑favorite cards

Community tracker Pokellector (community collection tracker) lists Groudon ex and the Illustration Rare Gastly as the most‑viewed cards. The nostalgic appeal of ACE SPEC cards also drives attention.

Why this matters: the most valuable cards aren’t necessarily the best in competitive play. Raging Bolt ex leads the meta, but Groudon ex’s art variant commands the highest dollar.

How much does a Temporal Forces card list cost?

Full set master set price estimate

Building a complete master set — every card including all secret rares — will likely cost over $800 based on current singles pricing. A booster box runs ~$150 at retail, but to pull every variant you’d need many boxes. PriceCharting shows a booster box price of $313.25 and a single pack at $7.50 in current market listings.

Singles pricing for top 10 chase cards

As noted, the top single is Groudon ex Special Illustration Rare near $250. The remaining top chase cards range from $10 to $60 ungraded. For graded cards, PSA 10 copies of the same cards command 3×–6× premiums — Gastly #177 PSA 10 reached $318.84 (PriceCharting).

Booster box and pack pricing

A standard booster box contains 36 packs. At retail, a pack is about $4.50, but market resale prices have pushed individual packs above $7.00 due to demand. The PokeBeach guide notes that Prerelease events offered early access, but post‑release pricing continues to climb for sealed product.

Card Ungraded price PSA 10 price
Groudon ex SIR ~$250 Not listed
Raging Bolt ex #208 $60.27 $199.99
Iron Crown ex #206 $36.52 $124.50
Morty’s Conviction #211 $39.99 $182.64
Gastly #177 $53.00 $318.84
Gengar ex #193 $35.92 $197.75

The trade‑off: buying a sealed booster box at retail gives you 36 chances to pull a hit, but the expected value of the box is lower than the sum of its potential singles. For the master set, buying singles is cheaper.

What are the best Temporal Forces chase cards?

Groudon ex chase variants

Groudon ex appears in multiple rarities: Double Rare, Ultra Rare, and the coveted Special Illustration Rare. The SIR version (card #207) is the most expensive card in the set, per PriceCharting.

Special Illustration Rare Pokémon

The set contains several Special Illustration Rare cards beyond Groudon ex, including Iron Leaves ex and Raging Bolt ex. These feature full‑art character illustrations with textured foil.

Secret Rare Trainer cards

Trainers like Morty’s Conviction and Iono have Secret Rare versions that are highly sought. Morty’s Conviction #211 currently sits at $39.99 ungraded (PriceCharting).

What this means: collectible value in Temporal Forces is split between Pokémon SIRs and rare Trainer cards. The ACE SPEC Trainer cards, while not secret rares, also hold value due to playability.

Where can I find the Temporal Forces card list on Pokellector?

Navigating Pokellector.com for Temporal Forces

Pokellector (community collection tracker) has a dedicated page for Temporal Forces listing cards #1 to #162 with images, set details, and collection tracking tools. You can filter by card type and rarity, and mark cards you own.

Using the set list for collection tracking

On Pokellector, each card shows its number, name, type, and a small image. Clicking a card reveals the full art. The site also tracks average market prices via community input.

Alternative sources: TCG Collector, JustinBasil

For a visual checklist, the official gallery is the authority. For price tracking, TCG Collector and JustinBasil offer PDF checklists and set lists, though they are not official sources.

The pattern: Pokellector is most user‑friendly for active collection tracking; the official gallery is best for authoritative card text and images.

What is the Japanese Temporal Forces card list?

Japanese set equivalent: Cyber Judge and Wild Force

PokeBeach reports that the English Temporal Forces set combines cards from Japan’s Cyber Judge and Wild Force expansions, plus cards from the Koraidon ex and Miraidon ex Deck sets and a single promo Scovillain ex.

Differences in card numbering and exclusive cards

Japanese sets have their own numbering systems and some exclusive cards, particularly promos. The English set does not include every card from the Japanese originals.

Comparison of Japanese vs English print

Japanese booster boxes typically contain fewer packs but guarantee a certain number of holos. English boxes have fixed pack counts with more variable pull rates. For collectors seeking specific art, Japanese singles often cost less due to higher print quality and different market demand.

Can I download a Temporal Forces card list PDF?

Official PDF from Pokémon TCG website

The Pokémon TCG Card Gallery offers a printable checklist PDF that includes card names, numbers, and types. It’s the only official source.

Community‑created PDF checklists

Community resources like JustInBasil provide visual checklists with images. These are fan‑made and not endorsed by The Pokémon Company.

How to print the full list for deck building

For deck building, the official gallery’s text version is sufficient. For collection tracking, Pokellector’s interactive list is more practical than a static PDF.

Which Temporal Forces cards are considered hits?

Definition of a hit in Temporal Forces

In Pokémon TCG collector parlance, a “hit” is any card that is Double Rare (ex), Ultra Rare (full art), Illustration Rare, or Special Illustration Rare. Also included are Secret Rare versions of Trainer cards and ACE SPEC cards.

List of all Illustration Rare and Special Illustration Rare cards

There are 12 Illustration Rare cards in the set, per the official gallery. Pull rate for an IR is estimated at 1 in 50 packs.

Pull rates and pack odds

PokeBeach notes that pull rate for a hit (any Double Rare or higher) is approximately 1 in 3 packs. This means from a 36‑pack booster box you can expect about 12 hits.

The implication: Illustration Rares are the true chase — a hit every third pack is common, but the card you want is far rarer.

What to watch

ACE SPEC cards are one‑per‑deck and reprintable, so they won’t hold value long after the next set. The real long‑term holds are the Special Illustration Rares and the Groudon ex SIR.

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Frequently asked questions

How many booster packs are in a Temporal Forces booster box?

36 packs per box, as standard for Scarlet & Violet era booster boxes.

What is the pull rate for an Illustration Rare in Temporal Forces?

Approximately 1 in 50 packs, per community estimates (PokeBeach).

Are there any reprint cards in Temporal Forces?

The set does not reprint cards from earlier expansions; all cards are new to the Scarlet & Violet block, except the ACE SPEC mechanic which returns.

What is the difference between Temporal Forces and previous Scarlet & Violet sets?

Temporal Forces is the smallest regular set of the era (162 main cards) and is the first to introduce ACE SPEC cards (PokeBeach).

Which retailer offers the best price for Temporal Forces packs?

Retail price is standard at $4.50 per pack at big‑box stores. Online, TCGplayer and eBay offer competitive singles and sealed pricing, but prices fluctuate.

Do Temporal Forces cards rotate out of Standard format?

The set will remain Standard‑legal until the 2026 rotation, as it belongs to the F block (regulation mark F).

How can I tell if a Temporal Forces card is a secret rare?

Secret rares have a card number greater than 162/162 (e.g., 163/162 to 218/162). They also have a gold or rainbow border.

Are there any tournament‑legal Temporal Forces cards?

Yes, all cards in the set are tournament‑legal in Standard format from their release date.

“Temporal Forces features Pokémon past and future.”

— Pokémon TCG official product page (official product page)

“PriceCharting provides graded and ungraded valuations for Temporal Forces cards based on live market data.”

— PriceCharting (market price aggregator)

The set’s low confidence around pull rates means every collector should approach pack‑opening with realistic expectations. For those after a complete master set, the clear implication is to buy singles and wait for prices to settle after the initial three months of release.