Destined Rivals (Scarlet & Violet—Destined Rivals) released in English on May 30, 2025 with 182 cards plus 62 secret rares. In Japan those cards came out earlier as Heat Wave Arena and Glory of Team Rocket — set codes SV9a, SV10. This page maps the English set to its Japanese source sets, links the complete Japanese card lists (all 224 catalogued entries), and shows current sealed-box pricing from our Tokyo stock.
- Destined Rivals = Heat Wave Arena and Glory of Team Rocket in Japan (SV9a, SV10).
- English release May 30, 2025; Japanese releases March 14, 2025 (SV9a) and April 18, 2025 (SV10).
- 224 Japanese entries catalogued across the source sets vs 182 cards plus 62 secret rares in English.
- Sealed SV9a box currently listed at ¥20,000 (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order) (August 28, 2026).
The Japanese Sets Behind Destined Rivals
Destined Rivals sources its cards from Japan’s Glory of Team Rocket (SV10), Heat Wave Arena (SV9a) and the Marnie and Steven decks, with Owner’s Pokémon for Team Rocket, Misty, Ethan, Steven, Cynthia, Marnie and Arven. (Composition as reported by PokeBeach.) Entry counts below come from the Limitless TCG Japanese catalogue, which lists every numbered card including secret rares.
| Code | Japanese set | Type | JP release | Catalogued entries | Secret Rares | Full JP card list | Sealed box |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SV9a | Heat Wave Arena | Enhanced Expansion Pack | March 14, 2025 | 92 | 9 | SV9a card list | ¥20,000 (~$126) (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order) |
| SV10 | Glory of Team Rocket | Expansion Pack | April 18, 2025 | 132 | 13 | SV10 card list | ¥23,400 (~$147) |
Japanese Set-by-Set Breakdown
SV9a Heat Wave Arena — Enhanced Expansion Pack, JP release March 14, 2025
Limitless TCG catalogues 92 entries for SV9a: 3 Ultra Rare, 9 Secret Rare, 5 Special Art Rare, 12 Art Rare, 6 Double Rare, 8 Rare, 21 Uncommon, 28 Common. The Secret Rare run goes from Yanmega ex (SV9a 76) to Ethan’s Adventure (SV9a 84). Browse every card by number and rarity on our SV9a Heat Wave Arena card list.
SV10 Glory of Team Rocket — Expansion Pack, JP release April 18, 2025
Limitless TCG catalogues 132 entries for SV10: 3 Ultra Rare, 13 Secret Rare, 6 Special Art Rare, 12 Art Rare, 8 Double Rare, 10 Rare, 33 Uncommon, 47 Common. The Secret Rare run goes from Arboliva ex (SV10 111) to Team Rocket’s Proton (SV10 123). Browse every card by number and rarity on our SV10 Glory of Team Rocket card list.
Top-Rarity Japanese Cards in Pictures
Where to Buy the Japanese Destined Rivals Sets from Tokyo
Want the Japanese cards behind Destined Rivals? Sealed Japanese boxes for the source sets are listed above; browse the full range in our Japanese Pokémon booster box collection. For singles or graded copies of a specific card, request a quote via Quick Order with the Japanese set code and number.
Destined Rivals Japanese Card List FAQ
What Japanese set is Destined Rivals in?
Destined Rivals sources its cards from Japan’s Glory of Team Rocket (SV10), Heat Wave Arena (SV9a) and the Marnie and Steven decks, with Owner’s Pokémon for Team Rocket, Misty, Ethan, Steven, Cynthia, Marnie and Arven. Set codes: SV9a, SV10.
When did Destined Rivals release in English and in Japan?
English: May 30, 2025. Japanese source sets: Heat Wave Arena (SV9a) on March 14, 2025; Glory of Team Rocket (SV10) on April 18, 2025.
How many cards are in Destined Rivals compared with the Japanese sets?
The English set lists 182 cards plus 62 secret rares. The Japanese catalogue lists 224 entries across 2 source sets, counted from Limitless TCG’s Japanese database (secret rares included).
Can I buy the Japanese Destined Rivals sets from Japan?
Yes — sealed Japanese boxes for Heat Wave Arena and Glory of Team Rocket ship from Tokyo with tracking when listed; prices in this guide are our listings as of August 28, 2026. Singles and graded copies can be requested via Quick Order.
Are Japanese Destined Rivals cards the same as the English ones?
They share Pokémon and artwork for the cards that were carried over, but the Japanese prints use their own set codes (SV9a, SV10) and numbering, and some Japanese cards were not included in the English release.
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