The upcoming Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion, Sword & Shield—Vivid Voltage, is set to be released on November 13, 2020, but you can get your hands on these new cards early through your local hobby store. Starting October 31, 2020, select retailers will be selling the Pokémon TCG: Sword & Shield—Vivid Voltage Build & Battle Box, giving fans the opportunity to check out this latest expansion before its wide release date and build a playable deck in the fast-paced Prerelease format.

This format lets players construct and compete with a 40-card deck, with four Prize cards set aside at the start of play. It’s a great way to get in some quick games with family or friends and begin developing strategies ahead of the expansion’s release. Each Build & Battle Box includes a 23-card Evolution pack featuring key cards from current and prior sets, including one of four alternate-art promo cards. You also get four Pokémon TCG: Sword & Shield—Vivid Voltage booster packs and a deck-building tip sheet.

Use the Store Finder to locate a retailer near you to ask about getting your hands on the Pokémon TCG: Sword & Shield—Vivid Voltage Build & Battle Box. And don’t miss the full line of Pokémon TCG: Sword & Shield—Vivid Voltage products when the expansion releases on November 13.