Series: Scarlet & Violet
Release Date: March 22, 2024
Set Abbreviation: TEF
Pokémon Temporal Forces is built around Ancient and Future Paradox Pokémon, but the top Temporal Forces chase cards might surprise you. Here are the top 10 hits and chase cards, ranked by current market value, with a Gastly Illustration Rare in the lead.
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10. Litten - $37.74
Set: Scarlet & Violet: Temporal Forces
Card Number: 167/162
Rarity: Illustration Rare
Several Litten are hanging out on a cluttered bookshelf, and they look right at home. It's the cozy kind of Illustration Rare you put in a binder just to smile at. Litten has been a fan-favorite Fire starter since Sun and Moon, so this card is a nice surprise in a set full of Paradox Pokémon.
9. Walking Wake ex - $39.53
Set: Scarlet & Violet: Temporal Forces
Card Number: 205/162
Rarity: Special Illustration Rare
Walking Wake is the Ancient Paradox version of Suicune, and Teeziro has it racing across a deep blue night sky. It's the first of three Ancient Pokémon on this list. The dark blue and teal colors make it look completely different from the bright cards around it.
8. Deerling - $42.76
Set: Scarlet & Violet: Temporal Forces
Card Number: 165/162
Rarity: Illustration Rare
Deerling leaps through a forest made of pink, orange, and blue blocks of color. Susumu Maeya drew this one, and the Sawsbuck at #3 uses the same style. Deerling changes color with the seasons, and the card has all of them at once. Our first, but not our last, Deerling line card.
7. Morty's Conviction - $49.19
Set: Scarlet & Violet: Temporal Forces
Card Number: 211/162
Rarity: Special Illustration Rare
Morty sits at a café table with a cup of tea while his Gengar looms right behind him. Megumi Mizutani drew this one. Morty is the Ecruteak City Gym Leader from Gold and Silver, and Gengar has been his ace since 1999, so collectors who grew up on Johto pick this one up fast.
6. Gouging Fire ex - $50.06
Set: Scarlet & Violet: Temporal Forces
Card Number: 204/162
Rarity: Special Illustration Rare
Gouging Fire is the Ancient Paradox version of Entei, and it's walking through a thick green jungle with a big cream-colored mane. The leaves go all over the card, so the Fire type really stands out. It's a quiet, moody card, and it's one of the best-looking Ancient Pokémon in the set.
5. Iron Crown ex - $50.20
Set: Scarlet & Violet: Temporal Forces
Card Number: 206/162
Rarity: Special Illustration Rare
Now we're getting into the real chase cards for Temporal Forces. Iron Crown is the Future Paradox version of Cobalion, and it stands on a tree in front of a huge yellow moon. The tree has pink leaves all over it. It's the only Future Pokémon on this list.
4. Gengar ex - $50.43
Set: Scarlet & Violet: Temporal Forces
Card Number: 193/162
Rarity: Ultra Rare
Speaking of Morty's Gengar, here is the big one with a huge grin and glowing red eyes on a bright pink background. Satoshi Shirai drew this Ultra Rare, and it's the only Ultra Rare on the list. Gengar is a Kanto favorite, and a grinning Gengar sells pretty much every time.
3. Sawsbuck - $51.04
Set: Scarlet & Violet: Temporal Forces
Card Number: 166/162
Rarity: Illustration Rare
This is the evolution of the Deerling at #8, and it's the same colorful forest in a bigger frame. Sawsbuck changes with the seasons, and the art shows spring, summer, fall, and winter plants growing side by side. It's an Illustration Rare that outprices several Special Illustration Rares, which is wild to say out loud.
2. Raging Bolt ex - $61.74
Set: Scarlet & Violet: Temporal Forces
Card Number: 208/162
Rarity: Special Illustration Rare
Raging Bolt is the Ancient Paradox version of Raikou, and it was the headline Pokémon when the set launched. Purple lightning crackles over an orange canyon while the big storm cloud rolls in. It's a strong card in a deck too, which helps it hold its price. It's the most valuable Special Illustration Rare in Temporal Forces.
1. Gastly - $91.56
Set: Scarlet & Violet: Temporal Forces
Card Number: 177/162
Rarity: Illustration Rare
Gastly is the dark horse that took the top spot, and it's the undisputed top pull in Temporal Forces. A big Gastly floats down a purple city street with Haunter and Gengar close behind. Gastly has been around since Pokémon Red and Green in 1996, and with the 30th anniversary here, Ghost-type favorites like this one stay in demand.
Final Thoughts
Temporal Forces doesn't have one giant chase card, so the list is packed with close prices and colorful Illustration Rares. A Gastly on top shows how much collectors still love simple, fun art. If you enjoyed this set, see how the next one stacks up in our Twilight Masquerade Top 10, or look back at Surging Sparks.
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FAQ
What is the most valuable card in Temporal Forces?
The most valuable card in Temporal Forces right now is the Gastly Illustration Rare (177/162). The Raging Bolt ex Special Illustration Rare (208/162) is second, followed by the Sawsbuck Illustration Rare (166/162).
What are the best cards in Temporal Forces?
The best Temporal Forces cards are Gastly, Raging Bolt ex, Sawsbuck, Gengar ex, and Iron Crown ex. The Ancient Paradox ex cards, Gouging Fire ex and Walking Wake ex, are also popular chase cards.
What are Ancient and Future Pokémon in Temporal Forces?
Ancient and Future Pokémon are Paradox Pokémon from the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet games. Raging Bolt, Gouging Fire, and Walking Wake are Ancient Paradox Pokémon, while Iron Crown is a Future Paradox Pokémon.
Is Temporal Forces worth buying?
Yes, if you like colorful art. Temporal Forces has lots of affordable Illustration Rares and Special Illustration Rares. Scan your pulls with the free Rare Candy App to see what each card is worth.
How many cards are in Temporal Forces?
Temporal Forces has 162 cards in the main set and 218 with all the secret rares. It released on March 22, 2024. Track your progress with the Rare Candy master set tracker.
