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Pokémon TCG: Clay Burst – Japanese Booster Pack (SV2D) Japanese Release Date: 14 April 2023 | Set Code: SV2D | Scarlet Violet Series English Equivalent: Paldea Evolved (June 2023) Overview Clay Burst is the blockbuster second main dual-expansion of the Japanese Scarlet Violet era, released alongside its sister set, Snow Hazard. Centered around the rugged, ancient landscapes of the Paldea region, the set focuses on the legendary Ting-Lu ex and earthy, Ground/Fighting-type Pokémon. Beyond its thematic focus, Clay Burst secured legendary status in modern Pokémon TCG history due to one monumental card: the Iono Special Art Rare (SAR). The release triggered unprecedented demand across Japan, making Clay Burst one of the most highly sought-after, viral booster boxes of the generation. With a 71-card base set and 28 Secret Rare, Art Rare, and Special Art Rare variants, Clay Burst offers the ultimate balance of heavy competitive playability and premium, high-value collector appeal. Key Features * The "Iono" Effect – Ultimate Chase Set: The set contains the incredibly famous Iono SAR. Visually stunning and competitively indispensable, this card immediately became the defining Trainer chase of the entire Scarlet Violet series. * The Treasures of Ruin Debut: The ancient Paldean legends make their powerful entry into the TCG, spearheaded by the devastating control-based Ting-Lu ex and the aggressive Fire-type Chi-Yu ex. * Fighting Ground Archetype Focus: Clay Burst heavily bolsters Fighting, Ground, and Rock strategies, offering powerhouse additions like Lycanroc ex, Garganacl, and supporting Trainer cards designed to lock down opponents. * Premium Japanese Secret Pool: Comprising 99 cards in total (71 base + 28 Secret Rares), the set features gorgeous Illustration Rares (ARs) that highlight fan-favorites like Tyranitar, Raichu, and Tinkatink in detailed, full-art environments. Notable Cards * Iono (SAR) — The ultimate holy grail of the set. This full-art masterpiece is both a top-tier collectible and an essential disruption Trainer used in almost every competitive deck. * Ting-Lu ex (SAR / RR) — A massive Fighting-type ex featuring the "Land Scoop" attack and a lock-down Ability that shuts down opposing Pokémon abilities when they have damage counters. * Chi-Yu ex (SAR / RR) — A highly playable Fire-type support and attacker that accelerates Fire Energy to benched teammates while burning down the opponent’s deck. * Tinkaton ex (SAR / RR) — A popular Psychic-type giant boasting massive damage potential scaled directly to the size of your hand. * Tyranitar (AR) — A spectacular, atmospheric Art Rare featuring the massive pseudo-legendary resting in a mountain gap, highly prized by collectors. * Calamitous Wasteland — A pivotal Stadium card that disrupts retreat costs for non-Fighting Pokémon, acting as a core piece for control strategies. Booster Details * 5 cards per pack (Japanese format) * 30 packs per sealed booster box * 71 base set cards + 28 AR/SAR/SR/UR variants (99 cards total) * Premium Japanese print quality — unmatched texture detail on SAR cards, with highly consistent centring. Summary Clay Burst is a historic, highly explosive expansion that perfectly represents the best of the Scarlet Violet era. Driven by the monumental hype of the Iono SAR and anchored by top-tier competitive cards like Ting-Lu ex and Chi-Yu ex, it remains a gold standard for sealed box collectors and single-card hunters alike. Whether you are seeking the ultimate trainer chase, building a devastating control deck, or holding sealed inventory, Clay Burst stands out as one of the most legendary Japanese releases of modern times.