Pokemon Temporal Forces Set
A 218-card expansion bringing back ACE SPEC cards and introducing new Paradox forms with Walking Wake ex and Iron Leaves ex.
sv5 Difficulty
2/5 to complete
Avg Card Value
Varies
Market average
Top Card
Walking Wake ex
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Rarity Tier
Overview
Temporal Forces is a 218-card expansion released in March 2024, continuing the Paradox theme while reintroducing ACE SPEC Trainer cards from the Black & White era. These powerful one-per-deck Trainer cards add strategic depth to deck building. Walking Wake ex and Iron Leaves ex debut as new Paradox forms, while the set features impressive Special Art Rares and competitive staples.
Best for
- Collectors living in current SV product and learning IR/SAR tiers
- people attempting a wide Temporal Forces master set who will split base numbers from high-number / special rows
- buyers who already know Walking Wake ex / Iron Leaves ex is the expensive row in Temporal Forces
Skip this path if
- you lock long-term value opinions in the first two weeks of release
- you want a weekend master set — Temporal Forces is 218 cards; budget the chase tier alone
Common mistakes
The expensive mistake on Temporal Forces is assuming pull rates make every master set cheap — SAR rows still hurt. Set code sv5 (2024) is the membership test — character name alone will not save a bad buy. Budget Walking Wake ex / Iron Leaves ex as priority singles; the other 216 cards are not the same project.
What to check first
Pull up Walking Wake ex / Iron Leaves ex first — number, finish, and surface — then decide if the ask is real. Parallel check: rarity line (ex, IR, SAR, etc.), number, and finish before comps. Only after that does the full Temporal Forces checklist tell you what is left.
Most valuable cards
Walking Wake ex Special Art Rare (#209) leads at $35-55 near-mint with its primordial water scene. Iron Leaves ex SAR commands $25-40. The Illustration Rare Froslass ex is a collector favorite at $20-30. ACE SPEC Prime Catcher gold card holds competitive value at $15-25. Bianca's Devotion Full Art Supporter is a premium character card.
Cards from Temporal Forces
Tap any card to see price history and details.
28 of 218 
Scyther
Pineco
Seedot
Nuzleaf
Brambleghast
Sizzlipede
Raichu
Latias
Medicham
Sandy Shocks
Metang
Dudunsparce
Ciphermaniac's Codebreaking
Salvatore
Arbok
Iron Crown ex
Iron Boulder ex
Raging Bolt ex
Bianca's Devotion
Eri
Morty's Conviction
Salvatore
Iron Leaves ex
Gouging Fire ex
Walking Wake ex
Iron Crown ex
Iron Boulder ex
Raging Bolt ex
Tips to finish the set
Temporal Forces is well-sized at 218 cards with clear collecting targets. The ACE SPEC cards are a compelling mini-collection with unique gold borders. The continued Ancient/Future split provides thematic depth. Focus on the SAR tier for premium pieces and look for ACE SPEC pulls in every pack.
How to Complete This Set
- 01
Identify Temporal Forces cards by set code sv5 / symbol — do not sort by art alone
- 02
Split bulk commons/uncommons from holos and special rarities before pricing
- 03
Track Walking Wake ex and Iron Leaves ex as priority singles, not pack EV fantasies
- 04
Scan or checklist-gap the rest after the chase budget is honest
Scan with the app
ACE SPEC cards have a distinctive gold border and prismatic pattern that sets them apart from other Trainer cards. The scanner identifies ACE SPEC cards on sight and explains their one-per-deck restriction. It tracks both the Paradox Pokemon and ACE SPEC sub-collections within the set.
Common questions
01 What are ACE SPEC cards?
ACE SPEC cards are extremely powerful Trainer cards limited to one per deck, marked by a gold prismatic border. Reintroduced from the Black & White era, they include cards like Prime Catcher (free gust), Hero's Cape (extra HP), and Maximum Belt (bonus damage).
02 What are Walking Wake and Iron Leaves?
Walking Wake (Ancient Paradox Suicune) and Iron Leaves (Future Paradox Virizion) are new Paradox forms introduced in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet DLC. They appear as ex cards with their respective Ancient and Future support synergies.
03 Is Prime Catcher competitively important?
Prime Catcher is one of the strongest ACE SPEC cards, functioning as a free Boss's Orders without using your Supporter for the turn. Its gold secret rare version holds premium value due to both competitive demand and collector appeal.
04 How do ACE SPEC cards affect deck building?
You can only include one ACE SPEC card in your entire deck. This creates interesting strategic choices, as players must choose between Prime Catcher (gust), Hero's Cape (tankiness), Maximum Belt (damage), or other powerful options.
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