Triple Beat is a Japanese Scarlet and Violet era expansion released in early 2023, built around the three Paldea starter lines and their final evolutions. The set sits at the front end of the Scarlet and Violet block, so it captures the first wave of Paldean Pokemon in their Japanese print run before many of these cards were redistributed across English sets like Paldea Evolved and Obsidian Flames.
Collectors usually come to Triple Beat for the starter EX cards, and Quaquaval EX 030/073 (JP) is the headline pull on offer here. As a Double Rare, it shows the full performer pose that Quaquaval is known for, with the clean Japanese typesetting that many collectors prefer for binder builds.
Rarity tiers in this set
Triple Beat carries the standard Scarlet and Violet rarity ladder. You will find Common, Uncommon and Rare cards through the base numbering, then Double Rare (RR) slots for the EX cards such as Quaquaval EX, followed by Art Rare (AR) and Special Art Rare (SAR) chase cards in the secret numbering. Some of these SAR and AR prints are exclusive to the Japanese run and were not reprinted in the English equivalents, which is part of the appeal for collectors chasing the full Paldea starter trio.
Japanese print quality and shipping
Japanese cards from this era have tighter centring, a glossier front finish and crisper holo patterns than their English counterparts. Every card listed here is mint or better, pulled fresh from sealed product and sleeved before packing. We ship Australia-wide with tracked postage from our base in Brisbane.
