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Pokémon TCG: Sword & Shield - Silver Tempest Pull Rate Quest #4
It's going to be interesting to see how the latest set, Sword & Shield – Silver Tempest, is seen because it is the third main series set in a row that has a special Trainer Gallery subset consisting of Character Cards, Character Super Rares, Full Art Trainers, and Black and Gold VMAXes that can be[...]
The Cards of Pokémon TCG: Silver Tempest Part 1: Set Begins
In November 2022, Pokémon TCG released the final main series set of the Sword & Shield era The expansion, Sword & Shield – Silver Tempest, came out on September 9th, 2022 It is the twelfth set under the Sword & Shield banner and it adapts the Japanese sets Incandescent Arcana and Paradigm Trigger, with its Trainer Gallery[...]
Pokémon Trading Card Game Artist Spotlight: Modern Mitushiro Arita
Alt Arts have become beloved staples in the last leg of the Sun & Moon era and in the second and third years of the Sword & Shield era, but they began with one card much earlier in the Sun & Moon era. It was the special set Shining Legends that debuted the first true Alt Art with the[...]
Pokémon TCG: Sword & Shield - Silver Tempest Pull Rate Quest #3
It's going to be interesting to see how the latest set, Sword & Shield – Silver Tempest, is seen because it is the third main series set in a row that has a special Trainer Gallery subset consisting of Character Cards, Character Super Rares, Full Art Trainers, and Black and Gold VMAXes that can be[...]
Pokémon TCG: Sword & Shield - Silver Tempest Pull Rate Quest #2
It's going to be interesting to see how the latest set, Sword & Shield – Silver Tempest, is seen because it is the third main series set in a row that has a special Trainer Gallery subset consisting of Character Cards, Character Super Rares, Full Art Trainers, and Black and Gold VMAXes that can be[...]
The Cards of Pokémon TCG: Lost Origin Part 50: TG Trainers Part 2
The expansion, Sword & Shield – Lost Origin, came out on September 9th, 2022 It is the eleventh set under the Sword & Shield banner and is the first to include the Lost Zone mechanic, which appears as a teal and purple aura around certain Pokémon This appears on standard cards, holos, Vs, VSTARs, and[...]
Pokémon TCG: Sword & Shield - Silver Tempest Pull Rate Quest #1
It's going to be interesting to see how the latest set, Sword & Shield – Silver Tempest, is seen because it is the third main series set in a row that has a special Trainer Gallery subset consisting of Character Cards, Character Super Rares, Full Art Trainers, and Black and Gold VMAXes that can be[...]
The Cards of Pokémon TCG: Lost Origin Part 49: TG Trainers Part 1
The expansion, Sword & Shield – Lost Origin, came out on September 9th, 2022 It is the eleventh set under the Sword & Shield banner and is the first to include the Lost Zone mechanic, which appears as a teal and purple aura around certain Pokémon This appears on standard cards, holos, Vs, VSTARs, and[...]
Pokémon TCG Value Watch: Silver Tempest in November 2022
Over the past two years, we've seen renewed interest in the hobby due to a number of factors, including the 25th Anniversary, strong Sword & Shield-era sets featuring stunning Alternate Arts, influencers, box breaks, COVID-19 lockdown pushing people to find hobbies, and more For a time, sets and cards that were readily available quickly became[...]
Pokémon TCG Value Watch: Rebel Clash in November 2022
Over the past two years, we've seen renewed interest in the hobby due to a number of factors, including the 25th Anniversary, strong Sword & Shield-era sets featuring stunning Alternate Arts, influencers, box breaks, COVID-19 lockdown pushing people to find hobbies, and more For a time, sets and cards that were readily available quickly became[...]
The Cards of Pokémon TCG: Lost Origin Part 44: CSRs Begin
The expansion, Sword & Shield – Lost Origin, came out on September 9th, 2022 It is the eleventh set under the Sword & Shield banner and is the first to include the Lost Zone mechanic, which appears as a teal and purple aura around certain Pokémon This appears on standard cards, holos, Vs, VSTARs, and[...]
Pokémon TCG Japan: VSTAR Universe Preview: Raihan SAR
After a few revealing leaks, Pokémon TCG Japan's high-class set VSTAR Universe has finally been revealed. VSTAR Universe will drop in Japan this December and is thought to be the basis for the early 2023 English-language special set closing out the Sword & Shield era, Crown Zenith Like previous special sets VMAX Climax and Shiny Star V, VSTAR Universe is[...]
The Cards of Pokémon TCG: Lost Origin Part 40: Pikachu CR
The expansion, Sword & Shield – Lost Origin, came out on September 9th, 2022 It is the eleventh set under the Sword & Shield banner and is the first to include the Lost Zone mechanic, which appears as a teal and purple aura around certain Pokémon This appears on standard cards, holos, Vs, VSTARs, and[...]
The Cards of Pokémon TCG: Lost Origin Part 38: Trainer Gallery Begins
The expansion, Sword & Shield – Lost Origin, came out on September 9th, 2022 It is the eleventh set under the Sword & Shield banner and is the first to include the Lost Zone mechanic, which appears as a teal and purple aura around certain Pokémon This appears on standard cards, holos, Vs, VSTARs, and[...]
The Cards of Pokémon TCG: Lost Origin Part 37: Gold Trainers
The expansion, Sword & Shield – Lost Origin, came out on September 9th, 2022 It is the eleventh set under the Sword & Shield banner and is the first to include the Lost Zone mechanic, which appears as a teal and purple aura around certain Pokémon This appears on standard cards, holos, Vs, VSTARs, and[...]
The Cards of Pokémon TCG: Lost Origin Part 36: Gold VSTARS
The expansion, Sword & Shield – Lost Origin, came out on September 9th, 2022 It is the eleventh set under the Sword & Shield banner and is the first to include the Lost Zone mechanic, which appears as a teal and purple aura around certain Pokémon This appears on standard cards, holos, Vs, VSTARs, and[...]
The Cards of Pokémon TCG: Lost Origin Part 35: Rainbow Trainers
The expansion, Sword & Shield – Lost Origin, came out on September 9th, 2022 It is the eleventh set under the Sword & Shield banner and is the first to include the Lost Zone mechanic, which appears as a teal and purple aura around certain Pokémon This appears on standard cards, holos, Vs, VSTARs, and[...]
The Cards of Pokémon TCG: Lost Origin Part 34: Rainbow Pokémon
The expansion, Sword & Shield – Lost Origin, came out on September 9th, 2022 It is the eleventh set under the Sword & Shield banner and is the first to include the Lost Zone mechanic, which appears as a teal and purple aura around certain Pokémon This appears on standard cards, holos, Vs, VSTARs, and[...]
The Cards of Pokémon TCG: Lost Origin Part 33: Full Art Volo
The expansion, Sword & Shield – Lost Origin, came out on September 9th, 2022 It is the eleventh set under the Sword & Shield banner and is the first to include the Lost Zone mechanic, which appears as a teal and purple aura around certain Pokémon This appears on standard cards, holos, Vs, VSTARs, and[...]
The Cards of Pokémon TCG: Lost Origin Part 32: Full Art Lady
The expansion, Sword & Shield – Lost Origin, came out on September 9th, 2022 It is the eleventh set under the Sword & Shield banner and is the first to include the Lost Zone mechanic, which appears as a teal and purple aura around certain Pokémon This appears on standard cards, holos, Vs, VSTARs, and[...]
The Cards of Pokémon TCG: Lost Origin Part 31: Trainers Begin
The expansion, Sword & Shield – Lost Origin, came out on September 9th, 2022 It is the eleventh set under the Sword & Shield banner and is the first to include the Lost Zone mechanic, which appears as a teal and purple aura around certain Pokémon This appears on standard cards, holos, Vs, VSTARs, and[...]
Pokémon TCG Reveals Missing Crown Zenith Product: Pikachu VMAX Box
Now, the release of these cards brings up the question… when will these be released in English? Well, here is our answer, and it's thankfully a resounding "yes." It is also believed that the Eevee card used as a CoroCoro promo in Japan will be released in the actual numbered Crown Zenith set. In addition to this news, here[...]
Pokémon TCG Releases Sword & Shield – Silver Tempest Today
A new Pokémon TCG set arrives on shelves today. Sword & Shield – Silver Tempest, previously only available at tournament-official hobby shops, will be available at all participating retailers, big box stores, and hobby shops The set features Alolan Vulpix and Lugia as VSTARs and is set to close out the Sword & Shield era as the last[...]
Crown Zenith Is Pokémon TCG’s Special Set Coming in January 2022
This month's Sword & Shield – Silver Tempest will be the final main series set which means it will be the last expansion with Sword & Shield in the title However, the Pokémon TCG is going on a victory lap at the start of 2023 with a final special set to close out the era titled Crown Zenith[...]
The Cards of Pokémon TCG: Lost Origin Part 17: Radiant Steelix
The expansion, Sword & Shield – Lost Origin, came out on September 9th, 2022 It is the eleventh set under the Sword & Shield banner and is the first to include the Lost Zone mechanic, which appears as a teal and purple aura around certain Pokémon This appears on standard cards, holos, Vs, VSTARs, and[...]
The Cards of Pokémon TCG: Lost Origin Part 15: Drapion VSTAR
The expansion, Sword & Shield – Lost Origin, came out on September 9th, 2022 It is the eleventh set under the Sword & Shield banner and is the first to include the Lost Zone mechanic, which appears as a teal and purple aura around certain Pokémon This appears on standard cards, holos, Vs, VSTARs, and[...]
The Cards of Pokémon TCG: Lost Origin Part 14: Enamorus & Aerodactyl
The expansion, Sword & Shield – Lost Origin, came out on September 9th, 2022 It is the eleventh set under the Sword & Shield banner and is the first to include the Lost Zone mechanic, which appears as a teal and purple aura around certain Pokémon This appears on standard cards, holos, Vs, VSTARs, and[...]
Pokémon TCG Early Opening: Silver Tempest – Best Booster Box Ever?
The time has come, Pokémon TCG fans, for some Sword & Shield – Silver Tempest openings Sword & Shield – Silver Tempest is the next official Pokémon TCG expansion, and this Alolan Vulpix and Lugia-themed set is notable in that it is the final main series set of the Sword & Shield era[...]
Pokémon TCG Early Opening: Silver Tempest Elite Trainer Box
The time has come, Pokémon TCG fans, for some Sword & Shield – Silver Tempest openings Sword & Shield – Silver Tempest is the next official Pokémon TCG expansion, and this Alolan Vulpix and Lugia-themed set is notable in that it is the final main series set of the Sword & Shield era[...]
The Cards of Pokémon TCG: Lost Origin Part 12: Psychic-types
The expansion, Sword & Shield – Lost Origin, came out on September 9th, 2022 It is the eleventh set under the Sword & Shield banner and is the first to include the Lost Zone mechanic, which appears as a teal and purple aura around certain Pokémon This appears on standard cards, holos, Vs, VSTARs, and[...]