Sword & Shield Archives

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[...]
The Cards of Pokémon TCG: Lost Origin Part 11: Radiant Gardevoir
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 10: Rotom V
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[...]
Non-Evolved Pokémon Deserve Chase Cards From Pokémon TCG
Besides, we have seen… what, a dozen Charizard chase cards in the Sword & Shield era? Would a Charmander Alt Art not be the better move next? Other exceptions are cute Pokémon like Eevee and Vulpix Eevee gets the Ultra Rare treatment sometimes, and Alolan Vulpix just broke through the Evolution Ceiling to get its V and[...]
The Cards of Pokémon TCG: Lost Origin Part 9: Magnezone 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 8: Pikachu & Raichu
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 7: Kyurem VMAX
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 6: Water-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[...]
Pokémon TCG Japan: Reveals Quagsire V As A Gym Promo
Pokémon TCG Japan has revealed the pack art and cards for Paradigm Trigger, the final main series set of the Sword & Shield era Paradigm Trigger is set for release on October 21st, 2022, in Japan So far, we can confirm that this set focuses primarily on Lugia and contains a Lugia VSTAR, with the Galarian Legendaries[...]
Pokémon TCG Value Watch: Rebel Clash in October 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 Announces Shaymin VSTAR Premium Collection
If you missed the Shaymin VSTAR from Pokémon TCG: Sword & Shield – Brilliant Stars, here is your chance to get the card without having to crack a bunch of packs Shaymin VSTAR will be reprinted along with Shaymin V from the same set in the upcoming Shayming VSTAR Premium Collection This product will also come[...]
Pokémon TCG Announces Kyurem V Box With A Reprint Card
Earlier, the Pokémon TCG announced the Best Buy-exclusive Mew V box containing a reprint of Mew V from Sword & Shield – Darkness Ablaze We will also get another product, the Kyurem V box, released along with it, also exclusive to Best Buy This product features the Kyurem V from Sword & Shield – Lost[...]
Pokémon TCG: Arceus Ultra-Premium Collection is GameStop Exclusive
We previously only had a title for this box, but we can now confirm that it includes metal cards of the Arceus V and Arceus VSTAR from Sword & Shield – Brilliant Stars It will also have fifteen Sword & Shield-era booster packs and will retail for $99.99 You can find this product in GameStop locations on[...]
Complete Set Review: Pokémon TCG: Sword & Shield - Astral Radiance
The expansion, Sword & Shield – Astral Radiance, came out on May 27th, 2022 It is the tenth set under the Sword & Shield banner and is the first to include the Radiant Pokémon mechanic Radiant Pokémon are similar to Shining Pokémon of the past as they include a Shiny Pokémon with holofoil and texture[...]
Top Five Cards of Pokémon TCG: Sword & Shield - Astral Radiance
The expansion, Sword & Shield – Astral Radiance, came out on May 27th, 2022 It is the tenth set under the Sword & Shield banner and is the first to include the Radiant Pokémon mechanic Radiant Pokémon are similar to Shining Pokémon of the past as they include a Shiny Pokémon with holofoil and texture[...]
Pokémon TCG Value Watch: Rebel Clash in September 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: Astral Radiance Part 55: Black & Gold VMAX
The expansion, Sword & Shield – Astral Radiance, came out on May 27th, 2022 It is the tenth set under the Sword & Shield banner and is the first to include the Radiant Pokémon mechanic Radiant Pokémon are similar to Shining Pokémon of the past as they include a Shiny Pokémon with holofoil and texture[...]
The Cards of Pokémon TCG: Astral Radiance Part 54: TG Trainers
The expansion, Sword & Shield – Astral Radiance, came out on May 27th, 2022 It is the tenth set under the Sword & Shield banner and is the first to include the Radiant Pokémon mechanic Radiant Pokémon are similar to Shining Pokémon of the past as they include a Shiny Pokémon with holofoil and texture[...]
Cards of Pokémon TCG: Astral Radiance Part 53: Garchomp & Cynthia
The expansion, Sword & Shield – Astral Radiance, came out on May 27th, 2022 It is the tenth set under the Sword & Shield banner and is the first to include the Radiant Pokémon mechanic Radiant Pokémon are similar to Shining Pokémon of the past as they include a Shiny Pokémon with holofoil and texture[...]
The Cards of Pokémon TCG: Astral Radiance Part 51: Galarian Birds
The expansion, Sword & Shield – Astral Radiance, came out on May 27th, 2022 It is the tenth set under the Sword & Shield banner and is the first to include the Radiant Pokémon mechanic Radiant Pokémon are similar to Shining Pokémon of the past as they include a Shiny Pokémon with holofoil and texture[...]
The Cards of Pokémon TCG: Astral Radiance Part 48: Hoothoot CHR
The expansion, Sword & Shield – Astral Radiance, came out on May 27th, 2022 It is the tenth set under the Sword & Shield banner and is the first to include the Radiant Pokémon mechanic Radiant Pokémon are similar to Shining Pokémon of the past as they include a Shiny Pokémon with holofoil and texture[...]
Pokémon TCG Reveals Charizard Alt Arts from Ultra Premium Collection
We finally have a solid look at the Charizard Alternate Art cards that will be included in the upcoming Sword & Shield Charizard Ultra Premium Collection The box will include three SWSH Black Star Promos featuring a new etched foil Charizard V, Charizard VMAX, and Charizard VSTAR, along with Charizard-themed sleeves, a metal coin, damage counter dice, and[...]
Pokémon TCG Pull Rate Quest: Lost Origin Booster Box Opening #3
It's going to be interesting to see how the latest set, Sword & Shield – Lost Origin, is seen because it is the second 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[...]
Cards of Pokémon TCG: Astral Radiance Part 45: Trainer Gallery Begins
The expansion, Sword & Shield – Astral Radiance, came out on May 27th, 2022 It is the tenth set under the Sword & Shield banner and is the first to include the Radiant Pokémon mechanic Radiant Pokémon are similar to Shining Pokémon of the past as they include a Shiny Pokémon with holofoil and texture[...]
The Cards of Pokémon TCG: Astral Radiance Part 44: Gold Items
The expansion, Sword & Shield – Astral Radiance, came out on May 27th, 2022 It is the tenth set under the Sword & Shield banner and is the first to include the Radiant Pokémon mechanic Radiant Pokémon are similar to Shining Pokémon of the past as they include a Shiny Pokémon with holofoil and texture[...]
The Cards of Pokémon TCG: Astral Radiance Part 43: Gold VSTAR
The expansion, Sword & Shield – Astral Radiance, came out on May 27th, 2022 It is the tenth set under the Sword & Shield banner and is the first to include the Radiant Pokémon mechanic Radiant Pokémon are similar to Shining Pokémon of the past as they include a Shiny Pokémon with holofoil and texture[...]
Pokémon TCG: Lost Origin Available At Tournament Game Stores Today
The next Pokémon TCG expansion, Sword & Shield – Lost Origin, will get its wide release this Friday, September 9th, 2022 However, if you have a tournament-official game store nearby, the wait is over In order to combat big box stores that release products as they come in, the Pokémon TCG allows these small businesses to release new[...]
The Cards of Pokémon TCG: Astral Radiance Part 42: Rainbow Trainers
The expansion, Sword & Shield – Astral Radiance, came out on May 27th, 2022 It is the tenth set under the Sword & Shield banner and is the first to include the Radiant Pokémon mechanic Radiant Pokémon are similar to Shining Pokémon of the past as they include a Shiny Pokémon with holofoil and texture[...]
Pokémon TCG Lost Origin Opening: Build & Battle Box #2
The Pokémon TCG has released Build & Battle pre-release kits for Sword & Shield – Lost Origin Last weekend, I went to a pre-release event at Brothers Grim Games and Collectibles in Selden to get my hands on some booster packs before the set's official street date I was able to show pulls from one[...]
The Cards of Pokémon TCG: Astral Radiance Part 40: Trainers Conclude
The expansion, Sword & Shield – Astral Radiance, came out on May 27th, 2022 It is the tenth set under the Sword & Shield banner and is the first to include the Radiant Pokémon mechanic Radiant Pokémon are similar to Shining Pokémon of the past as they include a Shiny Pokémon with holofoil and texture[...]