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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 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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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[...]

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 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 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 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 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 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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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 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[...]

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 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 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 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 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[...]