Sword & Shield Archives

Today, I'm giving you an early look at the next Pokémon TCG expansion, Sword & Shield – Astral Radiance Courtesy of The Pokémon Company International, I have a booster box and an Elite Trainer Box to open so we can experience this brand new set together First, let's crack open the booster box. Pokémon TCG: Astral Radiance booster[...]

The expansion, Sword & Shield – Brilliant Stars, came out on February 25th, 2022 It is the ninth set under the Sword & Shield banner and is the first to include the Pokémon-VSTAR mechanic VSTARs are a replacement for the VMAX mechanic, which is being phased out of the main portion of the set after this release[...]

The expansion, Sword & Shield – Brilliant Stars, came out on February 25th, 2022 It is the ninth set under the Sword & Shield banner and is the first to include the Pokémon-VSTAR mechanic VSTARs are a replacement for the VMAX mechanic, which is being phased out of the main portion of the set after this release[...]

The expansion, Sword & Shield – Brilliant Stars, came out on February 25th, 2022 It is the ninth set under the Sword & Shield banner and is the first to include the Pokémon-VSTAR mechanic VSTARs are a replacement for the VMAX mechanic, which is being phased out of the main portion of the set after this release[...]

The expansion, Sword & Shield – Brilliant Stars, came out on February 25th, 2022 It is the ninth set under the Sword & Shield banner and is the first to include the Pokémon-VSTAR mechanic VSTARs are a replacement for the VMAX mechanic, which is being phased out of the main portion of the set after this release[...]

The expansion, Sword & Shield – Brilliant Stars, came out on February 25th, 2022 It is the ninth set under the Sword & Shield banner and is the first to include the Pokémon-VSTAR mechanic VSTARs are a replacement for the VMAX mechanic, which is being phased out of the main portion of the set after this release[...]

The expansion, Sword & Shield – Brilliant Stars, came out on February 25th, 2022 It is the ninth set under the Sword & Shield banner and is the first to include the Pokémon-VSTAR mechanic VSTARs are a replacement for the VMAX mechanic, which is being phased out of the main portion of the set after this release[...]

The expansion, Sword & Shield – Brilliant Stars, came out on February 25th, 2022 It is the ninth set under the Sword & Shield banner and is the first to include the Pokémon-VSTAR mechanic VSTARs are a replacement for the VMAX mechanic, which is being phased out of the main portion of the set after this release[...]

Credit: Pokémon TCG Above, you can see the prerelease promos for Sword & Shield – Astral Radiance This upcoming Pokémon TCG set will be released on May 27th, 2022 with prerelease weekend taking place on May 13th, 2022 which is just under two months from now These prerelease events hinge around Build & Battle boxes which contain four[...]

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[...]

Credit: Pokémon So how will the reveal of Scarlet & Violet and the impending introduction of Generation Nine impact the Pokémon TCG? New series block: The franchise has run three-year blocks ever since Black & White, with XY, Sun & Moon, and Sword & Shield following suit[...]

Today, the ninth main series Sword & Shield expansion will have its wide release That means that you will be able to find Sword & Shield – Brilliant Stars booster packs in various products at big box retailers and hobby shops alike The past few weeks have seen a tiered rollout of this Arceus and Charizard-themed expansion,[...]

This coming Friday, February 25th, is the official wide release of the next main series Pokémon TCG expansion, Sword & Shield – Brilliant Stars However, you may actually be able to buy booster packs, booster boxes, and Elite Trainer Boxes of this new Arceus and Charizard-themed set as soon as today[...]

It is prerelease weekend for the upcoming Pokémon TCG set, Sword & Shield – Brilliant Stars Sword & Shield – Brilliant Stars will be released on February 25th, at which point booster boxes, booster packs, Elite Trainer Boxes, and more will be available This weekend, though, players and collectors alike could find Sword & Shield – Brilliant[...]

Last year, we saw renewed interest in the hobby due to a number of factors including the coming 25th Anniversary, a strong launch for Sword & Shield-era sets, influencers, box breaks, COVID-19 lockdown pushing people to find hobbies, and more Sets and cards that were readily available quickly became difficult to find Now, every month,[...]

The Pokémon TCG has outdone itself with its latest release, Sword & Shield – Fusion Strike. Fusion Strike, which was released in November 2021, is the largest expansion that the Pokémon TCG has ever released with a whopping 264 cards before Secret Rares The set is partly based on the Japanese expansion Fusion Arts but also adapts several key[...]

The Pokémon TCG has outdone itself with its latest release, Sword & Shield – Fusion Strike. Fusion Strike, which was released in November 2021, is the largest expansion that the Pokémon TCG has ever released with a whopping 264 cards before Secret Rares The set is partly based on the Japanese expansion Fusion Arts but also adapts several key[...]

Credit: Pokémon TCG Regarding English-language Pokémon TCG releases, here is what we know about 2022: January 3rd, 2022: The Flareon, Jolteon, and Vaporeon VMAX Premium Collections with the Alternate Arts cut from Sword & Shield – Evolving Skies hit retail shelves These products debuted on The Pokémon Center briefly in December 2021 before selling out, but their retail date[...]

The Pokémon TCG has outdone itself with its latest release, Sword & Shield – Fusion Strike. Fusion Strike, which was released in November 2021, is the largest expansion that the Pokémon TCG has ever released with a whopping 264 cards before Secret Rares The set is partly based on the Japanese expansion Fusion Arts but also adapts several key[...]

The Pokémon TCG has outdone itself with its latest release, Sword & Shield – Fusion Strike. Fusion Strike, which was released in November 2021, is the largest expansion that the Pokémon TCG has ever released with a whopping 264 cards before Secret Rares The set is partly based on the Japanese expansion Fusion Arts but also adapts several key[...]

The Pokémon TCG has outdone itself with its latest release, Sword & Shield – Fusion Strike. Fusion Strike, which was released in November 2021, is the largest expansion that the Pokémon TCG has ever released with a whopping 264 cards before Secret Rares The set is partly based on the Japanese expansion Fusion Arts but also adapts several key[...]

The Pokémon TCG has outdone itself with its latest release, Sword & Shield – Fusion Strike. Fusion Strike, which was released in November 2021, is the largest expansion that the Pokémon TCG has ever released with a whopping 264 cards before Secret Rares The set is partly based on the Japanese expansion Fusion Arts but also adapts several key[...]

The Pokémon TCG has outdone itself with its latest release, Sword & Shield – Fusion Strike. Fusion Strike, which was released in November 2021, is the largest expansion that the Pokémon TCG has ever released with a whopping 264 cards before Secret Rares The set is partly based on the Japanese expansion Fusion Arts but also adapts several key[...]

The Pokémon TCG has outdone itself with its latest release, Sword & Shield – Fusion Strike. Fusion Strike, which was released in November 2021, is the largest expansion that the Pokémon TCG has ever released with a whopping 264 cards before Secret Rares The set is partly based on the Japanese expansion Fusion Arts but also adapts several key[...]

The Pokémon TCG has outdone itself with its latest release, Sword & Shield – Fusion Strike. Fusion Strike, which was released in November 2021, is the largest expansion that the Pokémon TCG has ever released with a whopping 264 cards before Secret Rares The set is partly based on the Japanese expansion Fusion Arts but also adapts several key[...]

The Pokémon TCG has outdone itself with its latest release, Sword & Shield – Fusion Strike. Fusion Strike, which was released in November 2021, is the largest expansion that the Pokémon TCG has ever released with a whopping 264 cards before Secret Rares The set is partly based on the Japanese expansion Fusion Arts but also adapts several key[...]

The Pokémon TCG has outdone itself with its latest release, Sword & Shield – Fusion Strike. Fusion Strike, which was released in November 2021, is the largest expansion that the Pokémon TCG has ever released with a whopping 264 cards before Secret Rares The set is partly based on the Japanese expansion Fusion Arts but also adapts several key[...]

The Pokémon TCG has outdone itself with its latest release, Sword & Shield – Fusion Strike. Fusion Strike, which was released in November 2021, is the largest expansion that the Pokémon TCG has ever released with a whopping 264 cards before Secret Rares The set is partly based on the Japanese expansion Fusion Arts but also adapts several key[...]

The Pokémon TCG has outdone itself with its latest release, Sword & Shield – Fusion Strike. Fusion Strike, which was released in November 2021, is the largest expansion that the Pokémon TCG has ever released with a whopping 264 cards before Secret Rares The set is partly based on the Japanese expansion Fusion Arts but also adapts several key[...]

The Pokémon TCG has outdone itself with its latest release, Sword & Shield – Fusion Strike. Fusion Strike, which was released in November 2021, is the largest expansion that the Pokémon TCG has ever released with a whopping 264 cards before Secret Rares The set is partly based on the Japanese expansion Fusion Arts but also adapts several key[...]