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Pokémon TCG · Era Overview

Sword & Shieldera.

Window2019 → 2023

The Sword & Shield era spans 19 Pokémon TCG sets and 3,667 tracked cards, released between 2019 and 2023. It introduced VMAX and VSTAR mechanics with alternate-art chases. The top chase across the era is Umbreon VMAX from Evolving Skies at $2,148.32 on the open market.

— VMAX and VSTAR reign. Evolving Skies and Crown Zenith are the modern grails.

Top chase cards↓Browse 19 sets
01 · Sets in era
19
parent expansions
02 · Cards tracked
3,667
live pricing
03 · Date range
2019 — 2023
complete
04 · Highest chase
$2.1k
cross-set top
05 · Avg top
$387
per set
01 · Top of the era
Cross-set · ranked by price

What are the top chase cards across the Sword & Shield era?

Pulled from every parent expansion in the era, ranked by live market price.

#01 · Top Chase
Umbreon VMAX – Rare Rainbow – Evolving Skies
Umbreon VMAX
Rare Rainbow
$2,148.32
Score 70
#02
Gengar VMAX – Rare Rainbow – Fusion Strike
Gengar VMAX
Rare Rainbow
$869.78
Score 100
#03
Rayquaza VMAX – Rare Rainbow – Evolving Skies
Rayquaza VMAX
Rare Rainbow
$843.98
Score 70
#04
Giratina V – Rare Ultra – Lost Origin
Giratina V
Rare Ultra
$816.71
Score 70
#05
Lugia V – Rare Ultra – Silver Tempest
Lugia V
Rare Ultra
$471.40
Score 100
#06
Dragonite V – Rare Ultra – Evolving Skies
Dragonite V
Rare Ultra
$444.46
Score 100
#07
Special Delivery Bidoof – Promo – SWSH Black Star Promos
Special Delivery Bidoof
Promo
$434.95
Score 58
#08
Sylveon VMAX – Rare Rainbow – Evolving Skies
Sylveon VMAX
Rare Rainbow
$372.25
Score 58
#09
Blaziken VMAX – Rare Rainbow – Chilling Reign
Blaziken VMAX
Rare Rainbow
$361.57
Score 58
#10
Umbreon V – Rare Ultra – Evolving Skies
Umbreon V
Rare Ultra
$355.68
Score 58
02 · Field notes
History · context · meta

What is the Sword & Shield era of Pokémon TCG?

The Sword & Shield era of the Pokémon TCG covers 19 expansions released between 2019 and 2023, totalling 3,667 tracked cards on Chase Season.

Mechanically the era introduced VMAX and VSTAR mechanics with alternate-art chases, which reset both gameplay and the chase-card meta.

It follows the Sun & Moon era and precedes the Scarlet & Violet era — sitting in the middle of the modern TCG timeline.

The top chase across the era is Umbreon VMAX from Evolving Skies at $2,148.32, and 19 sets in the era have at least one tracked card with live market pricing.

◇ Era at a glance
First set
SWSH Black Star Promos
Latest set
Crown Zenith
Introduced
introduced VMAX and VSTAR mechanics with alternate-art chases
Top chase
$2.1k
Status
Closed
03 · Manifest
19 expansions · newest first

Which sets are in the Sword & Shield era?

Every parent expansion tracked on Chase Season. Click a row to open the full card list, rarity breakdown, and live pricing.

  1. 01
    Crown Zenith
    Crown Zenith
    CRZ · JAN 2023 · 230 cards
    Top chase
    $294
    →
  2. 02
    Silver Tempest
    Silver Tempest
    SIT · NOV 2022 · 245 cards
    Top chase
    $471
    →
  3. 03
    Lost Origin
    Lost Origin
    LOR · SEP 2022 · 247 cards
    Top chase
    $817
    →
  4. 04
    Pokémon GO
    Pokémon GO
    PGO · JUL 2022 · 88 cards
    Top chase
    $69
    →
  5. 05
    Astral Radiance
    Astral Radiance
    ASR · MAY 2022 · 246 cards
    Top chase
    $189
    →
  6. 06
    Brilliant Stars
    Brilliant Stars
    BRS · FEB 2022 · 216 cards
    Top chase
    $348
    →
  7. 07
    Fusion Strike
    Fusion Strike
    FST · NOV 2021 · 284 cards
    Top chase
    $870
    →
  8. 08
    Celebrations: Classic Collection
    Celebrations: Classic Collection
    CEL · OCT 2021 · 25 cards
    Top chase
    $193
    →
  9. 09
    Celebrations
    Celebrations
    CEL · OCT 2021 · 25 cards
    Top chase
    $73
    →
  10. 10
    Evolving Skies
    Evolving Skies
    EVS · AUG 2021 · 237 cards
    Top chase
    $2.1k
    →
  11. 11
    Chilling Reign
    Chilling Reign
    CRE · JUN 2021 · 233 cards
    Top chase
    $362
    →
  12. 12
    Battle Styles
    Battle Styles
    BST · MAR 2021 · 183 cards
    Top chase
    $259
    →
  13. 13
    Shining Fates
    Shining Fates
    SHF · FEB 2021 · 195 cards
    Top chase
    $158
    →
  14. 14
    Vivid Voltage
    Vivid Voltage
    VIV · NOV 2020 · 203 cards
    Top chase
    $197
    →
  15. 15
    Champion's Path
    Champion's Path
    CPA · SEP 2020 · 80 cards
    Top chase
    $257
    →
  16. 16
    Darkness Ablaze
    Darkness Ablaze
    DAA · AUG 2020 · 201 cards
    Top chase
    $54
    →
  17. 17
    Rebel Clash
    Rebel Clash
    RCL · MAY 2020 · 209 cards
    Top chase
    $67
    →
  18. 18
    Sword & Shield
    Sword & Shield
    SSH · FEB 2020 · 216 cards
    Top chase
    $88
    →
  19. 19
    SWSH Black Star Promos
    SWSH Black Star Promos
    PR-SW · NOV 2019 · 304 cards
    Top chase
    $435
    →
04 · Timeline
Where it sits

How does the Sword & Shield era compare?

Compared to the Sun & Moon era it represents the next chapter of the Pokémon TCG, with a fresh chase-card meta and updated card frame design. It is succeeded by the Scarlet & Violet era, which builds on the same mechanics with new variants and pulled-rate adjustments.

← PreviousSun & Moon
You are hereSword & Shield2019 — 2023
Next →Scarlet & Violet
05 · Reference desk

Frequently asked about the Sword & Shield era

History, mechanics, top chases, and how this era fits in the wider Pokémon TCG timeline — answered with live data from Chase Season.

6 questions answered
Q.01

How many sets are in the Sword & Shield era?

The Sword & Shield era contains 19 expansions on Chase Season, with 3,667 tracked cards across the era.
Q.02

When did the Sword & Shield era start and end?

The Sword & Shield era runs from 2019 to 2023.
Q.03

What is the most valuable card in the Sword & Shield era?

The top chase across the Sword & Shield era is Umbreon VMAX from Evolving Skies at $2,148.32 on the open market.
Q.04

What did the Sword & Shield era introduce?

Mechanically, the Sword & Shield era introduced VMAX and VSTAR mechanics with alternate-art chases.
Q.05

Which era came before Sword & Shield?

The Sword & Shield era is preceded by the Sun & Moon era.
Q.06

Which era came after Sword & Shield?

The Sword & Shield era is followed by the Scarlet & Violet era.
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