Battle Styles
Sword & Shield · BST · 2021
Pokémon TCG expansion

Battle Styles card list

183 cards in the Sword & Shield Series, led by Tyranitar V at $251.20.

■ Chase Rankings

Which cards lead the chase in Battle Styles?

  1. 01Tyranitar VRare Ultra · #155$251.20
  2. 02Rapid Strike Urshifu VMAXRare Rainbow · #170$78.36
  3. 03Empoleon VRare Ultra · #146$62.90
■ About this set

What is Battle Styles?

Battle Styles is a Pokémon TCG expansion released in 2021 under set code BST, part of the Sword & Shield Series. Chase Season lists 183 cards across 9 rarity tiers, from base commons through the rarest special illustration pulls. The rarity breakdown shows how chase tiers are distributed within the expansion. Each card carries a Chase Index — a community-driven signal of what collectors are actively chasing right now.

■ Key facts
Release date
March 19, 2021
Set code
BST
Series
Sword & Shield
Total cards
183
Chase tiers
20 cards · 2 tiers
Reverse holos
123
Rarity breakdown
Uncommon
46
Common
41
Rare Ultra
22
Rare
20
Rare Holo
16
Rare Rainbow
14
Rare Holo V
12
Rare Holo VMAX
6
Rare Secret
6
■ Full set

Complete Battle Styles card list

Battle Styles contains 183 cards, including 163 main-set cards and 20 secret rares. Every printing is linked in the server-rendered checklist below; the image browser stays fast by loading in pages of 30.

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Uncommon46 cards
Common41 cards
Rare Ultra22 cards
Rare20 cards
Rare Holo16 cards
Rare Rainbow14 cards
Rare Holo V12 cards
Rare Holo VMAX6 cards
Rare Secret6 cards
■ Series context

How does Battle Styles fit in the Sword & Shield Series?

Battle Styles sits in the Sword & Shield Series, released in 2021. It precedes Celebrations (2021). Browse adjacent expansions below to compare chase cards, rarity distributions, and market trends across the series.

■ Common questions

Frequently asked about Battle Styles

Pricing, rarities, release info, and pack value — answered with current market data.

10 questions answered
Q.01

How many cards are in Battle Styles?

Chase Season lists 183 cards in Battle Styles. Every card is linked in the complete checklist below.
Q.02

What is the most valuable card in Battle Styles?

The top chase in Battle Styles is Tyranitar V (Rare Ultra), currently priced at $251.20 on the holofoil market.
Q.03

What are the top chase cards in Battle Styles?

The top chases in Battle Styles are led by Tyranitar V 155/163 at $251.20, then Rapid Strike Urshifu VMAX 170/163 and Empoleon V 146/163. See the <a href="#top-10">leading chase cards, ranked by current market value.
Q.04

When was Battle Styles released?

Battle Styles was released on March 19, 2021 as part of the Sword & Shield Series. It carries the set code BST.
Q.05

How is the Chase Index calculated for Battle Styles?

The Chase Index is ordered by active collector chases. Within Battle Styles, cards with more active chases appear first.
Q.06

Is Battle Styles rising or falling in value?

Tracked cards in Battle Styles have moved -2.9% over the past 30 days, based on market prices.
Q.07

What rarities are in Battle Styles?

Battle Styles spans 9 distinct rarity tiers across 183 tracked cards. The most common are 46 Uncommon, 41 Common, 22 Rare Ultra. The chase tiers include 14 Rare Rainbows, 6 Rare Secrets.
Q.08

Which Pokémon are featured in Battle Styles?

The headline cards in Battle Styles feature Tyranitar V, Rapid Strike Urshifu VMAX, Empoleon V, Mimikyu V, Single Strike Urshifu VMAX, Houndoom, alongside other species across the set's 9 rarity tiers. These top the Chase Index ranking inside Battle Styles based on current market value.
Q.09

What card variants are available in Battle Styles?

Beyond the base print, Battle Styles includes 20 chase-tier cards across 2 premium rarities (14 Rare Rainbows, 6 Rare Secrets), plus 123 cards with a reverse-holo variant. Each variant is priced and tracked separately on Chase Season.
Q.10

Are Battle Styles booster packs worth opening?

Pack value in Battle Styles depends on pull rates and current market prices, neither of which Chase Season predicts. As reference: the set contains 20 chase-tier pulls across 2 premium rarities, led by Tyranitar V at $251.20. The average tracked card across Battle Styles is worth $4.41.