Evolving Skies
Sword & Shield · EVS · 2021
Pokémon TCG expansion

Evolving Skies card list

237 cards in the Sword & Shield Series, led by Umbreon VMAX at $2,298.94.

■ Highest-value cards

Evolving Skies chase cards

  1. Umbreon VMAX Rare Rainbow #215

    01 · By price

    Umbreon VMAX

    #215 · Rare Rainbow

    $2,298.94

    Tracked USD · holofoil ·

  2. Rayquaza VMAX Rare Rainbow #218

    02 · By price

    Rayquaza VMAX

    #218 · Rare Rainbow

    $1,267.32

    Tracked USD · holofoil ·

  3. Rayquaza V Rare Ultra #194

    03 · By price

    Rayquaza V

    #194 · Rare Ultra

    $463.01

    Tracked USD · holofoil ·

■ Full set

Complete Evolving Skies card list

Evolving Skies contains 237 cards, including 203 main-set cards and 34 secret rares. Search by name or card number, filter by rarity, or compare prices.

237 of 237 cards

■ About this set

What is Evolving Skies?

Evolving Skies is a Pokémon TCG expansion released in 2021 under set code EVS, part of the Sword & Shield Series. Chase Season lists 237 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
August 27, 2021
Set code
EVS
Series
Sword & Shield
Total cards
237
Chase tiers
34 cards · 2 tiers
Reverse holos
132
Rarity breakdown
Uncommon
51
Common
42
Rare Ultra
38
Rare Rainbow
22
Rare Holo
20
Rare
19
Rare Holo V
18
Rare Holo VMAX
15
Rare Secret
12
■ Series context

How does Evolving Skies fit in the Sword & Shield Series?

Evolving Skies 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 Evolving Skies

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

How many cards are in Evolving Skies?

Chase Season lists 237 cards in Evolving Skies. Every card is linked in the complete checklist above.

What is the most valuable card in Evolving Skies?

The highest-priced tracked card in Evolving Skies is Umbreon VMAX (Rare Rainbow), currently priced at $2,298.94 in the tracked price data.

What are the top chase cards in Evolving Skies?

The top chases in Evolving Skies are led by Umbreon VMAX 215/203 at $2,298.94, then Rayquaza VMAX 218/203 and Rayquaza V 194/203. See the leading chase cards, ranked by current market value.

When was Evolving Skies released?

Evolving Skies was released on August 27, 2021 as part of the Sword & Shield Series. It carries the set code EVS.

How is the Chase Index calculated for Evolving Skies?

The Chase Index is ordered by active collector chases. Within Evolving Skies, cards with more active chases appear first.

Is Evolving Skies rising or falling in value?

Tracked cards in Evolving Skies have moved -0.1% over the past 7 days and -1.4% over the past 30 days, based on market prices.

What rarities are in Evolving Skies?

Evolving Skies spans 9 distinct rarity tiers across 237 tracked cards. The most common are 51 Uncommon, 42 Common, 38 Rare Ultra. The premium rarity tiers include 22 Rare Rainbows, 12 Rare Secrets.

Which Pokémon are featured in Evolving Skies?

The headline cards in Evolving Skies feature Umbreon VMAX, Rayquaza VMAX, Dragonite V, Sylveon VMAX, Leafeon VMAX, Glaceon VMAX, alongside other species across the set's 9 rarity tiers. These examples are selected by current market value. The Chase Index ranks cards by active collector chases.

What card variants are available in Evolving Skies?

Beyond the base print, Evolving Skies includes 34 chase-tier cards across 2 premium rarities (22 Rare Rainbows, 12 Rare Secrets), plus 132 cards with a reverse-holo variant. Each variant is priced and tracked separately on Chase Season.

Are Evolving Skies booster packs worth opening?

Pack value in Evolving Skies depends on pull rates and current market prices. Card prices alone do not show what a pack is likely to contain. The highest-priced tracked card is Umbreon VMAX at $2,298.94. The average tracked card price is $33.61; this is not an expected return per pack.