Japanese Sword & Shield Pokémon Cards
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Discover our complete collection of authentic Japanese Sword & Shield Pokémon TCG singles from the eighth generation era (2019-2022). The Sword & Shield series introduced Generation 8 Pokémon from the Galar region with innovative mechanics including Pokémon V, Pokémon VMAX (based on Gigantamax), and highly collectible high-class subsets that remain among the most valuable in modern Pokémon TCG.
Why Collect Japanese Sword & Shield Cards?
- Iconic High-Class Sets - Home to legendary subsets like VMAX Climax, Shiny Star V, and Eevee Heroes
- VMAX Era - Features the beloved VMAX mechanic with stunning alternate art and rainbow rare cards
- Superior Quality - Japanese cards feature better centering, sharper printing, and premium card stock
- Complete Era - The Sword & Shield era concluded in 2022, making it a complete collectible series with established values
- Exclusive Japanese Sets - Many subsets and special releases never came to English markets
- Investment Value - Key cards from this era (Umbreon VMAX, Charizard VMAX, Eevee Heroes) continue to appreciate
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Legendary High-Class Subsets
- VMAX Climax (S8b) - December 2021 - The ultimate high-class subset with Character Super Rares (CSR) featuring trainers with their Pokémon. Home to the iconic Umbreon VMAX CSR.
- Shiny Star V (S4a) - November 2020 - Over 100 Shiny Pokémon including the legendary Shiny Charizard VMAX. One of the most valuable Sword & Shield sets.
- Eevee Heroes (S6a) - May 2021 - Eeveelution showcase with exclusive alternate arts. Features highly sought-after Umbreon V, Sylveon VMAX, and Glaceon VMAX.
- 25th Anniversary Collection (S8a) - October 2021 - Celebrates Pokémon's 25th anniversary with special stamped cards and exclusive artwork.
Final Sword & Shield Sets (2022)
- VSTAR Universe (S12a) - December 2022 - Final high-class subset featuring VSTAR cards and Art Rares. The ultimate send-off for the Sword & Shield era.
- Paradigm Trigger (S12) - October 2022 - Final main expansion introducing Lugia VSTAR and closing out Generation 8.
- Incandescent Arcana (S11a) - September 2022 - Special subset featuring Alolan Vulpix and exclusive Character Rares.
- Lost Abyss (S11) - July 2022 - Introduces the Lost Zone mechanic with Giratina VSTAR.
Mid-Era Sword & Shield Sets (2021-2022)
- Pokémon GO (S10b) - June 2022 - Special collaboration set based on Pokémon GO mobile game with exclusive Radiant Pokémon.
- Dark Phantasma (S10a) - May 2022 - Ghost and Dark-type showcase with exclusive alternate arts.
- Space Juggler & Time Gazer (S10P/S10D) - April 2022 - Dual release featuring Palkia VSTAR and Dialga VSTAR.
- Battle Region (S9a) - February 2022 - Special subset with competitive focus and exclusive trainer cards.
- Star Birth (S9) - January 2022 - Introduces VSTAR mechanic with Arceus VSTAR as the chase card.
- Fusion Arts (S8) - September 2021 - Features Mew VMAX and introduces Fusion Strike mechanic.
Core Sword & Shield Sets (2020-2021)
- Blue Sky Stream & Skyscraping Perfection (S7R/S7D) - July 2021 - Dual release featuring Rayquaza VMAX and Flying-type Pokémon.
- Jet-Black Spirit & Silver Lance (S6K/S6H) - April 2021 - Shadow Rider Calyrex VMAX and Ice Rider Calyrex VMAX showcase.
- Peerless Fighters (S5a) - March 2021 - Fighting-type focus with exclusive Single Strike cards.
- Single Strike Master & Rapid Strike Master (S5I/S5R) - January 2021 - Introduces Battle Styles mechanic with Urshifu VMAX variants.
- Amazing Volt Tackle (S4) - September 2020 - Features Amazing Rare Pikachu and introduces Amazing Pokémon mechanic.
- Legendary Heartbeat (S3a) - July 2020 - Special subset featuring Amazing Rare cards and legendary Pokémon.
- Infinity Zone (S3) - June 2020 - Introduces Eternatus VMAX and Darkness-type focus.
Early Sword & Shield Sets (2019-2020)
- Explosive Walker & Rebellion Crash (S2a/S2) - March/April 2020 - Early expansions introducing Boss's Orders and key trainer cards.
- VMAX Rising (S1a) - February 2020 - First subset introducing VMAX mechanic with Snorlax VMAX and Lapras VMAX.
- Shield & Sword Base (S1H/S1W) - December 2019 - Foundation sets introducing Generation 8 starters, Zacian V, and Zamazenta V.
Featured Sword & Shield Mechanics
Pokémon VMAX
The signature mechanic of Sword & Shield era. VMAX cards represent Gigantamax Pokémon with massive HP and powerful attacks. Japanese VMAX cards feature exclusive alternate arts, rainbow rares, and the legendary Character Super Rares (CSR) showing trainers with their VMAX Pokémon.
Pokémon V
Basic Pokémon V cards with high HP and strong attacks. Japanese V cards feature stunning full-art illustrations and exclusive alternate art variants highly prized by collectors.
Pokémon VSTAR
Introduced late in the era, VSTAR cards evolve from Pokémon V and feature powerful VSTAR Powers that can only be used once per game. Japanese VSTAR cards include exclusive gold secret rares.
Character Super Rare (CSR)
Exclusive to Japanese high-class sets, CSR cards feature full-art illustrations of trainers with their Pokémon. These are among the most valuable and collectible cards in the entire Sword & Shield era.
Amazing Rare
Special rarity featuring rainbow foil patterns across the entire card. Amazing Rare Pokémon require multiple Energy types but deliver devastating attacks.
Shiny Pokémon
Alternate color Pokémon featured prominently in Shiny Star V and other high-class subsets. Japanese Shiny cards feature superior foiling and print quality.
Most Valuable Japanese Sword & Shield Cards
- Umbreon VMAX CSR (VMAX Climax) - The most iconic card of the era, featuring Umbreon with a trainer in moonlight
- Charizard VMAX Shiny (Shiny Star V) - Shiny Charizard in its Gigantamax form, one of the most valuable modern cards
- Umbreon V Alternate Art (Eevee Heroes) - Stunning moonlight scene, highly sought-after by collectors
- Sylveon VMAX (Eevee Heroes) - Rainbow rare and alternate art variants command premium prices
- Marnie Full Art Trainer (Shiny Star V) - One of the most popular trainer cards ever printed
- Pikachu VMAX Rainbow Rare (VMAX Climax) - Ultimate Pikachu collector card
Why Japanese Sword & Shield Cards?
Superior Print Quality
Japanese Sword & Shield cards are printed with higher quality standards, resulting in better centering, sharper text, vibrant colors, and premium card stock that resists wear better than English counterparts.
Exclusive High-Class Sets
Japanese-exclusive high-class subsets like VMAX Climax, Shiny Star V, and Eevee Heroes never released in English, making them true collector's items with unique cards unavailable anywhere else.
Established Investment Value
As a completed era (2019-2022), Sword & Shield card values have stabilized and key chase cards continue to appreciate. Japanese versions consistently command 2-3x premiums over English equivalents.
Competitive Viability
Many Sword & Shield cards remain legal for tournament play in expanded formats, and Japanese versions are tournament-legal worldwide.
All Japanese Sword & Shield Cards
Browse our complete inventory of Japanese Sword & Shield singles below. Every card is 100% authentic, carefully inspected for quality, and shipped in protective sleeves with top loaders in rigid mailers.