Pokémon Astral Radiance
Pokémon TCG: Sword & Shield—Astral Radiance (swsh10) was released on 27 May 2022 as the tenth expansion in the Sword & Shield series, drawing inspiration from the Hisui region of Pokémon Legends: Arceus and spotlighting the legendary duo Origin Forme Dialga VSTAR and Origin Forme Palkia VSTAR. Collectors chase this set for its stunning Trainer Gallery subset, powerful Hisuian VSTAR Pokémon, and the new Radiant Pokémon mechanic featuring shiny forms.
Which Pokémon cards are in Astral Radiance?
The set contains 216 cards (plus 30 Trainer Gallery bonus cards), headlined by Origin Forme Dialga VSTAR and Origin Forme Palkia VSTAR alongside Hisuian starter VSTAR forms: Hisuian Decidueye, Typhlosion, and Samurott. Darkrai VSTAR and Radiant Greninja are among the most sought-after pulls, while the 30-card Trainer Gallery subset—featuring fan-favourite Trainers paired with Pokémon including Shadow Rider Calyrex VMAX and Ice Rider Calyrex VMAX—drives strong collector demand. Rainbow rares, gold secret rares of key VSTAR Pokémon, and Full Art Supporter cards such as Adaman, Irida, and Roxanne round out the high-end chase list.
Buying Astral Radiance cards
Astral Radiance was released in a wide range of products to suit every budget:
- Booster Pack – 10 cards per pack, each including either a basic Energy card or a VSTAR marker.
- Elite Trainer Box – 8 booster packs plus card sleeves (Darkrai art), 45 Energy cards, dice, condition markers, and a collector's box.
- Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box (Exclusive) – 10 booster packs with premium metal dice and a metallic coin, available only at Pokémon Center.
- Build & Battle Box – A ready-to-play 40-card deck with 4 booster packs, ideal for prereleases and casual play.
- Booster Bundle – 6 booster packs in a single package, great for casual opening.
- Collection Boxes / V Boxes – Themed boxes featuring promo cards and booster packs, including Virizion V and Jirachi V variants.
- Collector Chest – A seasonal tin-style chest with booster packs and exclusive accessories.
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