Silver Tempest

Pokémon Silver Tempest

Pokémon TCG: Sword & Shield—Silver Tempest (swsh12) is the twelfth and final main expansion of the Sword & Shield series, released on 11 November 2022. Headlined by the legendary Lugia VSTAR, the set brings 195 cards plus 50 secret rares — including a 30-card Trainer Gallery subset — making it one of the most sought-after Sword & Shield sets for collectors.

Which Pokémon cards are in Silver Tempest?

Silver Tempest stars Lugia VSTAR alongside Alolan Vulpix VSTAR, Regidrago VSTAR, Regieleki VMAX, Unown VSTAR, and Serperior VSTAR, as well as three Radiant Pokémon: Radiant Alakazam, Radiant Jirachi, and Radiant Tsareena. The set's biggest chase cards are the Lugia V Alternate Full Art — one of the most iconic modern Pokémon cards ever printed — and the Lugia VSTAR Rainbow and Gold Secret Rares. The 30-card Trainer Gallery subset is another collector highlight, featuring beloved Trainer characters paired with fan-favourite Pokémon; standouts include the Blaziken VMAX and Blaziken V Trainer Gallery cards, Serperior V with Rosa, and the Unown V Alternate Full Art.

Buying Silver Tempest cards

Silver Tempest was released in a wide range of products to suit every collector and player:

Booster Pack — A single pack of 10 cards, each containing either a basic Energy card or a VSTAR marker.
Booster Bundle — Six booster packs bundled together, great value for cracking packs.
Three-Pack Blister / Two-Pack Blister — Handy multi-pack blisters, often including a promo coin.
Build & Battle Box — Four booster packs plus four Black Star Promo cards, perfect for learning the game.
Elite Trainer Box (ETB) — Eight booster packs, 65 Alolan Vulpix card sleeves, energy cards, dice, and accessories — the classic collector bundle.
Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box — Exclusive Pokémon Center variant with 10 booster packs, extra sleeves, and a metallic coin.
Booster Box — 36 booster packs for serious collectors and traders.
Tins (Giratina V / Rotom V / Gallade V) — Each tin contains five booster packs plus an exclusive foil Pokémon V promo card.