Vivid Voltage

Pokémon Vivid Voltage

Vivid Voltage (swsh04) is the fourth expansion of the Sword & Shield series, released on 13 November 2020 with Gigantamax Pikachu as its star attraction and the debut of an all-new card type — Amazing Pokémon. Collectors chase this set for the iconic Pikachu VMAX Rainbow Rare, affectionately nicknamed "Chonkachu," which remains one of the most recognisable cards from the entire Sword & Shield era.

Which Pokémon cards are in Vivid Voltage?

Vivid Voltage contains 203 cards and spotlights Pikachu V and Pikachu VMAX alongside other Gigantamax-themed Pokémon such as Coalossal VMAX, Orbeetle VMAX, Aegislash V, and Togekiss VMAX. The set introduces six Amazing Pokémon — Legendary and Mythical Pokémon like Rayquaza, Raikou, Zacian, Zamazenta, Celebi, and Jirachi, illustrated with vivid rainbow foil backgrounds. Secret rares include Rainbow Rares for the VMAX Pokémon and key trainers (Bea, Nessa, Leon, Pokémon Center Lady), plus two coveted Gold cards featuring Pokémon like Obstagoon.

Buying Vivid Voltage cards

Vivid Voltage was released in a variety of products to suit every type of collector and player:

Booster Pack — A single pack of 10 cards, the easiest way to try your luck at pulling a Pikachu VMAX or Amazing Rare.
Booster Box — 36 booster packs per box, ideal for bulk opening or sealed collecting.
Elite Trainer Box — Includes eight booster packs, 45 Energy cards, card sleeves featuring Gigantamax Pikachu, dice, condition markers, and a collector's box.
Build & Battle Box — Four booster packs plus a 23-card Evolution pack and one of four stamped Prerelease promo cards (Charizard, Donphan, Snorlax, or Lugia).
Theme Decks — Ready-to-play 60-card decks themed around Charizard and Drednaw.
V Battle Decks — Pre-constructed competitive decks featuring select Pokémon V.
Collector Boxes & Tins — Special packaging featuring prominent Pokémon from the set, each including a selection of booster packs.