Pokémon TCG: Sword & Shield - Champion's Path
Champion's Path is a special expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game's Sword & Shield series, released on September 25, 2020, focusing on the Galar region's Gym Leaders. The set is notable for not selling booster packs individually, requiring purchases of themed pin collections and elite trainer boxes, with a high demand driven by chase cards like Shiny Charizard V and Rainbow Rare Charizard VMAX.
Key Information & Highlights
- Release Date: September 25, 2020.
- Availability: Exclusive to special set-related products (no individual booster packs).
- Set Composition: Over 70 cards, including 11 Pokémon V, four full-art Pokémon V, three Pokémon VMAX, and a full-art Supporter card.
- Chase Cards: The set is famous for the Rainbow Rare Charizard VMAX (#079) and Shiny Charizard V (#074).
- Key Pokémon: Features Gym Leader partner Pokémon like Drednaw VMAX, Alcremie VMAX, Venusaur V, Lucario V, and Incineroar V.
Products & Features
- Champion's Path Elite Trainer Box: Features a Gigantamax Charizard theme and includes a Charizard V promo card.
- Special Pin Collections: Six versions themed after different Galar Gyms, containing pins, foil cards, and booster packs.
- Rarity/Pull Rates: While every pack guarantees a Holo Rare, other hits are notoriously difficult, with Ultra Rare V cards appearing in ~1 in 6-7 packs and VMAX in ~1 in 25 packs.
Major Products Available
- Pin Collections: Stow-on-Side, Circhester, and others.
- Hatterene V Collection.
- Dubwool V Collection.
