Pokémon TCG: Sword & Shield - Crown Zenith
Released on January 20, 2023, Pokémon TCG: Crown Zenith is the final, climactic special expansion of the Sword & Shield series, featuring over 160 cards and a 70-card "Galarian Gallery" subset. It focuses on high-rarity alternate art cards, including Radiant Pokémon and the first special art Pokémon VSTAR.
Key Features and Highlights
- Galarian Gallery: A 70-card subset featuring unique illustrations of Pokémon and Trainers, including Mewtwo VSTAR, Darkrai VSTAR, and Hisuian Zoroark VSTAR.
- Set Composition: The main set includes 159 cards plus 1 secret rare (Pikachu), while the Galarian Gallery contains 70, for a total of 230 cards.
- Art Style: The set features special illustration cards that allow collectors to connect nine different Galarian Gallery cards to form a larger image.
- Availability: As a special set, booster packs were not sold individually and were only available through special products like Elite Trainer Boxes, Tins, and Premium Collections.
Popular Products
- Crown Zenith Elite Trainer Box: Includes 10 booster packs and a special Lucario VSTAR promo card.
- Galarian Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres Tins: Each tin features a full-art foil promo card and 5 booster packs.
The set is highly sought after for its high pull rates of stunning art cards and serves as a, "best-of," style conclusion to the Sword & Shield era.
