Pokémon TCG: Sword & Shield—Evolving Skies
Pokémon TCG: Sword & Shield—Evolving Skies (released August 27, 2021) is a premier expansion focused on Dragon-type Pokémon and Eevee Evolutions. It features over 200 cards, including numerous Rayquaza and Duraludon VMAX, plus highly sought-after Alternate Art cards.
Key Features & Info
- Release Date: August 27, 2021.
- Set Size: Over 237 cards (including 34 secret rares).
- Focus: Dragon-types (Rayquaza, Dragonite, Noivern) and Eeveelutions (Sylveon, Glaceon, Leafeon, Umbreon, Espeon, Vaporeon, Jolteon, Flareon).
- Chase Cards: The Umbreon VMAX Alternate Art (#215) ("Moonbreon") is considered the top chase card, along with the Rayquaza VMAX Alternate Art (#218).
- Japanese Sets: Combines cards from Japanese sets Skyscraping Perfection and Blue Sky Stream, plus the Eevee Heroes subset.
- Market Status: Due to high-demand cards and low pull rates, this set is widely considered the "king" of the Sword & Shield era, with sealed, legitimate booster boxes becoming very expensive.
Notable Cards
- Umbreon VMAX (215/203) - Secret Rare
- Rayquaza VMAX (218/203) - Secret Rare
- Sylveon VMAX (212/203) - Secret Rare
- Leafeon VMAX (205/203) - Secret Rare
- Glaceon VMAX (209/203) - Secret Rare
Due to high demand and low pull rates, the set is nicknamed "Evolving Cries" by collectors.
