Pokémon TCG: Sword & Shield—Rebel Clash
Released on May 1, 2020, the Pokémon TCG: Sword & Shield—Rebel Clash expansion is the second main set in the Sword & Shield Series, heavily featuring Generation VIII Pokémon from the Galar region. It includes over 190 cards, 16 Pokémon V, and 7 Pokémon VMAX—including the final evolutions of Rillaboom, Cinderace, and Inteleon—along with 4 new Special Energy cards.
Key Information & Highlights
- Release Date: May 1, 2020 (English), March 6, 2020 (Japan, as Rebellion Crash).
- Focus: Punk-rock themed, focusing on Pokémon like Toxtricity V/VMAX, Dragapult VMAX, and Copperajah VMAX.
- Key Trainer Card: Features the highly playable Boss's Orders (Giovanni) card.
- Composition: Combines the Japanese Rebellion Crash and VMAX Rising sets.
- Products: Available in booster packs, theme decks, and Elite Trainer Boxes featuring Copperajah.
Notable Cards
- Pokémon VMAX: Toxtricity VMAX, Dragapult VMAX, Copperajah VMAX, Rillaboom VMAX, Cinderace VMAX, Inteleon VMAX.
- Pokémon V: Toxtricity V, Dubwool V, Boltund V, Sandaconda V.
- Trainers/Secret: Boss's Orders, Sonia, and various Full Art/Rainbow rares.
The set is noted for its focus on VMAX Pokémon and its contribution to the competitive scene with cards like Boss's Orders and Galarian Weezing.
