The King of Bountiful Harvests rode into the Pokémon TCG in Chilling Reign, released on June 18, 2021. Built around the Crown Tundra, it brought Ice Rider Calyrex VMAX, Shadow Rider Calyrex VMAX and the Galarian forms of the legendary birds, plus some of the most loved alternate art cards of the whole Sword & Shield era. Here's the collector's guide: the dates, the chase cards and what came in every box.
Chilling Reign at a Glance
- Release date: June 18, 2021
- Set code: SWSH06
- Set size: 198 cards plus secret rares
- Headliners: Ice Rider Calyrex VMAX and Shadow Rider Calyrex VMAX
- Also featuring: Galarian Articuno, Galarian Zapdos and Galarian Moltres
Riders of the Crown Tundra
Calyrex fuses with its steeds to become two very different VMAX. Shadow Rider Calyrex VMAX became one of the dominant competitive decks of its time, while Ice Rider Calyrex VMAX gave Water decks a big hitter. The Galarian legendary birds each got a Pokémon V, and their alt arts are some of the set's biggest hits.
The Chase Cards
Galarian bird alt arts. Galarian Moltres V, Galarian Zapdos V and Galarian Articuno V in full-scene alternate art.
Blaziken VMAX alt art. One of the most striking alt arts of the era.
Calyrex VMAX. Rainbow, gold and alt art versions of both riders.
Full Art Trainers. Rainbow Supporters from the Crown Tundra.
The Product Lineup
| Product | What's inside |
|---|---|
 Booster Pack
|
10 cards plus a basic Energy, in one of four pack artworks |
| Sleeved Booster Pack | 1 booster pack in cardboard sleeve packaging |
| 3 Pack Blister | 3 packs plus a foil promo |
| Build and Battle Box | 4 packs and a 23-card Evolution pack with 1 of 4 promos |
| Elite Trainer Box | 8 packs and accessories, in Ice Rider and Shadow Rider versions |
| Booster Box | 36 packs |
Our quick pick: Chilling Reign booster packs are the easiest way to chase the Galarian bird alt arts without buying a whole box.
Tips for Collectors
- Know your alt arts. Alt arts share a number range with the regular full arts, so double-check the artwork.
- Collect the birds as a trio. The three Galarian bird alt arts look best displayed together.
- Check sold listings. Alt art prices swing with condition, so compare recent eBay sold listings.
Keep Collecting With Booster Pack Cards
Browse our Pokémon TCG Booster Packs, Booster Boxes and Elite Trainer Boxes, or shop the full Pokémon TCG collection. Next up: the most famous set of the era in our Evolving Skies collector's guide.
