The last main expansion of the Sword & Shield era went out in style. Silver Tempest released on November 11, 2022 with Lugia VSTAR on the box and a Lugia V alt art that instantly joined the era's elite chase cards. Here's the collector's guide: the dates, the chase cards and what came in every box.
Silver Tempest at a Glance
- Release date: November 11, 2022
- Set code: SWSH12, the final main Sword & Shield expansion
- Set size: 195 cards plus secret rares, plus the Trainer Gallery
- Headliner: Lugia VSTAR
- Also featuring: Unown VSTAR and Alolan Vulpix VSTAR
Lugia Takes Flight
Lugia VSTAR powered one of the top competitive decks of its season, using its VSTAR Power to pull big attackers from the discard pile. Unown VSTAR and Alolan Vulpix VSTAR round out the set's VSTARs, and the Trainer Gallery makes its final main-set appearance.
The Chase Cards
Lugia V alt art. The top card in the set and one of the most valuable alt arts of the era.
Lugia VSTAR. Rainbow and gold versions of the headliner.
Alt art Pokémon V. Full-scene illustrations including Unown V.
Trainer Gallery. The final main-set Trainer Gallery subset.
The Product Lineup
| Product | What's inside |
|---|---|
 Booster Pack
|
10 cards plus a basic Energy, in one of four pack artworks |
 Build and Battle Box
|
4 packs and a 23-card Evolution pack with 1 of 4 promos |
 Build and Battle Stadium
|
2 Build and Battle kits plus extra booster packs, built for two players |
 Booster Bundle
|
6 packs |
 Elite Trainer Box
|
8 packs, sleeves, Energy cards, dice and a storage box |
| Booster Box | 36 packs |
Our quick picks: The Elite Trainer Box is the best all-around pick for Lugia fans. The Build and Battle Stadium is great for two players, and the Booster Bundle and single packs are easy ways in.
Tips for Collectors
- Grade the Lugia. Clean copies of the Lugia V alt art carry a big premium when graded.
- Finish your Trainer Gallery. This is the last main set with the subset, so it's the final piece of the run.
- Check sold listings. Compare recent eBay sold listings before buying or selling singles.
Keep Collecting With Booster Pack Cards
Browse our Pokémon TCG Elite Trainer Boxes, Build and Battle products and Booster Bundles, or shop the full Pokémon TCG collection. Next up: the era's grand finale in our Crown Zenith collector's guide.
