Pokemon Lost Origin Set
A 217-card expansion reviving the Lost Zone mechanic with Giratina VSTAR as the centerpiece alongside a richly detailed Trainer Gallery.
swsh11 Overview
Lost Origin is a 217-card expansion released in September 2022, reviving the Lost Zone mechanic from the HeartGold & SoulSilver era. Giratina VSTAR headlines with its devastating Lost Impact attack and Star Requiem VSTAR Power that instantly knocks out any Pokemon. The Lost Zone toolbox became one of the most successful competitive archetypes, while the Trainer Gallery features some of the most acclaimed artwork in the series.
Most Valuable Cards
Giratina VSTAR alternate art (#195) is the highlight at $80-150+ near-mint, featuring Giratina in the Distortion World. Aerodactyl VSTAR alternate art (#193) commands $40-60 with its dramatic fossil scene. Rotom V alternate art (#177) holds $30-50. The Trainer Gallery Pikachu (TG05) with Ash is a fan favorite at $20-35.
Cards from Lost Origin
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28 of 217 
Oddish
Gloom
Vileplume
Paras
Torkoal
Lumineon
Rotom V
Hisuian Zoroark
Sudowoodo
Spinarak
Galarian Perrserker V
Hisuian Zoroark VSTAR
Panic Mask
Galarian Perrserker V
Drapion VSTAR
Parasect
Gallade V
Crobat V
Eternatus V
Eternatus VMAX
Adventurer's Discovery
Boss's Orders
Cook
Kabu
Nessa
Opal
Pikachu VMAX
Mew VMAX
Frequently Asked Questions
01. What is the Lost Zone?
The Lost Zone is a special game zone where cards are banished face-up and cannot be recovered by any means. In Lost Origin, many cards gain bonuses or effects when cards are sent to the Lost Zone, creating a strategic engine around filling this zone.
02. How does Giratina VSTAR work?
Giratina VSTAR's Lost Impact attack does 280 damage but requires sending 2 Energy to the Lost Zone. Its Star Requiem VSTAR Power knocks out the opponent's Active Pokemon if you have 10+ cards in the Lost Zone, providing an instant win condition.
03. What is the Lost Zone toolbox deck?
The Lost Zone toolbox combines Comfey (to fill the Lost Zone), Cramorant and Sableye (to attack for free), and Mirage Gate (to accelerate energy) into a versatile, low-cost competitive deck that was tier-1 from 2022-2024.
04. Is Lost Origin Trainer Gallery worth collecting?
Lost Origin has one of the best Trainer Galleries in the SWSH era, featuring character rares like Pikachu with Ash, Gengar with Hex Maniac, and other narrative artwork. These cards are affordable relative to alternate arts but feature outstanding artwork.
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