Pokemon Silver Tempest Set
A 215-card expansion closing the main Sword & Shield era with Lugia VSTAR, Alolan Vulpix VSTAR, and a farewell Trainer Gallery.
swsh12 Overview
Silver Tempest is a 215-card expansion released in November 2022, serving as the final main expansion of the Sword & Shield era. Lugia VSTAR headlines with its powerful Summoning Star VSTAR Power that accelerates Colorless Pokemon from the discard pile. Alolan Vulpix VSTAR adds a fan-favorite chase card, and the final Trainer Gallery closes out the character rare concept for the SWSH era.
Most Valuable Cards
Lugia VSTAR alternate art (#202) is the set highlight at $50-90+ near-mint, depicting Lugia soaring above stormy seas. Alolan Vulpix VSTAR (#195) and its rainbow rare are $20-40 each. Serena Full Art Supporter (#193) commands $25-45 as a beloved character card. The Trainer Gallery Rayquaza VMAX (TG29) is the premium TG pull.
Cards from Silver Tempest
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Venonat
Venomoth
Spinarak
Ariados
Victini
Milotic
Regieleki VMAX
Sigilyph
Baltoy
Sandile
Magearna V
Archen
Serena
Skuntank V
Unown VSTAR
Braixen
Corviknight VMAX
Rayquaza VMAX
Duraludon VMAX
Blissey V
Friends in Galar
Gordie
Judge
Professor Burnet
Raihan
Sordward & Shielbert
Rayquaza VMAX
Duraludon VMAX
Frequently Asked Questions
01. Is Silver Tempest the last Sword & Shield set?
Silver Tempest is the last numbered main Sword & Shield expansion. Crown Zenith followed as a special set to close out the era, but Silver Tempest (SWSH12) was the final standard expansion.
02. Why is Lugia VSTAR competitively strong?
Lugia VSTAR's Summoning Star VSTAR Power puts up to 2 Colorless Pokemon from the discard pile onto the bench, enabling massive acceleration with Archeops for energy attachment. The Lugia VSTAR deck was a dominant force in the 2023 competitive season.
03. What makes the Serena Full Art valuable?
Serena is a popular character from Pokemon X & Y, and her Full Art Supporter card combines character appeal with competitive utility (she lets you draw or gust). The anime and game nostalgia for Serena drives premium pricing.
04. How does the Trainer Gallery in Silver Tempest compare?
Silver Tempest has the final SWSH Trainer Gallery with 30 cards (TG01-TG30). It features farewell appearances of fan favorites like Rayquaza VMAX, Houndoom, and various character combinations, making it a fitting conclusion to the subset.
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