The DEFINITIVE Ranking of Sword and Shield Pokemon Card Sets!
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- čas přidán 10. 06. 2024
- In this video on pokemon card investing, I rank all the sword and shield main card sets, of which there are 12. We go from worst through to best!
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SWSH's biggest blunder was not giving us a ho-oh alt art in silver tempest
imagine red looking out into the distance with ho-oh flying away reminiscent to the end of the first season of the Pokémon show... man...
Oh mate, that would have been so cool!
For real man! What were they thinking? Ho-oh alt are would have been incredible!!
The should have based Silver Tempest around Lugia and Ho-oh. Would have made that set so much better to have a gen 2 based chase set!
Both Ash and Red experiencing the same legendary Pokemon flying overhead?
Seems like a bit of a stretch.
hard agree!@@Trevor-TCG
Fusion strike finally getting the recognition it deserves !
Fusion Strike a great set
It was hard putting it ahead of Chilling Reign but it's a great set!
I went deep into fusion strike from the day it released. Everyone I know was like wtf are you doing. I told them don’t think short term. Think long term
It's hard to get out of hive mindset just cause alot of influencers heavily pushed chilling reign but it's apparent Fusion has been a better set because you just need 1-2 cards people actually want long term vs 20 people are meh about I know you know I've been saying Fusion is superior for a long time lol it's only recently been proven true but I've been saying it since the very start. I think the correct method to rating these sets gotta be what top chases are in the set vs what people actually want want to own long term for set rating not the quantity of chases but rather the demand of the chase in the set long term@@pokeoz91
Holding 4 bb, 2 etbs, and an incomplete master set 😃
Seeing these videos makes my fusion strike master set for 200$ feel like one of my best purchases ever
Great pick up!
Including the alt arts? Who sold you a gengar espeon mew etc for 200???
Respect for committing to a definitive list. It’s super difficult once you get to that top 5.
Isn't it bro!
Awesome list!!! I LOVE my sealed booster box CASE of Lost Origin! ❤
That is awesome!
got back into Pokemon about a month ago and stumbled across your channel, you put out some great content...subbed
Welcome aboard!
Great vid man! Excited to see if the end half of SV brings us anything like the spectacle that was the tail end of SWSH!
Let's hope so 🤞
I think this is pretty spot on. There are a couple where theyre pretty close where one might be better over the other but great job on doing your homework and having good points on why each one ranked the way they did.
Thanks legend!
Huge fan, just found this stream. Keep up the amazing content!!
Thanks heaps man!
Gengar from FS is my fav card ever, and think it will stay that way for a while
Great card!
I agree with your list 💯- well done, thoughtful as always
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great video mate! Love that fusion strike is in the top 3! Cooltrainer Ryan finally pulled it in a stream recently how good 🎉
He's the man hey!
For Brilliant Stars you did not mention that it has the Eeveelution trainer Gallery with an Unbreon V and Unbreon Vmax of its own! Its definitely one of the top SwSh sets, apart from having the god pokemon and a cool Mimikyu which is a pokemon that has been selected as top 10 fan favorite for a while
The umbreon trainer galleries are very nice!
Wasn’t a big fan of fusion strike in the beginning, but over time it became one of my favourite sets for sure, what a set
I think because it was so close to evo skies.
@@pokeoz91 Yeah for sure, I think chilling reign had it worse...easily top 3 s&s set in my opinion, but no one really cared about the set because of evolving skies
@Andreas-xc3zh evo skies overshadowed so many sets hey!
This was an incredible video Micheal
Thanks heaps mate!
absolutely love fusion that gengar is right up there. I also love your other card in the thumbnail blaziken swsh is so stacked!
That Blaziken is so cool! Hard to pull.
Great video Micheal.
I recently picked up a Brilliant Stars booster box and was curious where you’d rank it, also when’s that Hilux Volt dropping interested to give it a test drive.
Hikux volt is anything January production onwards so should be in showrooms very shortly 👌
I absolutely agree with your list but like you I feel Battle Styles could be put above Vivid Voltage or vice versa. I do have Silver Tempest above Astral Radiance only on the Lugia which I think is undervalued and the Machamp is probably not going up anytime soon. I believe in the big chase cards and that Lost Origin is 2 because of Giratina but you can argue that Gengar and Espeon in Fusion puts it past Giratina and Aerodactyl. Good list.
Some good points bro 👌
Another great vid! Cheers
Thanks for tuning in!
Great stuff! Wondering if you’re planning on doing any reviews on Temporal forces? Curious to get your thoughts. Thanks!
Definitely one to come! 👌
My top 6 sets in order would be Evolving, Chilling, Fusion, Astral, Brilliant & Lost. Each to their own though. Awesome video man!! Toyota #1 lol!! 🚗
Thanks for sharing!! Yep, go Toyota!
Super valid list. I’m pretty sure collectors and investors alike will both agree.
I think you should make a video on the top 25 SWSH promos and see if they’ll have the same longevity as the Sun&Moon ones or do better.
Great suggestion!
Great video bro
Glad you enjoyed!
Good video Oz!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Hey! Loved the video! I still believe Brilliant Stars is better than Lost Origin. I’m surprised you didnt touch base on the Brilliant Stars Trainer Gallery that features the eevelutions and is highlighted with an Umbreon VMAX.
Great video, and keep the content coming!
Thanks man! I think Giratina trumps Charizard. And the pikas trump Umbreon TG.
First! Keep up the great content
Thanks! Will do bro!
Nice list, PokeOz. My order is the same as yours. My question is, how would you order SV main sets within this SWSH list?
I'll definitely do one of these. And the next video I've got coming is comparing sv to ss 👌
Lost origin landing at #2! Love the list! 🎉
Thanks bro!
Great video but Brilliant Stars is absolutely snubbed. Once you get past the Charizard’s, you’re met with beautiful Pikachu & Raichu full arts, a stunning Arceus alt art and lastly, a full Eeveelution trainer gallery… Can’t forget about the Mimikyu’s. Lastly, gold legendary birds 👀
An investment question, would you purchase a case of Pokémon Center ETB’s or a booster box case? Torn on which would have a greater roi.
I’d go with the Booster box case. More packs to weight ratio. And having those sealed together is better than 9 sealed a Pc promo imo.
My only counter argument would be entry point. In the future after your ETB PC appreciates it’ll most likely be a lower entry point for a potential buyer in comparison to the Booster 🤓😎🔥
MJ has hit the nail on the head here @Geekbeak 👌
I think your list is spot on, Lost Origin & Fusion Strike are both banger sets and Evolving Skies the GOAT of Sword & Shield
Excellent work Michael, thanks🤙
I agree 100%!
Spot on? Nah. Brilliant stata is way stronger than chilling and fusion and hell astral is higher? No man no
@@Tyrese18…They’re all great sets.
Chilling, Brilliant & Astral are worthy top 4 sets also, and apart from Evolving Skies they’re all nearly equally as good as each other.
I personally rate Fusion & Lost Origin a little better than the ones you’ve mention due to particular chase cards.
I made an equation to estimate the values of sword and shield sets after 5 years and funnily enough it pretty much mirrors your video
Oh really?
Yeah I made a video going over the equation but it pretty much aligned with this vid lol
@JB_TCG I just had a watch mate. Nice work!
What do you think about Crown Zenith vs Lost Origin? A bit provocative but I see Crown zenith as the second strongest set of the sword and shield era. I'm comparing a special set with a normal one, but I'm still curious what you think.
Just got back to you on that question on the other post 👌
Hey Michael @Pokeoz did I miss anything in this video? Nothing mentioned about crown zenith?
Yeah you missed the fact he said he wasn't covering holiday sets.
Was just going main sets man but if I were to rank CZ I'd put it 2nd under Evo Skies as a set.
Toyota? I drive a Subaru! haha nice video man
Yeah, been working at Toyora for quire a while 👌
Our local Toy store has just restocked Lost Origin 3 pack blisters! Hardly any S&V in store except for Temporal....very strange!
Oh man, pick those up !
@@pokeoz91 picked up 5. 👌
I was going to ask you why I bought a case of Fusion Strike booster boxes for $179 a box but you’ve made a string of videos that pretty much explain it.
Fusion strike will do so well in the next 5 years bro 👌
I agree with this list except I do think the depth of CR is reason enough to put it slightly ahead of fusion strike, but both sets are so close value wise at the end of the day its just personal preference.
That's it bro!
Battle Styles is my favourite. 😅 Sleepy Tyranitar, Houndoom, Empoleon and a couple of Kung Fu Monkeys!
It'll be interesting to see how these cards hold up in value either time. I'd expect some sharp drops as new eras come out which continually splits demand. Not that is necessarily matters. You could cut all those values in half and it'd still be a strong line up.
Battle Styles is very underrated bro 👌
It’s crazy how much the SWSH sets are going up in the last 3 months. I think silver tempest lost origin and brilliant stars will be winning sets if you can hold them for 2 more years.
I think that "Lost Origin" will skyrocket by the mid-to-end of the year already.
It's crazy how quickly LO bounced back from its reprint.
Fusion strike been pumping hard lately 🎉🎉🎉
Oh man, it's been going crazy hey!
Wish i had this hindsight, but i joined around LO, but really agree with this set. Was happy to buy Chilling Reign in the lull. Too bad i busted that box hahahha. Otherwise happy to have 1 bb from Fusion onwards
Keep collecting man!
Lost Origin actually has 4 Pikachu cards... And a Mew Vmax, with Charizard and Gengar's only Trainer Gallery... With that Gengar promo in the build and battle box.
I forget the gold one 😅
I like the work outfit brother
My mans so ambitious he jumped straight into the video after work 😂
Hahahahaha love it! 🤣
You left out the offshoot sets like GO and Crown Zenith. Crown Zenith packs over time will perform well, up there with Lost Origin and Chilling Reign i think
Yeah I was just doing main sets. I do agree with CZ. I'd rank that behind Evo Skies at number 2.
I worked at Toyota before. Currently at Subaru for 5+ years
Oh awesome mate!
You could backflip over them in that order
Hahahaha 🤣🤣
I have a toyota rav 4 from 2012 that still runs like new today.
Typical Toyota 😎
Hey man how much is it to become a member ? I have a laptop
I think it's like $3.99 AUD so like u der $3USD 😎
Where would you rank crown zenith in this?
I just did main sets. But probably 2nd behind evo skies 👌
I preferred Chilling Reign to Evolving Skies. I agree that Darkness Ablaze was the weakest set, but I'd have Silver Tempest somewhere near the bottom too.
Yeah wow, silver tempest near the bottom?
Evolving Skies will definitely go up in value, but it will have to hit $1400 US before you double your money. Still it is almost worth the current price just to own it because it may be a long time before a better set comes along.
It's definitely the best set in a long time hey mate!
Id agree, but personally id place silver tempest definitely over astral radiance
That's fair, man!
Literally i think my list would be 100% the exact same lol
Sweet 👌
I bought an evolving skies bo for $650 thinking maybe it could still be a good investment. But low-key kind of wish I just bought a case of lost origin instead
USD man?
@@pokeoz91 Yeah, USD
@@pokeoz91 I missed an opportunity to buy a box super cheap two weeks ago at a card show for $460 USD and foo'd and bought a box for $650. Instantly was like damn I should have just bought a case of LO
where would you put crown zenith into this list?
Crown Zenith is a great set 👌
The only problem is there is an oversupply right now
@@BtMo-og2cwThere was an over supply of fusion strike like 1 month ago and everyone hated it but look at it now, everyone loves it even though they made it clear chilling reign was the better set
@@BtMo-og2cw yea i agree. my thoughts is with so many great cards and with how cheap it is along with great pull rates it could be a good long term play
@@realbillymiller1011 i know which is why I am asking it in the comments sir :)
If I were to squeeze it in there, you'd argue it has the greatest depth of chase cards out of any sword and shield set. Excluding investing, just on quality of the set and pokemon and artwork I'd put it 2nd behind Evo Skies 👌
My prediction of his order before watching:
12. Rebel clash
11. Darkness Ablaze
10. Sword & Shield Base
9. Vivid Voltage
8. Battle Styles
7. Astral Radiance
6. Silver Tempest
5. Chilling Reign
4. Brilliant Stars
3. Lost Origin
2. Fusion Strike
1. Evolving Skies
My personal rankings would be a bit different with LO higher but this is my guess for his ranking. Let’s see how close I was :)
Wow, pretty spot on man!
@@pokeoz91 Thanks but you give me too much credit. Definitely got a lot wrong. Great video! :)
Do you like to make a video about the Japanese Sword & Shield Sets?
Definitely man!
@@pokeoz91 nice👌✨💫
Do you think the Charizard Ultra Premium Collection Prizes will rise Soon?
It'll just slowly tick up over time!
Fusion strike should definitely be higher than lost origin because now 2024 the Gengar is over $400 non graded but evolving skies is still number one I hope you see this message
The gengar has gone insane!
What about crown zenith?
I just went main sets. CZ is a brilliant holiday set, however!
There are 6000 gengar vmax in psa10 , that's alot ?
A lot of modern chase cards have high psa pops now. Sort of a shame hey!?
@@pokeoz91 yes , keep up the great content
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I'll have to check it out 👌
I think I'm the only person that isnt a big fan of Evolving Skies. I personally rank it #3.
1. CR
2. LO
3. ES
4. FS
All personal preference man.
Lost origin 💥💥
Boom!
Why is brilliant stars 5th? It has the best Tg and a good chasecard. It is way better than chilling reign and fusion strike
Top chase cards in CR outperform the chase cards in BS. Plus CR has more depth of alt cards.
I agree the TG adds to Brilliant Stars but it's got one heavy chase card being the Charizard. I think CR and FS have stringer chase cards eith more depth and nicer artwork. But of course it's all just my opinion.
Crown zenith?
Just did main sets. Would put it just under evo skies 👌
I think people are sleeping on battle styles
It'll perform OK long term!
where is crown zenith?
I was just doing main sets not holiday sets. I'd place CZ under evo skies in 2nd place 👌
My list is a little different: I think battle styles is superior to vivid voltage main reason is alt arts in battle styles I can eventually see tyranitar v alt surpassing pikachu vmax rainbow; imo chilling reign is #7 because there is no actual long term chase people want nobody is gonna go i want blaziken over lugia in 10yrs, #6 Astral Radiance Machamp is a fan favorite and more desirable to own vs blaziken and strong trainer gallery, #5 Silver Tempest because Lugia and Rayquaza will carry the set I expect both to perform very well long term sometimes bad sets just need 1-2 top tier cards to pull the weight; #4 Brilliant Stars because zard is still a fan favorite it's just fatigued rn and zard sealed boxes always perform high not to mention the eeveelution trainer gallery ; #3 Lost Origin because Tina is a top tier chase and trainer gallery is the best in swsh hands down for lost Origin, #2 Fusion Strike because nothing is any of the previous sets long term don't have anything in my personal opinion that can rival gengar or espeon yes tina is nice but I don't see it being worth more than either gengar or espeon long term and that celebi will be another top tier chase in the future. #1 Evo skies needs no explanation it has the absolute best top end chases in this entire era matter of fact the best chases imo of all time in Pokemon that's how high I rate evo skies I personally wouldn't even be collecting Pokemon rn if not for evo skies that's the main reason I started collecting again
I have an odd soft spot for Vivid Voltage haha
honestly you could be right only if rainbow pikachu vmax doubles or triples in current raw value my issue is I don't see it happening unless rainbows take off which most of the community really hates I've learned community sentiment is very important and usually correlates demand that's why I think battle styles will be superior just because it has alts in the set and it's one of the 8 sets that has alt arts and out of those 8 sets it's 1/4 only 4 sets that has vmax alt arts(Battle Styles, Chilling Reign, Evo Skies, Fusion Strike) yes it's the worst out of the 4 but that's something exclusive only to those 4 sets. I genuinely do want to know who wins long term in price for 2nd place Fusion Strike or Lost Origin? it could go either way my gut feeling says Fusion Strike but who knows@@pokeoz91
Fusion Strike is so overrated. oMg GuyZ tHE geNGaR! And only like 4 other really good cards in the set. Chilling Reign has way better cards overall and more value for your money. Just compare prices for all the cards. 20+ in the $10+ for CR while FS has like 8? People definitely sleeping on CR. Once people realize, CR will skyrocket. Gengar chase card is better than Blaziken I'll admit that but one or a few cards doesn't make a set.
I think it's just the weight of that Gengar seeming to really pump it at the moment.
Battle Styles > Vivid Voltage
I have an odd soft spot for Vivid which probably skewed my thoughts on it a bit.
@@pokeoz91 all good mate, love the Chunkachu! But if you take that card out then there isn’t another card over $10 so pretty weak
Silver tempest better than astral radiance
That's fair man!
lost origin is overrated as f in my opinion
Where would you place it?
@@pokeoz91 ty for asking, probably on par with Briliant Stars, 5-4
I may have to agree only because Giratina is an overrated pokemon in my humble opinion.
Vivid Voltage ranked too high
Possibly could have sat below battle styles
Vivid Voltage above Battle Styles is a crime against humanity. I award you zero points and may god have mercy on your soul
Hahahahaha I've got an odd soft spot for it. And the sentiment at launch for Vivid over Battle Styles was a huge difference!
@@pokeoz91 I totally get that. It’s just that whenever I open VV now the ONLY card to chase is the Chunkachu. Battle Styles depth and it being the first set with alt arts makes it the better set for me. But I realize that it’s all subjective and you’re allowed to have your opinion even if you’re absolutely unequivocally wrong 🤣 🤣 🤣
@robertpaullson2133 hahahaha very true man 🤣