Sword & Shield chase cards

The top 10 Sword & Shield chase cards

1. 

   #1 Snorlax VMAX – Rare Rainbow

   206/202 · Sword & Shield

   Snorlax VMAX shows Gigantamax Snorlax asleep on its back, its huge belly turned into a little landscape of trees, rocks and a winding river, all washed in rainbow foil. Art by aky CG Works gives the whole scene a soft, sculpted CG look. As a Rare Rainbow secret rare from the base Sword & Shield set, it pairs a fan favorite with the era's flashiest finish.

   Ungraded

   $70.46

   PSA 10

   $205

   Gem rate

   78%

   The most valuable chase card in Sword & Shield ungraded; a PSA 10 copy sells for 2.9× that ($205), and 78% of PSA-graded copies have come back a 10.

2. 

   #2 Snorlax V – Rare Ultra

   197/202 · Sword & Shield

   Snorlax V fills nearly the whole frame here, a rounded CG figure with arms flung wide and eyes shut in a sleepy grin, set against streaks of light sweeping across a warm red-to-orange gradient. Art by aky CG Works, this Full Art Ultra Rare from the first Sword & Shield set pairs a fan-favorite Pokémon with the textured full-art finish that opened the era.

   Ungraded

   $33.00

   PSA 10

   $175

   Gem rate

   63%

   Number 2 in Sword & Shield by ungraded value; a PSA 10 copy sells for 5.3× that ($175), and 63% of PSA-graded copies have come back a 10.

3. 

   #3 Marnie – Rare Ultra

   200/202 · Sword & Shield

   This full art Marnie, illustrated by kirisAki, shows the Spikemuth rival in her studded black jacket and pink dress, tugging her bag strap with one hand while holding out a Poké Ball with the other, her cool sidelong glare framed by a gritty brick backdrop. Full art Supporters of popular characters are heavily chased, and Marnie's strong fan following makes this Rare Ultra a standout from the base Sword & Shield set.

   Ungraded

   $29.37

   PSA 10

   $86.20

   Gem rate

   56%

   Number 3 in Sword & Shield by ungraded value; a PSA 10 copy sells for 2.9× that ($86.20), and 56% of PSA-graded copies have come back a 10. Its ungraded price is up 19% over four weeks.

4. 

   #4 Marnie – Rare Rainbow

   208/202 · Sword & Shield

   Marnie stands in a half-turn pose, glancing sideways with her cool, guarded expression while tugging at her jacket cord and holding a Poké Ball out to the left, all washed in the rainbow gradient that runs from red through green to violet. Art by kirisAki, this Rare Rainbow secret rare of the Galar rival is one of the most sought trainer cards from the opening Sword & Shield set.

   Ungraded

   $20.00

   PSA 10

   $106

   Gem rate

   56%

   Number 4 in Sword & Shield by ungraded value; a PSA 10 copy sells for 5.3× that ($106), and 56% of PSA-graded copies have come back a 10.

5. 

   #5 Morpeko VMAX – Rare Rainbow

   204/202 · Sword & Shield

   Morpeko VMAX shows the Dynamaxed Hangry Mode form towering over the frame, its round body leaning forward with gritted teeth, an angry glare and swirling sparks trailing from its head, all washed in the rainbow foil treatment. Art by 5ban Graphics, it is a secret Rare Rainbow from the first Sword & Shield set, and fans of the moody little electric hamster chase it for the comic, oversized take on the character.

   Ungraded

   $16.50

   PSA 10

   $82.00

   Gem rate

   79%

   Number 5 in Sword & Shield by ungraded value; a PSA 10 copy sells for 5.0× that ($82.00), and 79% of PSA-graded copies have come back a 10.

6. 

   #6 Lapras VMAX – Rare Rainbow

   203/202 · Sword & Shield

   Lapras VMAX shows Gigantamax Lapras rising tall with its long neck arched back, its shell crowned with spiked peaks and wrapped in glowing musical-staff bands set with crystal notes. The rainbow foil washes everything in pastel color, art by 5ban Graphics. As a secret Rainbow Rare from the first Sword & Shield set, it draws fans of the gentle Water-type and anyone chasing that set's top tier.

   Ungraded

   $16.00

   PSA 10

   $80.00

   Gem rate

   86%

   Number 6 in Sword & Shield by ungraded value; a PSA 10 copy sells for 5.0× that ($80.00), and 86% of PSA-graded copies have come back a 10.

7. 

   #7 Zamazenta V – Rare Secret

   212/202 · Sword & Shield

   Zamazenta V gets the full gold treatment here, its shield-like mane and red-and-blue markings rendered in glossy CG against a sparkling golden backdrop, the wolf leaning forward with a fierce, steady stare. Art by aky CG Works. As a gold secret rare from the opening Sword & Shield set, it pairs naturally with its Zacian counterpart and appeals to collectors chasing the era's gold cards.

   Ungraded

   $15.49

   PSA 10

   $98.31

   Gem rate

   75%

   Number 7 in Sword & Shield by ungraded value; a PSA 10 copy sells for 6.3× that ($98.31), and 75% of PSA-graded copies have come back a 10. Its ungraded price is down 11% over four weeks.

8. 

   #8 Zacian V – Rare Secret

   211/202 · Sword & Shield

   Zacian V gets the full gold treatment here, with the Legendary wolf rendered in glossy CG art by 5ban Graphics, its crowned head pushed close to the viewer and the gleaming sword clenched in its jaws slashing across the frame. A burst of light and sparkles behind it fills the card. As the secret rare gold version of the Sword & Shield base set's cover Legendary, it anchors many collections from the era.

   Ungraded

   $15.00

   PSA 10

   $73.20

   Gem rate

   79%

   Number 8 in Sword & Shield by ungraded value; a PSA 10 copy sells for 4.9× that ($73.20), and 79% of PSA-graded copies have come back a 10. Its ungraded price is down 5.6% over four weeks.

9. 

   #9 Sableye V – Rare Ultra

   194/202 · Sword & Shield

   Sableye V fills this full art card in a crouched, claws-forward pose, its gem eyes glinting and jagged grin wide open against a swirling rainbow backdrop of pink, gold and teal, art by Eske Yoshinob. As an Ultra Rare from the base Sword & Shield set, it draws fans of the mischievous Ghost and Dark trickster and collectors chasing the first wave of textured full arts from the era.

   Ungraded

   $14.00

   PSA 10

   $140

   Gem rate

   69%

   Number 9 in Sword & Shield by ungraded value; a PSA 10 copy sells for 10× that ($140), and 69% of PSA-graded copies have come back a 10.

10. 

    #10 Air Balloon – Rare Secret

    213/202 · Sword & Shield

    Air Balloon turns a simple glossy red balloon into the whole show, its curling string trailing down through a burst of golden light and rainbow sparkles, art by Yoshinobu Saito. As a gold Rare Secret from the base Sword & Shield set, it belongs to the run of gilded Trainer cards that collectors chase to complete their master sets, and a playable Pokémon Tool in full gold adds extra appeal.

    Ungraded

    $12.00

    PSA 10

    $43.20

    Gem rate

    74%

    Number 10 in Sword & Shield by ungraded value; a PSA 10 copy sells for 3.6× that ($43.20), and 74% of PSA-graded copies have come back a 10.