Set market cap
216 cards tracked dailyWhat to target in Sword & Shield
The top 10 cards are 63% of the set’s $536.00 estimated singles cost — plan these first and the rest follows on a normal budget.
| # | Card | Number | Rarity | Market | PSA 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Snorlax VMAX | #206 | Rare Rainbow | $108.41 | $205.00 |
| 2 |  Snorlax VMAX | #142 | Rare Holo VMAX | $46.79 | $203.85 |
| 3 |  Marnie | #200 | Rare Ultra | $35.25 | $100.00 |
| 4 |  Snorlax V | #197 | Rare Ultra | $32.96 | $214.15 |
| 5 |  Morpeko VMAX | #204 | Rare Rainbow | $26.49 | $106.14 |
| 6 |  Lapras VMAX | #203 | Rare Rainbow | $22.44 | $76.66 |
| 7 |  Zacian V | #211 | Rare Secret | $19.70 | $74.40 |
| 8 |  Marnie | #208 | Rare Rainbow | $18.46 | $89.02 |
| 9 |  Zamazenta V | #212 | Rare Secret | $14.35 | $70.81 |
| 10 |  Morpeko V | #190 | Rare Ultra | $13.36 | $91.89 |
How Sword & Shield is built
Rarity breakdown
Price distribution
Most cards are bulk — the set’s value concentrates in a few chase cards.
Singles or sealed?
Sealed product comparison
Sword & Shield pull-rate estimates
Community-estimated era averages from large pack-opening aggregates — not official Pokémon data. “Specific card” is the expected packs for ONE particular card of that rarity.
| Rarity | Cards in set | Any pull | Specific card |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rare Holo V | 17 | 1 in 6 | 1 in 102 |
| Rare Holo VMAX | 4 | 1 in 15 | 1 in 60 |
| Rare Ultra | 16 | 1 in 18 | 1 in 288 |
| Rare Secret | 6 | 1 in 75 | 1 in 450 |
| Rare Rainbow | 8 | 1 in 100 | 1 in 800 |
Sword & Shield promo cards
Black Star promos tied to Sword & Shield — from its ETBs, collection boxes and prerelease events. They live in the SWSH Black Star Promos set, so a true master-set run includes them separately.
Which Sword & Shield cards are worth grading?
Positive expected value after ~$25 fees at live PSA prices and this set's real gem rates.
Snorlax VMAX #206raw $108.41 → PSA 10 $205.00 1.9×EV +$43.17Snorlax VMAX #142raw $46.79 → PSA 10 $203.85 4.4×EV +$57.55Snorlax V #197raw $32.96 → PSA 10 $214.15 6.5×EV +$88.83Morpeko VMAX #204raw $26.49 → PSA 10 $106.14 4×EV +$31.92Morpeko V #190raw $13.36 → PSA 10 $91.89 6.9×EV +$25.11
Sableye V #194raw $12.21 → PSA 10 $150.00 12.3×EV +$70.55Strong PSA 10 premium — the math works only on gem-worthy copies.
Fees eat most of the margin. Grade to preserve a pristine pull, not for profit.
Marnie #200raw $35.25 → PSA 10 $100.00 2.8×EV +$9.38Zacian V #211raw $19.70 → PSA 10 $74.40 3.8×EV +$16.38Marnie #208raw $18.46 → PSA 10 $89.02 4.8×EV +$16.69Zamazenta V #212raw $14.35 → PSA 10 $70.81 4.9×EV +$15.97
Air Balloon #213raw $11.11 → PSA 10 $61.70 5.6×EV +$11.64
Quick Ball #216raw $10.87 → PSA 10 $54.99 5.1×EV +$7.53Premiums and EV use tonight’s PSA prices and this set’s real gem rates — not projections.
What collectors say about Sword & Shield
Creators on Sword & Shield
Synthesized from widely-reported collector consensus — see a take that’s off? Use the report link on any card page.
Protect your Sword & Shield cards
This set has 1 cards worth $100+ — sleeve-and-toploader territory at minimum, and the chase cards deserve double-sleeving.
Every card worth more than bulk goes in a sleeve before anything else touches it.
eBay →The archival-safe standard for cards you handle — double-sleeve chase cards with a perfect-fit inner.
eBay →Sleeve + toploader is the minimum for anything you might grade or sell raw.
eBay →Side-loaders keep cards from sliding out; zip closure keeps dust and drops away.
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Sealed products
![Galar Partners Tin [Set of 3]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/206423.jpg?v=5)
![Sword & Shield Elite Trainer Box [Set of 2]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/244411.jpg?v=5)
![Galar Partners Tin [Cinderace V]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/206420.jpg?v=5)
![Legends of Galar Tin + Galar Partners Tin 2-pack [Zamazenta V/Cinderace V] (Retail Exclusive)](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/287504.jpg?v=5)
![Legends of Galar Tin + Galar Partners Tin 2-pack [Zamazenta V/Rillaboom V] (Retail Exclusive)](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/287507.jpg?v=5)
![Galar Partners Box [Rillaboom V]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/220751.jpg?v=5)
![Galar Partners Tin [Inteleon V]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/206417.jpg?v=5)
![Galar Partners Tin [Rillaboom V]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/206422.jpg?v=5)
All cards 216
Most valuable cards in Sword & Shield
- Snorlax VMAX #206 — $108.41
- Snorlax VMAX #142 — $46.79
- Marnie #200 — $35.25
- Snorlax V #197 — $32.96
- Morpeko VMAX #204 — $26.49
- Lapras VMAX #203 — $22.44
- Zacian V #211 — $19.70
- Marnie #208 — $18.46
- Zamazenta V #212 — $14.35
- Morpeko V #190 — $13.36
About Sword & Shield
Sword & Shield is a Pokémon TCG expansion in the Sword & Shield series, released on 2020-02-07. The set contains 216 cards — 202 in the base set plus 14 secret rares. The combined market value of a complete set is currently $536.07, with Snorlax VMAX #206 as the most valuable card at $108.41. Prices update nightly from live market data.
Sword & Shield — FAQ
How many cards are in Sword & Shield?
Sword & Shield contains 216 cards — 202 in the base set plus secret rares.
What is the most valuable card in Sword & Shield?
Snorlax VMAX #206 at $108.41, based on live market data updated nightly.
How much is a complete Sword & Shield set worth?
A complete raw set is currently worth about $536.07 at market prices.
When was Sword & Shield released?
Sword & Shield was released on 2020-02-07.