Call of Legends – The Underrated Set With Shiny Gold Potential
Released in early 2011 as a bridge between the HeartGold/SoulSilver and Black & White eras, Call of Legends is one of the most misunderstood — and undervalued — sets in Pokémon TCG history.
While it wasn’t well-loved when it launched, collectors are finally starting to pay attention to this secret gem of a set, especially for its Shiny Legendary Pokémon.
📦 Set Overview
- Release Date: February 2011
- Total Cards: 106
- Set Symbol: Four-pointed silver star
- Chase Feature: Shiny “SL” (Shiny Legendary) subset of 11 cards
At first glance, it looks like a reprint set — and that’s true for many of the commons and rares. But the 11-card Shiny subset, each with gold borders and full holo backgrounds, is what makes this set truly collectible.
✨ Top Cards to Watch
🔥 Shiny Lugia (SL7)
- Gold border, deep silver shine
- One of the most popular Lugia artworks ever
- PSA 10s have extremely low population
PSA 10: $3,000+
PSA 9: ~$800
Raw NM: ~$300
🌈 Shiny Ho-Oh (SL5)
- Stunning rainbow-style background
- Rare in high grade due to print lines and centering
PSA 10: ~$2,200
Raw NM: ~$250–300
❄️ Shiny Suicune (SL11)
- Most visually subtle of the shiny trio
- Fewer have been graded, but prices are rising
PSA 9: ~$500
Raw NM: ~$150–200
🔍 What Makes This Set Special
- Low print run: Released during a transition year, with little competitive support
- No booster boxes: Only released in theme decks and blister packs
- Shiny cards are tough pulls: Approx. 1 per 18 packs
The shiny “SL” cards use the same holofoil pattern as the Gold Stars, giving them that old-school sparkle serious collectors love.
🧠 Collector Takeaways
- Sealed product is very hard to find — and expensive
- PSA 10 pops for most SL cards are under 50 total
- If you want to invest in an underappreciated set — this might be your window
Call of Legends may not have been loved at launch, but 2025 collectors know better.
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