Lost Origin Set Review – A Top 3 Modern Set or Overrated?
Released in September 2022, Lost Origin was one of the final sets of the Sword & Shield era — and it came in with high expectations. Between a new Trainer Gallery subset, top-tier alt arts, and the return of Giratina, many collectors hailed it as a modern staple.
Now, in April 2025, does it still belong in the top-tier conversation — or has the hype aged poorly?
📦 Quick Set Breakdown
- 📅 Release Date: September 9, 2022
- 📄 Total Cards: 247 (including Secret Rares)
- 🌌 Trainer Gallery Size: 30 cards
- 🌠 Highlight Cards:
- Giratina V (Alt-Art)
- Aerodactyl V (Alt-Art)
- Pikachu VMAX (TG17)
- Charizard (TG03)
- Enamorus V (Alt-Art)
Lost Origin featured a strong lineup of alternate arts and Trainer Gallery hits — making it one of the densest collector sets of the era.
💰 Chase Card Prices (April 2025)
| Card | Type | Raw Price | PSA 10 Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giratina V (Alt-Art) | Alt Art | ~$115 | ~$275 |
| Aerodactyl V (Alt-Art) | Alt Art | ~$70 | ~$180 |
| Pikachu VMAX (TG17) | Trainer Gallery | ~$30 | ~$85 |
| Charizard (TG03) | Trainer Gallery | ~$15 | ~$45 |
| Enamorus V (Alt-Art) | Alt Art | ~$20 | ~$60 |
- 🧲 Giratina carries the set, but others hold collector value
- 🖼️ Aerodactyl’s prehistoric vibe still draws strong demand
- ⚡ Trainer Gallery Pikachu and Zard remain solid grading plays
📊 Sealed Product Performance
| Product | Release MSRP | Current Price (Apr ’25) |
|---|---|---|
| Booster Box | $143.64 | ~$170–185 |
| ETB | $39.99 | ~$55–60 |
| Sleeved Pack | $3.99 | ~$6–7 |
- 🔒 No confirmed reprints post-2023
- 📦 Booster boxes hold slight premium due to chase consistency
🧠 What’s Working
- 🌀 Giratina demand is evergreen — competitive and collectible
- 🖼️ Art quality is strong across both Trainer Gallery and alt arts
- 🧩 Balance of hits — 4–6 chase-worthy cards instead of 1 mega grail
- ⚡ Great grading targets for flippers and collectors alike
🧊 What’s Not
- 📦 No flagship promo products like UPCs or Premium Collections
- 🔄 Trainer Gallery fatigue began to set in post-release
- 🧃 Set lacks cohesion — a bit of a catch-all thematically
🧮 How It Compares to Other Modern Sets
| Set | Collector Depth | Chase Power | Sealed Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Origin | 🟢 Strong | 🟢 Strong (Giratina) | 🟡 Moderate |
| Evolving Skies | 🟢 Very Strong | 🔴 Moonbreon Tier | 🔴 High |
| Silver Tempest | 🟡 Medium | 🟢 Lugia V | 🟡 Moderate |
| Brilliant Stars | 🟢 Strong | 🟡 Alt-Zard | 🟡 Moderate |
🧵 Final Thoughts
Lost Origin still holds up. It may not be as flashy as Evolving Skies or as nostalgic as 151, but it’s one of the most well-balanced sets of the Sword & Shield era.
If you’re building for collector appeal, sealed holds, or raw-to-grade flips, it’s a quiet workhorse of a set — and not nearly as overrated as some would have you believe.
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