With its mix of nostalgic reprints and new chase cards, Celebrations captured lightning in a bottle when it launched. Now, nearly four years later, does it still hold up as the best Pokémon anniversary set?
Marketed heavily around multiple Charizard cards, Obsidian Flames was expected to be one of the Sword & Shield era’s crown jewels. Now in 2025, how has it held up against the hype?
Often dismissed as a bloated, low-hit set, Fusion Strike was the black sheep of the Sword & Shield era. But with sealed supply drying up and some sleeper singles rising, does it deserve a second look?
With over 100 shiny Pokémon, a shiny Charizard VMAX, and massive hype at launch, Shining Fates became an instant modern classic. But now that Paldean Fates and Hidden Fates are both in play, does it still hold the crown?
Once dismissed as Sword & Shield’s “filler” set, Rebel Clash is aging more gracefully than collectors expected. With sealed product drying up and a few key cards gaining value, is this underdog set finally earning some respect?
Crown Zenith closed out the Sword & Shield era with a bang — no booster boxes, no new mechanics, just an all-star lineup of fan favorites and a massive Galarian Gallery. But nearly a year later, how does it hold up in value and relevance?