SWSH05: Battle Styles

SWSH05: Battle Styles is the fifth expansion of the Pokémon TCG’s Sword & Shield era, released in March 2021. Built around the Isle of Armor DLC, the set introduces two exciting new battle mechanics — Single Strike and Rapid Strike — which run as themes throughout the Pokémon, Trainer, and Energy cards alike. Gigantamax Urshifu in both its ferocious Single Strike and flowing Rapid Strike forms headlines the set, joined by fan-favourite Pokémon V and VMAX such as Tyranitar V, Empoleon V, Mimikyu V, Victini VMAX, Corviknight VMAX, and Tapu Koko VMAX. With 163 base cards and 20 Secret Rares, SWSH05 packs plenty of hits across every rarity tier.

The undisputed chase of Battle Styles is the Tyranitar V Alternate Full Art (Secret Rare #155), widely regarded as one of the most visually stunning Alternate Art cards of the entire Sword & Shield era and a grail-tier pull for collectors. Alongside it, the Alternate Full Arts for Rapid Strike Urshifu VMAX and Single Strike Urshifu VMAX (Gold Secret Rares #168 and #170) and the Empoleon V Alternate Full Art round out the premier collector hits. The 20-card Secret Rare lineup also includes a full suite of Rainbow Rares covering key VMAX Pokémon and Trainers, and six highly sought-after Gold Secret Rares — among them Houndoom, Octillery, Level Ball, Exp. Share, and the dual Strike Energy cards. Full Art Trainer cards such as Cheryl, Bruno, Phoebe, Korrina’s Focus, and Mustard (both styles) add further depth to the premium pull pool.

SWSH05: Battle Styles strikes a strong balance between competitive playability and collector appeal. The set’s Alternate Full Arts — particularly the iconic Tyranitar V — give it an enduring identity as one of the standout collector sets of the Sword & Shield block. Whether you’re chasing the headline Alternate Arts, hunting Gold Secret Rares, or completing the Rainbow Rare and Full Art Trainer lineup, every pack of Battle Styles carries meaningful pulling potential. A must-open set for any serious Pokémon TCG collector.