Series: Sword & Shield
Release Date: February 7, 2020
Set Abbreviation: SSH
The Pokémon Sword & Shield base set started the entire era, and a sleepy Snorlax VMAX is the card that leads it. Here are the top 10 Sword & Shield base set hits and chase cards, ranked by current market value, with three Snorlax cards in the mix.
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10. Morpeko V - $13.40
Set: Sword & Shield: Base Set
Card Number: 190/202
Rarity: Ultra Rare
Morpeko grins in Full Belly Mode against a swirl of bright blue and white. It's a happy, round card with pink cheeks and a big smile. Morpeko was the breakout Pokémon of the Sword and Shield games, so it's no surprise to see it here.
9. Sableye V - $13.50
Set: Sword & Shield: Base Set
Card Number: 194/202
Rarity: Ultra Rare
Sableye leaps out of a purple swirl with its big gem eyes glowing. It's a spooky, shiny card. Sableye V was also a popular card in decks, since its Lode Search attack brings a Trainer back from the discard pile.
8. Marnie - $19.71
Set: Sword & Shield: Base Set
Card Number: 208/202
Rarity: Rainbow Rare
This is the rainbow version of Marnie, with every color of the spectrum across her jacket and hair. She's the Dark-type Gym Leader of Spikemuth and Piers's little sister. Our first, but not our last, Marnie.
7. Zacian V - $20.89
Set: Sword & Shield: Base Set
Card Number: 211/202
Rarity: Secret Rare
Zacian shines on a gold full art card, with its sword glowing in front of it. It was the cover legendary of Sword, and a big part of the set's marketing. Its Intrepid Sword ability digs through your deck for Energy, so players like it as well.
6. Lapras VMAX - $21.91
Set: Sword & Shield: Base Set
Card Number: 203/202
Rarity: Rainbow Rare
Gigantamax Lapras glides across the card in rainbow colors, with music notes flowing behind it. It's one of the most calming cards in the set. Lapras is a Kanto favorite, and its G-Max Pump attack gets stronger with Water Energy.
5. Morpeko VMAX - $26.63
Set: Sword & Shield: Base Set
Card Number: 204/202
Rarity: Rainbow Rare
Now we're getting into the real chase cards for the Sword & Shield base set. Morpeko is huge and rainbow-colored, with a wide-eyed grin. This is the big version of the Morpeko V at #10. It's a cute card that sells for twice as much as its smaller sibling.
4. Snorlax V - $33.45
Set: Sword & Shield: Base Set
Card Number: 197/202
Rarity: Ultra Rare
Our first Snorlax, and it's a big, round belly on a bright red and orange background. It's a simple, funny card. Snorlax is a Kanto favorite that collectors love to chase, and the V is the starting point for the two VMAX cards at #1 and #2.
3. Marnie - $33.76
Set: Sword & Shield: Base Set
Card Number: 200/202
Rarity: Ultra Rare
Marnie holds a Poké Ball and gives the camera a cool look in front of a gritty city wall. Her effect has each player shuffle their hand and draw new cards, so it's a staple in many decks. It sells for more than the rainbow version at #8.
2. Snorlax VMAX - $47.19
Set: Sword & Shield: Base Set
Card Number: 142/202
Rarity: Rare Holo VMAX
A giant Gigantamax Snorlax sleeps with a whole mountain landscape growing on its back, trees and ponds included. It's one of the best-looking Gigantamax designs of the games. This is the second most valuable card in the set.
1. Snorlax VMAX - $105.80
Set: Sword & Shield: Base Set
Card Number: 206/202
Rarity: Rainbow Rare
The rainbow Snorlax VMAX is the undisputed top pull in the Sword & Shield base set, and Snorlax is the dark horse of the whole era. Gigantamax Snorlax glows in every color of the rainbow while it naps. It sells for much more than any other card in the set.
Final Thoughts
The Sword & Shield base set has a surprising star in Snorlax, with three cards in the top four spots. Rainbow Rares and Trainer cards fill out the rest of the list. To see how the next set compares, read our Rebel Clash Top 10, or look ahead at the Darkness Ablaze Top 10.
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FAQ
What is the most valuable card in the Sword & Shield base set?
The most valuable card in the Sword & Shield base set is the rainbow Snorlax VMAX (206/202). The regular Snorlax VMAX (142/202) is second, and the Marnie full art (200/202) is third.
What are the best cards in the Sword & Shield base set?
The best Sword & Shield base set cards are the Snorlax VMAX cards, the Marnie full art, the Snorlax V, and the Morpeko VMAX. The gold Zacian V is also a popular chase card.
What is the Sword & Shield base set?
The Sword & Shield base set is the first expansion of the Sword and Shield era. It released on February 7, 2020, and introduced V and VMAX cards, along with Galar favorites like Snorlax and Zacian.
What is a VMAX card in Pokémon TCG?
A VMAX card is a giant evolution of a Pokémon V that debuted in the Sword & Shield base set. It has a huge amount of HP, and your opponent takes three Prize cards when it's Knocked Out.
How many cards are in the Sword & Shield base set?
The Sword & Shield base set has 202 cards in the main set and 216 with all the secret rares. It released on February 7, 2020. Track your progress with the Rare Candy master set tracker.
