Series: Sword & Shield
Release Date: November 12, 2021
Set Abbreviation: FST
Pokémon Fusion Strike is the Mew set, but a Gengar VMAX Alternate Art is the card that rules it. Here are the top 10 Fusion Strike hits and chase cards, ranked by current market value, with three Mew cards and two Gengar cards in the mix.
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10. Genesect V - $25.73
Set: Sword & Shield: Fusion Strike
Card Number: 255/264
Rarity: Alternate Art Ultra Rare
Genesect sits in a cluttered workshop full of gadgets, and the whole card has a fun mad-scientist feel. Genesect V was also a key card in competitive decks, since its Fusion Strike System ability lets you draw cards. That mix of play and looks keeps it in the top 10.
9. Inteleon VMAX - $26.75
Set: Sword & Shield: Fusion Strike
Card Number: 266/264
Rarity: Alternate Art Secret Rare
Inteleon dives through a dark blue sky while beams of light shoot past it. It's the Galar Water starter at its coolest. Sobble fans have been waiting for a card like this, and it's the first Alternate Art VMAX on the list.
8. Mew V - $34.03
Set: Sword & Shield: Fusion Strike
Card Number: 250/264
Rarity: Ultra Rare
Our first, but not our last, Mew V. This is the regular full art, with a pink Mew floating on a bright purple and blue background. It's simple and cute, and it's the version most collectors can pick up without paying Alternate Art prices.
7. Gengar VMAX - $42.06
Set: Sword & Shield: Fusion Strike
Card Number: 157/264
Rarity: Ultra Rare
Our first Gengar VMAX, and it's the one with the huge pink mouth wide open. Gigantamax Gengar has always looked a little ridiculous, and that's why people like it. It's the regular version of the card you'll see at #1.
6. Celebi V - $82.84
Set: Sword & Shield: Fusion Strike
Card Number: 245/264
Rarity: Alternate Art Ultra Rare
Celebi flies over a stone staircase where one side of the scene is bare and cold and the other is covered in fresh green leaves. It fits the time-travel Pokémon perfectly. It's one of the best Grass Alternate Arts from the Sword and Shield era.
5. Mew VMAX - $95.80
Set: Sword & Shield: Fusion Strike
Card Number: 268/264
Rarity: Rainbow Rare
Now we're getting into the real chase cards for Fusion Strike. Mew is outlined in every color of the rainbow on a pastel background. Mew VMAX was one of the top decks of the era, so this card works as a collectible and a deck piece.
4. Mew V - $102.44
Set: Sword & Shield: Fusion Strike
Card Number: 251/264
Rarity: Alternate Art Ultra Rare
This is the Alternate Art Mew V, and it looks very different from the one at #8. Mew floats through a busy, colorful scene instead of a plain background. It costs a lot more than the regular full art, which tells you how much collectors love Alternate Arts.
3. Mew VMAX - $235.71
Set: Sword & Shield: Fusion Strike
Card Number: 269/264
Rarity: Alternate Art Secret Rare
AKIRA EGAWA drew Mew mid-flip in a swirl of neon colors, and it's easily the most energetic Mew in the set. Mew is the mascot of Fusion Strike, so it makes sense that its Alternate Art VMAX lands on the podium.
2. Espeon VMAX - $341.35
Set: Sword & Shield: Fusion Strike
Card Number: 270/264
Rarity: Alternate Art Secret Rare
Espeon leaps over a small town while pink beams of light shine in the background. Espeon has been a fan-favorite Eevee evolution since Gold and Silver, and Eevee fans always show up for these. It's the second most valuable card in Fusion Strike.
1. Gengar VMAX - $1,027.32
Set: Sword & Shield: Fusion Strike
Card Number: 271/264
Rarity: Alternate Art Secret Rare
The Gengar VMAX Alternate Art is the undisputed top pull in Fusion Strike, and it's not even close. A giant Gengar swallows a swirling pink vortex in front of a spooky town. Gengar has been a Kanto favorite since the original 151, and this card is the biggest Gengar chase in the Sword and Shield era.
Final Thoughts
Fusion Strike is a Mew set with a Gengar problem, since one Gengar VMAX is worth more than the rest of the top 10 combined. Alternate Arts take up most of the top of the list. To see how the next set compares, read our Brilliant Stars Top 10, or look back at the Celebrations Top 10.
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FAQ
What is the most valuable card in Fusion Strike?
The most valuable card in Fusion Strike is the Gengar VMAX Alternate Art (271/264). The Espeon VMAX Alternate Art (270/264) is second, and the Mew VMAX Alternate Art (269/264) is third.
What are the best cards in Fusion Strike?
The best Fusion Strike cards are the Gengar VMAX, Espeon VMAX, and Mew VMAX Alternate Arts, plus the Alternate Art Mew V and Celebi V. The rainbow Mew VMAX is also a popular chase card.
What is Fusion Strike in Pokémon TCG?
Fusion Strike is a Battle Style in Pokémon TCG. Fusion Strike Pokémon, like Mew and Genesect, work together. Mew VMAX can even use attacks from Fusion Strike Pokémon on your Bench.
What is a VMAX card in Pokémon TCG?
A VMAX card is a bigger, stronger evolution of a Pokémon V, with a huge amount of HP. When your opponent Knocks Out a VMAX, they take three Prize cards. Fusion Strike has Gengar, Espeon, and Mew VMAX cards.
How many cards are in Fusion Strike?
Fusion Strike has 264 cards in the main set and 284 with all the secret rares. It released on November 12, 2021. Track your progress with the Rare Candy master set tracker.
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