Rillaboom VMAX Sword and Shield

Today sees the launch of a brand new expansion in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, with Sword & Shield - Rebel Clash now available around the world.

Available in the usual booster packs, theme decks, Elite Trainer Boxes and special collections, the new expansion includes more Galarian Pokémon as well as new Pokémon VMAX cards that showcase Pokémon in their Gigantamax forms - just like in Pokémon Sword and Shield on Switch.

You'll find the following key cards within the new set:

  • 16 Pokémon V and 14 full-art Pokémon V, such as Toxtricity V, Dubwool V, and Boltund V
  • Seven Pokémon VMAX including Toxtricity VMAX, Copperajah VMAX, Dragapult VMAX, and the final Evolutions of the first partner Pokémon of Galar
  • Over 15 Trainer cards and four full-art Supporter cards
  • Four new Special Energy cards
Pokemon Sword Shield TCG

The Pokémon Company International tells us that it's working hard with its distribution and retail partners to ensure stock is available, but warns that current global circumstances mean that "product availability may be limited".

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