Evolving Skies

With 237 cards and a wide spread of rarities, the set offers both breadth for set-building and a handful of premium focal cards. Umbreon VMAX (swsh7-215) sits at the top end of the set’s market range, while much of the checklist remains accessible.

Released: Aug 2021
Cards: 203 printed
Illustrators: 82
Top card: Umbreon VMAX $2,100
Series: Sword & Shield
Era: Sword & Shield era

147 unique Pokémon 193 Pokémon · 40 Trainer · 4 Energy Average market $27.74

§ 01 — The full checklist

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Rapid Strike Scroll of the Flying Dragon

Single Strike Scroll of the Fanged Dragon

§ 02 — About Evolving Skies

A look inside the set.

Evolving Skies presents a broad, image-forward catalogue: 237 cards spanning 193 Pokémon, 40 Trainers, and 4 Energy. Its rarity mix runs deep, from commons and uncommons through Ultra, Rainbow, and Secret tiers, giving the set a wide range of finishes and visual density. Across 82 illustrators, the prevailing look is digital and brightly saturated, with a steady preference for balanced compositions that still leave room for motion and impact.

The set’s highlights cluster around VMAX spectacle and character-forward staging, where color and gesture do most of the storytelling. Espeon VMAX (swsh7-65) and Lycanroc VMAX (swsh7-92) stand out as visual touchpoints, each leaning into energetic framing and high-contrast palette choices. Among the most present contributors, 5ban Graphics anchors much of the set’s polished digital rendering, while PLANETA Mochizuki and Toyste Beach add variety through stylized, playful interpretation.

I · Visual identity

The visual language is bright and saturated, led by vibrant palettes and frequent contrasting accents. Most scenes read as playful and energetic, with clean digital rendering, cartoonish proportions, and whimsical touches; compositions tend to stay balanced and focused even when the pose or effects push into dynamic action.

II · Illustrators

The set’s most represented credits include 5ban Graphics, PLANETA Mochizuki, PLANETA Tsuji, and Toyste Beach. Their combined presence shapes a consistent digital-forward presentation, from polished V/VMAX styling to lighter, more playful character treatments.

§ 03 — Featured