Shining Fates Shiny Vault

With 122 cards and a rarity profile heavily weighted toward Rare Shiny, the set offers broad variety while keeping a consistent visual tone. Charizard VMAX is the primary value outlier in the dataset, with most cards sitting in a more accessible range.

Released: Feb 2021
Cards: 122 printed
Illustrators: 31
Top card: Charizard VMAX $123
Series: Sword & Shield
Era: Sword & Shield era

122 unique Pokémon 122 Pokémon Average market $3.48

§ 01 — The full checklist

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§ 02 — About Shining Fates Shiny Vault

A look inside the set.

Shining Fates Shiny Vault presents a tightly focused 122-card collection made entirely of Pokémon, with no Trainer or Energy cards to dilute the visual rhythm. The set’s structure is led by Rare Shiny cards, supported by a smaller tier of Rare Holo V and Rare Holo VMAX, plus a minimal Rare Secret presence. Across 31 illustrators, the overall impression is consistent: character-centric images, quick readability, and a steady emphasis on color and motion.

Stylistically, the set leans cartoonish, colorful, and playful, with lighthearted moods and predominantly dynamic yet balanced compositions. Vibrant palettes dominate, often tempered by harmonious or pastel accents, keeping the shine-forward concept feeling clean rather than heavy. Visual highlights include Eternatus V and Charizard VMAX, which sit comfortably within the set’s energetic framing and bold color handling. Among the most represented contributors, 5ban Graphics, Kouki Saitou, Shin Nagasawa, and Akira Komayama help define the collection’s polished, character-first look.

I · Visual identity

The dominant look is cartoonish and colorful, built around lighthearted, playful energy and clear character presentation. Compositions skew dynamic but remain balanced and focused, often using simple staging to keep silhouettes crisp. Palettes are overwhelmingly vibrant, frequently paired with harmonious or pastel notes and occasional contrast to sharpen the “shiny” effect.

II · Illustrators

The set’s most frequent credits include 5ban Graphics, Kouki Saitou, Shin Nagasawa, and Akira Komayama. Their combined presence reinforces a consistent, polished approach: clean character rendering, bright color decisions, and action-leaning framing that stays readable at card scale.

§ 03 — Featured