

Shining Fates presents a tight 73-card lineup with a clear split between Pokémon (58) and Trainers (15), and no Energy cards. The rarity mix moves from a substantial Common and Uncommon base into a concentrated run of Ultra Rares, V and VMAX holos, plus a small group of Amazing Rares and a single Rainbow Rare. Across the set, the dominant look is cartoonish and colorful, with an emphasis on upbeat, lighthearted scenes.
That tone peaks in the set’s VMAX showcases, where scale and motion take over without losing clarity. Alcremie VMAX{swsh45-73} stands out for its decorative, candy-bright spectacle, while Cinderace VMAX{swsh45-19} leans into energetic action framing. Much of the set’s polish comes from digital-forward rendering and clean focal points, with frequent contributions from 5ban Graphics and PLANETA Mochizuki shaping a consistent, modern finish.
5ban Graphics appears most frequently, reinforcing the set’s sleek digital look across multiple high-rarity presentations. PLANETA Mochizuki and Hideki Ishikawa also contribute repeatedly, helping maintain a consistent, character-forward style that aligns with the set’s colorful, upbeat direction.