The most recent card set for the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG), Pokémon TCG: Sword & Shield — Astral Radiance, is finally available for pre-order ahead of its release later on in 2022. Part of the Sword & Shield generation of card packs, Astral Radiance is notably inspired by Pokémon Legends: Arceus and will mark the first time many Hisuian variants of certain Pokémon are introduced to the Pokémon TCG. All in all, the pack contains over 180 cards, and the Elite Trainer Box set adds a variety of other goods for dedicated Pokémon TCG fans to enjoy. Given the scarcity of Pokémon cards, it's best to pre-order well ahead of Astral Radiance's official release.
Prior to its addition to the Pokémon Center store,Astral Radiance was first confirmed in early 2022 and serves as the equivalent of two Japanese Pokémon TCG sets, Time Gazer and Space Juggler. However, outside of product leaks, nothing has been officially revealed of the set until March of 2022, when official product images and prerelease promos were provided to help build excitement among Pokémon TCG players. Included in this reveal are three brand-new Radiant Pokémon and several Hisuian VSTAR cards, as well as a few cards that have seemingly carried over from the Time Gazer and Space Juggler TCG sets.
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Prereleases will occur ahead of the official release from May 14 to May 22. Although theAstral Radiance set can already be pre-ordered from the official Pokémon Center website, many collectors may be aiming to search for the new Pokémon TCG packs in physical stores, as well. Pokémon cards have become surprisingly valuable recently, with collectors selling rare cards for sometimes millions of dollars. The
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