2022 216 cards

Pokemon Astral Radiance Set

A 216-card expansion featuring Origin Forme Sinnoh legendaries, Radiant Pokemon, and some of the most beautiful alternate art cards in the SWSH era.

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Difficulty

2/5 to complete

Avg Card Value

Varies

Market average

Top Card

Origin Forme Palkia VSTAR

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Rarity Tier

Moderate

Overview

Astral Radiance is a 216-card expansion released in May 2022, drawing from the Hisui region and Pokemon Legends: Arceus. The set introduces Radiant Pokemon (shiny cards limited to one per deck) and Origin Forme variants of Dialga and Palkia as VSTAR cards. The Trainer Gallery continues with Hisui-themed artwork, and the set contains some of the most critically acclaimed alternate art cards.

Best for

Modern chase collectors riding SWSH alt-art markets
people attempting a wide Astral Radiance master set who will split base numbers from high-number / special rows
buyers who already know Origin Forme Palkia VSTAR / Origin Forme Dialga VSTAR is the expensive row in Astral Radiance

Skip this path if

you treat every Eeveelution-looking card as the same SKU
you want a weekend master set — Astral Radiance is 216 cards; budget the chase tier alone

Common mistakes

The expensive mistake on Astral Radiance is using peak Twitter comps for a raw card with whitening. Set code swsh10 (2022) is the membership test — character name alone will not save a bad buy. Budget Origin Forme Palkia VSTAR / Origin Forme Dialga VSTAR as priority singles; the other 214 cards are not the same project.

What to check first

Pull up Origin Forme Palkia VSTAR / Origin Forme Dialga VSTAR first — number, finish, and surface — then decide if the ask is real. Parallel check: exact card number and variant (V, VMAX, alt, TG, etc.). Only after that does the full Astral Radiance checklist tell you what is left.

Top of the chart

Most valuable cards

Origin Forme Palkia VSTAR alternate art (#195) leads at $40-70 near-mint. Origin Forme Dialga VSTAR alternate art (#196) commands $35-60. Machamp V alternate art (#172) is a surprise hit at $30-50 with its boxing gym artwork. Radiant Greninja is the competitive chase card. The Trainer Gallery Starmie V (TG13) is a hidden gem.

Choice Belt

Jubilife Village

Path to the Peak

Temple of Sinnoh

Trekking Shoes

Double Turbo Energy

Full Collection

Cards from Astral Radiance

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28 of 216

Beedrill V

Hisuian Voltorb

Hisuian Electrode

Scyther

Dartrix

Whiscash

Regieleki

Azelf

Hisuian Decidueye

Absol

Origin Forme Dialga V

Purugly

Gardenia's Vigor

Zisu

Hisuian Sneasler V

Hisuian Lilligant VSTAR

Kamado

Roxanne

Zisu

Origin Forme Palkia VSTAR

#209

Hisuian Samurott VSTAR

#210

Origin Forme Dialga VSTAR

Choice Belt

Jubilife Village

Path to the Peak

Temple of Sinnoh

Trekking Shoes

Double Turbo Energy

Tips to finish the set

Astral Radiance offers excellent alternate art quality at a mid-range price point. The Hisui theme gives the set a distinct identity. Radiant Pokemon are a fun, affordable subset to complete with 3 cards per set. Target the Dialga and Palkia alternate arts as the highlight pieces.

Step by step

How to Complete This Set

01

Identify Astral Radiance cards by set code swsh10 / symbol — do not sort by art alone
02

Split bulk commons/uncommons from holos and special rarities before pricing
03

Track Origin Forme Palkia VSTAR and Origin Forme Dialga VSTAR as priority singles, not pack EV fantasies
04

Scan or checklist-gap the rest after the chase budget is honest

Scan with the app

Origin Forme Pokemon look different from standard Dialga and Palkia, but can be confused across sets. The scanner identifies Origin Forme variants specifically and distinguishes Astral Radiance Radiant Pokemon from similar shiny cards in other sets. It reads the Trainer Gallery character rares accurately.

FAQ

Common questions

01 What are Radiant Pokemon?

Radiant Pokemon are shiny versions of non-V/VSTAR Pokemon with a special rainbow-bordered design. Each deck can include only one Radiant Pokemon. They have powerful abilities or attacks to compensate for their limited inclusion.

02 What is the Origin Forme for Dialga and Palkia?

Origin Forme Dialga and Palkia are alternate versions from Pokemon Legends: Arceus, featuring redesigned appearances closer to their mythological origins. In the TCG, they appear as VSTAR cards with unique VSTAR Powers.

03 Why is Radiant Greninja so popular?

Radiant Greninja's Concealed Cards ability lets you draw 2 cards by discarding an energy, making it one of the best draw support cards in the format. It appeared in most competitive decks from 2022-2024.

04 Is the Trainer Gallery in Astral Radiance different from Brilliant Stars?

Yes, the Astral Radiance Trainer Gallery (TG01-TG30) features Hisui-themed artwork with characters from Pokemon Legends: Arceus, while Brilliant Stars focused on Galar characters. Each set has unique Trainer Gallery art.