2021 233 cards

Pokemon Chilling Reign Set

A massive 233-card expansion featuring the Galarian legendary birds and Calyrex rider forms with stunning alternate art cards.

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Difficulty

2/5 to complete

Avg Card Value

Varies

Market average

Top Card

Blaziken VMAX

See market

Rarity Tier

Moderate

Overview

Chilling Reign is a large 233-card expansion released in June 2021, showcasing the Crown Tundra DLC Pokemon. The set features Ice Rider and Shadow Rider Calyrex VMAX as competitive headliners, alongside the Galarian legendary bird trio. Chilling Reign expanded the alternate art program with several stunning cards that have become highly sought-after collectibles.

Best for

People who already track subsets like Trainer Gallery separately
people attempting a wide Chilling Reign master set who will split base numbers from high-number / special rows
people building around Blaziken VMAX / Shadow Rider Calyrex VMAX without pretending bulk pays the same

Skip this path if

you will not inspect centering on expensive alts
you want a weekend master set — Chilling Reign is 233 cards; budget the chase tier alone

Common mistakes

If you only remember one thing about Chilling Reign: Blaziken VMAX / Shadow Rider Calyrex VMAX is not interchangeable with every other print of those Pokemon. People still get burned by buying alts on pure hype without centering/surface notes, then argue condition after they already overpaid. Confirm swsh6 / the set symbol before comps — “SWSH V / VMAX / alt arts lot” language is how wrong products get mixed.

What to check first

Verify set membership (swsh6) and centering and surface before any grade or “near mint” claim. Condition pass on Blaziken VMAX / Shadow Rider Calyrex VMAX before negotiation. Finish with a checklist gap list so you are not “completing” only the bulk.

Top of the chart

Most valuable cards

Blaziken VMAX alternate art (#153) is the top chase card at $70-130+ near-mint with its dynamic martial arts pose. Shadow Rider Calyrex VMAX alternate art (#205) commands $40-70. Galarian Moltres V alternate art (#177) holds $30-50 with its dramatic dark fire artwork. The Snorlax, Zeraora V, and Galarian Zapdos V alternate arts are each $20-40.

Rugged Helmet

Urn of Vitality

Welcoming Lantern

Water Energy

Psychic Energy

Fighting Energy

Full Collection

Cards from Chilling Reign

Tap any card to see price history and details.

28 of 233

Weedle

Kakuna

Beedrill

Ledyba

Castform Sunny Form

Sealeo

Gastly

Hattrem

Passimian

Venipede

Kecleon

Flannery

Weeding Gloves

Shadow Rider Calyrex V

#189

Caitlin

#205

Shadow Rider Calyrex VMAX

Electrode

Bronzong

Snorlax

Echoing Horn

Fan of Waves

Fog Crystal

Rugged Helmet

Urn of Vitality

Welcoming Lantern

Water Energy

Psychic Energy

Fighting Energy

Tips to finish the set

Chilling Reign is a massive set and was initially considered disappointing, leading to lower sealed prices. This makes it excellent value for collectors, as the alternate art cards rival more expensive sets. The Galarian bird trio makes a compelling mini-collection, and Calyrex variants span multiple art styles.

Step by step

How to Complete This Set

01

Identify Chilling Reign cards by set code swsh6 / symbol — do not sort by art alone
02

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

Track Blaziken VMAX and Shadow Rider Calyrex VMAX as priority singles, not pack EV fantasies
04

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

Scan with the app

With 233 cards including numerous alternate art variants, Chilling Reign is difficult to track manually. The scanner catalogs standard art, Full Art, alternate art, and rainbow rare versions of each Pokemon. It identifies the Galarian bird variants and Calyrex rider forms instantly.

FAQ

Common questions

01 Why is the Blaziken VMAX alternate art so valuable?

The Blaziken VMAX alternate art features a spectacular fighting pose with Blaziken leaping through flames. Its dynamic composition and vivid colors make it one of the most beautiful Pokemon cards in the SWSH era, driving collector demand far beyond its competitive utility.

02 What are the Calyrex rider forms?

Ice Rider Calyrex VMAX (Water-type, riding Glastrier) and Shadow Rider Calyrex VMAX (Psychic-type, riding Spectrier) represent Calyrex merged with its steeds. Shadow Rider was the more competitively dominant of the two.

03 Are the Galarian legendary birds in this set?

Yes, Chilling Reign features Galarian Articuno V, Galarian Zapdos V, and Galarian Moltres V, each with standard, Full Art, and alternate art versions. Galarian Moltres V alternate art is the most valuable of the trio.

04 Is Chilling Reign good value for sealed product?

Chilling Reign booster boxes are among the most affordable SWSH sets, making them excellent value given the quality alternate art cards. The large card count means diverse pulls, and the set has appreciated from its initial low prices.