2023 160 cards

Pokemon Crown Zenith Set

The grand finale of the Sword & Shield era featuring a 160-card set with the stunning Galarian Gallery and celebration of the Galar journey.

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Difficulty

2/5 to complete

Avg Card Value

Varies

Market average

Top Card

Charizard VSTAR

See market

Rarity Tier

Moderate

Overview

Crown Zenith is the farewell special set for the Sword & Shield era, released in January 2023 with 160 cards. The set features the Galarian Gallery, an expanded version of the Trainer Gallery showcasing the most popular Pokemon and characters from the entire Galar saga. Available only in special products, Crown Zenith serves as a celebration and capstone for one of the most popular TCG eras.

Best for

People who already track subsets like Trainer Gallery separately
collectors pricing Crown Zenith (2023, 160 cards) as SWSH V / VMAX / alt arts cardboard — not as generic “old cards”
buyers who already know Charizard VSTAR / Mewtwo VSTAR is the expensive row in Crown Zenith

Skip this path if

you will not inspect centering on expensive alts
you expect every card in Crown Zenith to carry similar resale (bulk is bulk)

Common mistakes

The expensive mistake on Crown Zenith is using peak Twitter comps for a raw card with whitening. Set code swsh12.5 (2023) is the membership test — character name alone will not save a bad buy. Budget Charizard VSTAR / Mewtwo VSTAR as priority singles; the other 158 cards are not the same project.

What to check first

Pull up Charizard VSTAR / Mewtwo 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 Crown Zenith checklist tell you what is left.

Top of the chart

Most valuable cards

The Galarian Gallery steals the show: Giratina VSTAR (GG69) commands $30-60 with its Distortion World artwork. Charizard VSTAR (GG70) holds $40-70. Mewtwo VSTAR (GG44) is $20-35. Zacian V (GG38) and Zamazenta V (GG39) provide legendary closure. The main set Darkrai VSTAR and Origin Forme Palkia VSTAR are also premium pulls.

Lightning Energy

Psychic Energy

Fighting Energy

Darkness Energy

Metal Energy

Pikachu

Full Collection

Cards from Crown Zenith

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28 of 160

Oddish

Gloom

Bellossom

Tangela

Zarude

Salandit

Glaceon V

Helioptile

Mew V

Riolu

Hoopa

Zacian

Radiant Eternatus

Stoutland V

Energy Retrieval

Pokémon Catcher

Friends in Sinnoh

Professor's Research

Volo

Grass Energy

Fire Energy

Water Energy

Lightning Energy

Psychic Energy

Fighting Energy

Darkness Energy

Metal Energy

Pikachu

Tips to finish the set

Crown Zenith was only sold through ETBs, tins, and collection boxes. The Galarian Gallery has 70 cards, making it the largest character subset in SWSH. Collect the Gallery systematically, focusing on the VSTAR cards at the end (GG44-GG70) which hold the most value.

Step by step

How to Complete This Set

01

Identify Crown Zenith cards by set code swsh12.5 / symbol — do not sort by art alone
02

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

Track Charizard VSTAR and Mewtwo 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

Crown Zenith uses a GG prefix for Galarian Gallery cards alongside standard numbering for the main set. The scanner handles both numbering systems and provides separate completion tracking. It identifies the Galarian Gallery cards, which have distinctive full-art character scenes.

FAQ

Common questions

01 How is Crown Zenith distributed?

Crown Zenith was only available through special products: Elite Trainer Boxes, V and VSTAR tins, Pin Collections, and Premium Collections. No standard booster boxes were produced, similar to Shining Fates.

02 What is the Galarian Gallery?

The Galarian Gallery (GG01-GG70) is a 70-card subset featuring character rares, Full Art V/VSTAR cards, and Full Art Supporters with artwork celebrating the Galar region. It includes fan-favorite pairings of Pokemon with their Trainers.

03 Is Crown Zenith the last SWSH set?

Yes, Crown Zenith is the final Sword & Shield era product, released as a special celebration set in January 2023. The Scarlet & Violet era began in March 2023.

04 Which Galarian Gallery cards are most valuable?

The VSTAR character rares (GG44-GG70) are the most valuable, with Charizard VSTAR (GG70), Giratina VSTAR (GG69), and Mewtwo VSTAR (GG44) leading. The Full Art Supporter cards like Cynthia's Ambition and Irida also command premiums.