Pokemon Fusion Strike Set
The largest English Pokemon TCG set ever at 284 cards, introducing the Fusion Strike battle style alongside Mew VMAX and Gengar VMAX.
swsh8 Difficulty
2/5 to complete
Avg Card Value
Varies
Market average
Top Card
Gengar VMAX
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Rarity Tier
Overview
Fusion Strike holds the record as the largest English Pokemon TCG set ever at 284 cards, released in November 2021. The expansion introduced the third battle style, Fusion Strike (combining Single Strike and Rapid Strike principles), centered around Mew VMAX. Gengar VMAX, Espeon VMAX, and Inteleon VMAX added competitive depth, while the sheer card count made collecting a marathon.
Best for
- Modern chase collectors riding SWSH alt-art markets
- people attempting a wide Fusion Strike master set who will split base numbers from high-number / special rows
- anyone specifically hunting Gengar VMAX / Mew VMAX and needing the rest of the set for context
Skip this path if
- you treat every Eeveelution-looking card as the same SKU
- you want a weekend master set — Fusion Strike is 284 cards; budget the chase tier alone
Common mistakes
Collectors mishandle Fusion Strike by mixing Trainer Gallery / special subsets into the main numbered set mentally. Gengar VMAX / Mew VMAX still does most of the economic work inside a 284-card list — do not price bulk like hits. Listings labeled only “SWSH V / VMAX / alt arts” are not a SKU: match set code swsh8 (2021) before you match the art.
What to check first
Start with whether the hit is main-set or a parallel gallery/subset. Then inspect Gengar VMAX / Mew VMAX under real light before anyone says “NM” or grade. Gap the rest with the Fusion Strike checklist; sealed product does not replace the expensive row.
Most valuable cards
Gengar VMAX alternate art (#271) is the crown jewel at $100-200+ near-mint, depicting Gengar in a playful nightscape. Espeon VMAX alternate art (#270) commands $60-100+. Mew VMAX alternate art (#269) holds $40-70 with Mew floating among stars. The regular Mew VMAX (#114) is $15-25 as a competitive staple. Greedent VMAX alternate art is a surprise collectible.
Cards from Fusion Strike
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28 of 284 
Caterpie
Metapod
Butterfree
Shroomish
Appletun V
Sizzlipede
Gorebyss
Voltorb
Toxtricity
Drakloak
Pancham
Zorua
Cufant
Delcatty
Dancer
Sandaconda V
Chili & Cilan & Cress
Dancer
Elesa's Sparkle
Schoolboy
Schoolgirl
Shauna
Sidney
Flaaffy
Power Tablet
Training Court
Grass Energy
Fire Energy
Tips to finish the set
At 284 cards, Fusion Strike is the most challenging SWSH set to complete. The massive card pool dilutes pull rates significantly, making chase cards harder to find. Many collectors focus on the alternate art subset rather than the full set. The Gengar VMAX and Espeon VMAX alternate arts justify singles purchases over pack openings.
How to Complete This Set
- 01
Identify Fusion Strike cards by set code swsh8 / symbol — do not sort by art alone
- 02
Split bulk commons/uncommons from holos and special rarities before pricing
- 03
Track Gengar VMAX and Mew 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 284 cards, manual tracking of Fusion Strike is impractical. The scanner catalogs your entire Fusion Strike progress instantly and identifies which of the numerous variants you own. It tracks the Fusion Strike style markers on cards and distinguishes between the standard and alternate art versions.
Common questions
01 Why is Fusion Strike so large?
Fusion Strike combines content from multiple Japanese sets (Fusion Arts and supplementary sets) into one massive English release. At 284 cards, it surpassed Chilling Reign as the largest English Pokemon TCG set ever.
02 What is the Fusion Strike battle style?
Fusion Strike is the third battle style after Single Strike and Rapid Strike. It emphasizes synergy between Fusion Strike-marked Pokemon and their dedicated support cards, with Mew VMAX as the centerpiece strategy.
03 Is Mew VMAX competitive?
Mew VMAX was one of the strongest competitive decks in the 2022 format. Its Cross Fusion Strike attack copies any attack from your benched Fusion Strike Pokemon, giving it incredible versatility. The deck consistently placed in top tournament results.
04 Do the diluted pull rates affect Fusion Strike value?
Yes, the 284-card size means individual chase cards are harder to pull than in smaller sets. This actually increases the value of the top alternate art cards since fewer are pulled per box, but makes the overall set completion extremely time-consuming.
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