Pokemon Paldean Fates Set
A special Shiny Vault set with 91 main cards and a massive shiny subset, continuing the beloved shiny set tradition with Paldean Pokemon.
sv4pt5 Difficulty
2/5 to complete
Avg Card Value
Varies
Market average
Top Card
Shiny Charizard ex
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Rarity Tier
Overview
Paldean Fates is a special set released in January 2024, following the tradition of Hidden Fates and Shining Fates with a Shiny Vault subset. The 91-card main set is accompanied by a massive shiny subset featuring shiny variants of Paldean Pokemon, including shiny ex cards. The set is distributed through special products only and features some of the most visually striking shiny artwork in the modern era.
Best for
- Collectors living in current SV product and learning IR/SAR tiers
- collectors pricing Paldean Fates (2024, 91 cards) as SV ex / IR / SAR cardboard — not as generic “old cards”
- people building around Shiny Charizard ex / Shiny Gardevoir ex without pretending bulk pays the same
Skip this path if
- you lock long-term value opinions in the first two weeks of release
- you expect every card in Paldean Fates to carry similar resale (bulk is bulk)
Common mistakes
If you only remember one thing about Paldean Fates: Shiny Charizard ex / Shiny Gardevoir ex is not interchangeable with every other print of those Pokemon. People still get burned by using old “secret rare” vocabulary for Illustration Rare and Special Art Rare, then argue condition after they already overpaid. Confirm sv4pt5 / the set symbol before comps — “SV ex / IR / SAR lot” language is how wrong products get mixed.
What to check first
Verify set membership (sv4pt5) and whether you are pricing a playable ex or a full-art chase. Condition pass on Shiny Charizard ex / Shiny Gardevoir ex before negotiation. Finish with a checklist gap list so you are not “completing” only the bulk.
Most valuable cards
Shiny Charizard ex (#SV091) is the ultimate chase card at $50-100+ near-mint. Shiny Gardevoir ex and Shiny Ceruledge ex hold $20-35 each. Shiny Palafin ex is a collector favorite at $15-25. The Illustration Rare Cleffa and shiny Tera ex cards add premium depth to the chase card lineup.
Cards from Paldean Fates
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28 of 91 
Pineco
Forretress ex
Maractus
Toedscool
Exeggcute
Ceruledge
Paldean Wooper
Squawkabilly ex
Gloom
Paldean Tauros
Frigibax
Kilowattrel
Flittle
Murkrow
Doduo
Mew ex
Charizard ex
Arven
Clive
Iono
Nemona
Penny
Wo-Chien ex
Chi-Yu ex
Chien-Pao ex
Miraidon ex
Ting-Lu ex
Koraidon ex
Tips to finish the set
Paldean Fates is available only in special products (ETBs, tins, premium collections). The Shiny Vault is substantial but attainable with targeted purchasing. Shiny commons are plentiful per pack, while shiny ex cards are the rare chase. Consider collecting the full shiny Pokedex as a satisfying side goal.
How to Complete This Set
- 01
Identify Paldean Fates cards by set code sv4pt5 / symbol — do not sort by art alone
- 02
Split bulk commons/uncommons from holos and special rarities before pricing
- 03
Track Shiny Charizard ex and Shiny Gardevoir ex as priority singles, not pack EV fantasies
- 04
Scan or checklist-gap the rest after the chase budget is honest
Scan with the app
Shiny cards have different coloring that requires accurate color detection for proper identification. The scanner distinguishes shiny variants from standard cards reliably and tracks your Shiny Vault progress separately from the main set. It also verifies shiny ex authenticity on high-value cards.
Common questions
01 How is Paldean Fates distributed?
Paldean Fates is available through Elite Trainer Boxes, Mini Tins, Tech Sticker Collections, ex Premium Collections, and other special products. No standard booster boxes are produced.
02 How large is the Paldean Fates Shiny Vault?
The Paldean Fates Shiny Vault contains over 100 shiny Pokemon cards, including shiny common, uncommon, rare, and ex Pokemon. Combined with the 91-card main set, the total collection exceeds 190 cards.
03 Is the Shiny Charizard ex different from Obsidian Flames?
Yes, the Paldean Fates Shiny Charizard ex features a black shiny Charizard coloring distinct from the standard Obsidian Flames versions. The shiny coloring and unique artwork make it a separate collectible entirely.
04 How does Paldean Fates compare to Shining Fates?
Both follow the same formula of a small main set plus large Shiny Vault, but Paldean Fates features Paldean/Gen 9 Pokemon with SV-era ex cards instead of SWSH-era V/VMAX. Paldean Fates has slightly more accessible distribution.
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