2021 73 cards

Pokemon Shining Fates Set

A special 73-card set with a massive Shiny Vault subset featuring shiny versions of popular Pokemon including the iconic Shiny Charizard VMAX.

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Difficulty

2/5 to complete

Avg Card Value

Varies

Market average

Top Card

Shiny Charizard VMAX

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Rarity Tier

Moderate

Overview

Shining Fates is a special set released in February 2021, featuring a 73-card main set alongside a massive Shiny Vault subset of over 100 shiny Pokemon cards. Following the Hidden Fates formula, the Shiny Vault includes shiny variants of popular Galar Pokemon. The Shiny Charizard VMAX (SV107) is the defining chase card, becoming one of the most sought-after modern Pokemon cards.

Best for

People who already track subsets like Trainer Gallery separately
collectors pricing Shining Fates (2021, 73 cards) as SWSH V / VMAX / alt arts cardboard — not as generic “old cards”
anyone specifically hunting Shiny Charizard VMAX / Shiny Ditto VMAX and needing the rest of the set for context

Skip this path if

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

Common mistakes

Collectors mishandle Shining Fates by mixing Trainer Gallery / special subsets into the main numbered set mentally. Shiny Charizard VMAX / Shiny Ditto VMAX still does most of the economic work inside a 73-card list — do not price bulk like hits. Listings labeled only “SWSH V / VMAX / alt arts” are not a SKU: match set code swsh4.5 (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 Shiny Charizard VMAX / Shiny Ditto VMAX under real light before anyone says “NM” or grade. Gap the rest with the Shining Fates checklist; sealed product does not replace the expensive row.

Top of the chart

Most valuable cards

Shiny Charizard VMAX (SV107) is the ultimate chase card at $100-250+ near-mint. Shiny Suicune (SV022) holds $15-30 as a stunning shiny art. Shiny Ditto VMAX (SV119) and Shiny Eternatus VMAX (SV122) command $10-20 each. The Shiny Vault Eevee (SV041) and its evolutions are popular among Eeveelution collectors.

Gym Trainer

Piers

Poké Kid

Rose

Skyla

Alcremie VMAX

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Tips to finish the set

Shining Fates was only available in special products (ETBs, tins, pin collections), never as standard booster boxes. The Shiny Vault subset is massive, so completing it requires significant investment. Focus on the most valuable Shiny V and VMAX cards as singles, and fill the Shiny Vault commons through targeted trades.

Step by step

How to Complete This Set

01

Identify Shining Fates cards by set code swsh4.5 / symbol — do not sort by art alone
02

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

Track Shiny Charizard VMAX and Shiny Ditto 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

Shiny Vault cards use a different numbering system (SV prefix) from the main set. The scanner correctly identifies both numbering schemes and catalogs your Shiny Vault progress separately. It also verifies the shiny coloring authenticity on high-value cards like Charizard VMAX.

FAQ

Common questions

01 How is Shining Fates distributed?

Shining Fates packs were exclusively available in special products: Elite Trainer Boxes, V Tins, Mad Party Pin Collections, and Premium Collections. No standard 36-pack booster boxes were produced.

02 How many cards are in the Shiny Vault?

The Shiny Vault contains 122 cards (SV001-SV122) featuring shiny variants of Galar Pokemon, including Shiny V and Shiny VMAX cards. Combined with the 73-card main set, the complete collection totals nearly 200 cards.

03 Is the Shiny Charizard VMAX difficult to pull?

Extremely difficult. The Shiny Charizard VMAX has roughly a 1-in-450 pack pull rate. Given the limited distribution through special products only, pulling one requires significant luck or volume.

04 How is Shining Fates different from Hidden Fates?

Both are special Shiny Vault sets, but Shining Fates focuses on Galar/Gen 8 Pokemon with V/VMAX shinies, while Hidden Fates featured Kalos/Alola Pokemon with GX shinies. Shining Fates has a larger Shiny Vault (122 vs 94 cards).