Pokemon Silver Tempest Set
A 215-card expansion closing the main Sword & Shield era with Lugia VSTAR, Alolan Vulpix VSTAR, and a farewell Trainer Gallery.
swsh12 Difficulty
2/5 to complete
Avg Card Value
Varies
Market average
Top Card
Lugia VSTAR
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Rarity Tier
Overview
Silver Tempest is a 215-card expansion released in November 2022, serving as the final main expansion of the Sword & Shield era. Lugia VSTAR headlines with its powerful Summoning Star VSTAR Power that accelerates Colorless Pokemon from the discard pile. Alolan Vulpix VSTAR adds a fan-favorite chase card, and the final Trainer Gallery closes out the character rare concept for the SWSH era.
Best for
- People who already track subsets like Trainer Gallery separately
- people attempting a wide Silver Tempest master set who will split base numbers from high-number / special rows
- anyone specifically hunting Lugia VSTAR / The Trainer Gallery Rayquaza V and needing the rest of the set for context
Skip this path if
- you will not inspect centering on expensive alts
- you want a weekend master set — Silver Tempest is 215 cards; budget the chase tier alone
Common mistakes
Collectors mishandle Silver Tempest by mixing Trainer Gallery / special subsets into the main numbered set mentally. Lugia VSTAR / The Trainer Gallery Rayquaza V still does most of the economic work inside a 215-card list — do not price bulk like hits. Listings labeled only “SWSH V / VMAX / alt arts” are not a SKU: match set code swsh12 (2022) before you match the art.
What to check first
Start with whether the hit is main-set or a parallel gallery/subset. Then inspect Lugia VSTAR / The Trainer Gallery Rayquaza V under real light before anyone says “NM” or grade. Gap the rest with the Silver Tempest checklist; sealed product does not replace the expensive row.
Most valuable cards
Lugia VSTAR alternate art (#202) is the set highlight at $50-90+ near-mint, depicting Lugia soaring above stormy seas. Alolan Vulpix VSTAR (#195) and its rainbow rare are $20-40 each. Serena Full Art Supporter (#193) commands $25-45 as a beloved character card. The Trainer Gallery Rayquaza VMAX (TG29) is the premium TG pull.
Cards from Silver Tempest
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28 of 215 
Venonat
Venomoth
Spinarak
Ariados
Arcanine
Articuno
Chinchou
Unown VSTAR
Meowstic
Terrakion
Krokorok
Togedemaru
Altaria
Gym Trainer
Alolan Vulpix V
Candice
Candice
Furisode Girl
Lance
Serena
Wallace
Worker
Serperior VSTAR
Lugia VSTAR
Energy Switch
Gapejaw Bog
Leafy Camo Poncho
V Guard Energy
Tips to finish the set
Silver Tempest is a well-balanced closing set for SWSH. The Trainer Gallery is smaller but features excellent artwork as a finale. Lugia VSTAR alternate art is the clear value leader. Serena Full Art rivals the Pokemon cards in popularity, reflecting the growing demand for character Supporter cards.
How to Complete This Set
- 01
Identify Silver Tempest cards by set code swsh12 / symbol — do not sort by art alone
- 02
Split bulk commons/uncommons from holos and special rarities before pricing
- 03
Track Lugia VSTAR and The Trainer Gallery Rayquaza V as priority singles, not pack EV fantasies
- 04
Scan or checklist-gap the rest after the chase budget is honest
Scan with the app
Silver Tempest is the last set with the SWSH card border design. The scanner distinguishes SWSH-era Silver Tempest cards from the upcoming Scarlet & Violet era format. It also tracks the final Trainer Gallery completion and identifies the multiple Lugia VSTAR variants.
Common questions
01 Is Silver Tempest the last Sword & Shield set?
Silver Tempest is the last numbered main Sword & Shield expansion. Crown Zenith followed as a special set to close out the era, but Silver Tempest (SWSH12) was the final standard expansion.
02 Why is Lugia VSTAR competitively strong?
Lugia VSTAR's Summoning Star VSTAR Power puts up to 2 Colorless Pokemon from the discard pile onto the bench, enabling massive acceleration with Archeops for energy attachment. The Lugia VSTAR deck was a dominant force in the 2023 competitive season.
03 What makes the Serena Full Art valuable?
Serena is a popular character from Pokemon X & Y, and her Full Art Supporter card combines character appeal with competitive utility (she lets you draw or gust). The anime and game nostalgia for Serena drives premium pricing.
04 How does the Trainer Gallery in Silver Tempest compare?
Silver Tempest has the final SWSH Trainer Gallery with 30 cards (TG01-TG30). It features farewell appearances of fan favorites like Rayquaza VMAX, Houndoom, and various character combinations, making it a fitting conclusion to the subset.
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