UK Deals: Sword and Shield Pokémon TCG Booster Packs Are Drying Up, Grab These Tins Now

Booster Packs included are:

• Brilliant Stars x 2
• Chilling Reign x 1

This is the cheapest tin in the lineup, and for the price, it is not a bad deal. Two packs of Brilliant Stars give you a chance at Trainer Gallery hits, alternate art Charizard, or Arceus VSTAR. The pull rates in this set are better than average, which makes it a solid pick.

The third pack is Chilling Reign, which is not as popular. It has a few decent alternate art cards like Blaziken VMAX, but most of the set has lost value over time. The Pikachu V promo is a nice bonus, though, and Pikachu cards tend to hold value better than most.

Booster Packs included are:

• Astral Radiance x 2
• Brilliant Stars x 1
• Fusion Strike x 1

Astral Radiance has some strong cards, especially for Pokémon Legends: Arceus fans. The alternate art Machamp V is a standout, and the set includes good competitive staples like Double Turbo Energy. It is not the most popular set but has some good options.

Brilliant Stars is a nice addition, giving you another shot at a Trainer Gallery pull. The Fusion Strike pack is the weakest of the three, but it is still worth opening if you are after Espeon or Gengar.

Booster Packs included are:

• Lost Origin x 2
• Fusion Strike x 2

Lost Origin has one of the best alternate arts in the game with Giratina V. It also has strong Trainer Gallery cards, including Pikachu VMAX with Red. The set is popular, but the pull rates are not great. If you are lucky, you could land something worthwhile.

Fusion Strike is a mixed bag. The set has some of the best alternate arts in the game, like Gengar VMAX and Espeon VMAX, but it is also known for having some of the worst pull rates. These packs could be great or a complete waste of time.

Booster Packs included are:

• Astral Radiance x 2
• Brilliant Stars x 1
• Fusion Strike x 1

This is the same setup as the Hisuian Samurott tin, just with a different promo card. Astral Radiance is still solid for alternate arts and competitive cards; Brilliant Stars remains the best Sword & Shield set for Trainer Gallery pulls, and Fusion Strike is a gamble.

If you like Hisuian Typhlosion or are trying to complete a set of the Hisuian starters, this is worth picking up. Otherwise, you might prefer one of the tins with Lost Origin for a better shot at a high-value pull.

Booster Packs included are:

• Brilliant Stars x 2
• Fusion Strike x 1
• Vivid Voltage x 1

This tin is mainly for Eeveelution collectors. The Espeon V promo is a nice touch, and the Brilliant Stars packs offer good odds of pulling something decent. Sylveon and Umbreon V Trainer Gallery cards are still in demand, and the alternate art Charizard V is a solid pull.

Vivid Voltage is an older set, and unless you are hunting for Pikachu VMAX, it does not have much going for it. Fusion Strike is the same as always. If you get lucky, it could be great, but it is not a set known for rewarding casual openings.

Christian Wait is a contributing freelancer for IGN covering everything collectable and deals. Christian has over 7 years of experience in the Gaming and Tech industry with bylines at Mashable and Pocket-Tactics. Christian also makes hand-painted collectibles for Saber Miniatures. Christian is also the author of "Pokemon Ultimate Unofficial Gaming Guide by GamesWarrior". Find Christian on X @ChrisReggieWait.