Brilliant Stars: Trainer Gallery

The Brilliant Stars: Trainer Gallery Pokémon Set shines as a standout subset within the ninth main Sword & Shield expansion, Brilliant Stars. Released in English on February 25, 2022 (and in Japan as Star Birth on January 14, 2022), this subset revives the beloved Full Art Trainer + Pokémon pairing concept first seen in Cosmic Eclipse. Each Trainer Gallery card depicts a well‑known Trainer alongside their signature Pokémon in a stunning borderless illustration, and these cards slip seamlessly into Brilliant Stars booster packs—one per box on average—making every opening feel like uncovering a gallery‑worthy masterpiece.

Featuring over a dozen reprinted favorites, the Brilliant Stars: Trainer Gallery Pokémon Set showcases dynamic duos such as Cynthia & Garchomp, Raihan & Duraludon, and Bede & Opal, each rendered with vivid starlight holo patterns that elevate the artwork’s depth. Unlike standard Full Art Trainers, these Gallery cards retain their original Trainer effect text and rarity symbols, while surrounding the scene with a faint cosmic vignette. They’re perfect for both display and play—slotted into Supporter decks for nostalgia‑driven combo lines or simply framed as part of your Poké‑art collection.

Collectors have uncovered plenty of hidden gems in the Brilliant Stars: Trainer Gallery Pokémon Set lore. Early Elite Trainer Boxes whispered of slight print variations—some Cynthia & Garchomp prints show Garchomp’s wingtip just grazing the holo border, instantly becoming error‑card legends. A handful of promo releases bundled a limited “silver foil” version of Raihan & Duraludon, sparking secondary‑market fervor. And eagle‑eyed fans note that the Trainer Gallery symbol—a stylized easel and star—appears in micro‑print on every card, a subtle nod to the set’s artistic tribute to Galar’s greatest heroes and their partners.