Chilling Reign
Set Details
Rule the Frozen Tundra!
Seize the advantage with Pokémon of the frozen lands, with the powerful Ice Rider Calyrex VMAX and Shadow Rider Calyrex VMAX—plus the Galarian forms of Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres! Phantom hauntings, howling blizzards, and wild battles—expand the realms of your Pokémon strategy with new powers and new possibilities. Press on despite ghostly opposition, and claim total victory in the land of spectral snow with the Pokémon TCG: Sword & Shield—Chilling Reign expansion!
The Chilling Reign Pokémon Set brings a frosty flourish to the Sword & Shield Series as its sixth main expansion. Launched in Japan on April 23, 2021 under the dual titles Silver Lance and Jet‑Black Spirit, and in English on June 18, 2021, this set dives into the chilling world of the Crown Tundra’s ruling specter, Calyrex, alongside its formidable steeds. By pulling cards from both Japanese blocks and the Peerless Fighters subset, Chilling Reign offers a massive roster of Generation VIII Pokémon V and VMAX that captures the icy drama of Galar’s winter legends.
Central to the Chilling Reign Pokémon Set are the ominous Glastrier V and Spectrier V, each boasting heart‑stopping VMAX evolutions. Glastrier VMAX’s Frost Charge locks down the field by preventing your opponent’s Active Pokémon from retreating, while Spectrier VMAX’s Phantom Ride unleashes swift, energy‑based strikes that can whittle down even the bulkiest foes. Alongside these powerhouses, the set debuts the first wave of Radiant Pokémon—borderless, full‑art shine creatures like Greninja and Mew—each rendered in glowing holofoil that turns every pack into a potential treasure trove.
Beyond powerhouse mechanics, Chilling Reign is packed with collector lore. The two Japanese blocks are cleverly type‑balanced—Silver Lance omits Lightning‑types, and Jet‑Black Spirit skips Fire‑types—encouraging cross‑set trades among fans. Early Elite Trainer Boxes surfaced with rare miscuts where Glastrier’s icy mane or Spectrier’s ghostly mist bled into the card border, instantly becoming prized error pieces. And if you keep an eye on the set symbol, you’ll spot a crowned snowflake—a subtle nod to Calyrex’s icy sovereignty that ties every chilling pull back to Galar’s frosted crown.
Chilling Reign Set Cards
