Crown Zenith
Set Details
The Legendary heroes Zacian and Zamazenta shine with new VSTAR Powers, and an all-star assembly of Pokémon and Trainers arrive to celebrate the era of Pokémon V! Discover dazzling special illustrations in the Galarian Gallery, and wield the strength of rare and powerful Pokémon, including Charizard as both a Pokémon VSTAR and Radiant Pokémon. Many more Pokémon have their own tales to tell in battle as the Sword & Shield Series reaches its towering peak in the Pokémon TCG: Crown Zenith expansion!
The Crown Zenith Pokémon Set stands as the grand finale of the Sword & Shield era, released on January 20, 2023 (following Japan’s “VSTAR Universe” high‑class expansion pack on December 2, 2022). Like other special expansions—Pokémon GO, Celebrations, and Shining Fates—Crown Zenith boosters aren’t sold in traditional boxes but only inside Elite Trainer Boxes, pin tins, and other branded merch. This set pulls together cards from Japan’s VSTAR Universe expansion, the VSTAR Special Set, plus left‑overs from Paradigm Trigger and Incandescent Arcana that didn’t make it into Silver Tempest. It even offers two distinct Energy treatments: the new 2023‑copyrighted textured holo designs alongside Reverse Glitter Holofoil variants of the Brilliant Stars style.
Beyond its assembled content, the Crown Zenith Pokémon Set dazzles with mechanical variety and collectible depth. You’ll find powerful Pokémon V, Pokémon VMAX, and Pokémon VSTAR—including showstopping legends like Lugia VSTAR and Regidrago VSTAR—alongside a smattering of Radiant Pokémon that sparkle as borderless, one‑per‑deck trophies. All non‑secret cards (except V and Radiant Pokémon) feature no rarity symbols, giving the set a minimalist, high‑class feel. Secret Rares and chase cards span generations, from Golden Radiant Gardevoir to the elusive Arceus VSTAR alt‑art, making every pack a thrilling hunt.
Collectors immediately spotted plenty of hidden gems in Crown Zenith Pokémon Set lore. Early Elite Trainer Boxes included rare miscut Reverse Glitter Holofoils—where glitter patterns spilled artistically over the edges—instantly coveted as error pieces. The set symbol, a stylized crown wrapped in glimmering stardust, subtly nods to the culmination of Sword & Shield’s story. And for those who love crossover nods, a handful of Japanese promo cards (once prize‑only in VSTAR Universe tournaments) popped up in Western tins, delighting fans with unexpected championship‑level pulls. Whether you’re drafting a VSTAR deck or framing that perfect Radiant holo, Crown Zenith delivers one final storm of strategy and sparkle.
Crown Zenith Set Cards
