Do you feel like taking your opponent down with a single, powerful punch—or seizing victory with clever, technical attacks that keep your opponent guessing? You’ll soon get your choice with the release of the Pokémon TCG: Sword & Shield—Battle Styles expansion, coming March, 2021. The expansion will debut an exciting new gameplay mechanic called Battle Styles, introducing two different forms of attack: Single Strike and Rapid Strike. The former is the Pokémon equivalent of a throwing a knockout punch; the latter is like a chess game using tactical attacks to build steadily to victory.

Single Strike cards are accented with red, while Rapid Strike cards are adorned in blue. Additionally, both Trainer and Energy cards are available in Single Strike and Rapid Strike Styles to help Trainers develop a deck around their Battle Style of choice.

The Sword & Shield—Battle Styles expansion will include Battle Style Pokémon such as Single Strike Urshifu V, Rapid Strike Urshifu V, Single Strike Tyranitar V, and Rapid Strike Empoleon V, among others. Combine previously introduced VMAX mechanics with the new Battle Styles, and you get Single Strike Urshifu VMAX and Rapid Strike Urshifu VMAX in their Gigantamax forms.

Here’s what else you can expect from the Sword & Shield—Battle Styles expansion coming out in booster packs, Elite Trainer Boxes, and special collections:

• 60 Battle Styles cards
• 12 Pokémon V and 16 full-art Pokémon V
• Six Pokémon VMAX
• 19 Trainer cards and six full-art Supporter cards
• Two Special Energy cards

Battle Styles 3 Pack Blister – Eevee

Battle Styles 3 Pack Blister – Jolteon

Battle Styles Booster Pack

Battle Styles Single Pack Blister – Arrokada

Battle Styles Single Pack Blister – Charmander

Battle Styles Blue Elite Trainer Box

Battle Styles Red Elite Trainer Box

Battle Styles Build & Battle Box Display

Battle Styles Booster Box

Battle Styles Build & Battle Box

Make sure to pre-order now!

Happy Gaming!