Shining Fates Shiny Vault

About Shining Fates

Released in February 2021, Shining Fates is a special Sword & Shield era expansion focused entirely on Shiny Pokémon. With approximately 73 cards in the main set plus a Shiny Vault subset containing over 100 additional Shiny Pokémon cards, this expansion is a treasure trove for collectors who love rare color variants.

The Shiny Vault

The defining feature of Shining Fates is the Shiny Vault — a collection of over 100 Full Art Shiny Pokémon cards that could be pulled from packs. These cards feature Pokémon in their rare Shiny colorations with dazzling holographic treatments. The Shiny Vault includes fan favorites like Shiny Dragapult, Shiny Grimmsnarl, and Shiny Centiskorch, each rendered in their alternate color schemes.

The Chase: Charizard VMAX Rainbow Rare

The headline chase card of Shining Fates is the Charizard VMAX Rainbow Rare, depicting the fan-favorite Pokémon in its Gigantamax form with a stunning rainbow foil treatment. This card became one of the most sought-after modern Pokémon cards and remains a prestige pull for collectors. Other notable chase cards include the Crobat VMAX Rainbow Rare and Morpeko VMAX Rainbow Rare.

Darth Vader Charizard

The set also features a Shiny Charizard VMAX with dark coloration that earned the nickname "Darth Vader Charizard" among the community. This card's striking appearance made it an instant collector favorite and it remains one of the most recognizable cards of the Sword & Shield era.

Collector Outlook

As a Shiny-focused set from the Sword & Shield era, Shining Fates has maintained strong collector interest. The combination of Shiny variants, the Charizard VMAX Rainbow Rare, and the overall quality of the Shiny Vault cards gives this set enduring appeal. Sealed product has appreciated significantly since release, making it one of the better-performing special sets of its era.