SWSH01: Sword & Shield Base Set
216-card expansion featuring Snorlax VMAX, Marnie and Morpeko VMAX.
- Game
- Pokemon TCG
- Publisher
- TPC
- Release date
- 7 February 2020
- Cards
- 216
- Status
- Released
About this release
SWSH01: Sword & Shield Base Set is the first main expansion in the Pokemon TCG Sword & Shield series, released on 7 February 2020. The set contains 216 cards, including Snorlax VMAX, Marnie and Morpeko VMAX, alongside Ultra Rares and Secret Rares sought after by both players and collectors.
At current market prices, the complete set is worth around £841. Snorlax VMAX leads the value charts, while sealed booster boxes, Elite Trainer Boxes and individual singles offer multiple ways to collect or build competitive decks.
New to the game?
What is Pokemon TCG?
The Pokemon Trading Card Game is a two-player game where each player builds a 60-card deck around a team of Pokemon and battles to knock out the opponent's Pokemon. Every time you knock one out you take a Prize card - take all of your Prizes (usually six) to win.
How a game plays
Each turn you draw a card, then play Basic Pokemon, attach Energy, use Trainer cards and attack. Attacks need the right Energy attached; when a Pokemon's HP runs out it is knocked out and the attacker takes a Prize. Basic Pokemon evolve into stronger Stage 1 and Stage 2 forms as the game develops, so a deck is about building an engine of Pokemon, Energy and Trainers that work together.
Read the official how-to-play guide →Most Valuable Sword & Shield Base Set Cards
The most valuable card in Sword & Shield Base Set is Snorlax VMAX at around £43.48.
Chase-card prices powered by PulseTCG · updated 15 September 2026
Sword & Shield Base Set Card List
Every Sword & Shield Base Set card is listed below with its number, rarity and current UK reference prices — searchable and filterable.
Full card list
Every card-number record in the set, searchable and filterable. Select any card for its full details.
Sword & Shield Base Set Rarities
SWSH01: Sword & Shield Base Set has 216 of 216 cards currently revealed.
Rarity
- Common60
- Uncommon56
- Ultra Rare37
- Rare32
- Holo Rare17
- Secret Rare14
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Official resources
Frequently Asked Questions
When was SWSH01: Sword & Shield Base Set released?
SWSH01: Sword & Shield Base Set was released on 7 February 2020.
How many cards are in SWSH01: Sword & Shield Base Set?
SWSH01: Sword & Shield Base Set contains 216 cards.
How many cards are in the SWSH01: Sword & Shield Base Set master set?
The base SWSH01: Sword & Shield Base Set set has 216 numbered cards. A full master set — one of every card including reverse-holo and secret-rare printings — comes to 399 cards.
What is the most valuable card in SWSH01: Sword & Shield Base Set?
Snorlax VMAX 206/202, the Secret Rare, is currently the most valuable card in SWSH01: Sword & Shield Base Set, worth around £43.48. Prices reflect market data as of 15 September 2026.
How much is a complete SWSH01: Sword & Shield Base Set set worth?
A complete set of all 216 cards is worth around £841 at current market prices, up 0.1% over the last 30 days. Card values range from under £1 for commons up to £43.48 for the top chase card. Prices reflect market data as of 15 September 2026.
Is there a full card list for SWSH01: Sword & Shield Base Set?
Yes. This guide has the full 216-card booster checklist with card images, search and rarity filters.
Is SWSH01: Sword & Shield Base Set worth buying?
SWSH01: Sword & Shield Base Set has 10 cards currently worth £10 or more, led by Snorlax VMAX 206/202 at around £43.48. Its combination of high-value chase cards and playable cards gives it appeal to collectors and deck-builders, though sealed-product value depends on purchase price and pull results.
How do you price your cards?
The card prices shown on this page are current UK market values, sourced from PokePulse - a dedicated Pokemon TCG price tracker. We refresh them regularly, so you see an up-to-date UK valuation rather than a US price simply converted to pounds.
Which high-rarity cards are in SWSH01: Sword & Shield Base Set?
SWSH01: Sword & Shield Base Set's premium cards are its Ultra Rares and Secret Rares — the set's highest-rarity treatments — including Snorlax VMAX, Marnie and Morpeko VMAX.
What rarities are in SWSH01: Sword & Shield Base Set?
SWSH01: Sword & Shield Base Set includes Common, Uncommon, Rare, Ultra Rare, Holo Rare and Secret Rare cards, from the most common to the rarest.
How many SWSH01: Sword & Shield Base Set cards are worth over £20?
3 cards in SWSH01: Sword & Shield Base Set are currently worth £20 or more, led by Snorlax VMAX 206/202 at £43.48. The rest are more affordable commons, uncommons and lower rares.
What are the best cards to pull from SWSH01: Sword & Shield Base Set?
The most sought-after pulls are Snorlax VMAX 206/202 (£43.48), Marnie 200/202 (£23.62), Snorlax V 197/202 (£19.38), Morpeko VMAX 204/202 (£16.65), Lapras VMAX 203/202 (£16.15). These high-rarity cards carry most of the set's value.
Where can I find the official Pokemon TCG rules?
The full rules and how-to-play guide are published on the official Pokemon TCG website.
Where can I buy SWSH01: Sword & Shield Base Set singles?
Individual SWSH01: Sword & Shield Base Set singles are available to buy at Monster Card Corner.
What are the pull rates for SWSH01: Sword & Shield Base Set?
In SWSH01: Sword & Shield Base Set, you can expect approximately 1 in 4 packs (Holo Rare or higher). These figures are estimates — actual pull results vary between individual packs and boxes.
