SWSH08: Fusion Strike
284-card expansion featuring Espeon VMAX, Mew VMAX and Inteleon VMAX.
- Game
- Pokemon TCG
- Publisher
- TPC
- Release date
- 12 November 2021
- Cards
- 284
- Status
- Released
About this release
SWSH08: Fusion Strike is the eighth main expansion in the Pokemon TCG Sword & Shield series, released on 12 November 2021. The set contains 284 cards, including Espeon VMAX, Mew VMAX and Inteleon VMAX, alongside Ultra Rares and Secret Rares sought after by both players and collectors.
At current market prices, the complete set is worth around £2,549. Gengar 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 Fusion Strike Cards
The most valuable card in Fusion Strike is Gengar VMAX at around £670.
Chase-card prices powered by PulseTCG · updated 29 September 2026
Fusion Strike Card List
Every Fusion Strike 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.
Fusion Strike Rarities
SWSH08: Fusion Strike has 284 of 284 cards currently revealed.
Rarity
- Common89
- Uncommon83
- Ultra Rare47
- Rare32
- Secret Rare20
- Holo Rare13
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Official resources
Frequently Asked Questions
When was SWSH08: Fusion Strike released?
SWSH08: Fusion Strike was released on 12 November 2021.
How many cards are in SWSH08: Fusion Strike?
SWSH08: Fusion Strike contains 284 cards. The main set includes 89 Commons, 83 Uncommons, 32 Rares, 13 Holo Rares, 47 Ultra Rares and 20 Secret Rares.
How many cards are in the SWSH08: Fusion Strike master set?
The base SWSH08: Fusion Strike set has 284 numbered cards. A full master set — one of every card including reverse-holo and secret-rare printings — comes to 501 cards.
What is the most valuable card in SWSH08: Fusion Strike?
Gengar VMAX 271/264, the Secret Rare, is currently the most valuable card in SWSH08: Fusion Strike, worth around £971. Prices reflect market data as of 29 September 2026.
How much is a complete SWSH08: Fusion Strike set worth?
A complete set of all 284 cards is worth around £2,549 at current market prices. Card values range from under £1 for commons up to £971 for the top chase card. Prices reflect market data as of 29 September 2026.
Is there a full card list for SWSH08: Fusion Strike?
Yes. This guide has the full 284-card booster checklist with card images, search and rarity filters.
Is SWSH08: Fusion Strike worth buying?
SWSH08: Fusion Strike has 13 cards currently worth £10 or more, led by Gengar VMAX 271/264 at around £971. 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 SWSH08: Fusion Strike?
SWSH08: Fusion Strike's premium cards are its Ultra Rares and Secret Rares — the set's highest-rarity treatments — including Espeon VMAX, Mew VMAX and Inteleon VMAX.
What rarities are in SWSH08: Fusion Strike?
SWSH08: Fusion Strike includes Common, Uncommon, Rare, Ultra Rare, Secret Rare and Holo Rare cards, from the most common to the rarest.
How many SWSH08: Fusion Strike cards are worth over £20?
10 cards in SWSH08: Fusion Strike are currently worth £20 or more, led by Gengar VMAX 271/264 at £971. The rest are more affordable commons, uncommons and lower rares.
What are the best cards to pull from SWSH08: Fusion Strike?
The most sought-after pulls are Gengar VMAX 271/264 (£971), Espeon VMAX 270/264 (£323), Mew VMAX 269/264 (£234), Mew V 251/264 (£97.35), Celebi V 245/264 (£84.51). 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 SWSH08: Fusion Strike singles?
Individual SWSH08: Fusion Strike singles are available to buy at Monster Card Corner.
What are the pull rates for SWSH08: Fusion Strike?
In SWSH08: Fusion Strike, you can expect 1 in 4 packs (Holo Rare or higher). By rarity, and for one specific card of that rarity:
| Rarity | Any card | One named card |
|---|---|---|
| Holo Rare | 1 in 4 packs | — |
| Ultra Rare | 1 in 18 packs | — |
| Secret Rare | 1 in 72 packs | — |
These are observed averages from one sample, not guaranteed odds; results vary between packs and boxes.
