Sword & Shield—Lost Origin

Status: Released (September 2022)

The Lost Zone Returns in Lost Origin

The "Lost Zone" mechanic made a terrifying comeback on September 9, 2022, with Sword & Shield—Lost Origin. The set's mascot, "Giratina VSTAR," could instantly knock out your opponent's active Pokémon if you had 10 or more cards in the Lost Zone. This mechanic, powered by the "Comfey" + "Colress's Experiment" engine, created a high-skill, high-reward playstyle that rewarded careful resource management.

Aerodactyl and the Pikachu Gallery

While Giratina dominated the tables, collectors were hunting for the "Aerodactyl V" Alternate Art, which featured a beautifully painted prehistoric landscape. The Trainer Gallery also returned with a heavy focus on Pikachu, featuring "Pikachu VMAX" with Red and "Pikachu V" with a sleeping Pikachu. Sword & Shield—Lost Origin successfully revived a beloved mechanic while delivering some of the most striking artwork of the entire generation.