{"title":"SWSH4.5 Shining Fates","description":"\u003ch2\u003eShining Fates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStatus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Released (February 2021)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Shiny Sequel in Shining Fates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust when collectors thought their wallets were safe, Pokémon released \u003cstrong\u003eShining Fates\u003c\/strong\u003e on February 19, 2021. Acting as a spiritual successor to Hidden Fates, this special expansion also featured a \"Shiny Vault,\" this time containing over 100 shiny Pokémon from the ultra-popular Sword \u0026amp; Shield generation. The prize of the set was the \"Shiny Charizard VMAX,\" a card that commanded incredible prices and caused retail shortages worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDitto VMAX and Control Decks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the shiny hunt was the main event, the set offered some unique gameplay tools. \"Ditto VMAX\" allowed players to copy the attack of their opponent's active Pokémon, leading to some hilarious mirror matchups. The set also reprinted powerful staples like \"Crobat V,\" making them accessible to budget players for the first time. \u003cstrong\u003eShining Fates\u003c\/strong\u003e was less about shifting the meta and more about celebrating the joy of collecting, cementing its legacy as one of the most fun sets to open.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/1451\/9121\/collections\/logo_square_dc6007f4-a580-414b-894b-6677c24a14c3.png?v=1767896899","url":"https:\/\/tcgshops.com\/collections\/swsh4-5-shining-fates\/english.oembed","provider":"TCG Shops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}