{"title":"SWSH12 Silver Tempest","description":"\u003ch2\u003e Sword \u0026amp; Shield—Silver Tempest\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStatus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Released (November 2022)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLugia Rises from the Deep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe Sword \u0026amp; Shield era began to wind down on November 11, 2022, with \u003cstrong\u003eSword \u0026amp; Shield—Silver Tempest\u003c\/strong\u003e . The face of the set was \"Lugia VSTAR,\" which completely dominated competitive play. Its \"Summoning Star\" ability allowed players to bench two \"Archeops\" directly from the discard pile, creating an energy-accelerating engine that was fast, consistent, and incredibly powerful. For months, \"Lugia\" was the deck to beat at every major tournament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe Final Main Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e As the final main expansion of the generation, Silver Tempest went out with a bang. Collectors chased the \"Alternate Art Lugia V,\" depicting a storm brewing over the ocean, as well as the beautiful \"Unown V\" Alternate Art. The set also included \"Regidrago VSTAR,\" which became a fan-favorite for its ability to copy dragon attacks from the discard pile. \u003cstrong\u003eSword \u0026amp; Shield—Silver Tempest\u003c\/strong\u003e was a fitting, powerful conclusion to a main series that had transformed the TCG landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/1451\/9121\/collections\/logo_square_bab0caf9-7787-4506-b037-a9189f349c98.png?v=1767889759","url":"https:\/\/tcgshops.com\/en\/collections\/swsh12-silver-tempest\/english.oembed","provider":"TCG Shops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}