Pokémon TCG’s Sword and Shield era gets an official retrospective

An exciting era for the Pokémon Trading Card Game is approaching its conclusion with the launch of the final expansion of the Sword & Shield Series era, Crown Zenith. Soon, players will continue their journey with the Scarlet & Violet Series and the amazing Pokémon from the Paldea region.

Before the new journey begins, let’s look back at what has happened since the release of the first Sword & Shield expansion in February 2020. And a lot has happened—too much to cover in one article. So here I’ll focus on the biggest and most notable events of the past few years, discuss the ever-evolving metagame, and give you a reminder of some of the most memorable decks and strategies that unfolded during the Sword & Shield era.