The Pokémon Trading Card Game's Incandescent Arcana set has launched in Japan, and it has many rare Full Art cards. With the announcement that Gen 9 Pokémon Scarlet and Violet is releasing in November, Nintendo confirmed that the Pokémon Sword and Shield TCG series is coming to an end. The final Gen 8 Galar TCG expansion will feature many cards from the Incandescent Arcana set, including a handful of rare Full Art collectibles.
Since the launch of the Pokémon TCG in 1996, the Nintendo tabletop game has always released every new set first in Japan. While international players will get the Lost Origin TCG set in September, the last Sword and Shield expansion, Silver Tempest, will actually debut worldwide in Fall 2022. The final Galar region TCG release will feature a massive setlist of cards, from both Japanese sets Incandescent Arcana and Paradigm Trigger.
With the Pokémon Incandescent Arcana TCG set out now in Japan, players can get a look at what to expect from Silver Tempest when it hits stores this Fall. The winter-themed expansion features a setlist of 94 cards, including new Pokémon V and Trainer cards. The Japanese release also has an additional secret setlist of Hidden Rare VSTAR and Trainer Gallery collectibles. Below is a list of the best Incandescent Arcana full art cards that will be available in the Silver Tempest expansion in November.
Pokémon Incandescent Arcana Serperior V Alternate Art Card
After years of being unused, The Pokémon Company brought back the wildly popular Alternate Art cards with the launch of the Sword and Shield TCG series in 2020. The rare card variant features detailed artwork depicting Pokémon in battle or in unique situations. Following their recent appearance in February's Pokémon Brilliant Stars TCG expansion, Alternate Art cards have become massively popular with collectors and fans.
Because of their unusual artwork, the Hidden Rare cards have also exploded in value and are now the most sought-after modern Pokémon cards. In Incandescent Arcana, players will be able to pull a stunning Serperior V collectible, that features the Unova Starter evolution standing next to popular Pokémon Black and White 2 protagonist Rosa. The incredibly detailed card will likely end up being one of Silver Tempest's most popular cards when the English version debuts at the end of 2022.
Incandescent Arcana Ho-Oh V Full Art Pokémon Card
Ever since its debut in Pokémon Gold and Silver, Johto box mascot Ho-Oh has become one of the series most popular Legendaries. The Fire-type bird also makes its return as one of the Incandescent Arcana's most beautiful Pokémon V cards.
The Pokémon Gold and Silver Johto region Legendary is brought to life in the Hidden Rare V card, as its textured artwork foil is surrounded by a burst of swirling colors. While Ho-Oh has had many cards in the TCG, its Incandescent Arcana V collectible is one of the most striking designs the Johto favorite has had in years.
Pokémon Incandescent Trainer Gallery Card Gardevoir
One of the most stunning collectibles in the Incandescent Arcana set is the Gardevoir Trainer Gallery card. The Hidden Rare artwork features the beloved Gen 3 Fairy-type Gardevoir, basking in a glow of golden light while standing next to the Kalos region Champion Diantha.
The Trainer Gallery card's beautiful holographic design will likely make it another contender for one of Silver Tempest's most sought-after cards. Fans of the Pokémon X and Y Kalos region games will not want to miss out on this rare Gen 6 Pokémon card collectible.
Pokémon Incandescent Trainer Gallery Card Milotic & Wallace
Another one of Incandescent Arcana's best full art cards is the Milotic Trainer Gallery collectible. The detailed card features the majestic Gen 3 Water-type rising up from the ocean, as the Hoenn Region Gym Leader Wallace leads it with his hand.
While Milotic is not a Legendary Pokémon, its rarity has quickly made it one of the most popular evolution lines from the long-running franchise. The Milotic Trainer gallery card isn't just one of Incandescent Arcana's best collectibles, but it's also easily one of Water-type's best artwork designs in the entire TCG.
Pokémon Incandescent TCG Mawile V Alternate Art Card
Although Bede is one of the Pokémon franchise's most recent characters, the Pokémon Sword and Shield rival is featured in one of Incandescent Arcana's best cards. The gorgeous Alternate Art V card depicts the Galar Fairy-type trainer walking into a sunset next to his partner Pokémon Mawile.
The collectible's unique picture angle and warm pastel colors make this an incredible Hidden Rare card that any collector will need to add to their collection. The Incandescent Arcana set is officially out now in Japan, and will make its worldwide debut in November as the Pokémon Trading Card Game's final Gen 8 expansion in November.