5 Reasons Why Prismatic Evolutions is the Best Pokémon Set of the Decade

With more buzz than a hive of Beedril, Pokémon: Prismatic Evolutions is the most anticipated TCG release of the decade. While the official release date for the set is Friday, January 17th, with extreme interest has come extreme pre-sale activity that’s made it hard to find products in the wild. But thousands of Prismatic packs are set to appear in Fanatics Live’s live Pokémon TCG card breaks starting Friday. A range of Prismatic Evolutions breaks from some of the best TCG breakers gives you convenient, flexible power to add to your personal Pokédex. Check ‘em out and catch ‘em all today. 

Access to some of the best Pokémon cards of the 2020s is just the start. For a limited time, we’re also awarding $2,000 credit for God packs and $200 credit for Umbreon ex Special Illustration Rares hit on Fanatics Live, as well as free card grading through Fanatics Collect. Learn more about these Prismatic promos here. 

So, why is Prismatic Evolutions already considered by many to be one of the best Pokémon sets of all time? Read on to find out.

The ultimate guide to Pokémon: Prismatic Evolutions

There are more than 175 cards in Pokémon: Prismatic Evolutions, providing collectors with a chance to add plenty of prized pocket monsters to their collection. Here’s what makes the set so special.

‍1. Extraordinary Eeveelutions

Eevee and its evolutions have become some of the most beloved Pokémon cards. The Umbreon VMAX alternate art secret rare – aka Moonbreon – from the 2021 Evolving Skies expansion is widely considered one of the best modern cards from the TCG, with the character garnering extreme attention on the secondary market. Prismatic Evolutions welcomes Eevee and its eight evolutions back to the card arena, providing prime targets for collectors.

2. Wait, how many Special Illustration Rares are there in Pokémon: Prismatic Evolutions?

‍There are a whopping 32 Special Illustration Rares to track down in Prismatic Evolutions, headlined, of course, by Eevee and its eight evolutions. The Japanese Terastal Festival Umbreon ex Special Art Rare is already selling for four figures on the secondary market, helping illustrate just how much interest the new cards are generating.

3. And how many ex cards?

‍Prismatic Evolutions contains 55 ex cards – the highest number of any Pokémon release ever.

4. Master Ball holos are here

‍Common, uncommon, and rare cards are covered in multiple versions of reverse holo glory, one of which is the magnificent Master Ball holo pattern. These are rarer than their Poké Ball reverse holo and standard holo and reverse holo counterparts.

5. Behold…God packs

‍For the first time, an English-language Pokémon release will have God packs, which hold SIR versions of Eevee and its eight evolutions. These packs represent the best hits in Pokémon card breaks.

The best cards in Pokémon: Prismatic Evolutions

Here’s a look at some of Pokémon: Prismatic Evolutions' best cards:

Eeveelutions SIRs

The reason for the Pokémon season, the Special Illustration Rares of Eevee and its evolutions are some of the most eagerly anticipated cards in the TCG’s history. Led by the Umbreon ex SIR, these will be the cards every collector is hoping to hit in a live Pokémon card break. Sylveon, Leafeon, Glaceon, Espeon, Flareon, Jolteon, and Vaporeon ex SIRs will also be highly coveted.

Regigigas

Arguably the best and most powerful card from a gameplay perspective, Regigigas will be another highly targeted Prismatic Evolutions printing.

Budew

Another intriguing inclusion is Budew, who hasn’t been seen in a Pokémon set since 2008. Budew will also be a major factor in gaming decks, as it prevents opponents from using items in the following turn after it’s played.

Find a live Pokémon card break on Fanatics live today, and best of luck on your Prismatic Evolutions adventure.