POKÉMON CHAMPION'S PATH
The Pokémon Champion’s Path is a special expansion set in the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG), released on September 25, 2020. This set focuses on various Gym Leaders and their signature Pokémon from the Galar region, featured in the Pokémon Sword and Shield games.
Here are some key details about the Champion’s Path expansion:
1. Theme and Setting
– Galar Region Gyms: The set highlights Gym Leaders from the Galar region, with each gym having specific Pokémon types, just like in the Pokémon Sword and Shield games.
– Elite Trainers and Collectors: Champion’s Path is geared towards collectors with exclusive and rare cards, including full-art, secret rares, and shiny variants.
2. Special Cards
– Charizard Cards: This set gained significant attention because it includes some highly sought-after Charizard cards:
– Charizard V (Full Art)
– Charizard VMAX (Rainbow Rare)
– Shiny Charizard V (Another rare variant)
– These Charizard cards are some of the most valuable in the set.
3. Product Line
– Elite Trainer Box (ETB): One of the most popular products in Champion’s Path is the Elite Trainer Box, which includes:
– 10 Champion’s Path booster packs
– A promo card featuring Charizard V
– Sleeves, dice, damage counters, and other items for gameplay.
– Pin Collections: Featuring pins of various Galar Gym Leaders along with booster packs.
– Special Collections: Themed around specific Pokémon, with promo cards of those Pokémon (like Dubwool V and Hatterene V).
4. Size and Composition
– The expansion contains 80+ cards, including:
– V and VMAX Pokémon
– Trainer Cards
– Full Art cards
– Secret Rares
– It’s a smaller set compared to standard expansions but has a significant focus on powerful cards and unique collectors’ items.
5. Popularity
– The combination of exclusive cards and the appeal of rare Charizard variants made Champion’s Path one of the most popular and valuable modern sets for collectors.