Evolving Skies — Set Guide, Moonbreon and Alternate Arts
Evolving Skies is a Sword & Shield expansion released on 27 August 2021, and it is widely seen as one of the best modern Pokémon sets. It brought back Dragon-type Pokémon and gave the Eeveelutions some of the most loved alternate-art cards ever made. Here is what makes Evolving Skies special.
Evolving Skies at a Glance
Evolving Skies has 203 cards in its main numbering and 237 in total. Its two themes are Eevee's evolutions and Dragon-type Pokémon such as Rayquaza, Dragonite and Duraludon.
Moonbreon and the Alternate Arts
The Umbreon VMAX alternate art (215/203), known as Moonbreon, is the most famous card in the set. Rayquaza VMAX (218/203) is the other headline alternate art, followed by Sylveon VMAX, Glaceon VMAX and Leafeon VMAX.
Alternate-Art V Cards
The set's alternate-art V cards are chases in their own right: Dragonite V (192/203), Rayquaza V (194/203), Umbreon V (189/203), Espeon V (180/203), Sylveon V, Glaceon V and Leafeon V.
Evolving Skies Products
Evolving Skies was released in booster boxes of 36 packs, Elite Trainer Boxes, booster bundles, blisters and a Build & Battle Stadium. It is now an older set, so sealed products are harder to find and are often bought as collector pieces.
Buying Evolving Skies in the UAE
For the alternate arts, singles and graded cards are the surest way to own the card you want. Apex Vault lists Evolving Skies singles and graded slabs online with delivery across the UAE.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the rarest card in Evolving Skies?
The Umbreon VMAX alternate art (215/203), known as Moonbreon, is the set's most sought-after card, followed by Rayquaza VMAX alternate art (218/203).
When was Evolving Skies released?
Evolving Skies was released on 27 August 2021 as part of the Sword & Shield series.
How many cards are in Evolving Skies?
203 in the main set and 237 including secret rares.