The Silver Tempest ETB holds eight packs and no promo card, according to the pokemon.com product page for the Sword & Shield—Silver Tempest Elite Trainer Box.
The official set page gives a release date of November 11, 2022 and “Over 190 cards” (as of September 29, 2026). Two Japanese sets are placed beside it: S11a Incandescent Arcana (September 2, 2022) and S12 Paradigm Trigger (October 21, 2022), both dated on pokemon-card.com.
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The English ETB officially holds 8 packs and no promo card. The Japanese route is two boxes: the S12 Paradigm Trigger box, with the Sealed option currently listed at ¥20,392 (~$132), and the S11a Incandescent Arcana box, with the Sealed option currently listed at ¥11,673 (~$76). Card by card, Limitless TCG lists English prints by the same illustrators.
- ETB contents are exactly what the pokemon.com product page prints (as of September 29, 2026).
- Every marketplace figure is the lowest ask on SNKRDUNK, September 29, 2026 — an asking price, not a sale.
- Sixteen chase cards from the two Japanese sets carry a raw ask, a PSA 10 ask and our listing.
What pokemon.com Prints for Silver Tempest
The set page and the product gallery on pokemon.com are the official sources for the English side. The table separates what they print from what they leave out.
| Fact | What the official page prints | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Set name | Sword & Shield—Silver Tempest | Official |
| Release date | November 11, 2022 | Official |
| Set size | “Over 190 cards” | Official |
| Elite Trainer Box launch | November 11, 2022 | Official |
| ETB code card | One code card (TCG Online or Live) | Official |
| Booster Display or Booster Bundle | No listing on the official pages | Not stated officially |
| MSRP of any product | No price printed | Not stated officially |
Nothing official says how many packs an English Silver Tempest booster display or bundle holds, because the official pages list neither. Its ETB page lists no promo card, unlike the Scarlet & Violet ETBs that followed.
The Silver Tempest ETB: Contents
The product page lists the following, with a launch date of November 11, 2022:
- 8 booster packs
- 65 card sleeves featuring Alolan Vulpix
- 45 Energy cards
- A player’s guide
- 6 damage-counter dice and 1 competition-legal coin-flip die
- 2 acrylic condition markers and 1 acrylic VSTAR marker
- A collector’s box with 4 dividers
- A code card for the online game (TCG Online or Live)
An acrylic VSTAR marker is an accessory that ETB pages list from Brilliant Stars onward.
Two Japanese Boxes: Spec Compared
The Japanese products are boxes of booster packs.
| Spec | English Silver Tempest ETB | Japanese S12 Paradigm Trigger box | Japanese S11a Incandescent Arcana box |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product type | Elite Trainer Box | Expansion pack booster box | Enhanced expansion pack booster box |
| Release date | November 11, 2022 (official) | October 21, 2022 (official) | September 2, 2022 (official) |
| Packs | 8 | Packs per box not printed on the official page | Packs per box not printed on the official page |
| Cards per pack | – | 5 | 6 |
| Price | – | ¥165 per pack, tax included | ¥260 per pack, tax included |
| Set size | “Over 190 cards” | /098 printed on the cards | /068 printed on the cards |
| Highest number in the official card database | – | 125/098 | 094/068 |
| Contents | 65 Alolan Vulpix sleeves, 45 Energy, guide, 6 dice, coin-flip die, 3 markers, 4-divider box, code card | Booster packs | Booster packs |
| Our listing | Not sold (we sell Japanese product) | Sealed option ¥20,392 (~$132) | Sealed option ¥11,673 (~$76) |
The S12 official page also lists a Mystery Box at ¥2,750 (tax included) with seven Paradigm Trigger packs, a card box, one promo card pack, a deck case and 64 deck shields, released the same day as the set. The pack prices of ¥165 for S12 and ¥260 for S11a are the only official Japanese prices in the comparison; the listing prices in the last row are ours.
How the Sets Are Linked
Bulbapedia’s list of Japanese expansions (as of September 15, 2026) names Silver Tempest as the English counterpart of S12 Paradigm Trigger and describes S11a Incandescent Arcana as part of Silver Tempest. That is a fan-wiki mapping, not an official statement.
| Set | Release date | Pack price | Cards per pack | Bulbapedia mapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S11a Incandescent Arcana | September 2, 2022 | ¥260 | 6 | Part of Silver Tempest |
| S12 Paradigm Trigger | October 21, 2022 | ¥165 | 5 | Silver Tempest |
| Silver Tempest (English) | November 11, 2022 | – | – | – |
Both Japanese sets carry earlier dates than the English one. A collector who wants a Lugia or a Serena in its Japanese printing is choosing between two products with different pack sizes: the six-card S11a pack and the five-card S12 pack. The next section pairs individual cards with the outlet that lists them.
For the Japanese card lists and set guides, see our Silver Tempest card list: the Japanese sets behind it, the Paradigm Trigger (S12) card list and the Incandescent Arcana (S11a) card list.
Card by Card: English Prints by the Same Illustrator
Limitless TCG lists the English prints of each Japanese card under “Int. Prints”. The table keeps only English prints credited to the same illustrator as the Japanese card in the official pokemon-card.com database. Where several prints share the illustrator, the print of the matching rarity tier is shown, labelled as an inference, with the alternatives named.
| Japanese card | Rarity | Illustrator (official database) | Silver Tempest print by the same illustrator (Limitless TCG) |
|---|---|---|---|
| S11a 081 Serena | SR | Megumi Mizutani | #193 (matched by rarity tier, an inference; other same-illustrator print: #207) |
| S11a 089 Serena | HR | Megumi Mizutani | #207 (matched by rarity tier, an inference; other same-illustrator print: #193) |
| S11a 082 Kimono Girl | SR | saino misaki | #190 (matched by rarity tier, an inference; other same-illustrator print: #205) |
| S11a 045 Radiant Jirachi | K | Ryuta Fuse | #120 (only English print by the same illustrator) |
| S11a 076 Reshiram V | SR | N-DESIGN Inc. | #172 (matched by rarity tier, an inference; other same-illustrator print: #24) |
| S11a 084 Serperior V, 085 Mawile V, 070 Milotic | CSR, CSR, CHR | Teeziro, saino misaki, chibi | No same-illustrator English print listed (not verified) |
| S12 110 Lugia V | SR:SA | kawayoo | #186 (only English print by the same illustrator) |
| S12 123 Lugia VSTAR | UR | PLANETA Mochizuki | #211 (matched by rarity tier, an inference; others: #139, #202) |
| S12 118 Lugia VSTAR | HR | PLANETA Mochizuki | #202 (matched by rarity tier, an inference; others: #139, #211) |
| S12 109 Lugia V | SR | 5ban Graphics | #185 (only English print by the same illustrator) |
| S12 108 Regidrago V | SR:SA | Hataya | #184 (only English print by the same illustrator) |
| S12 103 Unown V | SR:SA | Toshinao Aoki | #177 (only English print by the same illustrator) |
| S12 121 Candice | HR | Naoki Saito | #204 (matched by rarity tier, an inference; other same-illustrator print: #189) |
| S12 113 Candice | SR | Naoki Saito | #189 (matched by rarity tier, an inference; other same-illustrator print: #204) |
The two Lugia VSTAR rows share an illustrator and three candidate English numbers, which is why the table names the alternatives instead of asserting a single match. Three S11a cards have no same-illustrator English print on Limitless, so no English counterpart is given for them.
Six Chase Cards in Detail
Six of the sixteen chase cards are shown with their official images; the next section lists all sixteen.
Lugia V 110/098 (SR:SA)
The special-art Lugia V carries the highest ask of the sixteen tracked cards. The official card database credits kawayoo, and Limitless lists Silver Tempest #186 as the only English print by that illustrator. The lowest ask on SNKRDUNK, September 29, 2026 was ¥105,000 (~$682) for a raw copy (grade A) and ¥141,999 (~$922) for a PSA 10 copy. It is offered as a PSA 10 back order at ¥143,820 (~$934) — sourced to order; the product page shows the current terms (see how PSA 10 back orders work).
Lugia VSTAR 123/098 (UR)
The UR Lugia VSTAR is numbered in the secret range past the printed 098. The official card database credits PLANETA Mochizuki. The lowest ask on SNKRDUNK, September 29, 2026 was ¥8,499 (~$55) raw (grade A) and ¥11,999 (~$78) as a PSA 10. It is offered as a PSA 10 back order at ¥12,114 (~$79) — sourced to order; the product page shows the current terms.
Lugia VSTAR 118/098 (HR)
The HR version of the same Pokémon is credited to the same illustrator. The lowest ask on SNKRDUNK, September 29, 2026 was ¥6,000 (~$39) raw (grade A) and ¥13,000 (~$84) as a PSA 10. It is offered as a PSA 10 back order at ¥15,072 (~$98) — sourced to order; the product page shows the current terms.
Serena 081/068 (SR)
This Serena comes from the six-card S11a pack and is credited to Megumi Mizutani in the official database. The lowest ask on SNKRDUNK, September 29, 2026 was ¥6,500 (~$42) raw (grade A) and ¥16,499 (~$107) as a PSA 10. It is offered as a PSA 10 back order at ¥15,528 (~$101) — sourced to order; the product page shows the current terms.
Serena 089/068 (HR)
The HR Serena carries the same illustrator credit as the SR. The lowest ask on SNKRDUNK, September 29, 2026 was ¥4,999 (~$32) raw (grade A) and ¥11,000 (~$71) as a PSA 10. We list two PSA 10 routes for this card: a PSA 10 copy currently listed at ¥16,640 (~$108), and a PSA 10 back order at ¥11,016 (~$72).
Serperior V 084/068 (CSR)
The CSR Serperior V is credited to Teeziro, and Limitless lists no same-illustrator English print for it. The lowest ask on SNKRDUNK, September 29, 2026 was ¥4,500 (~$29) raw (grade A) and ¥11,000 (~$71) as a PSA 10. It is offered as a PSA 10 back order at ¥12,522 (~$81) — sourced to order; the product page shows the current terms.
All Sixteen Chase Cards: Dated SNKRDUNK Asks
The table gives the lowest ask on SNKRDUNK, September 29, 2026 for a raw copy (grade A) and for a PSA 10 copy. These are asking prices as of September 29, 2026; the table contains no sold prices.
| Number | Card | Rarity | Raw ask (grade A) | PSA 10 ask | Our listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S11a 081 | Serena | SR | ¥6,500 (~$42) | ¥16,499 (~$107) | PSA 10 back order: ¥15,528 (~$101) |
| S11a 082 | Kimono Girl | SR | ¥5,555 (~$36) | ¥8,500 (~$55) | PSA 10 back order: ¥7,952 (~$52) |
| S11a 089 | Serena | HR | ¥4,999 (~$32) | ¥11,000 (~$71) | PSA 10: ¥16,640 (~$108); PSA 10 back order: ¥11,016 (~$72) |
| S11a 084 | Serperior V | CSR | ¥4,500 (~$29) | ¥11,000 (~$71) | PSA 10 back order: ¥12,522 (~$81) |
| S11a 085 | Mawile V | CSR | ¥2,500 (~$16) | ¥7,780 (~$51) | PSA 10 back order: ¥7,936 (~$52) |
| S11a 045 | Radiant Jirachi | K | ¥1,760 (~$11) | ¥9,200 (~$60) | PSA 10 back order: ¥9,649 (~$63) |
| S11a 076 | Reshiram V | SR | ¥1,600 (~$10) | ¥9,999 (~$65) | PSA 10 back order: ¥10,199 (~$66) |
| S11a 070 | Milotic | CHR | At SNKRDUNK’s ¥1,000 display floor | ¥7,480 (~$49) | PSA 10 back order: ¥5,916 (~$38) |
| S12 110 | Lugia V | SR:SA | ¥105,000 (~$682) | ¥141,999 (~$922) | PSA 10 back order: ¥143,820 (~$934) |
| S12 123 | Lugia VSTAR | UR | ¥8,499 (~$55) | ¥11,999 (~$78) | PSA 10 back order: ¥12,114 (~$79) |
| S12 118 | Lugia VSTAR | HR | ¥6,000 (~$39) | ¥13,000 (~$84) | PSA 10 back order: ¥15,072 (~$98) |
| S12 108 | Regidrago V | SR:SA | ¥5,000 (~$32) | ¥7,800 (~$51) | PSA 10 back order: ¥7,956 (~$52) |
| S12 109 | Lugia V | SR | ¥4,800 (~$31) | ¥6,900 (~$45) | PSA 10 back order: ¥7,211 (~$47) |
| S12 103 | Unown V | SR:SA | ¥2,900 (~$19) | ¥11,200 (~$73) | PSA 10 back order: ¥11,424 (~$74) |
| S12 121 | Candice | HR | ¥2,000 (~$13) | ¥9,000 (~$58) | PSA 10 back order: ¥9,180 (~$60) |
| S12 113 | Candice | SR | ¥1,800 (~$12) | ¥8,449 (~$55) | PSA 10 back order: ¥7,507 (~$49) |
The Milotic raw ask sits at SNKRDUNK’s ¥1,000 display floor, so it is not a usable data point.
Community Pull Tallies
Pokémon publishes no pull rates for either set. ポケゲトちゃんねる, a Japanese fan site, states the same on its pages and publishes tallies of box openings instead. Both pages show an update date of January 17, 2026 and are based on 500 boxes each.
| Rarity | S11a Incandescent Arcana | S12 Paradigm Trigger |
|---|---|---|
| CHR | 3 per box | Not reported |
| K (Radiant) | 1 per box | Not reported |
| SR (Pokémon) | About 40.0% of boxes | About 35.0% of boxes |
| SR (Supporter) | About 25.0% of boxes | About 25.0% of boxes |
| SA | Not reported | About 15.0% of boxes |
| CSR | About 10.0% of boxes | Not reported |
| HR (Pokémon) | About 10.0% of boxes | About 10.0% of boxes |
| HR (Supporter) | About 10.0% of boxes | About 10.0% of boxes |
| UR | About 10.0% of boxes | About 10.0% of boxes |
Treat the table as a community count, not a pull rate: it says how often opened boxes contained a rarity, and no official page confirms any of these figures.
English ETB or Japanese Box: A Checklist
- You want an ETB with accessories. Only the English product carries sleeves, Energy cards, dice, markers and a divided box. The Japanese products are boxes of booster packs.
- You want the Japanese printing of a Lugia. The S12 cards carry the /098 numbering and Japanese text. Compare our Lugia VSTAR and V Japanese S12 prints guide and the Silver Tempest chase cards article before choosing a card.
- You want a Serena or Reshiram from Incandescent Arcana. These are S11a cards from the six-card pack; the S11a box is the sealed route to them.
- You want a graded copy. The PSA 10 cards in the tables are back-order listings, plus one physical PSA 10 Serena; the Japanese vs English Pokemon cards article explains what changes with language.
- You are choosing between the two boxes. Read the S12 Paradigm Trigger buying guide and the S11a Incandescent Arcana buying guide first.
Where to Buy Silver Tempest Cards from Japan
Both Japanese box listings ship from Tokyo: the S12 box, Sealed option at ¥20,392 (~$132), and the S11a box, Sealed option at ¥11,673 (~$76). The Damaged Box listings for both sets are sold out at the time of this update — restock requests go through Quick Order. Graded singles from both sets are collected on the PSA 10 card list and in the PSA 10 collection. Sourcing requests for a specific card go through Quick Order. New to buying from Japan? Read how to buy Japanese Pokemon cards from Japan.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many packs are in the Silver Tempest Elite Trainer Box?
Eight. The pokemon.com product page for the Silver Tempest ETB lists 8 booster packs, 65 Alolan Vulpix sleeves, 45 Energy cards, a player’s guide, 6 dice, a coin-flip die, three acrylic markers, a box with 4 dividers and a code card. It lists no promo card.
How many cards are in Silver Tempest?
The official set page for Sword & Shield—Silver Tempest says “Over 190 cards” and gives no exact total. The Japanese sets are printed differently: S12 Paradigm Trigger cards are numbered out of 098 and S11a Incandescent Arcana cards out of 068, according to the official card database.
When did Silver Tempest release in English and in Japan?
The English Silver Tempest set released on November 11, 2022, according to the official pokemon.com set page. The Japanese S11a Incandescent Arcana released on September 2, 2022 and S12 Paradigm Trigger on October 21, 2022, according to the official pokemon-card.com product pages.
How much does a Silver Tempest booster box cost?
The official pages print no USD price for any Silver Tempest product, so no English MSRP is quoted. The Japanese pack prices are ¥165 for S12 and ¥260 for S11a. Our S12 box, Sealed option, is currently listed at ¥20,392 (~$132).
How many packs are in an S12 or S11a box?
The official pokemon-card.com pages print the pack price and the cards per pack (five for S12, six for S11a) but not the number of packs in a box. S12 packs are ¥165 and S11a packs ¥260, both tax included; those figures describe one pack, not a box.
Is Silver Tempest the same as Paradigm Trigger?
No official page says so. The English set released on November 11, 2022, while S12 Paradigm Trigger released on October 21, 2022 and S11a Incandescent Arcana on September 2, 2022 in Japan. Limitless TCG lists English prints by the same illustrators for individual cards; treat any set link as reported, not official.
How does a PSA 10 back order for a Japanese card work?
A back-order listing is a PSA 10 copy sourced to order rather than held on a shelf. The product page shows the current terms, including the price. Each back-order price in the tables is the listed price on its own product page, and the linked explainer covers the process step by step.
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