S2a Explosive Walker trekkansen, Beste kaarten & boxgids (2026)
Released on May 15, 2020, S2a Explosive Walker (爆炎ウォーカー) is one of the smallest Japanese Sword & Shield subsets, featuring Centiskorch and its Gigantamax form as the central theme alongside a strong Gardevoir VMAX chase card. At 86 cards total, it’s a compact set with focused pull rates — sealed boxes trade at ~¥15,000 ($106) in 2026.
S2a Explosive Walker: Set Overview
| Set Code | S2a |
|---|---|
| Japanese Name | 爆炎ウォーカー (Bakuen Walker) |
| English Source | Partial source for Champion’s Path (swsh35) / various |
| Release Date | May 15, 2020 |
| Pack Configuration | 30 packs / box, 5 cards / pack |
| MSRP | ¥4,950 per box |
| Market Price (2026) | ~¥15,000 (~$106) |
| Total Cards | 86 cards |
Top Cards in S2a Explosive Walker
Gardevoir VMAX Rainbow HR
Gardevoir VMAX
~¥3,500 (~$25)
Pull rate: ~1/10 boxes (est.)
Gardevoir VMAX Rainbow is S2a’s top chase card. Gardevoir has devoted fan demand across all Pokémon generations, and the Rainbow foil treatment applied to the elegant psychic-fairy type creates one of the most aesthetically beautiful VMAX Rainbow cards of the early Sword & Shield era. At ¥3,500 ($25), it’s a modest but meaningful pull.
Centiskorch VMAX
Centiskorch VMAX
~¥1,200 (~$9)
Pull rate: ~2/box (est.)
Centiskorch VMAX is S2a’s namesake card — Centiskorch being the Galar Fire/Bug-type featured in the set’s theme. Its Gigantamax form is massive and snake-like, making for an impressive VMAX illustration. The set’s name “Explosive Walker” references Centiskorch’s fiery appearance.
Kabu HR Rainbow — Galar Fire Gym Leader
Kabu
~¥1,200 (~$9)
Pull rate: ~1/10 boxes (est.)
Kabu is Galar’s Fire-type Gym Leader from Motostoke — the second gym challenger on Galar’s circuit. His Rainbow HR trainer card (Hitoshi Ariga) captures Kabu’s fighter-instructor character design. For Galar Gym Leader character card collectors, this is the primary Kabu card.
S2a Pull Rates & Box EV
| Category | Rate/Box | Avg Value | EV |
|---|---|---|---|
| VMAX Rainbow HR | ~0.2 | ¥2,500 | ¥500 |
| V SR + Trainer SR (Kabu, Breeder) | ~2 | ¥1,200 | ¥2,400 |
| UR Gold | ~0.1 | ¥1,200 | ¥120 |
| RR/RRR | ~4 | ¥400 | ¥1,600 |
| Other cards | — | — | ¥1,200 |
| Total EV | ~¥5,820 | ||
| Market BOX | ~¥15,000 | ||
| EV ratio | ~39% | ||
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FAQ
What is S2a Explosive Walker?
S2a (爆炎ウォーカー) is a 86-card Japanese Sword & Shield subset released May 15, 2020. It features Centiskorch and its Gigantamax form, with Gardevoir VMAX Rainbow as the top chase card. Many cards were later included in English Champion’s Path or other English releases.
What is the top card in S2a?
Gardevoir VMAX Rainbow at approximately ¥3,500 ($25) is the top-valued card. Centiskorch VMAX and Kabu HR Rainbow round out the top tier.
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