S5a Matchless Fighters (Twin Warriors) 抽卡概率, 最佳卡牌与盒装指南 (2026)

Released on May 28, 2021 as a mid-cycle subset between Battle Styles and Chilling Reign, S5a Matchless Fighters (双璧のファイター, also known as “Twin Warriors”) is one of the more underrated Japanese S-series releases. It’s a smaller set than the main S5I/S5R sister releases, but it contains one of the most dramatic alt art cards of the entire Sword & Shield era: Blaziken VMAX Alt Art by Shigenori Negishi, now trading at ~¥50,000 ($355). Sealed S5a boxes sit at ~¥35,000 in 2026, making it a niche but valuable target for fire-type collectors.

S5a Matchless Fighters: Set Overview

What Is a “Matchless Fighters” Subset?

S5a occupies an unusual position in the S-series timeline. Released two months after the Battle Styles dual expansion (S5I/S5R) and one month after Crown Tundra (S6H/S6K), it’s not part of either main release cycle. Instead, S5a was a smaller “subset” that added Fighting-themed Pokémon content to the Sword & Shield era, with Blaziken VMAX as the signature card alongside other fighting-style Pokémon. Many S5a cards were later incorporated into English Chilling Reign (swsh6).

Top Cards in S5a Matchless Fighters

Blaziken VMAX Alt Art — The Crown Jewel

SA

Blaziken VMAX

~¥50,000 (~$355)

Pull rate: ~1/20 boxes (est.)

Shigenori Negishi’s Blaziken VMAX Alt Art is one of the most visually striking cards in the entire Sword & Shield era. The illustration captures Blaziken in a dynamic fighting pose surrounded by swirling flames and kinetic smoke effects — a departure from the standard VMAX template that emphasizes Blaziken’s combat identity rather than generic rarity treatment.

At ¥50,000 ($355), it’s the definitive S5a chase card. The English equivalent (swsh6-201, same Shigenori Negishi artwork) trades at $357 in the US market, making the JPN-to-EN price ratio unusually close at 1:1 — possibly because the card’s demand is primarily driven by international collectors who purchase both JP and EN versions interchangeably.

Blaziken VMAX HR Rainbow

HR

Blaziken VMAX

~¥6,500 (~$46)

Pull rate: ~1/8 boxes (est.)

The Blaziken VMAX Rainbow HR (AKIRA EGAWA) is the traditional gold/rainbow foil version — valued at ¥6,500 ($46). Significantly more accessible than the Alt Art and still a solid mid-tier pull for Blaziken fans. AKIRA EGAWA also illustrated other notable S-series alt arts (including Mew VMAX SA from S8 Fusion Arts).

Blaziken V Alt Art

SA

Blaziken V

~¥4,500 (~$32)

Pull rate: ~1/16 boxes (est.)

Ayaka Yoshida’s Blaziken V Alt Art is the V-form counterpart to the VMAX Alt Art. At ¥4,500 ($32), it’s an accessible alt art pickup for Blaziken collectors and pairs naturally with the Alt Art VMAX for a complete Blaziken collection.

Should You Buy S5a Matchless Fighters?

For Blaziken Collectors

S5a is the primary source for modern Blaziken V/VMAX cards — mandatory for any Blaziken-focused collection. The Shigenori Negishi Alt Art VMAX is Blaziken’s most iconic modern TCG card.

For Collectors Who Value Underrated Sets

S5a has historically received less attention than the main S5I/S5R Battle Styles or the S6H/S6K Crown Tundra releases. This means relative pricing stability with less speculation — good for collectors who want Blaziken content without paying Tyranitar or Calyrex premiums.

For Pack Openers

S5a’s ~39% EV ratio is average for S-series. Box variance is dominated by Blaziken VMAX Alt Art (¥50,000 card at ~1/20 pull rate) — a single pull returns ~1.4× box cost. The chase is meaningful but not as dominant as Rayquaza or Tyranitar in other sets.

S5a Pull Rates & Box EV Breakdown

S5a Price History

• May 2021 (launch): ¥5,500
• May 2022: ¥8,000
• May 2023: ¥14,000
• May 2024: ¥22,000
• Apr 2026: ¥35,000 — 6.4× from launch

Where to Buy S5a Matchless Fighters

Frequently Asked Questions

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