S5R Rapid Strike Master 抽卡機率，最佳卡牌與盒裝指南 (2026)
Released alongside S5I Single Strike Master on March 19, 2021, S5R Rapid Strike Master (連撃マスター) introduced the water/fighting half of the Battle Styles mechanic. The set’s headliners are Rapid Strike Urshifu VMAX — the signature water-fighting Pokémon that anchored top-tier competitive decks for the entire 2021-2022 season — and Empoleon V Alt Art, a surprisingly popular chase card from chibi that has become one of the set’s most valued pulls. Sealed boxes trade at ~¥25,000 in 2026, making S5R a mid-tier but still meaningful Battle Styles-era release.
S5R Rapid Strike Master: Set Overview
| Set Code | S5R |
|---|---|
| Japanese Name | 連撃マスター (Rengeki Master) |
| English Source | Partial source for Battle Styles (swsh5) |
| Release Date | March 19, 2021 |
| Pack Configuration | 30 packs / box, 5 cards / pack |
| MSRP | ¥4,950 per box |
| Market Price (2026) | ~¥25,000 (~$177) |
| Companion Set | S5I Single Strike Master |
S5R vs. S5I — The Rapid Strike Side
The Battle Styles dual release split the format between two complementary mechanics. Rapid Strike cards (featured in S5R) use multi-hit, water-based combat with Urshifu’s Rapid Strike form as the centerpiece. Single Strike cards (S5I) focused on heavy one-shot damage with Tyranitar and Houndoom. Competitively, Rapid Strike decks dominated mid-2021 with Rapid Strike Urshifu VMAX being one of the most-played VMAX Pokémon of the era.
In 2026 market terms, S5I commands a higher sealed box premium (¥40,000 vs ¥25,000) because of Tyranitar V Alt Art’s $553 price tag. S5R’s value distribution is flatter — Rapid Strike Urshifu VMAX Rainbow and Empoleon V Alt Art are the two pillars, each in the ¥20,000-30,000 range.
Top Cards in S5R Rapid Strike Master
Rapid Strike Urshifu VMAX Rainbow Alt Art
Rapid Strike Urshifu VMAX
~¥30,000 (~$213)
Pull rate: ~1/20 boxes (est.)
KIYOTAKA OSHIYAMA’s Rapid Strike Urshifu VMAX Rainbow is the top chase of S5R. The illustration depicts Urshifu mid-flurry with a streaming water trail, emphasizing the Rapid Strike mechanic’s multi-hit nature. OSHIYAMA is a renowned anime film animator (known for work on Devilman Crybaby and Land of the Lustrous), and their involvement in this card has given it cult recognition among collectors who appreciate cross-disciplinary illustrator credits. At ¥30,000 ($213), it’s the most valuable S5R card and the focal point of the set.
Empoleon V Alt Art
Empoleon V
~¥22,000 (~$156)
Pull rate: ~1/16 boxes (est.)
chibi’s Empoleon V Alt Art is one of the most surprising chase cards from the Sword & Shield era. Empoleon — a Gen IV Sinnoh starter — isn’t among the most popular Pokémon, yet chibi’s illustration transformed the card into a cult favorite. The artwork depicts Empoleon in a regal, majestic pose with crisp lighting against a dramatic oceanic backdrop. The illustration quality alone drove demand, and at ¥22,000 ($156), Empoleon V Alt Art proves that Pokémon popularity is secondary to illustration quality when pricing modern chase cards.
Rapid Strike Urshifu V Alt Art
Rapid Strike Urshifu V
~¥7,500 (~$53)
Pull rate: ~1/16 boxes (est.)
Ryota Murayama’s Rapid Strike Urshifu V Alt Art shows Urshifu in a dynamic striking pose with water energy swirling around its fists. Murayama’s style emphasizes fluid motion — a perfect fit for the Rapid Strike mechanic’s theme. At ¥7,500 ($53), this is the more accessible Urshifu alt art and pairs with the VMAX version for completionist Urshifu collectors.
Rapid Strike Urshifu VMAX HR (Rainbow)
The standard Rapid Strike Urshifu VMAX HR Rainbow (PLANETA Tsuji, ¥4,500 / $32) is the traditional gold/rainbow foil treatment — less valuable than OSHIYAMA’s Alt Art version but still a solid mid-tier pull. The two Rainbow versions together represent S5R’s HR pool.
Should You Buy S5R Rapid Strike Master?
For Empoleon Collectors
S5R is the only source for Empoleon V Alt Art by chibi. Despite Empoleon’s mid-tier popularity as a Sinnoh starter, this card has become a canonical alt art from the S-era. Mandatory for Empoleon collectors and strongly recommended for chibi artist collectors.
For Battle Styles Completionists
S5R completes the Battle Styles pair with S5I. Both sets document a specific competitive era and any serious Sword & Shield collection needs both. Because S5R is cheaper (¥25,000 vs S5I’s ¥40,000), it’s the more accessible half of the pair to start with.
For Pack Openers
S5R’s ~42% EV ratio is one of the better mid-tier Battle Styles figures. With two ~¥25,000 chase cards distributed across ~1/16 pull rates each, every 8 boxes statistically yields at least one high-value hit. Better variance than lottery-dominated sets.
S5R Pull Rates & Box EV Breakdown
| Rarity | Cards in Pool | Rate Per Box |
|---|---|---|
| SA | Empoleon V, Rapid Strike Urshifu V, others | ~0.25 (1/4 boxes) |
| HR | Rapid Strike Urshifu VMAX Rainbow variants | ~0.20 (1/5 boxes) |
| UR | Gold items/energy | ~0.10 (1/10 boxes) |
| SR | V cards + Trainers | ~1-2 per box |
| Category | Rate/Box | Avg Value | EV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid Strike Urshifu VMAX Rainbow Alt HR | ~0.05 | ¥30,000 | ¥1,500 |
| Empoleon V Alt SA | ~0.0625 | ¥22,000 | ¥1,375 |
| Rapid Strike Urshifu V Alt SA | ~0.0625 | ¥7,500 | ¥469 |
| Other SA / HR cards | ~0.20 | ¥3,000 | ¥600 |
| UR Gold cards | ~0.10 | ¥2,500 | ¥250 |
| SR cards | ~2 | ¥1,500 | ¥3,000 |
| RR/RRR cards | ~6 | ¥500 | ¥3,000 |
| Other cards | — | — | ¥1,000 |
| Estimated Total EV | ~¥11,194 | ||
| Market BOX price | ~¥25,000 | ||
| EV / Cost ratio | ~45% | ||
S5R’s 45% EV ratio is above average for Sword & Shield sets, driven by the dual-chase distribution between Urshifu VMAX Rainbow and Empoleon V. Neither card dominates to the extreme degree Tyranitar does in S5I, which gives S5R more consistent EV outcomes per box.
S5R Price History
- Mar 2021: ¥5,000 (launch)
- Mar 2022: ¥7,000
- Mar 2023: ¥11,000
- Mar 2024: ¥17,000
- Apr 2026: ¥25,000 — 5× appreciation
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the top card in S5R Rapid Strike Master?
Rapid Strike Urshifu VMAX Rainbow Alt Art by KIYOTAKA OSHIYAMA at approximately ¥30,000 ($213). Empoleon V Alt Art by chibi is a close second at ~¥22,000. Both cards anchor the set’s collector value.
Why is Empoleon V Alt Art so valuable?
chibi’s illustration transformed Empoleon into a regal, visually striking composition that transcends the Pokémon’s mid-tier popularity. The artwork quality alone drove collector demand, proving that Pokémon fame is secondary to illustration merit for modern alt art pricing. Empoleon V Alt Art is now one of the most recognized chibi illustrations in the Pokémon TCG.
Who is KIYOTAKA OSHIYAMA?
KIYOTAKA OSHIYAMA is a renowned Japanese anime film animator and director, known for work on Devilman Crybaby, Land of the Lustrous, and other critically acclaimed anime projects. Their Rapid Strike Urshifu VMAX Rainbow Alt Art is one of the only Pokémon TCG cards they illustrated, carrying cult recognition among collectors who appreciate cross-disciplinary artist credits.
Is S5R worth buying at ¥25,000?
S5R has a ~45% box EV ratio (~¥11,200 expected card value per box against ¥25,000 cost), one of the better ratios in the S-series. The dual-chase distribution between Urshifu VMAX Rainbow and Empoleon V Alt Art makes box outcomes more consistent than lottery-dominated sets. Recommended for sealed investors and collectors who want both Battle Styles halves.
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