Battle Styles Master Set: 306 Cards, Checklist & Prices
By Cardrake Research Team · Updated
Released 2021
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Sword & Shield Battle Styles chase cards & key targets
Tyranitar V Alternate Full Art leads Battle Styles at $241.41, with Rapid Strike Urshifu VMAX Alternate Art Secret ($77.47) and Empoleon V Alternate Full Art ($62.83) behind it. The top three alone are 45% of the estimated master-set cost — plan these purchases first and the rest of the set follows on a normal budget.
| Rank | Card | Number | Rarity | Variant | Market Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 |  Tyranitar V Alternate Full Art | 155/163 | Ultra Rare | Holofoil | $241.41 |
| #2 |  Rapid Strike Urshifu VMAX Alternate Art Secret | 170/163 | Secret Rare | Holofoil | $77.47 |
| #3 |  Empoleon V Alternate Full Art | 146/163 | Ultra Rare | Holofoil | $62.83 |
| #4 |  Mimikyu V Full Art | 148/163 | Ultra Rare | Holofoil | $45.40 |
| #5 |  Single Strike Urshifu VMAX Alternate Art Secret | 168/163 | Secret Rare | Holofoil | $30.30 |
| #6 |  Houndoom Secret | 179/163 | Secret Rare | Holofoil | $26.96 |
| #7 |  Single Strike Urshifu V Alternate Full Art | 151/163 | Ultra Rare | Holofoil | $19.06 |
| #8 |  Victini VMAX Secret | 165/163 | Secret Rare | Holofoil | $17.91 |
| #9 |  Rapid Strike Urshifu V Alternate Full Art | 153/163 | Ultra Rare | Holofoil | $16.90 |
| #10 |  Phoebe Full Art | 161/163 | Ultra Rare | Holofoil | $15.26 |
Acquisition Strategy
- • Monitor price trends - chase cards often fluctuate based on tournament results and influencer coverage
- • Consider condition flexibility - a LP/MP copy can save 30-50% on vintage cards
- • Check multiple marketplaces - prices vary significantly between TCGPlayer, eBay, and local stores
- • Buy during market dips - major releases and reprints often cause temporary price drops
What's in the Sword & Shield Battle Styles master set
The Sword & Shield Battle Styles master set is 306 cards: 163 base + 123 reverse holos + 20 secret rares. That covers every printed variant — reverse holofoils, secret rares, and the special-art chase cards numbered past 163/163.
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About this set
Rarity breakdown
| Rarity | Cards | Share of printed set |
|---|---|---|
| Uncommon | 46 | 28% |
| Common | 41 | 25% |
| Ultra Rare | 25 | 15% |
| Rare | 20 | 12% |
| Secret Rare | 20 | 12% |
| Rare Holo | 14 | 9% |
| Rare Holo V | 10 | 6% |
| Rare Holo VMAX | 5 | 3% |
| Holo Rare | 2 | 1% |
Price distribution
How card values spread across the set. Most cards are bulk under a dollar; a few chase cards hold most of the value.
Artist spotlight
The illustrators behind the most cards in this set, with their standout artwork. Tap a card for details.
PLANETA Mochizuki
14 cards in this set
PLANETA Tsuji
10 cards in this set
Eske Yoshinob
5 cards in this set
Shibuzoh.
4 cards in this set
Ryota Murayama
4 cards in this set
Miki Tanaka
4 cards in this set
Sword & Shield Battle Styles master set buying guide
Where to buy Sword & Shield Battle Styles, which sealed product is worth the money, and when to pull the trigger.
Packs or singles?
Pack opening offers good value for this set
All Sword & Shield Battle Styles sealed products
| Product | Market | |
|---|---|---|
| Battle Styles Booster Box Case | $1789.40 | Shop → |
| Battle Styles Sleeved Booster Case | $1199.99 | Shop → |
| Battle Styles Elite Trainer Box Case | $1131.73 | Shop → |
| Battle Styles Booster Box | $287.53 | Shop → |
| Battle Styles Elite Trainer Box [Set of 2] | $247.60 | Shop → |
| V Strikers Tin [Set of 2] | $146.26 | Shop → |
| Battle Styles Elite Trainer Box [Rapid Strike Urshifu] (Blue) | $133.61 | Shop → |
| Battle Styles Elite Trainer Box [Single Strike Urshifu] (Red) | $131.06 | Shop → |
| V Strikers Tin [Tyranitar V] | $102.52 | Shop → |
| Galarian Rapidash V Box | $92.69 | Shop → |
| V Strikers Tin [Empoleon V] | $88.98 | Shop → |
| Spring 2021 Collector's Chest Tin | $60.39 | Shop → |
| Battle Styles Build & Battle Box | $49.29 | Shop → |
| Rapid Strike Urshifu V Box | $43.08 | Shop → |
| Single Strike Urshifu V Box | $42.32 | Shop → |
| Battle Styles Sleeved Booster Pack Art Bundle [Set of 4] | $42.03 | Shop → |
| Battle Styles Booster Pack Art Bundle [Set of 4] | $39.82 | Shop → |
| Battle Styles 3 Pack Blister [Jolteon] | $38.74 | Shop → |
| Battle Styles 3 Pack Blister [Eevee] | $29.50 | Shop → |
| Battle Styles Single Pack Blister [Charmander] | $25.85 | Shop → |
| Battle Styles Sleeved Booster Pack | $10.27 | Shop → |
| Battle Styles Booster Pack | $9.58 | Shop → |
| Battle Styles Build & Battle Box Display | — | Shop → |
| Battle Styles Premium Checklane Blister [Corviknight] | — | Shop → |
| Battle Styles Premium Checklane Blister [Golisopod] | — | Shop → |
| Battle Styles Premium Checklane Blister [Toxtricity] | — | Shop → |
| Battle Styles Premium Checklane Blister [Tyranitar] | — | Shop → |
| Battle Styles Single Pack Blister [Arrokuda] | — | Shop → |
| V Strikers Tin [Empoleon V] (International Version) | — | Shop → |
| V Strikers Tin [Tyranitar V] (International Version) | — | Shop → |
When to buy
Singles panic-priced. Sealed carries 30–50% premium. Wait if you can.
Best window for singles. Chase cards find their floor.
Bulk dips 15–20% on reprint news. Chase cards stay steady.
Sealed and top chase cards begin appreciation cycle.
Collecting strategy
Most cards in this set are worth around $0.3 as singles. Opening packs is the fun way to build your base of commons and uncommons with a chance at lucky pulls — but chase cards are statistically unlikely from sealed product. For most master set collectors, the smart approach is packs for bulk, singles for the rest.
Mix of singles and strategic pack opening
Track your progress in the Sword & Shield Battle Styles binder planner →
Storage & protection
Protect your 306-card Sword & Shield Battle Styles master set with archival binders, perfect-fit sleeves, and top loaders for the chase cards. Plan on $150–250 for complete coverage.
Premium binders
Dragon Shield Codex · $30–50
Archival pages, side-loading pockets, acid-free. For 306 cards, plan on 17 double-sided 9-pocket pages.
Perfect-fit sleeves
Every card · $30–50 total
Prevent micro-scratches from sliding cards in and out of binder pockets. You'll need roughly 4 packs for full coverage.
Top loaders
Chase cards · $15–25/pack
Rigid protection for SIRs and grading candidates. Essential for anything over $50 raw.
Sword & Shield Battle Styles card list
Every card in the Sword & Shield Battle Styles master set. Search, filter by rarity or price, and mark off what you own as you go. Tap any card for prices and variants.
Track your collection. Mark cards owned or wanted, add condition & notes, and watch your master set progress.
| Card | Price | Collection |
|---|---|---|
Bellsprout1/163 · Common | $0.22 | N RH |
Weepinbell2/163 · Uncommon | $0.23 | N RH |
Victreebel3/163 · Rare | $0.26 | N RH |
Cacnea4/163 · Common | $0.13 | N RH |
Cacturne5/163 · Uncommon | $0.21 | N RH |
Kricketune V6/163 · Rare Holo V | $0.83 | Holo |
Cherubi7/163 · Common | $0.15 | N RH |
Cherrim8/163 · Rare Holo | $1.09 | Holo RH |
Carnivine9/163 · Uncommon | $0.16 | N RH |
Durant10/163 · Uncommon | $0.14 | N RH |
Scatterbug11/163 · Common | $0.16 | N RH |
Spewpa12/163 · Uncommon | $0.13 | N RH |
Vivillon13/163 · Rare | $0.18 | N RH |
Fomantis14/163 · Common | $0.17 | N RH |
Lurantis15/163 · Rare | $0.20 | N RH |
Tapu Bulu16/163 · Rare Holo | $0.34 | Holo RH |
Blipbug17/163 · Common | $0.17 | N RH |
Flapple V18/163 · Rare Holo V | $1.12 | Holo |
Flapple VMAX19/163 · Rare Holo VMAX | $2.33 | Holo |
Entei20/163 · Rare Holo | $0.35 | Holo RH |
Victini V21/163 · Rare Holo V | $1.04 | Holo |
Victini VMAX22/163 · Rare Holo VMAX | $3.35 | Holo |
Tepig23/163 · Common | $0.25 | N RH |
Pignite24/163 · Uncommon | $0.15 | N RH |
Emboar25/163 · Rare Holo | $0.30 | Holo RH |
Heatmor26/163 · Uncommon | $0.06 | N RH |
Salandit27/163 · Common | $0.24 | N RH |
Salazzle28/163 · Rare | $0.20 | N RH |
Sizzlipede29/163 · Common | $0.23 | N RH |
Centiskorch30/163 · Rare | $0.24 | N RH |
Horsea31/163 · Common | $0.12 | N RH |
Seadra32/163 · Uncommon | $0.15 | N RH |
Kingdra33/163 · Rare Holo | $0.31 | Holo RH |
Galarian Mr. Mime34/163 · Common | $0.16 | N RH |
Galarian Mr. Rime35/163 · Rare | $0.28 | N RH |
Remoraid36/163 · Common | $0.18 | N RH |
Octillery37/163 · Rare Holo | $0.24 | Holo RH |
Corphish38/163 · Common | $0.11 | N RH |
Crawdaunt39/163 · Uncommon | $0.12 | N RH |
Empoleon V40/163 · Rare Holo V | $1.00 | Holo |
Frillish41/163 · Common | $0.15 | N RH |
Jellicent42/163 · Rare | $0.33 | N RH |
Bruxish43/163 · Uncommon | $0.10 | N RH |
Electabuzz44/163 · Common | $0.14 | N RH |
Electivire45/163 · Rare | $0.19 | N RH |
Shinx46/163 · Common | $0.15 | N RH |
Luxio47/163 · Uncommon | $0.18 | N RH |
Luxray48/163 · Rare Holo | $0.36 | Holo RH |
Pachirisu49/163 · Common | $0.17 | N RH |
Tapu Koko V50/163 · Rare Holo V | $0.85 | Holo |
Frequently asked questions
How many cards are in the Battle Styles master set?▾
The Battle Styles master set is 306 cards: 163 base cards, 123 reverse holofoils, and 20 secret rares and special-art cards. The base set alone is 183 unique cards, numbered 001/163 through the secret rares. Track all 306 with the free interactive checklist on Cardrake.
See also: Binder layout planner
What are the chase cards in Battle Styles?▾
The top chase card in Battle Styles is Tyranitar V Alternate Full Art (Ultra Rare) at $241.41. Other high-value cards include Rapid Strike Urshifu VMAX Alternate Art Secret ($77.47) and Empoleon V Alternate Full Art ($62.83). See the full chase card rankings above for current prices.
See also: Chase card rankings, Binder layout planner
How much does a Battle Styles master set cost?▾
A complete Battle Styles master set is estimated at $839 based on current TCGPlayer market prices. Budget collectors can start with the base set for significantly less, while premium completionists targeting graded copies should expect higher costs.
See also: Master set budgeting guide, Binder layout planner
What is the complete Battle Styles master set card list?▾
The Battle Styles set contains 163 base cards across 9 rarity tiers plus 20 secret rares. View the complete card list with images, prices, and rarity information on the Battle Styles binder layout page on Cardrake.
See also: Binder layout planner
How should I organize Battle Styles in a binder?▾
For 306 cards (including reverse holos), a 9-pocket binder needs 17 double-sided pages and a 12-pocket binder needs 13 pages. Use Cardrake's visual binder planner to preview exactly how your cards will be laid out before you start sleeving.
See also: Binder layout planner, Binder organization guide
Is there a Battle Styles master set checklist?▾
Yes — Cardrake provides a visual master set checklist for Battle Styles with all 183 cards. You can track owned and missing cards, view your completion percentage, and plan your binder layout. Sign up for the Collector plan to save your progress.
See also: Binder layout planner
Is Battle Styles worth collecting as a master set?▾
Battle Styles has 183 unique cards with an estimated completion cost of $839. It is a mid-sized master set that offers a solid collecting challenge. With 16 cards over $10, most of the value is concentrated in a few key cards.
See also: Master set guide, Binder layout planner