News about Sun and Moon FOMO: My Top Picks from Every Pokémon TCG Set

When I first caught a glimpse of the Extradimensional Crisis trailer, it instantly transported me back to the Sun and Moon era — that magical time when I truly began appreciating how wild and imaginative the Pokémon TCG could be.

The Ultra Beasts returning in Pocket with their bizarre designs and otherworldly energy brought back memories of opening Crimson Invasion packs and wondering which interdimensional creature had just leapt out at me. It was chaotic, unpredictable, and absolutely amazing. So, let’s take a nostalgic trip down memory lane to Alola and revisit some of my favorite cards from the Sun and Moon series.

My Favorite Sun and Moon Pokémon Cards

### Umbreon GX 154/149
$58.99 at TCG Player

### Espeon GX 152/149
$36.69 at TCG Player

### Sylveon GX 158/145
$194.00 at TCG Player

### Charizard GX 150/147
$350.00 at TCG Player

### Mewtwo GX 78/73
$373.99 at TCG Player

### Shining Mew 40/73
$70.37 at TCG Player

### Mewtwo GX 76/73
$54.49 at TCG Player

### Shining Rayquaza 56/73
$54.94 at TCG Player

### Raichu GX 75/73
$42.00 at TCG Player

### Lucario GX 135/131
$98.02 at TCG Player

This new set feels like it’s weaving together the best elements from that entire era. From Buzzwole to Nihilego, Type: Null to Lusamine, everything feels familiar yet fresh — like revisiting old friends who still have surprises up their sleeve. It echoes the unpredictability of Forbidden Light, the vibrant flash of Ultra Prism, and the shiny overload of Hidden Fates.

Cosmic Eclipse

### Mega Lopunny & Jigglypuff GX 226/236
$170.00 at TCG Player

### Blastoise & Piplup GX 215/236
$264.99 at TCG Player

### Arceus & Dialga & Palkia GX
$394.00 at TCG Player

### Solgaleo & Lunala GX 216/236
$330.00 at TCG Player

### Reshiram & Zekrom GX 222/236
$340.00 at TCG Player

Cosmic Eclipse marked the end of the Sun and Moon era with something truly special — Character Rares. The Arceus, Dialga, and Palkia GX card laid out on a trade table looked absolutely legendary. Rosa's Full Art exuded quiet strength, while the Pikachu Character Rare brought a genuine smile to my face the first time I saw it. These cards had a warmth and charm unlike anything else in the series.

Hidden Fates: Shiny Vault

### Mewtwo GX SV59/SV94
$64.00 at TCG Player

### Espeon GX SV60/SV94
$100.00 at TCG Player

### Sylveon GX SV76/SV94
$124.00 at TCG Player

### Umbreon GX SV69/SV94
$223.00 at TCG Player

### Charizard GX SV49/SV94
$470.00 at TCG Player

Dropping in August 2019, Hidden Fates completely rewrote the hype scale. The Shiny Vault was stacked with treasures. Shiny Charizard GX stood as the crown jewel — a card I never pulled but saw someone open at a local shop, causing the whole table to freeze in awe. I opened a few packs myself and landed a Shiny Rowlet, which made me realize just how deep this rabbit hole really went.

Unified Minds

### Raichu & Alolan Raichu GX 241/236
$199.50 at TCG Player

### Dragonite GX 248/236
$151.29 at TCG Player

### Mewtwo & Mew GX 242/236
$199.11 at TCG Player

### Raichu & Alolan Raichu GX 221/236
$200.64 at TCG Player

### Mega Sableye & Tyranitar GX 226/236
$284.96 at TCG Player

Unified Minds kept the momentum going strong. Mewtwo & Mew GX felt like a fan fiction crossover that somehow worked. While I never owned it, I’ve played against it enough times to know its power firsthand. Slowpoke & Psyduck GX initially made me laugh, then quickly made me nervous once I realized what they were capable of. And don’t forget about Cherish Ball — a staple card that flew under the radar but became essential in many decks.