シールド (Shield): Japanese Pokémon TCG Set Guide (S1H)

シールド (Shield) is one of the two debut expansions of the Sword & Shield Era in the Japanese Pokémon TCG. Released on 6 December 2019 alongside ソード (Sword / S1W), it introduces the other half of the Galar Legendary duo and continues the launch of Pokémon V and Pokémon VMAX mechanics that defined the Sword & Shield generation.

By PulloraX · Published 30 October 2026

Set overview

Set code: S1H
Japanese name: 拡張パック シールド
Cards: 60 + secret rares
Release date: 6 December 2019
Era: Sword & Shield
Series type: Main expansion (拡張パック)

Shield mirrors its Sword counterpart, offering a complementary selection of Galar-region Pokémon and trainer cards. Where Sword focused on offensive power with Zacian V, Shield centres on Zamazenta V and its defensive capabilities.

Key cards

Pokémon V: Zamazenta V (Metal type) headlines Shield with its Dauntless Shield ability, which blocks damage from VMAX Pokémon. Celebi V, Boltund V, and Indeedee V also debut as Pokémon V cards.

Pokémon VMAX: Morpeko VMAX and Lapras VMAX bring the Gigantamax mechanic to the TCG with stunning artwork and high HP.

Secret Rares: SR Full Art Pokémon V cards, HR (Hyper Rare) VMAX cards, and UR gold trainer and energy cards. The Zamazenta V SR is the top chase card from this half of the dual release.

What is in the box

A Japanese S1H Shield booster box contains 30 packs of 5 cards each. Together with S1W Sword, the two sets form the complete first expansion of the Sword & Shield Era. SR and HR pull rates average roughly one per box.

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