Sword & Shield Charizard UPC (2022): Contents and MSRP
By Dexhaul Team · October 13, 2026 · 5 min read
The Pokémon TCG Sword & Shield Ultra-Premium Collection (Charizard) contains 16 Sword & Shield Series booster packs, three etched foil promo cards featuring Charizard V, Charizard VMAX, and Charizard VSTAR, a full-size playmat, 65 card sleeves, a metal coin, six metal damage-counter dice, two metal condition markers, an acrylic VSTAR marker, a player's guide to the entire Sword & Shield Series, and a digital code card.
It launched on October 28, 2022, as a Sword & Shield Series send-off product, initially exclusive to GameStop in the United States. Independent shops now carry it worldwide.
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What's inside the Sword & Shield Charizard UPC
Here is every item in the box, verified against the official Pokémon product page.
| Item | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Booster packs (Sword & Shield Series) | 16 | From across the SWSH era |
| Etched foil promo: Charizard V | 1 | Exclusive to this UPC |
| Etched foil promo: Charizard VMAX | 1 | Exclusive to this UPC |
| Etched foil promo: Charizard VSTAR | 1 | Exclusive to this UPC |
| Playmat (Gigantamax Charizard) | 1 | Full tournament size |
| Card sleeves (Gigantamax Charizard) | 65 | Standard card size |
| Metal coin (Gigantamax Charizard) | 1 | |
| Metal damage-counter dice | 6 | |
| Metal condition markers | 2 | |
| Acrylic VSTAR marker | 1 | Tracks VSTAR Power use |
| Player's guide (Sword & Shield Series) | 1 | Covers the full SWSH run |
| Code card (TCG Online or Live) | 1 | One digital counterpart |
The three etched foil promos are the headline items. Charizard V, Charizard VMAX, and Charizard VSTAR cover every power tier Charizard reached across the Sword & Shield era, and each carries the signature etched foil treatment reserved for UPC exclusives.
One detail that often surprises buyers: the included player's guide covers the entire Sword & Shield Series, not just one set. It makes the box double as a cross-set reference document for the generation. No other SWSH Ultra-Premium Collection shipped with a full-series guide, which sets this product apart from the Celebrations UPC released the year before.
MSRP and price per pack
The official launch MSRP is not listed on the Pokémon product gallery page. At observed prices from independent shops in October 2026, the per-pack math looks like this.
| Price point | Per pack (16 packs) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| From $234.24 USD (observed Oct 2026) | ~$14.65 | Entry point from independent shops |
| $526.00 USD (observed Oct 2026) | ~$32.88 | Higher end of the current range |
The per-pack figure is only part of the value equation. The accessories alone (tournament playmat, 65 sleeves, metal coin and dice) would cost more if bought individually. The etched foil promos are not available in any booster product; they exist only in this UPC.
To understand how the UPC format compares with Elite Trainer Boxes generally, see our ETB vs Ultra-Premium Collection guide.
Pokemon TCG - Sword & Shield - Ultra-Premium Collection - Charizard
$234.24 USD
How it compares to other SWSH-era UPCs
Two other Ultra-Premium Collections came from the Sword & Shield era. Here is how the contents stack up.
| Product | Packs | Promo cards | Metal accessories | Player's guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SWSH Charizard UPC (Oct 2022) | 16 SWSH packs | Charizard V, VMAX, VSTAR (etched foil) | Coin, dice, condition markers | Yes (full SWSH Series) |
| Celebrations UPC (Oct 2021) | 16 Celebrations packs | 4 foil promos | Coin, dice, condition markers | No |
| Arceus VSTAR UPC (Nov 2022) | 15 SWSH packs | Arceus V, VSTAR (metal cards) | Coin, dice, condition markers | No |
The Charizard UPC edges ahead on two counts: more booster packs than the Arceus VSTAR UPC, and the only one of the three to include a full-series player's guide. The Celebrations UPC is the stronger choice if you specifically want Celebrations packs; the Arceus UPC offers metal card promos rather than etched foil.
Release timeline
| Date | Event | Source |
|---|---|---|
| October 28, 2022 | Sword & Shield Charizard UPC launches (GameStop exclusive, US) | pokemon.com product gallery |
| November 11, 2022 | Silver Tempest released: the final main Sword & Shield expansion | Serebii TCG set list |
| Ongoing | Available from independent shops worldwide |
The two-week gap between this UPC and Silver Tempest was deliberate. Releasing the Charizard box just before the series finale let it serve as both a celebration product and a practical purchase, with 16 packs from the full era arriving alongside the final set.
For more on the Crown Zenith comparison, see our Crown Zenith vs Charizard UPC guide.
Who should buy it, and who should skip it
This UPC works best for three types of buyer.
SWSH era collectors who want a single product that represents the generation in one sealed box are the obvious fit. The 16 packs span the series, and the player's guide adds a reference layer you will not find in any ETB or booster box.
Charizard fans looking for a display piece will find the etched foil V, VMAX, and VSTAR trio compelling. All three cards come inside, mounted in a premium presentation rather than pulled separately from packs.
Gift-givers who need something substantial for a serious TCG player or Pokémon collector will find the full accessory kit handles everything at once: sleeves, playmat, dice, and promos in one purchase.
When to skip it
If you are building a current-format competitive deck, none of these packs help: the Sword & Shield Series rotated out of Standard play and is Extended-only. If budget is the priority constraint, the 16-pack count at today's independent-shop prices lands above $200 USD at entry and well above that at most sellers.
Frequently asked questions
How many packs are in the Sword & Shield Charizard UPC?
16 booster packs, all from the Sword & Shield Series.
What promo cards come in the Charizard UPC?
Three etched foil exclusives: Charizard V, Charizard VMAX, and Charizard VSTAR. All three are unique to this product and cannot be pulled from booster packs.
Was the Charizard UPC a GameStop exclusive?
Yes, at its October 28, 2022 US launch it was exclusive to GameStop. It is now available from independent shops worldwide.
Does the Charizard UPC come with a playmat?
Yes: one full-size Gigantamax Charizard playmat, plus 65 matching card sleeves and a Gigantamax Charizard metal coin.
How is the SWSH Charizard UPC different from the Arceus VSTAR UPC?
The Charizard UPC has 16 packs and etched foil promos; the Arceus VSTAR UPC has 15 packs and metal card promos. The Charizard UPC is the only one of the two that includes a player's guide to the Sword & Shield Series.
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