JAPANESE SWORD & SHIELD

Paradigm Trigger (S12) Japanese Card List

パラダイムトリガー

Paradigm Trigger (パラダイムトリガー) is a Japanese Sword & Shield set released on October 21, 2022. Its main set runs to 98, and 27 secret rares are numbered past it, for 125 cards in all.

The rarest pulls are its 8 Hyper Rares, 16 Super Rares and 3 Ultra Rares.

Its most valuable cards right now are Lugia V 110/098 at $512.50, Regidrago V 108/098 at $34.92 and Unown V 103/098 at $26.98 (Near Mint market prices as of October 17, 2026).

Its cards were illustrated by 74 artists; N-DESIGN Inc. drew the most, with 8 cards.

Holofile also lists 2 sealed products from the set, including booster boxes and booster packs.

  • Set codeS12
  • Main set98
  • Secret rares27
  • ReleasedOct 21, 2022

Chase cards

The 8 most valuable cards in Paradigm Trigger, by Near Mint market price.

All 125 cards

Market prices as of October 17, 2026: Near Mint, in US dollars. Prices are estimates from third-party market data and are not offers to buy or sell.

Paradigm Trigger sealed products

Market prices as of October 17, 2026: unopened, in US dollars. Prices are estimates from third-party market data and are not offers to buy or sell.

Paradigm Trigger FAQ

How many cards are in Paradigm Trigger?

Paradigm Trigger has 125 cards: 98 in the main set, numbered to 98, and 27 secret rares numbered past 98.

When was Paradigm Trigger released?

Paradigm Trigger was released in Japan on October 21, 2022, as part of the Sword & Shield series.

What is the most valuable card in Paradigm Trigger?

Lugia V (110/098), with a market price of $512.50 for a Near Mint copy as of October 17, 2026.

What are the rarest cards in Paradigm Trigger?

Its top rarity is Hyper Rare, with 8 cards: Regieleki VMAX, Unown VSTAR, Regidrago VSTAR, Lugia VSTAR, Worker and 3 more.

What is the set code for Paradigm Trigger?

The set code for Paradigm Trigger is S12.

What is Paradigm Trigger called in Japanese?

In Japanese, Paradigm Trigger is パラダイムトリガー.