[JAP] [Sword & Shield S12] Paradigm Trigger Booster Box Pokemon TCG

Awaken the Legendary Power of Lugia VSTAR!

Take flight with one of the standout Japanese expansions of the Sword & Shield era with the Pokémon TCG: Sword & Shield S12 Paradigm Trigger Booster Box.

Released in Japan on 21 October 2022, Paradigm Trigger is a Lugia-focused expansion featuring powerful Pokémon V, VMAX and VSTAR cards alongside highly collectible Alternate Art cards. The set contains 98 cards in the main set, with additional high-rarity cards beyond the base numbering. Each sealed booster box contains 30 booster packs, with 5 cards per pack.

Headlined by the iconic Lugia V Alternate Art, Paradigm Trigger also features sought-after cards including Lugia VSTAR UR, Regidrago V Alternate Art, Unown V Alternate Art, and Candice SR. For Lugia collectors and Japanese Sword & Shield fans, S12 remains one of the era’s most recognisable sealed booster boxes.

What’s Included?

Each Paradigm Trigger Booster Box contains:

• 30 × Pokémon TCG: Paradigm Trigger Booster Packs
• 5 × Cards Per Booster Pack

Total Packs: 30

Cards Per Pack: 5

Language: Japanese

Set Code: S12

Series: Sword & Shield

Condition: Brand New & Factory Sealed

The official Japanese Pokémon Card Game product page confirms the 5-card booster format and the 21 October 2022 release date, while booster-box references document the standard 30-pack box configuration.

Chase Incredible Cards from Paradigm Trigger!

Paradigm Trigger features one of the most famous modern Japanese Sword & Shield chase cards alongside several highly collectible Alternate Arts.

Top Chase Cards

⭐ Lugia V Alternate Art

⭐ Lugia VSTAR UR

⭐ Regidrago V Alternate Art

⭐ Unown V Alternate Art

⭐ Candice SR

The Lugia V Alternate Art (110/098) is the clear headline chase of the expansion, while Regidrago V, Unown V and premium Lugia VSTAR variants broaden the set’s collector appeal.

Why Collect Paradigm Trigger?

Chase the Iconic Lugia V Alternate Art

The biggest attraction in Paradigm Trigger is the spectacular Lugia V Alternate Art.

Featuring one of Pokémon’s most iconic Legendary Pokémon in dramatic full-card artwork, this card has become the defining chase of S12 and one of the best-known Alternate Arts from the Japanese Sword & Shield era.

For collectors who focus on:

• Lugia
• Legendary Pokémon
• Alternate Arts
• Japanese Sword & Shield cards

this is the card that gives Paradigm Trigger its lasting identity.

Lugia VSTAR Takes Centre Stage

Paradigm Trigger is strongly centred around Lugia, including Lugia VSTAR and multiple premium rarity treatments.

The expansion’s Lugia focus helped make S12 one of the most recognisable Japanese sets from the closing stretch of the Sword & Shield era.

Multiple Alternate Art Chases

Paradigm Trigger is not a one-card set.

Collectors can also chase beautiful Alternate Art cards featuring:

• Regidrago V
• Unown V
• Skuntank V
• Lugia V

This gives the box broader appeal beyond the headline Lugia chase.

Chase Candice SR

Trainer collectors can hunt for Candice SR, one of the notable Supporter cards from Paradigm Trigger.

This gives the expansion additional appeal for collectors who enjoy Japanese full-art Trainer cards alongside Pokémon-focused chase cards.

A Standout Late Sword & Shield Expansion

Released in October 2022, Paradigm Trigger arrived near the end of the Japanese Sword & Shield era.

With Lugia, Regidrago, Regieleki, Unown and multiple Alternate Art cards, the expansion captures many of the features collectors associate with the peak of modern Sword & Shield collecting.

Why Buy a Paradigm Trigger Booster Box?

30 Booster Packs to Open

Each sealed booster box contains:

• 30 Booster Packs
• 5 Cards Per Pack

That gives you the complete Japanese booster-box opening experience rather than purchasing individual loose packs.

Strong Legendary Pokémon Appeal

Paradigm Trigger features some of the most popular and recognisable Pokémon in the franchise, including:

• Lugia
• Regidrago
• Regieleki
• Unown

The Lugia focus is especially important for collectors of Legendary Pokémon.

Excellent for Alternate Art Collectors

With multiple Alternate Art cards available, Paradigm Trigger remains especially attractive to collectors who enjoy the full-card illustrated style that defined much of the Sword & Shield era.

Perfect for Rip & Ship

Ideal for:

• Live Breaks
• Rip & Ship Sessions
• Lugia Collectors
• Japanese Pokémon Collectors
• Alternate Art Collectors
• Sword & Shield Collectors
• Booster Box Collectors

Product Details

Product Name: Paradigm Trigger Booster Box

Set Name: Paradigm Trigger

Set Code: S12

Series: Sword & Shield

Language: Japanese

Booster Packs: 30

Cards Per Pack: 5

Main Set Size: 98 Cards + Higher-Rarity Cards

Release Date: 21 October 2022

Product Type: Booster Box

Condition: Brand New & Factory Sealed

Fuji Card Shop lists 125 cards across the full checklist it tracks, comprising the 98-card main set plus 27 higher-rarity cards.

Who Is This For?

Perfect for:

• Lugia Collectors
• Legendary Pokémon Collectors
• Alternate Art Collectors
• Unown Collectors
• Regidrago Collectors
• Japanese Pokémon Collectors
• Sword & Shield Collectors
• Booster Box Collectors
• Sealed Product Collectors
• Rip & Ship Enthusiasts

Important Notes

• Product is sold factory sealed.
• Japanese edition.
• Includes 30 booster packs.
• Each booster pack contains 5 cards.
• Booster pack contents are random.
• Specific cards and pull rates are not guaranteed.
• Images shown are for illustration purposes only.