In Pokemon Sword & Shield—Lost Origin, the Lost Zone gameplay mechanic will make its Sword & Shield Series debut and is expected to shake up the Pokémon TCG metagame. The Lost Zone is similar to the discard pile, but players will not be able to recover these cards during gameplay. Lost Zone cards such as Giratina VSTAR will feature a shadowy aura emanating from the artwork.
Furthermore, Sword & Shield—Lost Origin will be based on the popular Pokemon Legends: Arceus video game and feature more Hisuian Pokémon, including Hisuian Zoroark VSTAR and Hisuian Goodra VSTAR, as well as Radiant Pokemon such as Radiant Gardevoir. Radiant Pokémon feature Shiny Pokemon illustrated in etched artwork and tend to have a powerful Ability or attack.
Noteworthy cards from the expansion include:
