"Pokémon TCG Pocket: Extradimensional Crisis Sparks Sun and Moon FOMO - My Top Cards from Each Set"

When I first watched the trailer for Extradimensional Crisis, it instantly transported me back to the Sun and Moon era of the Pokémon TCG—a time when the franchise embraced the bizarre, the creative, and the unexpected. The moment Ultra Beasts appeared in Pocket with their surreal designs and otherworldly energy, memories of opening Crimson Invasion packs came flooding back—where every card felt like a portal to an unknown dimension.

That era was chaotic, bold, and absolutely magical. So, let’s take a nostalgic journey back to Alola and revisit some of my favorite cards from the Sun and Moon expansions.

My Favorite Sun and Moon Pokémon Cards

### Umbreon GX 154/149
$58.99 at TCG Player

### Espeon GX 152/149
$36.69 at TCG Player

### Sylveon GX 158/145
$194.00 at TCG Player

### Charizard GX 150/147
$350.00 at TCG Player

### Mewtwo GX 78/73
$373.99 at TCG Player

### Shining Mew 40/73
$70.37 at TCG Player

### Mewtwo GX 76/73
$54.49 at TCG Player

### Shining Rayquaza 56/73
$54.94 at TCG Player

### Raichu GX 75/73
$42.00 at TCG Player

### Lucario GX 135/131
$98.02 at TCG Player

This new set feels like a continuation of that wild, experimental spirit from the Sun and Moon era. From Buzzwole to Lusamine and even Type: Null, there's a familiar charm reminiscent of Forbidden Light, Ultra Prism, and the unforgettable glow of Hidden Fates.

Cosmic Eclipse

### Mega Lopunny & Jigglypuff GX 226/236
$170.00 at TCG Player

### Blastoise & Piplup GX 215/236
$264.99 at TCG Player

### Arceus & Dialga & Palkia GX
$394.00 at TCG Player

### Solgaleo & Lunala GX 216/236
$330.00 at TCG Player

### Reshiram & Zekrom GX 222/236
$340.00 at TCG Player

As the final major expansion of the Sun and Moon era, Cosmic Eclipse went out with flair by introducing Character Rares. Seeing the Arceus, Dialga & Palkia GX card on a trade table felt like witnessing cosmic artistry in motion. Rosa’s Full Art exuded quiet strength, while the Pikachu Character Rare radiated pure joy. These cards brought warmth and personality rarely seen before.

Hidden Fates: Shiny Vault

### Mewtwo GX SV59/SV94
$64.00 at TCG Player

### Espeon GX SV60/SV94
$100.00 at TCG Player

### Sylveon GX SV76/SV94
$124.00 at TCG Player

### Umbreon GX SV69/SV94
$223.00 at TCG Player

### Charizard GX SV49/SV94
$470.00 at TCG Player

Dropping in August 2019, Hidden Fates completely rewrote the hype scale. The Shiny Vault was stacked—especially with the legendary Shiny Charizard GX. I never pulled one myself, but watching someone else open it at a local event was unforgettable. Every pack had potential, especially with full-art legendaries and shiny variants lurking inside.

Unified Minds

### Raichu & Alolan Raichu GX 241/236
$199.50 at TCG Player

### Dragonite GX 248/236
$151.29 at TCG Player

### Mewtwo & Mew GX 242/236
$199.11 at TCG Player

### Raichu & Alolan Raichu GX 221/236
$200.64 at TCG Player

### Mega Sableye & Tyranitar GX 226/236
$284.96 at TCG Player

Unified Minds continued the trend with powerful tag-team synergy. Mewtwo & Mew GX felt like a dream crossover come true, while cards like Slowpoke & Psyduck GX were hilariously effective. Meanwhile, Cherish Ball became a staple in many decks—proving utility doesn’t always need flash.

Unbroken Bonds

### Red's Challenge 213/214
$107.38 at TCG Player

### Marshadow & Machamp GX 199/214
$169.99 at TCG Player

### Reshiram & Charizard GX 217/214
$204.99 at TCG Player

### Greninja & Zoroark GX 201/214
$219.98 at TCG Player

### Gardevoir & Sylveon GX 205/214
$526.12 at TCG Player

With Unbroken Bonds, the Tag Team GX mechanic took center stage. Reshiram & Charizard GX was a standout, and seeing a friend pull it felt like watching lightning strike. Gardevoir & Sylveon GX offered both visual elegance and gameplay efficiency. Dedenne