Pokémon TCG: Fusion Strike Booster Box

Unite Powerful Pokémon and Flexible Strategies

Expand your Sword and Shield collection with the Pokémon TCG: Fusion Strike Booster Box, a factory-sealed display based around cooperation, adaptability, and the Fusion Strike Battle Style.

Sword and Shield – Fusion Strike was officially released on November 12, 2021. The expansion introduced Fusion Strike Pokémon while continuing to feature Single Strike and Rapid Strike cards.

Each booster display contains 36 individually sealed booster packs, matching the standard Sword and Shield-era booster-box format confirmed by Pokémon.

Fusion Strike is one of the largest expansions of the Sword and Shield Series. Its main checklist contains 264 cards before Secret Rares, with premium cards numbered beyond the standard set.

Every booster pack contains randomized cards. No particular Pokémon, card rarity, artwork, pull rate, card condition, grading result, or financial value is guaranteed.

Explore the Fusion Strike release with the Pokémon TCG: Fusion Strike Booster Box, supplied as one factory-sealed English booster box. The product is intended for collectors, players, and sealed Pokémon TCG displays. Protect the box from moisture, direct sunlight, and temperature extremes. Individual booster packs contain randomized cards, so exact pulls, rarities, and specific cards cannot be guaranteed.

What Is Included?

Each factory-sealed Fusion Strike Booster Box contains:

• 36 Pokémon TCG: Sword and Shield – Fusion Strike booster packs
• Randomized Pokémon cards in every booster pack
• Opportunities to discover Pokémon V
• Pokémon VMAX opportunities
• Fusion Strike Pokémon opportunities
• Single Strike and Rapid Strike cards
• Alternate Art opportunities
• Full-Art Pokémon opportunities  –  Pokémon TCG: Fusion Strike Booster Box
• Full-Art Trainer opportunities
• Rainbow Rare opportunities
• Gold Secret Rare opportunities
• Pokémon TCG code cards originally packaged with the packs

A standard Fusion Strike Booster Box does not include:

• Card sleeves
• Damage-counter dice
• Condition markers
•  Pokémon TCG: Fusion Strike Booster Box
• An Energy card bundle
• A guaranteed physical promotional card

Those accessories are generally found in Elite Trainer Boxes and special collection products.

About the Fusion Strike Expansion

Sword and Shield – Fusion Strike introduced the third major Battle Style of the Sword and Shield era.

Fusion Strike cards are built around flexible combinations, teamwork, and effects that connect several Pokémon or Trainer cards within one strategy. The expansion also continued to include Rapid Strike and Single Strike cards, giving players access to three distinct Battle Styles.

The set includes:

• Pokémon V
• Pokémon VMAX
• Fusion Strike Pokémon
• Single Strike Pokémon         – Pokémon TCG: Fusion Strike Booster Box
• Rapid Strike Pokémon
• Alternate Art cards
• Full-Art Pokémon
• Full-Art Supporter cards
• Rainbow Rare cards
• Gold Secret Rare cards        – Pokémon TCG: Fusion Strike Booster Box
• Special Energy cards
• Powerful Trainer cards
• Legendary and Mythical Pokémon

Pokémon’s official rules materials identify Fusion Strike Pokémon as a distinct Battle Style introduced in this expansion.

Fusion Strike Battle Style

Fusion Strike cards do not follow one fixed strategy.

Instead, they are designed to work through:

• Flexible combinations
• Multiple supporting Pokémon
• Specialized Trainer cards
• Strategic switching
• Energy acceleration   – Pokémon TCG: Fusion Strike Booster Box
• Adaptable attacks
• Bench-based effects
• Deck-searching support

A Fusion Strike deck may use several Pokémon with different roles rather than relying on only one attacker.

Fusion Strike Pokémon are identified by the pink-and-purple Fusion Strike label displayed on the card.

Mew VMAX

Mew VMAX is the central featured Pokémon of Fusion Strike.

Collectors may search for:

• Mew V
• Mew V Full Art
• Mew V Alternate Art             –    Pokémon TCG: Fusion Strike Booster Box
• Mew VMAX
• Mew VMAX Rainbow Rare
• Mew VMAX Alternate Art

Mew VMAX became one of the most recognizable competitive cards of the Sword and Shield era.

Its Cross Fusion Strike attack allows it to copy an attack from a Benched Fusion Strike Pokémon. This gives Mew VMAX access to different attacks depending on the supporting Pokémon in play.

Mew VMAX commonly works with Genesect V, whose Ability helps Fusion Strike decks draw additional cards.

No Mew card is guaranteed inside an individual pack or booster box.

Mew VMAX Alternate Art

Mew VMAX Alternate Art is one of the expansion’s major collector targets.

The card features:

• Mew in its VMAX form
• Detailed alternate artwork
• Fusion Strike branding
• Textured premium treatment    Pokémon TCG: Fusion Strike Booster Box
• Secret Rare numbering
• Mythical Pokémon appeal

The artwork presents Mew surrounded by other Pokémon in a colorful scene, distinguishing it from the standard Mew VMAX card.

Alternate Art cards are randomly inserted and are not guaranteed.

Mew V Alternate Art

Fusion Strike also includes an Alternate Art version of Mew V.

This card appeals to:

• Mew collectors
• Mythical Pokémon fans  Pokémon TCG: Fusion Strike Booster Box
• Alternate Art collectors
• Fusion Strike deck collectors
• Sword and Shield master-set builders

Its artwork gives Mew a playful, detailed scene rather than the more conventional presentation used on standard Pokémon V cards.

Gengar VMAX

Gengar VMAX is another major Pokémon featured in Fusion Strike.

Collectors can search for:

• Gengar V
• Gengar V Full Art
• Gengar VMAX    Pokémon TCG: Fusion Strike Booster Box
• Gengar VMAX Alternate Art
• Gengar VMAX Rainbow Rare

Gengar VMAX is a Single Strike Pokémon rather than a Fusion Strike Pokémon, showing that the expansion supports all three Sword and Shield Battle Styles.

Its Gigantamax design features Gengar with an enormous mouth and dramatic purple artwork.

Gengar VMAX Alternate Art

Gengar VMAX Alternate Art is one of the best-known cards in the expansion.

The artwork depicts Gengar absorbing objects and scenery into its enormous mouth.

The card appeals to:

• Gengar collectors
• Ghost-type Pokémon fans
• Alternate Art collectors        Pokémon TCG: Fusion Strike Booster Box
• Single Strike collectors
• VMAX collectors
• Sword and Shield sealed-product collectors

No Gengar VMAX Alternate Art card is guaranteed.

Espeon VMAX Alternate Art

Espeon VMAX Alternate Art is another major chase card from Fusion Strike.

The artwork presents Espeon resting across a large urban rooftop scene, surrounded by detailed buildings and objects.

The card appeals strongly to:

• Eeveelution collectors
• Espeon fans              Pokémon TCG: Fusion Strike Booster Box
• Psychic-type collectors
• Alternate Art collectors
• VMAX collectors

Fusion Strike’s Espeon VMAX Alternate Art was originally associated with special products in some regions, but it appears in the English Fusion Strike expansion checklist.

Genesect V

Genesect V is one of the most important Fusion Strike Pokémon in the set.

Its Fusion Strike System Ability allows the player to draw cards until the number of cards in their hand matches the number of Fusion Strike Pokémon they have in play.

This made Genesect V an essential support Pokémon for Mew VMAX decks.

Collectors may search for:

• Genesect V
• Genesect V Full Art        Pokémon TCG: Fusion Strike Booster Box
• Genesect V Alternate Art

Genesect V Alternate Art features the Mythical Pokémon in a lively scene with a distinctive dancing pose.

Celebi V Alternate Art

Celebi V Alternate Art is one of the expansion’s popular Mythical Pokémon cards.

The artwork features Celebi flying through a bright natural landscape.

It appeals to:

• Celebi collectors
• Johto Pokémon fans
• Mythical Pokémon collectors          Pokémon TCG: Fusion Strike Booster Box
• Grass-type collectors
• Alternate Art enthusiasts

The card combines colorful scenery with a softer artistic style than the regular Celebi V.

Inteleon VMAX Alternate Art

Inteleon VMAX appears as a Rapid Strike Pokémon in Fusion Strike.

Collectors may discover:

• Inteleon V
• Inteleon V Full Art
• Inteleon VMAX   –    Pokémon TCG: Fusion Strike Booster Box
• Inteleon VMAX Alternate Art
• Inteleon VMAX Rainbow Rare

The Alternate Art version shows Gigantamax Inteleon positioned high above the landscape while using its long-range targeting ability.

This card appeals to:

• Galar starter collectors
• Inteleon fans
• Rapid Strike collectors            –                Pokémon TCG: Fusion Strike Booster Box
• Alternate Art collectors
• Water-type Pokémon fans

Other Featured Pokémon VMAX

Fusion Strike contains several Pokémon VMAX cards beyond Mew, Gengar, Espeon, and Inteleon.

Notable examples include:

• Boltund VMAX
• Greedent VMAX
• Chandelure VMAX   –        Pokémon TCG: Fusion Strike Booster Box
• Rillaboom VMAX
• Cinderace VMAX

Selected Pokémon VMAX appear as Rainbow Rare cards.

All cards are randomly inserted.

Popular Fusion Strike Chase Cards

Collectors frequently open Fusion Strike booster packs in search of cards such as:

• Gengar VMAX Alternate Art
• Espeon VMAX Alternate Art
• Mew VMAX Alternate Art
• Mew V Alternate Art
• Mew VMAX Rainbow Rare        –  Pokémon TCG: Fusion Strike Booster Box
• Genesect V Alternate Art
• Celebi V Alternate Art
• Inteleon VMAX Alternate Art
• Gengar VMAX Rainbow Rare
• Mew V Full Art
• Gengar V Full Art
• Elesa’s Sparkle Full Art
• Schoolgirl Full Art
• Sidney Full Art
•  Chili and Cilan and Cress Full Art           –  Pokémon TCG: Fusion Strike Booster Box
•  Gold Flaaffy
• Gold Fire Energy
• Gold Grass Energy

No chase card is guaranteed.

Card centering, corners, edges, print alignment, surface quality, and overall condition can vary between cards.

Alternate Art Cards

Fusion Strike is especially popular for its selection of Alternate Art Pokémon cards.

Notable Alternate Arts include:

• Gengar VMAX
• Espeon VMAX
• Mew VMAX
• Inteleon VMAX
• Mew V           –    Pokémon TCG: Fusion Strike Booster Box
• Genesect V
• Celebi V
• Sandaconda V
• Greedent V

Alternate Art cards use illustrations that differ significantly from the standard versions.

They often show Pokémon:

• Interacting with their environment
• Appearing alongside other Pokémon
• Participating in everyday scenes    –    Pokémon TCG: Fusion Strike Booster Box
• Displayed in cinematic landscapes
• Presented with highly detailed backgrounds

These premium cards are randomly inserted.

Full-Art Trainer Cards

Fusion Strike includes a selection of collectible Full-Art Supporter cards.

Notable examples include:

• Elesa’s Sparkle
• Schoolboy
• Schoolgirl
• Sidney
• Chili and Cilan and Cress     –    Pokémon TCG: Fusion Strike Booster Box
• Dancer
• Shauna

These cards appeal to:

• Full-Art Trainer collectors
• Character-card collectors
• Fusion Strike deck builders        –    Pokémon TCG: Fusion Strike Booster Box
• Sword and Shield master-set collectors
• Supporter-card collectors

Elesa’s Sparkle Full Art

Elesa’s Sparkle is one of the expansion’s signature Fusion Strike Trainer cards.

Its effect allows a player to search the deck for Fusion Strike Energy cards and attach them to Fusion Strike Pokémon.

The card works naturally with:

• Mew VMAX
• Genesect V            –            Pokémon TCG: Fusion Strike Booster Box
• Meloetta
• Other Fusion Strike Pokémon

The Full-Art version features Elesa in premium character artwork.

Chili and Cilan and Cress Full Art

This Full-Art Supporter card features the three Striaton City Gym Leaders together.

It allows the player to search the deck for multiple Fusion Strike Pokémon.

The card appeals to:

• Unova character collectors
• Full-Art Trainer collectors
• Fusion Strike deck builders        –    Pokémon TCG: Fusion Strike Booster Box
• Pokémon Black and White fans

Gold Secret Rare Cards

Fusion Strike contains premium Gold Secret Rare Pokémon, Trainer, and Energy cards.

Notable examples include:

• Flaaffy
• Training Court
• Power Tablet            –  Pokémon TCG: Fusion Strike Booster Box
• Fusion Strike Energy
• Fire Energy
• Grass Energy

These cards use textured gold-colored artwork and Secret Rare numbering beyond the standard checklist.

Gold Secret Rares are randomly inserted and are not guaranteed.

Gold Flaaffy

Gold Flaaffy features the Pokémon with a premium gold-colored design.

Its Dynamotor Ability allows the player to attach Lightning Energy from the discard pile to a Benched Pokémon.

This made Flaaffy useful in several Lightning-type decks during the Sword and Shield era.

The Gold Secret Rare version appeals to:

• Flaaffy collectors
• Gold Pokémon collectors      –        Pokémon TCG: Fusion Strike Booster Box
• Lightning-type deck builders
• Secret Rare collectors

Gold Power Tablet

Power Tablet is a Fusion Strike Trainer card that increases the damage dealt by Fusion Strike Pokémon during the turn.

The card became an important component of Mew VMAX decks because multiple copies could be used to increase attack damage.

Its Gold Secret Rare version combines competitive history with premium artwork.

Fusion Strike Energy

Fusion Strike Energy is a Special Energy card designed specifically for Fusion Strike Pokémon.

It provides Energy while also protecting the Pokémon from certain Ability effects.

The card supports the expansion’s central strategy and works with Trainer cards such as Elesa’s Sparkle.

A Gold Secret Rare version is included in the expansion.

Mew VMAX and Genesect V Strategy

One of the expansion’s best-known combinations uses:

• Mew VMAX as the primary attacker
• Genesect V for card drawing
• Meloetta for additional attack options
• Fusion Strike Energy
• Elesa’s Sparkle
• Power Tablet
• Switching cards

Mew VMAX can copy attacks from Benched Fusion Strike Pokémon, while Genesect V helps maintain a large hand.

This creates a flexible strategy that can adapt its attacks and damage output during battle.

Fusion Strike, Single Strike, and Rapid Strike

Fusion Strike contains cards from all three Battle Styles.

Fusion Strike

Focuses on:

• Teamwork
• Adaptability
• Multiple supporting Pokémon   –    Pokémon TCG: Fusion Strike Booster Box
• Flexible attacks
• Specialized Trainer cards

Single Strike

Focuses on:

• Heavy damage
• Powerful attacks
• Aggressive strategies     –    Pokémon TCG: Fusion Strike Booster Box
• High-impact Pokémon

Gengar VMAX is one of the expansion’s main Single Strike Pokémon.

Rapid Strike

Focuses on:

• Tactical movement
• Flexible targeting       –        Pokémon TCG: Fusion Strike Booster Box
• Technical attacks
• Spreading damage

Inteleon VMAX is one of the expansion’s featured Rapid Strike Pokémon.

Why Choose a 36-Pack Booster Box?

A Fusion Strike Booster Box provides 36 sealed booster packs in one display.

This format is useful for:

• Large pack-opening sessions
• Building a Fusion Strike master set      –    Pokémon TCG: Fusion Strike Booster Box
• Searching for Alternate Art cards
• Collecting Mew and Gengar cards
• Finding cards for deck construction
• Trading duplicate cards
• Sharing packs with friends     –  Pokémon TCG: Fusion Strike Booster Box
• Preserving a sealed Sword and Shield product

A booster box contains more packs than an Elite Trainer Box but does not include themed gameplay accessories.

Booster Box Versus Elite Trainer Box

Fusion Strike Booster Box

Includes:

• 36 Fusion Strike booster packs
• No card sleeves   –  Pokémon TCG: Fusion Strike Booster Box
• No dice
• No condition markers
• No storage dividers          –  Pokémon TCG: Fusion Strike Booster Box
• No guaranteed physical promotional card

Fusion Strike Elite Trainer Box

Includes:

• Eight Fusion Strike booster packs              Pokémon TCG: Fusion Strike Booster Box
• Mew-themed card sleeves   –  Pokémon TCG: Fusion Strike Booster Box
• Energy cards
• Dice
• Condition markers
• Storage dividers       –  Pokémon TCG: Fusion Strike Booster Box
• A reusable collector box        Pokémon TCG: Fusion Strike Booster Box

The official Fusion Strike Elite Trainer Box launched on November 12, 2021.

Choose the booster box when the priority is receiving more booster packs.

Choose the Elite Trainer Box when themed accessories and reusable storage are also important.

Factory-Sealed Collecting

A factory-sealed Fusion Strike Booster Box can be preserved as part of a Sword and Shield-era collection.

Collectors may display it alongside:

• Sword and Shield Base Booster Box
• Rebel Clash Booster Box            Pokémon TCG: Fusion Strike Booster Box
• Darkness Ablaze Booster Box
• Vivid Voltage Booster Box
• Battle Styles Booster Box
• Chilling Reign Booster Box
• Evolving Skies Booster Box
• Brilliant Stars Booster Box
• Astral Radiance Booster Box
• Lost Origin Booster Box             -Pokémon TCG: Fusion Strike Booster Box
• Silver Tempest Booster Box

Store the booster box in a clean and stable environment away from:

• Direct sunlight
• Moisture
• Excessive heat
• Heavy pressure
• Dust                  –            Pokémon TCG: Fusion Strike Booster Box
• Liquids
• Sudden temperature changes

A fitted acrylic display case may provide additional protection.

Ideal for Collectors and Players

The Fusion Strike Booster Box is suitable for:

• Mew collectors
• Gengar collectors              –            Pokémon TCG: Fusion Strike Booster Box
• Espeon and Eeveelution collectors
• Alternate Art collectors
• Fusion Strike deck builders
• Pokémon VMAX collectors
• Full-Art Trainer collectors
• Rainbow Rare collectors
• Gold Secret Rare collectors
• Sword and Shield master-set builders
• Pokémon TCG players
• Sealed-product collectors         –      Pokémon TCG: Fusion Strike Booster Box
• Group pack openings

Why Collect Fusion Strike?

Fusion Strike remains a memorable Sword and Shield expansion because of its:

• Debut of the Fusion Strike Battle Style
• Large 264-card main checklist        –  Pokémon TCG: Fusion Strike Booster Box
• Mew VMAX centerpiece
• Gengar VMAX Alternate Art
• Espeon VMAX Alternate Art
• Multiple Mythical Pokémon
• Strong Alternate Art lineup
• Competitive Mew VMAX and Genesect V strategy
• Fusion Strike, Single Strike, and Rapid Strike cards
• Premium Full-Art and Gold Secret Rare cards    –  Pokémon TCG: Fusion Strike Booster Box
• Factory-sealed 36-pack display format

The expansion was released worldwide on November 12, 2021, and introduced Fusion Strike Pokémon as a new Battle Style.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many booster packs are included?

The Pokémon TCG: Fusion Strike Booster Box contains 36 factory-sealed English booster packs. Pokémon confirms that Sword and Shield-era booster displays contain 36 booster packs.

When was Fusion Strike released?

Sword and Shield – Fusion Strike was released on November 12, 2021.

How many cards are in Fusion Strike?

The expansion’s main checklist contains 264 cards before Secret Rares.

What are Fusion Strike Pokémon?

Fusion Strike Pokémon are Battle Style cards designed around teamwork, adaptable strategies, and combinations of Pokémon, Trainers, and Energy cards.

Is Mew VMAX guaranteed?

No. Mew VMAX and every other card inside the packs are randomized.

Is Gengar VMAX Alternate Art guaranteed?

No. Gengar VMAX Alternate Art is randomly inserted and is not guaranteed in a pack or booster box.

Is Espeon VMAX Alternate Art guaranteed?

No. Espeon VMAX Alternate Art is not guaranteed.    Pokémon TCG: Fusion Strike Booster Box

Does the booster box include a promotional card?

No. A standard Fusion Strike Booster Box does not include a guaranteed physical promotional card.

Are card sleeves and dice included?

No. Sleeves, dice, condition markers, and dividers are typically included with Elite Trainer Boxes.

Is this an English product?

Yes. This listing is for the English-language Fusion Strike Booster Box.  Pokémon TCG: Fusion Strike Booster Box

Can the booster box be kept sealed?

Yes. Collectors may preserve the factory-sealed box as part of a sealed Pokémon TCG collection.

Final Thoughts

The Pokemon TCG Fusion Strike Booster Box contains 36 booster packs from one of the largest and most distinctive expansions of the Sword and Shield era.

Collectors can search for Mew VMAX, Gengar VMAX Alternate Art, Espeon VMAX Alternate Art, Genesect V Alternate Art, Celebi V Alternate Art, Inteleon VMAX Alternate Art, Full-Art Trainers, Rainbow Rares, and Gold Secret Rare cards.

Whether you are building a Fusion Strike master set, collecting Mew or Gengar cards, assembling a Fusion Strike deck, opening packs with friends, or preserving a factory-sealed booster display, Fusion Strike delivers an extensive selection of Pokémon, flexible Battle Style mechanics, and premium Sword and Shield-era artwork.

Product Attributes

Brand: Pokémon
Trading Card Game: Pokémon TCG
Series: Sword and Shield
Expansion: Fusion Strike
Product Type: Booster Box
Edition: Standard English Edition
Featured Pokémon: Mew, Gengar, and Espeon
Booster Packs: 36
Promotional Card: Not Included
Card Sleeves: Not Included
Energy Card Pack: Not Included
Language: English
Condition: New
Packaging: Factory Sealed
Release Date: November 12, 2021
Card Contents: Randomized
Main Checklist: 264 cards before Secret Rares
Primary Battle Style: Fusion Strike
Additional Battle Styles: Single Strike and Rapid Strike
Featured Card Types: Pokémon V, Pokémon VMAX, Alternate Arts, Full Arts, Rainbow Rares, and Gold Secret Rares