Darkness, and to Light...

The final Japanese Neo expansion has several compelling collecting paths. Its eight Shining Pokémon are the marquee hunt, especially Shining Charizard, Mewtwo, and Tyranitar. The regular holo lineup is strong enough to build around on its own, with Light Arcanine, Light Dragonite, and Dark Gengar giving the set much of its character.

Chase cards: Shining Charizard, Shining Mewtwo, Shining Tyranitar, Light Arcanine, and Light Dragonite.

Set fact: This is the expansion that introduced Light Pokémon. Their white-and-gold design gives the set’s gentler evolutions a visual identity alongside the returning Dark Pokémon.