At times like these, its better to go with the pair that can buff itself even if it costs an extra Energy to perform the Move
If you are not used to doing this, write down your opponent's instant speed cards while you are playing so you have a handy reference sheet available whenever it looks like something tricky might be afoot
[11] Sun & Moon : Sun and moon symbols Number of cards: 163 Release date: February 3, 2017 Abbreviation: SUM S & M: Guardians Rising : Black hexagon with an X through the center Number of cards: 169 Release date: May 5, 2017 Abbreviation: GRI S & M: Burning Shadows : Sun rising over mountains Number of cards: 169 Release date: August 4, 2017 Abbreviation: BUS Shining Legends : 2 wing-like symbols with a teardrop in the center Number of cards: 78 Release date: October 6, 2017 Abbreviation: SLG S & M: Crimson Invasion : 2 black, jagged shapes split through the center Number of cards: 124 Release date: November 3, 2017 Abbreviation: CIN S & M: Ultra Prism : Black triangle with 8-pointed star in the center Number of cards: 173 Release date: February 2, 2018 Abbreviation: UPR S & M: Forbidden Light : Spaceship-like symbol Number of cards: 146 Release date: May 4, 2018 Abbreviation: FLI S & M: Celestial Storm : Black circle with 8-pointed star in the center Number of cards: 183 Release date: August 3, 2018 Abbreviation: CES Dragon Majesty : Circular dragon-like shape Number of cards: 78 Release date: September 7, 2018 Abbreviation: DRM S & M: Lost Thunder : White flame surrounded by black flame Number of cards: 236 Release date: November 2, 2018 Abbreviation: LOT S & M: Team Up : Two intersecting lines that form a rectangle Number of cards: 196 Release date: February 1, 2019 Abbreviation: TEU Detective Pikachu : Magnifying glass with Pikachus tail Number of cards: 18 Release date: March 29, 2019 Abbreviation: DET S & M: Unbroken Bonds : Flower-like symbol with 2 leaves Number of cards: 234 Release date: May 3, 2019 Abbreviation: UNB S & M: Unified Minds : Stylized S symbol Number of cards: 258 Release date: August 2, 2019 Abbreviation: UNM Hidden Fates : Four 4-pointed stars Number of cards: 163 Release date: August 23, 2019 Abbreviation: HIF S & M: Cosmic Eclipse : Open hexagon shape split into 3 pieces Number of cards: 271 Release date: November 1, 2019 Abbreviation: CEC Advertisement There are 17 sets in the Sword and Shield series, which were released from 2020 to 2023
Or maybe you even think theres some sleepers in the set that will jump in price
Well, youre probably looking at just under a 10% chance
