Silver Tempest closed out the Scarlet and Violet era's inaugural year with a robust set focused on classic Pokémon and powerful Supporter cards. Released in late 2022, it represented the trading card game's continued commercial strength following the post-pandemic boom, delivering sought-after pull rates and compelling artwork that kept collectors engaged through the holiday season and beyond. V Guard Energy is a special energy card rendered as full art, showcasing vibrant illustration work across the entire card face. Collectors prize secret rare energies for their visual appeal and playability potential, making them natural targets for those building complete set collections or pursuing full-art variants of every energy type in a release.