Boss's Orders

Boss's Orders was introduced as a core Trainer card in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, specifically appearing in the Shining Fates expansion released in 2021. This set was designed as a special subset, acting as a follow-up to the broader Sword & Shield era, and focused heavily on high-rarity, shiny versions of Pokémon alongside essential competitive cards. The inclusion of Boss's Orders in this set provided players with a functional reprint of a card that had become a staple in competitive play since its introduction, serving as a tactical tool that allows a player to swap their opponent's Active Pokémon with one of their Benched Pokémon.

The card features artwork by Ken Sugimori, who has been instrumental in the visual development of the Pokémon franchise since its inception. Sugimori’s design for this card depicts Lysandre, a prominent antagonist from the Kalos region, embodying his role as a team leader who commands his subordinates with authority. The artwork leans into the character's signature intense, calculated aesthetic, which was received well by collectors who value the integration of narrative characters from the mainline video game titles into the card game’s competitive landscape.