Set market cap
115 cards tracked dailyWhat to target in Black and White
The top 10 cards are 83% of the set’s $598.00 estimated singles cost — plan these first and the rest follows on a normal budget.
| # | Card | Number | Rarity | Market | PSA 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Pikachu | #115 | Secret Rare | $178.63 | $5,000.00 |
| 2 |  Zekrom | #114 | Ultra Rare | $124.06 | $1,597.50 |
| 3 |  Reshiram | #113 | Ultra Rare | $102.21 | $1,150.00 |
| 4 |  Darmanitan | #25 | Rare | $39.19 | — |
| 5 |  Reshiram | #26 | Holo Rare | $12.36 | $140.25 |
| 6 |  Zekrom | #47 | Holo Rare | $8.97 | $139.29 |
| 7 |  Water Energy | #107 | Common | $7.52 | — |
| 8 |  Sawsbuck | #14 | Rare | $7.34 | $98.24 |
| 9 |  Darumaka | #24 | Uncommon | $7.27 | $132.45 |
| 10 |  Scraggy | #68 | Common | $6.84 | $99.38 |
How Black and White is built
Rarity breakdown
Price distribution
Most cards are bulk — the set’s value concentrates in a few chase cards.
Singles or sealed?
Sealed product comparison
Which Black and White cards are worth grading?
Positive expected value after ~$25 fees at live PSA prices and this set's real gem rates.
Fees eat most of the margin. Grade to preserve a pristine pull, not for profit.
Premiums and EV use tonight’s PSA prices and this set’s real gem rates — not projections.
What collectors say about Black and White
Creators on Black and White
Synthesized from widely-reported collector consensus — see a take that’s off? Use the report link on any card page.
Protect your Black and White cards
This set has 3 cards worth $100+ — sleeve-and-toploader territory at minimum, and the chase cards deserve double-sleeving.
Every card worth more than bulk goes in a sleeve before anything else touches it.
eBay →The archival-safe standard for cards you handle — double-sleeve chase cards with a perfect-fit inner.
eBay →Sleeve + toploader is the minimum for anything you might grade or sell raw.
eBay →Side-loaders keep cards from sliding out; zip closure keeps dust and drops away.
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Sealed products
![New Legends Tin [Reshiram]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/98615.jpg?v=4)
![New Legends Tin [Zekrom]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/98616.jpg?v=4)
![Black & White Theme Deck - "Red Frenzy" [Emboar]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/98611.jpg?v=4)
![Black & White Theme Deck - "Blue Assault" [Samurott]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/98612.jpg?v=4)
![Black & White Theme Deck - "Green Tornado" [Serperior]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/98610.jpg?v=4)
![Code Card - Black and White Theme Deck - "Red Frenzy" [Emboar]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/280519.jpg?v=4)
All cards 115
Most valuable cards in Black and White
- Pikachu #115 — $178.63
- Zekrom #114 — $124.06
- Reshiram #113 — $102.21
- Reshiram #26 — $12.36
- Zekrom #47 — $8.97
- Water Energy #107 — $7.52
- Sawsbuck #14 — $7.34
- Zoroark #71 — $5.82
- Lightning Energy #108 — $4.52
- Metal Energy #112 — $4.38
About Black and White
Black and White is a Pokémon TCG expansion in the Other series, released on 2011-04-25. The set contains 115 cards — 114 in the base set plus 1 secret rares. The combined market value of a complete set is currently $546.78, with Pikachu #115 as the most valuable card at $178.63. Prices update nightly from live market data.
Black and White — FAQ
How many cards are in Black and White?
Black and White contains 115 cards — 114 in the base set plus secret rares.
What is the most valuable card in Black and White?
Pikachu #115 at $178.63, based on live market data updated nightly.
How much is a complete Black and White set worth?
A complete raw set is currently worth about $546.78 at market prices.
When was Black and White released?
Black and White was released on 2011-04-25.